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Akwa Ibom Govt Rejects COVID 19 Results Of 5 Cases, Asks NCDC To Conduct Fresh Tests
The Akwa Ibom State Government has rejected the test results of the five coronavirus cases announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.Akwa Ibom recorded its first cases of coronavirus following the announcement of 23 new cases in the country on Wednesday night.But the state government in a statement on T -
COVID 19: Delta Govt. Opens Up Over Death Of Young Man, Joseph Pessu Who Was Killed By A Soldier
Delta State Government has reacted to the death of a young man, Mr. Joseph Pessu, allegedly, killed by an unknown soldier, who was said to be enforcing the coronavirus lockdown in the state.the deceased was shot dead in the early hours of Thursday by the yet-to-be-identified soldier.In a series of tweets on the state’s official Twitter handle @D -
Germany Donates €5.5M To Nigeria Amid #COVID-19 Pandemic
The German Mission in Nigeria has pledged €5.5m to the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund, says the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Nigeria, The PUNCH reports.The donation, according to an online currency converter, Oanda, as of 2pm on Thursday, exchanged for N2.2bn.This is coming as the West-African country grapples with the atten -
Good News! 11 More #COVID-19 Patients Discharged In Lagos After Full Recovery
In latest report, Lagos state Governor has revealed that 11 more patients have been discharged after they made full recovery from coronavirus -
UCH CMD, Prof. Jesse Otegbayo Now Tests Negative For COVID-19
After eight days of isolation and treatment, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Prof. Jesse Otegbayo, has tested negative for COVID-19.,The Nation gathered through the Head of Public Relations Unit of the hospital Mr Toye Akinrinlola that the last test on his blood sample has come back negative.Akinr -
"I'll Send You To The Grave" - Philippine President Orders Police To Shoot Dead Anyone Not Obeying Covid-19 Lockdown
A President has ordered the security forces to shoot dead anyone causing trouble during the coronavirus lockdown.According to The Telegraph, the Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has told security forces they should shoot dead anyone causing "trouble" in areas locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic.About half the country's r -
Covid-19 Lockdown: Wife Angrily Pours Hot Water On Her Husband In Onitsha During Heated Argument (VIDEO)
Video of a man whose wife poured hot water on during an argument has gone viral on the internet. Reports has it that the wife angrily poured hot water on the man during a heated argument in Onitsha.This happened amidst the lock-down ordered by the government in Anambra to help curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic disease.Anambra-base -
Kenyan Lady, Brenda Narrates How She Recovered From COVID-19 After 23 Days
A young Kenyan lady who has recovered from coronavirus has said the disease “is real and treatable” , urging people to follow the precautionary measures religiously and seek treatment without fear when they sense the symptoms of the disease or have come into contact with a carrier.Brenda Cherotich told reporters that she had been visiting the -
COVID 19: Gov. Ayade Imposes New Restrictions In Cross River, Says No Mask, No Movement
Following the discovery of five cases of Coronavirus in neighboring Akwa Ibom state, the Cross Rivers state governor, Ben Ayade, has reeled out new measures to help prevent the importation of the virus into the state.In a statement released last night, the state governor, Ben Ayade stated that among other things, no resident of the state will be a -
COVID-19: Muslim Worshipers at Agege Central Mosque Attack Lagos Taskforce Over Lockdown Orders
Some 300 worshipers at the Agege Central Mosque in Lagos flouted the lockdown order in the state, and also attacked the state governments coronavirus taskforce.This was made known by Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, who is the General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and leader of the Taskforce.The Lagos State COVID-19 Taskforce, ha -
COVID 19: Nollywood Icon, RMD Urges Customs To Release Seized Food Items During Lockdown
Nollywood icon, Richard Mofe-Damijo says now is the right time for the Nigeria Customs Services to release all the seized food items in their warehouses to the poor.The movie in a post shared via his Instagram page on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, said these items are needed to help those who can't afford them during the lockdown in the country. -
Breaking! NCDC Confirms 23 New Cases Of COVID-19 In Nigeria Tolls Hits 174
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed twenty-three new cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria; 9 in Lagos, 7 in the FCT, 5 in Akwa Ibom, 1 in Kaduna and 1 in Bauchi StateAs at 08:00 pm 1st April there are 174 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Nine have been discharged with two deaths -
Former Somali Prime Minister, Nur Hussein Dies From COVID-19 In UK
A former Somali Prime Minister, Nur Hussein died on Wednesday in the United Kingdom from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Hussein’s family confirmed the death at King’s College Hospital in London – one week after he contracted the deadly virus.The former prime minister served between November 2007 and February 2009 in the transitional gov -
COVID 19: Osun Govt. Appeals FG For Support As Spread Of Coronavirus Rise To 14
Osun government on Wednesday appealed to the Federal Government to come to its aid in containing the spread of COVID-19 in the state as confirmed cases rose to 14 from the initial two.Mr Ismail Omipidan, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Gboyega Oyetola, while giving an update on the cases in Osogbo, said the state had no choice than to appeal to -
Controversial Born Again Actress, Tonto Dikeh Goes For COVID-19 Test (Photo)
Controversial Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh has shared a photo of herself getting tested for the deadly coronavirus. The actress shared a photo of the process on her Instagram page with many of her fans praying for her to get a negative result. She wrote: "HAPPY NEW MONTH TO THE WORLD..Love you All#KINGTONTO" -
COVID-19! Why Men Are More At Risk Of Catching Coronavirus Than Women - Medical Expert
An expert has explained the reason why men are more likely to contract coronavirus than women A medical doctor who works with the Federal Medical Center, FMC, in Makurdi, Benue State, Ifegbike Kalu, on Wednesday gave reasons why Coronavirus may affect more men than women. Kalu stated that men are likely to contract COVID-19 because they are suscep -
COVID-19: Nnamdi Kanu Reacts As Lagos Govt Denies Knowing The Whereabout Of Abba Kyari’s
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reacted to reports that the Lagos State government does not know the whereabouts of Abba Kyari, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff.The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, had on Tuesday said he did not know the whereabouts of Abba Kyari, cont -
"Once Again, I’m Negative" - Davido Reveals He Took Another COVID-19 Test
Davido says he has undergone a second COVID-19 test, and this comes days after he revealed that his partner, Chioma Avril Rowlaond, tested positive for the virus. “I did a second test for the covid19 virus again …. once again I’m Negative,” the singer tweeted today, and fans are currently happy for him. See his tweet below: -
COVID-19: FG Commences N20,000 Conditional Cash Transfer To 1M Poor Nigerians
This is part of the Federal Government’s efforts to help reduce the effect of President Muhammadu’s lockdown order following the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadia Umar-Farouk, said on Wednesday while kickstarting the disbursement that due to th -
"How My 73-year-old Mother Almost Died From Covid-19" – iROKOtv Boss, Jason Njoku Narrates
Co-founder and CEO of iROKOtv, Jason Njoku has revealed on social media how his 73-year old mom miraculously survived coronavirus. Writing on twitter, he explained how he felt during her ordeal, but grateful she is back home from the hospital.''My mum has been an @NHSuk healthcare worker for 25 years. 14-16th March she was ill at home wi -
COVID-19 Scam On The Rise, Attackers Are Impersonating WHO - Cyber Security Company Warns
Cyber security company, SophosLabs has revealed that email scams associated with coronavirus, COVID-19 have nearly tripled in the past weeks.According to Uncut blog, the scammers are using domain names like spam, phishing attacks, and malware to attack people’s devices. For instance, the criminals are using different means such as fake shipping -
COVID-19: Ex-Marseille President, Pape Diouf, Dies Of Coronavirus At Age 68
The Coronavirus pandemic took another devastating toll on football after former Marseille president Pape Diouf has died aged 68 from the virus.Diouf, who was born in Chad but had French and Senegalese citizenship, led the club between 2005-2009 and helped build the side that lifted the Ligue 1 title in 2010.A family source said he was set to leave -
COVID-19: France Records The Highest Deaths In The Country's History, 499 in 24 Hours
Darkest day yet for France as a record 499 people die from coronavirus in last 24 hoursFrance has reported its darkest day yet with a record 499 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours, taking the country's total death toll to 3,523.This marks the biggest jump in deaths since the start of the pandemic. France has a total of 52,128 cases of COVID-19, a -
ECWA Declares 3 Days Fasting & Prayers For God’s Intervention To End COVID 19
The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has declared three-day fasting and prayers for God’s intervention to end the rampaging Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).The Church, in a statement by its General Secretary, Rev. Yunusa Nmadu, on Tuesday, said that the fasting and prayers would hold from April 6 to 8.Nmadu said that it would be observed at -
Photos Of President Buhari Spotted Washing His Hand During COVID 19 Pandemic
President Buhari has seen observing the need for washing hands regularly during this coronavirus pandemic.As part of efforts to sensitize Nigerians on the need to wash their hands regularly during the Coronavirus pandemic, the presidency this evening posted some photos of President Buhari washing his hands. Photos below: -
COVID-19: We Are Suspending Services For Now - National Association Of Commercial Sex Workers
The National Coordinator, Nigeria Sex Workers Association, Amaka Enemo, says sex workers in the country have been forced to suspend activities, especially in Lagos and Abuja due to the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic..Enemo told The PUNCH on Tuesday that although sex workers offer “essential services” they will remain indoors because -
COVID 19: "I Fear For My Life, Could No Longer Breathe" -Footballer, Pepe Reina Cries Out
English Premier League goalkeeper, Pepe Reina has revealed his struggle against Coronavirus (COVID-19), saying he feared for his life at some point because he could no longer breathe.Reina, who currently plays for Aston Villa on loan from AC Mila, also said that he is now winning the battle against Coronavirus. “I had endless minutes of fear whe -
'Gov. Seyi Makinde Contracted COVID 19 From Known People In Abuja' -CPS, Taiwo Adisa
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr Taiwo Adisa, has explained that his principal contracted Coronavirus from known people in Abuja.While speaking on Silverbird Television (STV) on Tuesday morning, Adisa said there was no need to politicise the issue of COVID-19 pandemic in the state.He explained that the issue of Peoples Democr -
JUST IN: Rate Of COVID 19 Increases To 135 As Nigeria Record Four New Case
Nigeria has recorded four new cases of coronavirus in Osun and Ogun State.The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, that three new cases have been recorded in Osun, and one recorded in Ogun."All new cases have mild to moderate symptoms and are currently receiving care," the agency said.The new ca -
COVID 19: Lagos Residents Above 60 Years Set To Get Food Packages During Lockdown
Residents of Lagos state above 60 years will get stimulus food packages, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Agriculture in the state.The stimulus, which comes in packs of raw food items, to be distributed to every local government in the State, the statement partly reads.Lagos residents above 60 years will get food packages Read
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