The Kwara branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has come out to say that 35 doctors have so far tested positive for COVID-19 since the virus found its way to the state. Dr. Kolade Solagberu, NMA Chairman revealed this today while briefing newsmen in Ilorin on events heralding the ...
Read More »I Never Forced Any Government Official To Undergo Coronavirus Test – Okowa
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika has come out to say that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa never directed members of government and civil servants to undergo any COVID-19 test. He recently revealed that reports saying otherwise are wrong since he only appeals to citizens to adhere ...
Read More »I Thank Nigerians For Praying For My Speedy Recovery From Coronavirus – Charles Aniagwu
Delta Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu has come out to reveal his recent coronavirus experience. He revealed this while speaking with newsmen on Saturday in Asaba, Aniagwu recently. According to him, even if he lost his sense of smell, he did not experience any other symptoms during his time ...
Read More »We Haven’t Approved Paxherbal For Coronavirus Treatment In Nigeria – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food And Drug Administration And Control, NAFDAC has come out to deny approving Paxherbal for the treatment of symptoms associated with COVID-19. The agency revealed this via a recent statement by its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye. According to her, reports saying the agency has approved the ...
Read More »Lockdown Might Be The Only Response To Coronavirus Again – WHO
The World Health Organization, WHO has come out to say that nations all over the world might need to lock down again as COVID-19 cases keep rising across the globe. WHO recently revealed that there are now more than 12 million cases worldwide, which is more than double the amount ...
Read More »Ending Community Spread Of Coronavirus Begins With Every Lagosian – Lagos
The Lagos State Government has urged residents to take responsibility amid the coronavirus pandemic. The state recently said Lagosians can do this by wearing face masks in public places to reduce the spread of the deadly virus. According to Prof. Akin Abayomi, the State Commissioner for Health, the residents should ...
Read More »African Refugees Might Starve As Coronavirus Worsens – UNHCR
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have come out to say there is an impending hunger and malnutrition among several refugees in Africa as COVID-19 impact worsens. The UNHCR and WFP revealed this in a recent joint statement. According to the agency, the refugees are ...
Read More »2,422 Coronavirus Cases Have Refused To Be Admitted At Isolation Centres – Lagos
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi has come out to say that 2,422 active COVID-19 cases are yet to be accounted for in the state. He recently revealed that the people involved have not shown up for admission at isolation centres because of ignorance and stigmatization. According ...
Read More »NNPC’s Contribution To Our Fight Against Coronavirus Is Applaudable – Sanwo-olu
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation recently donated N21 billion worth of vehicles to the fight against Coronavirus in Lagos, Nigeria. The Group General Manager, National Petroleum Investment Management Services, NAPIMS, Mr. Bala Wunti revealed this today during the presentation of 16 operational vehicles to Lagos State Government, donated by NNPC ...
Read More »Students Losing An Academic Year Is Better Than Exposing Them To Coronavirus – FG
Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu has come out to say that Nigerian schools will not resume anytime soon. Adamu recently revealed that reopening of our educational institutions cannot happen until it is very safe to do so. According to him, as opposed to earlier reports, final year students preparing for ...
Read More »Rising Coronavirus Cases Among Top Government Officials Is Worrisome – FG
The Federal Government has come out to express concern over the high rate of positive cases of the coronavirus disease among top government officials. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha revealed this at the 49th joint national ...
Read More »Disabled People Are Feeling The Coronavirus Heat More – Willie Obiano
Special Adviser to Anambra Gov. Willie Obiano on Disability Matters, Mr. Chuks Ezewuzie has come out to say that persons with disability are mostly worst hit amid the pandemic. Chuks revealed this in a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka. According to him, the government ...
Read More »The World Witnessed New 212,326 Coronavirus Cases On The 4th Of July – WHO
The World Health Organisation, WHO has come out to say that 212,326 people were diagnosed worldwide with COVID-19 on July 4, 2020. WHO recently revealed that The United States of America, recorded 25 percent of the cases with 53,213 more positive tests, followed by Brazil with 48,105; India, 22,771, and ...
Read More »Reopening Schools For J.S.S 3, S.S 3 Students Is A Recipe For Disaster – Sunday Onuoha
Bishop of the Methodist Church, Dr Sunday Onuoha has come to say that schools should not reopen amid the pandemic. This is coming after Federal government’s approval to reopen schools for primary 6 pupils, J.S.S 3 and S.S 3 students in Nigeria. According to him, this move poses danger to ...
Read More »The Lockdown In Some Osun LGAs Will Curb Spread Of Coronavirus – Oyetola
Osun State governor, Gboyega Oyetola has ordered total lockdown in four local government areas in the state. He recently revealed that the move was necessary to curb the spread of coronavirus in these areas of Osun. According to him, the lockdown would be for seven days in the first instance ...
Read More »Okezie Ikpeazu Is Coronavirus Negative – John Okiyi Kalu
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has tested negative to COVID-19. This was recently revealed by the state Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu. According to him, everyone is happy with the result because it went according to how the governor wished. He added that Governor Ikpeazu is therefore ...
Read More »My Aides And I Aren’t Showing Symptoms Despite Testing Positive – Umahi
Ebonyi State governor, Dave Umahi has tested positive for COVID-19. Reports have said the governor is currently in isolation and he is discharging his duties from home. According to him, he and some of his close aides tested positive for the virus after undergoing the test. He added that no ...
Read More »My Mother Survived Coronavirus But Still Battles Shortness Of Breath – Jason Njoku
Co-founder and CEO of iROKOtv, Jason Njoku has come out to say that his mother is still battling for her life despite surviving coronavirus. He recently revealed that she is not back to normal despite her recovery and she constantly battles shortness of breath. According to him, it is looking ...
Read More »Babafemi Ojudu Will Destroy Coronavirus Infected APC – Fayose
Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has come out to tell Special Adviser to President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, and former Minister of Works, Senator Adedayo Adeyeye to not think about joining PDP anytime soon. Fayose simply revealed that the opposition party does not need their defection to ...
Read More »Treating Coronavirus Cases Early Is Why Anambra Has Low Death Rate – Okpala
The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Vincent Okpala has come out to share why the state has a low coronavirus death rate. He simply revealed that this is the case because of the early treatment of suspected cases in Anambra. According to him, treating the virus early disrupts its ...
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