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Coronavirus: Imo State Government swears in commissioners, aides at ceremony attended by large number of people (photos)
The Imo State Government organised a ceremony on Monday where a large number of people gathered to witness the inauguration of commissioners, special advisers, senior special assistants and other senior aides by the state governor, Hope Uzodinma, days after ordering the closure of all tertiary institutions, primary and secondary schools in the state due to the Coronavirus pandemic. It was gathered that the security men had a hectic time controlling the crowd, especially at the point of entry where health officials were screening them. The officials were also spraying hand sanitizers on the palms of the visitors. According to Daily…
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Travel itinerary of Atiku’s son before and after he tested positive for COVID 19 released, denies going to Mosque or clubbing
Spokesperson of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe has shared the travel itinerary of his principal’s son before he tested positive for coronavirus. Paul Ibe disclosed that Atiku’s son who returned to the country on March 17 from Switzerland after some business engagements in France and Switzerland, wore face mask as a precautionary measure against the virus when he arrived the country. He wrote; For the purpose of putting the records straight and dispelling false narratives about the itinerary of a son of H.E @atiku currently undergoing treatment for Corona Virus (COVID-19) infection, I wish to make the following clarifications:1. The…
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Ghanaian Authorities fumigate streets, markets as they battle Coronavirus pandemic (Photos)
Ghanaian authorities carried out fumigation exercise of markets and some roads in the country’s capital, Accra today March 23rd. This is part of their efforts to curb the spread of the Coronavirus in their country. Ghana recorded its first death of COVID-19 on Sunday, March 22nd.
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Coronavirus: We must win this war together – Oby Ezekwesili mourns Nigeria’s index death case
Former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili has reacted to Nigeria’s first death case to the coronavirus pandemic. Suleiman Achimugu, the 67-year old who had returned to the country following medical treatment in the United Kingdom and died from coronavirus as was confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). In a tweet on Monday, the former minister expressed sadness as she stated that we have lost too many citizens to insecurity and the deaths to this pandemic can be avoided, she finally concluded that we must win this war together.
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Covid-19: Nigerian Government is not ready, haven’t learnt anything from Italy – Deji Adeyanju
Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju says Nigerian government is not ready for coronavirus as they have no labs, no testing kits and are not taking the necessary precautions. He shared this on his official twitter handle following the first death toll that has been recorded in Nigeria. He urged the government not to allow the country’s situation become that of Italy.
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Covid-19 is vicious and deadlier than Boko Haram – SGF
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha has described the COVID-19 pandemic as vicious and deadlier than the Boko Haram insurgency. He said this on Sunday during his visit to Adamawa State to condole with the people of Garkida over its recent Boko Haram attack. He also expressed President Muhammadu Buhari’s regret following the Boko Haram attack which resulted in the death of some security personnel, leaving properties worth millions destroyed. “I took the opportunity to speak to them on the current challenge that we are having with regards to COVID-19 and I said as dreaded…
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Breaking: Asuu begins Indefinite Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Monday announced the commencement of an indefinite strike. ASUU’s President, Biodun Ogunyemi, made the disclosure while addressing a press conference at the union’s National Secretariat in Abuja. He said the failure of the government to address the issue has led to the commencement of the strike.
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Abule-Ado explosion: Dangote donates N100M worth of Cement for reconstruction
Nigerian Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Aliko Dangote has donated N100m Cement to victims of the Abule-Ado gas explosion for reconstruction. The donation was made during a condolence visit to the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-olu by the Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote, represented by the Independent Non-Executive Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in his remarks expressed appreciation at the company’s gesture, which he described as timely. According to him, “We take seriously your level of support because there is a lot of reconstruction going on at Abule-Ado so that normalcy can be restored.…
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Breaking: Coronavirus: First death case recorded in Nigeria
Despite measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Nigeria has recorded its first death case of a 67 year old male who returned home following medical treatment in UK. This was confirmed in a post just shared by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) which reads; “The 1st #COVID19 death in Nigeria has been recorded. The case was a 67 year old male who returned home following medical treatment in UK. He had underlying medical conditions- multiple myeloma & diabetes & was undergoing chemotherapy. Our thoughts are with his family”.
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Coronavirus: Nigeria records 5 new cases as toll rises to 35
Nigeria has confirmed five new cases of coronavirus which brings the total number of patients to 35 This was confirmed in a post shared by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on their twitter handle. The post read: “Five new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Nigeria: 2 in FCT, 2 in Lagos & 1 in Edo “2 cases are returning travellers from the UK “As at 09:45 am on 23rd March, there are 35 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria. 2 have been discharged.”
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Coronavirus: Governor Yahaya Bello orders Civil Servants to Work from Home.
Kogi State Government has ordered civil servants from GL 1 -13 to stay off work for 14 days in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The statement was made known by the state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Kingsley Fanwo who said the directive will take effect from Monday the 23rd of march. “Only workers from GL 1 to 13 are affected by the directive to stay at home while GL 14 and above are to report at their offices. “Those rendering essential services are to continue to go to their workplaces as they are…
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Coronavirus: Atiku’s Son in Hospital after testing positive, begs Nigerians to pray for him
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 election, Atiku Abubakar, has revealed that his son tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The former vice president who shared the news via his verified Twitter handle, stated that the NCDC (Nigeria Centre for Disease Control), has been duly informed about the situation and that his son has been moved to Gwagwalada Specialist Teaching Hospital in Abuja for treatment and Management. “My son has tested positive for coronavirus,” he tweeted. “The @NCDCGov has been duly informed, and he has been moved to Gwagwalada Specialist Teaching Hospital in Abuja for treatment and management.…
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