Coronavirus

Benue State Education Commissioner, Professor Dennis Ityavyar has come out to say that the state is yet to record any COVID-19 case among students who recently returned to school for their WEAC examinations. He recently revealed that the government is closely monitoring all the students both in private and government ...

The Federal Government has come out to say that measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the State House are very strong and solid. The Permanent Secretary, State House, Mr Tijjani Umar recently revealed that the medical workers in the clinic have played vital roles since the outbreak of ...

The Federal Government has come out to say that the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic across the world has challenged the prospects of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs revealed this at Lafarge Africa Sustainability Webinar series. According to her, ...

The Oyo State government has come out to say that it has begun community reporting that will name and shame anyone who violates COVID-19 guidelines via the use of Geographical Information System (GIS). The Chairperson, Oyo State COVID-19 Containment and Decontamination Project, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo revealed this in Ibadan today ...

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has come out to mourn over the sudden death of the Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the state, Mr. Babatunde Oke. Sanwo-Olu revealed his condolence message recently by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile. According to him, Babatunde’s demise ...

Rt. Revd Manasses Okere has come out to say that the coronavirus pandemic is a blessing in disguise. He recently revealed that the pandemic has actually created room for domestic church to thrive. According to him, even if COVID-19 came with several challenges on the political economy of societies, it ...

Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has come out to say that his state is on the verge of defeating the coronavirus pandemic. He revealed this via the Deputy Governor, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna while he flagged off the distribution of Personal Protective Equipments, PPEs, facemasks, and others to 538 public ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has come out to say that Nigeria has not started flattening the curve amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu revealed this in a recent chat with Vanguard. According to him, the decrease in fresh infections being witnessed ...

Akwa Ibom state government has announced the reopening of hotels and leisure centers amid the coronavirus outbreak. The Secretary to State Government and Chairman COVID-19 Management Committee, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem revealed this in a recent statement. According to the government, the curfew hours have also been reduced from 8 pm ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has come out to say that it is working hard to make sure Nigerians have access to the coronavirus vaccines when available. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu revealed this during the Presidential Task Force (PTF) briefing on COVID-19 on Monday in ...

Border closure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is unsustainable, WHO has said. The World Health Organization recently urged nations to adopt comprehensive strategies based on local knowledge of where the virus is spreading. According to Michael Ryan, WHO emergencies director, such measures cannot be kept up indefinitely, and are ...

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has come out to say that the contagious COVID-19 pandemic is no stumbling block or barrier to the development of the state. He disclosed this during project inspection of Dangi flyover, Sheikh Qariballah Sheikh Nasuru Kabara flyover, and Kofar Mata flyover, recently. According to ...

Over 10,000 health workers in 40 African countries have been infected with the novel coronavirus, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. WHO Africa Director, Matshidiso Moeti revealed this in a recent press conference. According to him, the growth in the number of cases is placing a huge strain on ...

Niger State governor, Abubakar Bello has come out to say that Nigerians have stopped following established safety protocols against coronavirus. He recently revealed that the fact that citizens have stopped wearing face masks in public places is purely unacceptable. According to him, Niger State’s ministries of Information, Health, and relevant ...

Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi has tested positive for COVID-19. The popular politician revealed this via his official twitter handle @kfayemi hours ago. According to him, he found out his status after taking his 3rd Covid-19 test amid the coronavirus pandemic. He added that he has already delegated critical tasks ...

Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Foreign Affairs just tested positive for coronavirus. He revealed this on Twitter today while sharing that he has been confirmed as a patient after his 4th test. According to him, his samples were collected for the tests when he felt slight itching in his throat and ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has come out to confirm that the state has recorded 2,106 confirmed cases of COVID-19 infections. He recently revealed that 1,080 have tested negative and have since been discharged. According to him, 22 people have died so far in the state, so residents should continue ...

Popular Nollywood actor, Mr. Ibu has come out to say that coronavirus is not in Nigeria. He revealed this in a recent interview with The Nation. According to him, he does not believe the virus is in the country and he doesn’t care about its existence because knows no one ...

13,447 Nigerians have successfully recovered from coronavirus, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said. The agency recently revealed that 344 cases have been successfully treated in the past few days. According to NCDC, 16 new COVID-19 fatalities have been recorded in the last 24 hours across Nigeria, with ...

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 ...