Coronavirus

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...