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Coronavirus Food NigeriaHow Government Determine Beneficiaries of Relief Funds

Beloved John (Staff Writer)April 1, 2020

On Monday, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, announced the commencement of conditional cash transfer to poor and vulnerable households in the country. Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, an immediate cash transfer will be sent to vulnerable households in advance of two months following the lockdown order. ‘’Mr. President in his speech, directed that cash transfer will be given in advance of two months. This we have also done. We...

Coronavirus Economy NigeriaCOVID-19: Travel Ban, Movement Restrictions Exacerbates Poverty in Nigeria

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 31, 2020

The continuous drop of oil price in the global market alongside the rapid rise of COVID-19 Virus would definitely take a heavy toll on the country’s economy. This has been a major source of concern to many Nigerians especially with the absence of reassuring words from the federal government. The outbreak of the virus has resulted in the closure of factories in China, one of Nigeria’s largest trading partners, and a reduction in imports, global...

Coronavirus News NigeriaNigeria’s Comptroller-General of Immigration Tests Positive for Corona Virus

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 29, 2020

The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Mohammed Babandede, has announced that he tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). He has joined the list of officials who have tested positive for the virus. Babandede had traveled to the United Kingdom with his wife, who, however, tested negative. “I tested positive for COVID-19,” said Mr. Babandede in a message sent in the early hours of Sunday. “I have been in self-isolation since my return from the UK on...

Coronavirus NigeriaUPDATE: Osun to Shutdown Border After Second Covid-19 Case

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 29, 2020

Following the confirmation of another COVID-19 case in Osun State by the Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC), the state government has announced a plan to shut down the border to contain the spread of the virus. During a press briefing, the state governor, Gboyega Oyetola disclosed that the lockdown of the state will take effect from tonight, Sunday, March 29 “Following a review of our current situation, we have in addition to the subsisting...

Coronavirus News NigeriaKaduna Governor, El-Rufai test positive as Index cases of Corona Virus increase to 97

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 28, 2020

The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, confirmed that he tested positive to coronavirus. A statement personally signed by him said that he was immediately isolated after testing positive to the Virus. The statement reads ,“Earlier this week, I submitted a sample for the Covid-19 test. The result came in this evening, and I regret to say that it is positive. “According to the protocols for managing Covid-19, I am in self-isolation as required by the...

Coronavirus NewsUPDATE: Nigeria Announce New Cases of Corona Virus as Total Number Rises to 70

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 27, 2020

On Friday, Nigeria announced that five new confirmed cases of coronavirus.This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 70. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on its Twitter handle said the five new cases were reported in Abuja and Oyo State. “As at 08:00 pm 27th March there are 70 cases of confirmed #COVID19 reported Nigeria. 3 have been discharged with 1 death,” the agency tweeted. “As at 8:00 pm 27th...

Coronavirus NigeriaNigeria’s Cases Rise to 51 as Rivers State Records First Case of Covid-19 Virus

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 26, 2020

A new case of Covid-19 has been recorded in Rivers State, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 51, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NDCD) disclosed. This new case was reported alongside five new cases of coronavirus. Two cases each in Abuja and Lagos and one in Rivers state. This development came shortly after 24 the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, ordered the closure of all air, sea and land...

Coronavirus NigeriaFG Shuts Down Aso Villa After Abba Kyari Test Positive for Coronavirus

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 24, 2020

Nigeria’s seat of power, Aso Villa, Abuja has halted all activity within the villa. This development is the sequel to the Buhari’s Chief of staff, Abba Kyari Covid-19 case. The West Africa Pilot News gathered that Kyari met with Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, Babagana Kingibe, a prominent member of the “cabal”, and Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello shortly before he was tested. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s confirmed cases of...

Coronavirus NigeriaCORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Four New Cases of Corona Virus Confirmed in Nigeria

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 24, 2020

Four new cases of the Covid-19 virus have been recorded in Nigeria. Three cases were recorded in Lagos and 1 in Abuja. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed. This implies that 28 cases of the virus have been confirmed in Lagos and 7 in Abuja. These new cases were reported hours after Nigeria recorded it first death case from Corona Virus. The agency on it twitter handle @NCDCgov said that two of the...

Coronavirus NigeriaDespite 36 Confirmed Cases, Some Residents Still Doubt Existence of Coronavirus in Nigeria

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 23, 2020

The outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria ramped up several responses and reactions from citizens across the country. The rapid and worrisome evolution of the disease have forced the country to shut down social spaces, ban religious activities in public places, close borders and restrict movements. However, for some residents of Ile-Ife, Osun state, reports on the existence and spread of the disease are untrue. The West Africa Pilot News interviewed residents across the city...

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