COVID-19: PTF Warns Against Large Purchase of Hydrxoychloroquine

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: PTF Warns Against Large Purchase of Hydrxoychloroquine

PilotnewsMay 21, 2020

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has warned against large purchase of Hydrxoychloroquine to treat the novel Coronavirus, saying the drug had not been certified for use. Mr Mustapha Boss, the Chairman of PTF and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), said this at the PTF COVID-19 daily press briefing on Thursday in Abuja. He said through the surveillance system set up by the PTF, it had received reports that Nigerians...

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Rivers Records 26 More Cases of COVID-19, Total Number 79

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaRivers Records 26 More Cases of COVID-19, Total Number 79

PilotnewsMay 21, 2020

Rivers has recorded 26 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total infectious cases in the state to 79. The figure is the highest number of confirmed cases in a single day since the state recorded its first index positive case on March 27. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) released the latest figures in its verified Twitter page on Wednesday night. According to NCDC, the country recorded 284 new cases of the novel Coronavirus...

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Nollywood Actress Emilia Dike is Dead

EntertainmentNollywoodPeopleNollywood Actress Emilia Dike is Dead

PilotnewsMay 21, 2020

Nollywood actress, Emilia Dike, is dead. She reportedly died on Wednesday in Enugu after slumping. Mr Okechukwu Oku, a movie Director, who expressed sadness over the bad news, took to his Instagram page on Thursday @okechukwuoku to announce the death of the actress. ”Why is death taking the best people???? I’m confused oooo. “Just filmed with Mama here on my 2 last projects, excited to release it and this horrible news today. ” A woman...

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Police Begins Community Policing in Rivers – Commissioner

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Begins Community Policing in Rivers – Commissioner

PilotnewsMay 21, 2020

The  Police Command in Rivers, on Thursday, began community policing in the state, following the launch of the Community Policing Advisory Committee (SCPAC) in the state. The Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, Mr. Joseph Mukan made  the disclosure in a statement in Port Harcourt. According to him, the committee is the outcome of current policy in the recruitment of Special Constables, as recommended by the Police Force Order 291 on community policing. “The...

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COVID-19: Sydney Fans Watch Live Concert from Cars

CoronavirusEntertainmentWorldCOVID-19: Sydney Fans Watch Live Concert from Cars

PilotnewsMay 21, 2020

Singer-songwriter Casey Donovan performed on stage in Sydney on Thursday in a free concert that treated fans to some of the first live music many had heard in months. But they had to stay in their cars to enjoy it. Drive-in concerts are emerging as a trend that allows performers to connect with fans in real life while maintaining safe social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Donovan, who shot to fame after winning Australian Idol...

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UPDATE: Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Hit 95,000 – WHO

AfricaCoronavirusNewsUPDATE: Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Hit 95,000 – WHO

PilotnewsMay 21, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday reported that COVID-19 cases in Africa as at May 21, had risen to over 95, 000. WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, gave the update on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO. “There are over 95,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent – with more than 34,000 recoveries and 2,995 deaths,” it said. The figures showed that South Africa, Algeria and Nigeria had the highest reported cases...

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COVID-19: Kaduna Hospital to Start Consultations via Phone

HealthNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: Kaduna Hospital to Start Consultations via Phone

PilotnewsMay 21, 2020

The Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, has said it would start phone consultation for patients, to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Dr Amina Bello-Mukhtar, Head of Clinical Pharmacy and also a medical practitioner with the hospital, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Kaduna. Bello-Mukhtar said the management of the hospital introduced phone consultation, to ensure social distancing and prevent the spread of Coronavirus. According to Bello, telephone numbers...

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Japan Ends Virus State of Emergency in 3 More Prefectures

CoronavirusNewsWorldJapan Ends Virus State of Emergency in 3 More Prefectures

PilotnewsMay 21, 2020

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday lifted a state of emergency in three Western prefectures, as increases in novel coronavirus cases appear to be slowing in the regions. Abe said that his government would end the emergency in the prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo, while the measure would be kept in place in Tokyo, three neighbouring prefectures and Hokkaido. The premier, however, added that the government could lift the emergency in those prefectures...

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DRC begins 42-day Countdown to End Ebola – WHO

AfricaHealthNewsDRC begins 42-day Countdown to End Ebola – WHO

PilotnewsMay 21, 2020

Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of World Health Organisation (WHO), says Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has started 42 days countdown to end Ebola in the country. Ghebreyesus who stated this in a statement posted on WHO website, said there was continued hope to end the virus. “The last person who was being treated for Ebola in the DRC recovered and was discharged on May 14. “On that day, the DRC Ministry of Health announced the...

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Lagos Govt Seals 20 Isheri-North GRA Buildings

NewsNigeriaLagos Govt Seals 20 Isheri-North GRA Buildings

PilotnewsMay 21, 2020

The Lagos State Government has sealed 20 houses at various completion stages in Isheri-North Government Reservation Area (GRA) of the state. Mr Mukaila Sanusi, Spokesman, Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, said in a statement that they were sealed for non-compliance with the state’s construction laws. The statement was made available to newsmen in Lagos on Thursday. Dr Idris Salako, the Commissioner in the ministry, is quoted in the statement as saying...

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