Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has confirmed a second case of Coronavirus incident in the state, saying that patient died soon after presenting self at isolation centre. The governor confirmed this on Thursday on his verified Facebook page. He said that investigation revealed that the patient had visited Lagos two weeks ago and that the case was presented late to the facility. Okowa said though the patient died, contact reading had begun to stop the...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 14 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak from Lagos and Delta States. The centre said through its verified Twitter account on Thursday night that this had brought the total number of cases to 288 in the country. It stated that out of the 14 new cases reported in Nigeria, 13 were in Lagos and one from Delta. The agency said that as at...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has tasked troops in the north east theatre of operation to braze up for the final defeat of insurgents. Buratai gave the charge while addressing troops of Operation Harbin Kunama IV at Army Special Forces Super Camp Ngamdu in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno on Thursday. The troops are on training at the army special super camp at Ngamdu. He directed them to take their...
Abia government has relaxed its lockdown for three days to enable residents to restock foodstuffs in their homes ahead of the Easter celebration. The state introduced the lockdown on April 1 as part of the measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic into the state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Kalu Okiyi, announced the measure on Thursday in Umuahia. He said that government took the initiative so that residents could purchase foodstuffs to celebrate...
The Katsina State Government has lifted suspension of Sunday Church service in the state with immediate effect, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa, announced this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Katsina. “Further to the government’s continuous review of the measures taken to curb spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state. “Gov Aminu Masari has today (Thursday) met with Christian...
The Lagos State Government has launched a COVID-19 website to enlighten residents with up-to-date information on the coronavirus pandemic in the state and the entire Nigeria. Mr Olatunbosun Alake, the Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Innovation and Technology, made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. He identified the website as https://covid19.lagosstate.gov.ng Alake said that the website would provide instant access to vital information on COVID-19 as part of efforts of the...
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has tested negative for Coronavirus and consequently discharged after 14 days in isolation for treatment of the infection. Governor Mohammed, who addressed reporters after leaving the isolation facility, had earlier posted the news of his negative test results on social media. He thanked God and all those who stood by him and the State in prayers during his treatment and recovery process. He is the second Governor to be discharged...
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Facebook says it will be expanding its Coronavirus Information Centre to 17 more countries in sub-Saharan African, including Nigeria Kojo Boakye, Facebook’s Head of Public Policy, Africa, who made the disclosure on Thursday, noted that the information centres form part of Facebook’s effort to help the global fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. According to him, Facebook will be providing people with the latest news and information from trusted health authorities. “The COVID-19 Information Centre features...
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has lifted the social distancing order imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on religious congregations in mosques and churches across the state. Bello, in a statement issued in Lokoja on Thursday, said that the lifting of the ban was to enable religious bodies to resume their normal worship and services. The statement was signed by Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, the state Commissioner for Information and Communication. The state...
