Katsina Govt lifts suspension of Sunday Church services

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaKatsina Govt lifts suspension of Sunday Church services

PilotnewsApril 9, 2020

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...

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BREAKING: Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed recovers, discharged after Coronavirus treatment

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaBREAKING: Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed recovers, discharged after Coronavirus treatment

PilotnewsApril 9, 2020

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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KEKE-NAPEP riders in Adamawa avert dispute over disbursement of N20 million Government subsidy

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaKEKE-NAPEP riders in Adamawa avert dispute over disbursement of N20 million Government subsidy

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)April 9, 2020

To ensure transparency and judicial disbursement of the Adamawa N20 million subsidy, unit leaders of the commercial tricycles riders popularly known as KEKE-NAPEP riders have held an emergency meeting to commence distribution of the money and other relief accrued. Sources say that with over 40,000 KEKE-NAPEP riders in the state, there was confusion on the sharing formula; who and which group to benefit from the N20 million subsidy doled by the state government, a situation...

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Facebook expands COVID-19 Information Centre to Nigeria, 16 Other African Countries

AfricaCoronavirusNewsFacebook expands COVID-19 Information Centre to Nigeria, 16 Other African Countries

PilotnewsApril 9, 2020

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...

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COVID-19 : Kogi Govt Lifts Ban on Religious Gatherings

CoronavirusLifestyleNigeriaCOVID-19 : Kogi Govt Lifts Ban on Religious Gatherings

PilotnewsApril 9, 2020

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...

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NDIC Donates N1bn to COVID-19 Crisis Relief Fund

CoronavirusNigeriaWellnessNDIC Donates N1bn to COVID-19 Crisis Relief Fund

PilotnewsApril 9, 2020

The Board of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has approved the immediate release of N1 billion Naira to the COVID-19 Relief Fund being put together to fight the Corona Virus pandemic in Nigeria. Mr. Sunday Oluyemi, Director of Communication and Public Affairs, posted on NDIC official twitter handle on Thursday. Oluyemi said the board acknowledged that the corporation was not only consistent with its Corporate Social Responsibility, (CSR) but that the proceeds would be...

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Breaking: President Buhari Pardons 2,600 Inmates Nationwide

CoronavirusLaw & JusticeNigeriaBreaking: President Buhari Pardons 2,600 Inmates Nationwide

PilotnewsApril 9, 2020

President Muhammad Buhari has granted presidential pardon to 2,600 inmates of Correctional Centres nationwide, according to the Minister of Interior, Mr. Rauf Aregbeshola. Aregbesola, who made this known while addressing a news conference on Thursday in Abuja, said that 70 of the inmates would be released from Kuje maximum custodial centre. “After the release of the first face, the committee will continue to meet regularly to consider those who deserve the benefit,” he said. Also...

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Easter: Price of Rice Remains Stable in Enugu

CoronavirusFoodNigeriaEaster: Price of Rice Remains Stable in Enugu

PilotnewsApril 9, 2020

Three days to the 2020 Easter celebration, the price of rice has remained stable in Enugu metropolis following the availability of the produce and high number of rice farmers in the state. A market survey by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday showed that the price remained stable in spite of the coming festivity. NAN reports that in spite of the high price of other foodstuffs following the lockdown, the price of rice had...

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WHO Lists 2 COVID-19 Tests for Emergency Use

CoronavirusWorld NewsWHO Lists 2 COVID-19 Tests for Emergency Use

PilotnewsApril 9, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed the first two diagnostic tests for emergency use during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tests are genesig Real-Time PCR Coronavirus (COVID-19) and cobas SARS-CoV-2 Qualitative assay for use on the cobas® 6800/8800 Systems. WHO, in a statement posted on its website, said the move should help increase access to quality-assured, accurate tests for the disease. “It also means that the tests can now be supplied by the United Nations...

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COVID-19: Conducting Mass Tests Not Feasible Now – FG

CoronavirusHealthNigeriaCOVID-19: Conducting Mass Tests Not Feasible Now – FG

PilotnewsApril 9, 2020

The Federal Government has said that conducting mass testing for Coronavirus in Nigeria would not be feasible now given the nation’s over 200 million population. Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, disclosed this while fielding questions from newsmen after the arrival of the Chinese experts and some equipment in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that government was rather continuing with its targeted testing for those who had been abroad or those who may have come in...

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