COVID-19: Lagos Governor Recovers, Urges Precautions

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaPoliticsCOVID-19: Lagos Governor Recovers, Urges Precautions

PilotnewsDecember 24, 2020

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday announced his recovery from COVID-19 infection, having tested negative, following 14 days of treatment. Addressing State House correspondents at ‘Lagos House’, Marina, Sanwo-Olu said that he experienced moderate symptoms like headache, cough, among other COVID-19 symptoms. He thanked the people of Lagos and the medical team for their care, prayers and concern throughout the period of his isolation. “I was fortunate to have had a relatively...

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COVID-19: PTF Announces New Travel Rules for Passengers from UK, South Africa

BusinessCoronavirusNewsTravelCOVID-19: PTF Announces New Travel Rules for Passengers from UK, South Africa

PilotnewsDecember 24, 2020

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19  has announced new travel rules for passengers coming into Nigeria from South Africa and the UK where a new variant of the virus has been discovered. The National Coordinator of the PTF,  Dr. Sani Aliyu made the announcement on Thursday in Abuja, during a media briefing. Aliyu said effective from Monday, all passengers coming into the country from the UK and South Africa on direct flights must use...

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Christmas: FCT Minister Urges Residents to Pray for End of COVID-19

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaReligionChristmas: FCT Minister Urges Residents to Pray for End of COVID-19

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 24, 2020

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has urged Abuja residents to use the occasion of Christmas to pray for the quick end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bello made the call in his Christmas message on Thursday in Abuja. He enjoined the residents especially Christians to use the occasion of Christmas to reflect upon and rededicate themselves to the virtues of love and peace as exemplified by Jesus Christ. The minister also admonished them to comply...

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COVID-19: NCDC Reports 1,133 New Infections, Total Hits 80,922

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: NCDC Reports 1,133 New Infections, Total Hits 80,922

PilotnewsDecember 24, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has announced 1,133 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, bringing the total figure of infected persons to 80,922. NCDC made this known via its verified website on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that more than 903,800 samples have been tested by the public health agency since the first confirmed case in February. The Wednesday figure is one of the highest single-day tally, NCDC said, adding...

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Obaze, PDP Gov Candidate in Anambra Tests Positive for COVID-19

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaPeopleObaze, PDP Gov Candidate in Anambra Tests Positive for COVID-19

PilotnewsDecember 24, 2020

Mr. Oseloka Obaze, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2017 Anambra election, has tested positive for the coronavirus disease. Obaze, also a former Secretary to Anambra Government (SSG), announced COVID-19 status in a statement on Thursday in Awka. He said he went for a pre-travel test and the result showed he was positive for the virus. The former SSG said he had quarantined himself and called on those he came in contact...

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India’s COVID-19 Tally Rises to Over 10.1 million

CoronavirusWorld NewsIndia’s COVID-19 Tally Rises to Over 10.1 million

PilotnewsDecember 24, 2020

India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 10,123,778 on Thursday as 24,712 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours, the latest data from the Federal Health Ministry indicates. According to the data, the death toll mounted to 146,756 with 312 more deaths. There are still 283,849 active cases in the country, while 9,693,173 people have been discharged from hospitals after medical treatment. Meanwhile, the Federal Government of India has ramped up COVID-19 testing facilities across...

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Trump Rejects $900bn COVID-19 Relief Bill Passed by Congress

CoronavirusEconomyNewsUnited StatesTrump Rejects $900bn COVID-19 Relief Bill Passed by Congress

PilotnewsDecember 23, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected the $900 billion (N349.2 trillion) Coronavirus (COVID-19) relief bill passed by Congress, describing it as a disgrace. In a video message posted on Twitter, Trump alleged that the bill contained “wasteful and unnecessary items”, adding that there was almost nothing about COVID-19 in it. According to him, the bill contains $85.5 million (N33 billion) for assistance to Cambodia and $134 million (N51,9 billion) to Burma. The president stated...

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COVID-19: NCDC Announces 999 New Infections, 4 Deaths

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: NCDC Announces 999 New Infections, 4 Deaths

PilotnewsDecember 23, 2020

The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 999 new infections of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the country. The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Tuesday. The health agency said that since February, over 903,800 samples were tested, out of which, 79,789 were positive. It noted that with 27,091 infections, Lagos remained Nigeria’s epicenter, followed by Federal Capital Territory with 10,122 cases, and Kaduna with 4,628 cases, accounting for 70 per...

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S. Korea to Halt Flights From Britain Until Dec. 31 Over New Virus Strain Woes

BusinessCoronavirusNewsTravelS. Korea to Halt Flights From Britain Until Dec. 31 Over New Virus Strain Woes

PilotnewsDecember 23, 2020

South Korea said that it would suspend flights from Britain until the end of this year over concerns about a new strain of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The country’s health authorities on Wednesday said South Korean diplomatic missions in Britain would suspend issuing quarantine-waiver documents so as to place all arrivals from the European nation in a 14-day quarantine. The country will also conduct an additional virus test when they are released from quarantine. South...

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FG Restrict Religious, Sporting Gathering, Yuletide Parties to Curb Spread of COVID-19

CoronavirusLifestyleNewsNigeriaFG Restrict Religious, Sporting Gathering, Yuletide Parties to Curb Spread of COVID-19

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 22, 2020

The Federal Government has ordered the closure of all bars, night clubs, pus and event centers, and recreational venues for the next five weeks to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Also affected areas included all restaurants, while schools are to remain closed till at least January 18, 2021. The government also ordered restriction of guests at all informal and formal festivity events, such as wedding, conferences, congresses, office parties, concerts, seminars, sporting activities...

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