COVID-19: August 29 Int’l Flight Resumption Not Sacrosanct – PTF Coordinator

CoronavirusNewsTravelCOVID-19: August 29 Int’l Flight Resumption Not Sacrosanct – PTF Coordinator

PilotnewsAugust 18, 2020

The Coordinator of Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr. Sani Aliyu, says the Aug. 29, resumption of international flights, as announced at the PTF COVID-19  briefing, is not sacrosanct. Aliyu, who made the clarification, at the PTF on COVID-19 briefing on Monday in Abuja, explained that the date would be for consideration of resumption of flights. According to him, Aug. 29 is not sacrosanct but if aviation authorities meet the criteria for resumption on the...

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NCDC Confirms 417 New COVID-19 Case, Total Infection Jumps to 49,485

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaNCDC Confirms 417 New COVID-19 Case, Total Infection Jumps to 49,485

PilotnewsAugust 18, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 417 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in the country to 49,485. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Monday. According to it, two deaths were recorded in the country. The NCDC said that till date, 49,485 cases have been confirmed, 36,834 cases have been discharged and 977 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and...

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COVID-19: Fans Wish Nollywood Actress Omotola Ekeinde Speedy Recovery

CoronavirusEntertainmentNewsCOVID-19: Fans Wish Nollywood Actress Omotola Ekeinde Speedy Recovery

PilotnewsAugust 17, 2020

Some fans of Nollywood screen diva, Omotola Ekeinde a.k.a Omosexy, have sympathised and wished her quick recovery, after she announced that she had tested positive to COVID-19. The fans took to her Instagram page @realomosexy, to encourage her and also prayed for her quick recovery from the virus. In a reaction, a fan, @fairest_085 said: ” it is well with you”. Another fan @ehi- promise said: ” May God’s divine healing come upon you and perfect...

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COVID-19: States to Get $2.5m Performance-based Grants for Tax Relief

CoronavirusEconomyNewsCOVID-19: States to Get $2.5m Performance-based Grants for Tax Relief

PilotnewsAugust 17, 2020

The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Sunday said that each state government would receive USD2.5 million performance-based grants for implementing tax relief programmes for individual taxpayers and businesses to mitigate COVID-19 impact. The forum disclosed this in a statement issued by the Head, Media and Public Affairs of NGF Secretariat, Mr. Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, in Abuja on Sunday,  after a virtual meeting jointly organized by the World Bank and the forum. The forum, however, noted that only states...

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NCDC announces 325 New COVID-19 Cases as Total Infections Hit 48,770

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaNCDC announces 325 New COVID-19 Cases as Total Infections Hit 48,770

PilotnewsAugust 16, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)  has announced 325  new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 48,770 . The NCDC, which made this known on its official twitter handle on Saturday, also said that one death was recorded in the country. The health agency said till date, 48,770 cases had been confirmed, 36,290 discharged while 974 deaths were recorded in the 36 states and the Federal Capital...

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Senegal’s COVID-19 Cases Surpass 12,000-Mark With 160 New Infections

CoronavirusNewsWest AfricaSenegal’s COVID-19 Cases Surpass 12,000-Mark With 160 New Infections

PilotnewsAugust 16, 2020

Senegal’s COVID-19 cases surpassed the 12,000-mark, on Saturday, after 160 more cases were reported in the past 24 hours by the country’s Health Ministry. Out of 1,886 tests conducted in the past 24 hours in two qualified labs, the ministry received 160 positive results, bring the total number of COVID-19 cases to 12,032 in Senegal. According to the spokesperson of the ministry, Dr Mamadou Ndiaye, the newly confirmed cases contain 67 follow-up contact cases, two...

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Veteran Nollywood Actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Tests Positive for COVID-19

CoronavirusEntertainmentNewsVeteran Nollywood Actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Tests Positive for COVID-19

PilotnewsAugust 16, 2020

As Coronavirus (COVID-19) continued to spread across the globe, Nollywood screen diva, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, has revealed that she had tested positive for the dread disease. The renowned actress took to her Instagram account @realomosexy to announce the development to her fans. The 42-year-old actress, however, stated that she was currently in isolation and now getting better. “Hello All, I know most of you have been wondering where I’ve been.“Well, I contracted COVID-19. I have...

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Vietnam Registers to Buy Russian COVID-19 Vaccine

CoronavirusHealthPoliticsVietnam Registers to Buy Russian COVID-19 Vaccine

PilotnewsAugust 14, 2020

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has registered to purchase Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, broadcast on state-run Vietnam Television (VTV) said on Friday. “In the meantime, Vietnam will still continue developing the country’s own COVID-19 vaccine,” the announcement said, citing the Health Ministry. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Tuesday that the country had approved a COVID-19 vaccine named “Sputnik V.’’ Russian officials have dismissed concerns expressed by scientists around the world over the lack of final-stage testing...

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Mosque Reopening: EKiti Muslims to Bring Private Praying Mats, Ablution Kettles

CoronavirusRegionsMosque Reopening: EKiti Muslims to Bring Private Praying Mats, Ablution Kettles

PilotnewsAugust 14, 2020

As Mosques reopen in Ekiti after the COVID-19 lockdown, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), says individuals are expected to come with private praying mats and ablution kettles. Alhaji Kunle Sanni, President, NSCIA EKiti chapter, in a statement on Thursday, said the services in the Mosque would be in line with directives of government on COVID-19 protocol. Sanni said an investigation by the religious body had confirmed that a substantial number of Mosques...

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Nigeria Reports 373 Fresh Cases of COVID-19 Infection

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaNigeria Reports 373 Fresh Cases of COVID-19 Infection

PilotnewsAugust 14, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 373 fresh cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the country. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Thursday. According to it, 10 deaths were recorded in the country. The NCDC said that the new cases took Nigeria’s COVID-19 infections to 48,116, with 34,309 discharged and 966 deaths. The health agency said that the cases were confirmed in 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory...

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