Nigerian Embassy in China completely disconnected with Coronavirus global horror

HealthNewsNigeriaNigerian Embassy in China completely disconnected with Coronavirus global horror

Emeka OdogwuFebruary 1, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan China has exposed the incapability of the Nigerian Embassy in China. The Embassy does not care about Nigerians , West African Pilot can authoritatively report. A disease outbreak that has ravaged Hubei province where Wuhan is located, but no information about the disease or the people of Nigeria is seen on the Nigerian Embassy website in China. Already, Coronavirus cases have been reported in more than 20 countries around the world...

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Apple to close all China mainland stores due to virus outbreak

BusinessHealthMarketsNewsWorldApple to close all China mainland stores due to virus outbreak

PilotnewsFebruary 1, 2020

Apple Inc on Saturday said it would shut all of its official stores and corporate offices in mainland China until Feb 9. as fears over the coronavirus outbreak mounted and the death toll more than doubled to over 250 from a week ago. “Out of an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts, we’re closing all our corporate offices, stores, and contact centers in mainland China through Feb. 9,”...

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NCDC manages 95 cases of Lassa fever in 1 week

HealthLifestyleNewsNigeriaNCDC manages 95 cases of Lassa fever in 1 week

PilotnewsFebruary 1, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says it will continue to work closely with  states  affected by the Lassa fever outbreak in the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak. It said the move was to ensure that the 95 confirmed cases of Lassa fever in some states across the country within the week were effectively managed. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General of NCDC, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Abuja that the...

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“Don’t take bread out of our mouths,’’ ‘Okada/Keke’ operators beg Sanwo-Olu

EconomyLifestyleNewsNigeria“Don’t take bread out of our mouths,’’ ‘Okada/Keke’ operators beg Sanwo-Olu

PilotnewsFebruary 1, 2020

Some operators of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles `Keke’ NAPEP in Lagos said that the ban on their operations by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu would deprive them of their daily bread. The operators said this while speaking with the  News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Saturday in Lagos. They added that the government’s plan would also affect them and their families in negative ways. They urged the government to be lenient with them,...

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Ojukwu varsity teaching hospital records lassa fever case

HealthLifestyleNewsNigeriaOjukwu varsity teaching hospital records lassa fever case

PilotnewsJanuary 31, 2020

The management of the Chukwuemeka Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka, says the institution has recorded one case of lassa fever. In a statement issued on Friday in Awka, the management stated that the patient was brought to the hospital from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Medical Centre. The statement, which was signed by Dr Ifeanyichukwu Ezebialu, the Acting Chairman of Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC), further stated that specimen was taken to Irruah in Edo, where it...

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Lagos govt approves free health services for retirees

HealthLifestyleNewsNigeriaLagos govt approves free health services for retirees

PilotnewsJanuary 31, 2020

The Lagos State Government says it has approved free Health Insurance Scheme for its retirees above 60 years. This is contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson for Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), Mrs M.A. Eko and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. The statement said that the Communion’s Director General, Mrs Folashade Onanuga, announced this during the presentation of the 71st batch Retirement Bond Certificate. Onanuga...

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Lagos commercial motorcycle operators protest ban, seek regulation

EconomyLifestyleNewsNigeriaLagos commercial motorcycle operators protest ban, seek regulation

PilotnewsJanuary 31, 2020

Commercial motorcycle operators, comprising Gokada, Max and 1st Ride companies, on Friday staged a peaceful protest against the recent ban of their operations in parts of Lagos State. The operators, who protested from Ojota area to the Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikeja, called on the state government to regulate their operations rather than ban them. Mr Steve Orajiaku of 1st Ride company, told newsmen that the state government did not consult with the operators...

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Actress Bimbo Akinsanya speaks on her broken marriage

Arts & CultureFilmLifestyleNewsActress Bimbo Akinsanya speaks on her broken marriage

PilotnewsJanuary 31, 2020

Popular Nollywood Actress, Abimbola Akinsanya, has disclosed what led to her leaving her marriage early, inspite of her three month- old baby. The Yoruba movie star, popularly known as “Omo Oloja”stated this in a recent post in her Instagram handle, saying it was not an easy decision. According to her, she left the union because she did not want to die and because she wanted to protect herself too, adding that she did not want...

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UNTH, Enugu reports Lassa fever case

HealthNewsNigeriaUNTH, Enugu reports Lassa fever case

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)January 31, 2020

By Ije Ulasi The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) has confirmed the death of a patient from Lassa fever in a letter dated Thursday, 30th January 2020; the patient died on Thursday at the UNTH accident and emergency unit. According to Dr Obinna Onodugo (CMD), the hospital is currently tracing contacts while also working with the Enugu State Epidemiology Team and the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to...

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Coronavirus Scare: FG shuts Abuja market

HealthNewsNigeriaCoronavirus Scare: FG shuts Abuja market

PilotnewsJanuary 29, 2020

By Izu Emmanuel  The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, formerly Consumer Protection Council has shut down Panda supermarket in the Jabi area of Abuja. According to a post on FCCPC’s twitter handle, the commission said it shut down the supermarket based on what it called credible reports that there are imported sea foods, many of which had expired stored in the market. “FCCPC inspected Panda supermarket Jabi...

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