COVID-19: FCTA to Expand Capacity of Isolation, Treatment Centre

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is working closely with the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital to expand the capacity of the Gwagwalada Isolation and treatment centre for COVID –19. The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, told a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja, that the FCTA has so far recorded seven confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Bello explained that the isolation centre would provide essential facilities and accommodation for patients who come down with the virus. The minister who...

Senate Suspends Plenary Over COVID-19 Pandemic

The Senate on Tuesday suspended plenary and other legislative activities until April 7, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President of Senate, Ahmad Lawan, who made the announcement shortly after a closed-door session that lasted for over one hour, also announced the demise of Sen. Rose Oko, who represented Cross-River North. According to Lawan, Senate in a closed-door session deliberated on issues bothering on National Assembly in general. “The Senate further resolved to adjourn sitting for...

Manu Dibango, Legendary Saxophonist is dead from Coronavirus

African saxophone legend Manu Dibango has died in Paris after catching coronavirus. Dibango, best known for his 1972 song Soul Makossa,  is one of the first global stars to die from Covid-19. The 86-year-old fused jazz and funk music with traditional sounds from his home country, Cameroon. “It is with deep sadness that we announce you the loss of Manu Dibango, our Papy Groove,” a statement on his official Facebook page read. His funeral will...

COVID-19: Anambra Govt Releases State-wide Virus Containment Measures

REMARKS BY THE GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE AT A PRESS BRIEFING ON WAYS OF CONTAINING COVID-19 ON MARCH 23, 2020. In response to the growing threat of the CoronaVirus Covid-19 pandemic, the Government of Anambra State has come out with the following measures to keep our people safe – 1.    Civil servants in the state are hereby directed to proceed on a 14-day work-from-home with effect from Tuesday, March 24, 2020. However, any civil...

The Pang of a Pandemic – Now the Whole World is Sitting Down

The whole world is sitting down. Her nations’ gates are closed. The earth’s gravitation is frozen. The air everywhere is flu-bound. The sick can’t afford to be alive. The healthy are ordered inside. People are dying; Corruption and bad leaders are alive. Everywhere a strange visitor arrived, bearing a bouquet of red-blooded virus. Those with adequate governance loathes uncertainty with a name. Wealth and abundance abide In the West, the visitor pays it no heed....

Residents Allege Govt Cover-up in an “Mystery” Explosion that Echoed Across Lagos

By the time the Pastor and several other people who were flung in different directions, with bruises – and other minor injuries – recovered, the sky had turned dark – black smoke accompanied by a mixture of purple and red fire raged uncontrollably, as it covered the atmosphere.  WAP Investigates the reality of a mystery deadly explosion that echoed across Lagos It was 8:30 on the morning of Sunday 15 March, Mr. Sunday Olorunwa, a...

Despite 36 Confirmed Cases, Some Residents Still Doubt Existence of Coronavirus in Nigeria

The outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria ramped up several responses and reactions from citizens across the country. The rapid and worrisome evolution of the disease have forced the country to shut down social spaces, ban religious activities in public places, close borders and restrict movements. However, for some residents of Ile-Ife, Osun state, reports on the existence and spread of the disease are untrue. The West Africa Pilot News interviewed residents across the city...

Enyimba FC Confirms Player Ojo’s Abduction

Enyimba International Football Club of Aba has confirmed the abduction of one of its players, Ekundayo Ojo. A statement by the club on Monday, Ojo was abducted by gunmen on Sunday. “Enyimba Football Club can announce that midfielder, Ekundayo Ojo has been abducted by gunmen along the Benin-Owo expressway. “The incident occurred on Sunday as the player journeyed to Akure to observe a break following suspension of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) amid concerns...

Gambia Records First COVID-19 Death

The West African nation of Gambia on Monday recorded its first Covid-19 death, while the number of all coronavirus cases surpassed 1,000 on the African continent. The victim is a 70-year-old Bangladeshi man who traveled to the Gambia from Senegal on March 13, Gambia Health Minister Amadou Samateh said on national television. Samateh also reported an additional case of Covid-19, the disease caused by the virus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the...

Nigeria’s Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise to 27

Total number of recorded cases to twenty seven. New cases in Lagos have travel history to high-risk Covid-19 countries Two cases of recovery and no death cases have been recorded FIRS debunks Covid-19 Rumours Rapid evolution of Covid-19 still stirs panic The number confirmed cases of Corona Virus  in Nigeria increased by five in the early hours of Sunday, bringing the total number of recorded cases to twenty seven. According  to the National Centre for...

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