The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed four new cases of novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) in the country with three in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), and one in Lagos State. The new cases take the toll of confirmed cases in the country to a total 139. Earlier on Tuesday, four cases had been confirmed in both Osun and Ogun States. NCDC, through its verified Twitter account on Tuesday, said that out of the...
Two Nigerian soldiers were reported to have been tested positive for Coronavirus in Monguno, Borno State, just as the state governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has said that, beginning from tomorrow Tuesday, 31, 2020 the state will lock-down activities in order to fight the spread of the virus. Reports say that the affected soldiers , who returned to camp after they were issued administrative passes, have been quarantined at Sector 3 Mission Headquarters for observation since Saturday March 28, 2020....
As sit at home order continued to bite across Nigeria, Gombe and Adamawa state governments have suspended payment of the N30,000 minimum wage following dwindling finances attributing it to ‘’ the effect of coronavirus pandemic on the economy.’’ For now only Gombe and Adamawa announced the suspension of the workers new minimum wages. Mr Manassah Jatau, Gombe state Deputy Governor, said at a press briefing on Saturday in Gombe, that the decision was taken after consultation with...
Traders and customers in Lagere and Mayfair Market, Ile-Ife Osun state have been chased out by the state security agents in the early hours of Saturday. This is in line with the directives of the Osun State Government. The state government announced the closure of all market places within the state in order to contain the spread of Coronavirus. Many traders flee, abandoning their goods at the sight of the security agents for fear of...
The Kaduna State government says it has arrested two Islamic clerics for conducting congregational prayers in the state. The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, made the disclosure in a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna. He said that the clerics were apprehended in Malali and Ungwan Kanawa communities of Kaduna North Local Government area of the state. Aruwan, while warning against violating the restriction of movement order in the...
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, confirmed that he tested positive to coronavirus. A statement personally signed by him said that he was immediately isolated after testing positive to the Virus. The statement reads ,“Earlier this week, I submitted a sample for the Covid-19 test. The result came in this evening, and I regret to say that it is positive. “According to the protocols for managing Covid-19, I am in self-isolation as required by the...
President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress this week to support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic. Acting with unity and resolve unseen since the 9/11 attacks, Washington moved urgently to stem an economic free fall caused by widespread restrictions meant to slow the spread of the virus that have...
Many Nigerians are actually very passive, they don’t care at all until whatever the issue maybe gets to their doorstep, so many wishful thinkers and misfortune gloaters, leaving their main responsibility completely unattended to. Since the news of Abba Kyari — President Buhari’s Chief of Staff, who tested positive for coronavirus leaked, most Nigerians have been literally jubilating over that as if it is a straight jackpot and a guarantee to a better Nigeria, but...
It’s another Friday Morning in the bustling city of Lagos, but this particular Friday is the 6th day since the Lagos State Government enforced a directive on social gatherings. This follows after a growing number of positively tested cases within the state. On the streets, people are seen walking about their normal activities with some others waiting outside of their porches. Following a directive from the State Government that all markets and stores be closed,...
I do not pray for predators. I pray for the victims and allow God to sort out their oppressors. How He does that is not my business. While quarantined in our homes, we have been praying against the devastations of the COVID-19. But I have always been specific about who I pray for. I am not praying for Ruthless politicians or elected representatives who have consistently worked hard in ensuring a weak or nonexistent health system, thus...
