Lockdown: Nigerian Women in UK Donate to Widows, Less-Privileged

CoronavirusNigeriaPhilanthropyLockdown: Nigerian Women in UK Donate to Widows, Less-Privileged

PilotnewsApril 26, 2020

Some Nigerian Women in the United Kingdom (UK) on Sunday donated food items to some less privileged people in Lagos state as part of an effort to cushion the effect of the lockdown occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. The women made the donation under the auspices of Elite Golden Ladies, the U.K., and Ireland and distributed them through Bishop Augustine Okereke at the Word and Praise Missionary Church headquarters in Lagos. The spokesperson of the...

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COVID-19 Cases in Africa Hit 30,000 – WHO

AfricaCoronavirusNewsCOVID-19 Cases in Africa Hit 30,000 – WHO

PilotnewsApril 26, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo says the number of COVID-19 cases in the WHO African Region has increased to over 30,000. The UN’s health agency gave the update on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO on Sunday. “Over 30,000 COVID-19 cases reported on the African continent with over 9,000 associated recoveries and 1,300 deaths recorded,’’ it said. The WHO African Region COVID-19 dashboard showed that in sub-Saharan Africa, South...

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Resident Doctors ESUT Teaching Hospital on Indefinite Withdrawal of Services as State Governor Reneges on Agreement

HealthLabourNigeriaResident Doctors ESUT Teaching Hospital on Indefinite Withdrawal of Services as State Governor Reneges on Agreement

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)April 26, 2020

The Association of Resident Doctors, ARD, ESUT Teaching Hospital, Parklane, in pursuant of the unanimous decision arrived at the Emergency Congress Meeting, EGM, of the association held on March 27, 2020, has resumed indefinite withdrawal of services effective from 8 am, April 24th, 2020. A statement signed by the Executive Committee of the association states that the ARD had in good faith suspended withdrawal of her services which they embarked on March 26th, 2020, based on...

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Healthcare Workers Raise Alarm Over Shortage of PPE, N95 to Treat COVID-19 Patients

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaHealthcare Workers Raise Alarm Over Shortage of PPE, N95 to Treat COVID-19 Patients

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)April 26, 2020

Healthcare workers working in Mainland Hospital, treating COVID-19 patients in an infectious disease facility in Yaba, Lagos have raised alarm over an alleged Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shortage in the hospital. They raised concerns that the shortage of medical equipment exposed them to the risk of contracting the virus. A report in Punch Healthwise reported that the source who spoke with journalists on of anonymity laments the shortage of the medical equipment, saying it is...

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COVID-19: What Pregnant Women and Nursing Mothers Should Know – NCDC

CoronavirusNigeriaWellnessCOVID-19: What Pregnant Women and Nursing Mothers Should Know – NCDC

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)April 26, 2020

Available information show that pregnant women seem to be at equal risk as other adults, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said in a guideline for pregnant women and nursing mothers. “It is known that the bodily changes that occur during pregnancy, may put expectant women at increased risk for some infections,” a part of the NCDC guideline read. “Pregnant women have had a higher risk of severe illness when infected with viruses from...

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BREAKING: Kano Records 12 High Profile Deaths On Saturday

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaBREAKING: Kano Records 12 High Profile Deaths On Saturday

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)April 26, 2020

In the last few days, Kano State is in the news with more than 12 high profile death on Saturday. Reports indicate that among the high profile deaths on Saturday were academics, bankers, politicians, business tycoons, and technocrat. Those high profile deaths are Prof Ibrahim Ayagi the CEO of Hassan Gwarzo School and former National Economic Adviser to Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Alh. Dahiru Rabiu Former Kano Grand Khadi, Prof. Aliyu Umar Dikko of Physiology department...

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COVID-19: Kano Orders For 1 Million Face Masks, Establishes 10 Mobile Courts

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: Kano Orders For 1 Million Face Masks, Establishes 10 Mobile Courts

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)April 26, 2020

Kano State Government says it has ordered for the production of 1 million face masks as part of an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the State. Gov.Abdullahi Umar Ganduje who dropped the hint while addressing journalists at a news conference said that the State Government will make the wearing of the face masks compulsory when the production is completed. “We have also directed all the 44 Local Governments in the State to...

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COVID-19 Lockdown: Nigerian Celebrities Giving Back to Nigerians in this Lockdown

Arts & CultureCoronavirusEntertainmentNigeriaPhilanthropyCOVID-19 Lockdown: Nigerian Celebrities Giving Back to Nigerians in this Lockdown

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)April 26, 2020

The lockdown in Nigeria as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has made many well-meaning Nigerians give back to the society they belong too. This act of kindness did not leave the Nigerian celebrities behind as many of them have it in mind that there is little the present government can do in bringing food to the table of the common man during this lockdown. This is a difficult period for both the government and...

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Dr. Tony Nwaezeigwe’s “Denial Of Igbo Identity–The Ikwerre Were Right,” A Rejoinder

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsDr. Tony Nwaezeigwe’s “Denial Of Igbo Identity–The Ikwerre Were Right,” A Rejoinder

PilotnewsApril 26, 2020

Tony Nwaezeigwe is doing exculpatory narrative.  There is no other meaningful way to explain it. For him, the Igbo of the west bear no responsibility for the situation of the Igbo. Just the Igbo of the so-called South East who are confused and without leadership. This branch of the Igbo is the main problem. Therefore, as a result of the incoherence of the heartland Igbo, people who were once Igbo have a right to carve...

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Corona Virus: Governors Urges President Buhari To Relax Curfew

CoronavirusEconomyNigeriaCorona Virus: Governors Urges President Buhari To Relax Curfew

Beloved John (Staff Writer)April 25, 2020

Governors have advised President Muhammadu Buhari to relax the curfew was imposed on some states last month in an effort to restrict the virus from taking its toll on the citizens. They urged the president to relax the lockdown within these states and restrict inter-stead movement while the restriction on large gatherings and compulsory use of face masks in public places is enforced. The call comes just as the nation is expecting the president to...

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