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Coronavirus: RCCG donates medical equipment to Ogun
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on Tuesday, donated intensive care medical equipment to the Ogun Government to assist it in the containment of coronavirus pandemic.
Ebonyi embarks on production of 200,000 face masks
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has ordered for immediate production of over 200,000 face masks to be distributed in the thirteen Local Government Areas of the state as a way of curtailing the spread of coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Abuja markets now open three times a week
Determined to curb further spread of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has ordered that markets in Abuja will henceforth open for business for only three times a week.
University of Ilorin teaching hospital suspends senior consultant for concealing coronavirus case
Professor A.K Salami, a senior consultant in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital has been suspended for concealing a case of COVID-19 patient who is now dead.
Nigeria declares April 10, 13 as Easter holidays
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 10 and Monday, April 13 as public holidays to mark the 2020 Easter Celebration.
Oyo moves to test 10,000 people for coronavirus
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday disclosed that the state government will conduct COVID-19 test on at least 10,000 people in and across the state.
Donald Trump: There’s going to be a lot of coronavirus death in US next...
President Donald Trump told Americans to brace for a big spike in coronavirus fatalities in the coming days, as the country faces what he called the toughest two weeks of the pandemic.
Professors reject new Kwara university vice chancellor
The Offa Professors Forum (OPF) has described the process that led to the appointment of Prof. Mohammed Akanbi as the Vice Chancellor, Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, as unfair.
Benue governor, deputy, others test negative for coronavirus
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, his Deputy, Engineer Benson Abounu, and Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, David Olofu, have all tested negative for Coronavirus.
Senator Aduda donates 1,000 bags of rice, sanitisers to FCTA
The senator representing Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Philip Aduda, has donated 1,000 bags of rice (10kgs) and 150 cartoons of hand sanitisers to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
Nigeria: Spike in coronavirus infections fueled by porous land borders
The federal government has explained the spike in the number of Covid-19 infections in the country, blaming it on the porous nature of Nigeria’s land borders and predicting that soon, there could be more infections in the eastern flank of the country as people move on foot across borders.
Edo governor invokes Quarantine Act, firms up response to coronavirus
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has signed the Quarantine Regulations pursuant to Section 8 of the Quarantine Act, the Public Health Law and other legislation, as the state firms up its response framework to the coronavirus pandemic in the state.
Serbian government official dies of coronavirus
The National coronavirus crisis Task Force on Wednesday confirmed a Serbian Government official, Branislav Blazic, among the five people who died of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours.
China’s coronavirus data queried after 21m phone users vanish
Chinese opposition newspaper, Epoch Times, has queried the official figures of 80,000 plus infections and 3,200 deaths after 21 million cellphone users mysteriously vanished.
FCTA to enforce cessation of movement over coronavirus
In a bid to stem the spread of the Coronavirus Disease, the Federal Capital Territory Administration will enforce the cessation of movement order placed on the FCT by President Muhammadu Buhari to the letter. =
FCT minister tests negative for coronavirus
The minister who had not traveled to any of the endemic countries in recent times had last week submitted his blood sample to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control NCDC after it emerged that he may have been exposed to people who had since tested positive for the virus.
Pastor arrested, 16 churches closed down by task force in Abuja
In order to curtail the spread of coronavirus in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the enforcement team of the FCT administration, on Sunday, arrested the General Overseer of the Jesus Reign Family Church located at Apo, Abuja, Pastor U U Uden for violating the ban on places on worship.
Nigeria Immigration chief tests positive for coronavirus
Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede, has tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus days after he returned from the United Kingdom.
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Coronavirus: We will not wait for Nigerian government – Governor Wike
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the State Government will not wait for the Federal Government in its commitment to provide palliatives for Rivers people during the trying period of checking the spread of coronavirus.
Manchester United coach advised to sign Super Eagles hopeful instead of Borussia Dortmund star
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been advised to sign Super Eagles hopeful Bukayo Saka from Arsenal instead of £120m top target Jadon Sancho in the summer transfer window.
Coronavirus: Lekki-Epe expressway on traffic lockdown
The Lekki-Epe Expressway was on traffic gridlock, yesterday, for the second day, despite the lockdown introduced by the Federal Government to check the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
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UK debunks 5G-coronavirus link after conspiracy theorists burn cell tower
While there’s zero factual support for a conspiracy theory linking the COVID-19 virus to 5G cellular technology — and the scientific community has concluded that 5G is safe — the UK government was forced today to explicitly address the topic after arsonists burned down a cell tower over 5G, and used Facebook to encourage others to follow suit.
Ghana goalkeeper joins police to fight coronavirus pandemic
Ghana goalkeeper Fafali Dumehasi has announced she will be teaming up with the Police Force to combat the spread of the coronavirus in the West African country.
Ogun: Coronavirus relief packages meant for poor, vulnerable
The Ogun State government, yesterday, insisted that the target of the distribution of its COVID-19 relief food items is poor and the vulnerable, hence its insistence on direct distribution to the intended beneficiaries.
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Manchester United centre-forward Odion Ighalo has stated he is bored without football action and eager to play again.