Ministry of Health
NCDC launches online course on virus infection control for health workers
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has launched an online course on infection prevention and control (ICP) for health workers, to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection transmission in healthcare setting.
Niger lawmakers demand detailed accounts of coronavirus donations
Niger State House of Assembly (NSHA) has demanded detailed account; including monies budgeted for by the state government and the various sums of money donated by Nigerlites for the control of the spread of CoronaVirus (COVID-19) in the state.
Sokoto record one new coronavirus death, one positive case
Sokoto State Government has announced one additional death in relation to COVID-19 at one of the state isolation centre in the state.
Coronavirus spike sparks anxiety in Bayelsa
The Acting Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Daniel Alabrah, quoted him as expressing deep concern over the fatality rate of 6.5% the state has recorded so far, which, according to him, is higher than the national average of 2.5%.
Ondo governor appoints new health commissioner
Following the death of Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Wahab Adegbenro, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has appointed his Special Adviser on Health, Jibayo Adeyeye, as the state’s Acting Health Commissioner.
Kano conducts 12,918 coronavirus samples test
The Kano State Government has so far conducted 12,918 coronavirus (COVID-19) samples test, the state’s Ministry of Health disclosed on its official Twitter handle @KNSMO on Friday.
Ondo health commissioner dies of coronavirus
Ondo state Health Commissioner Dr Wahab Adegbenro is dead.
Health workers threaten strike over hazard allowance
About a week after the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) suspended its nationwide strike, another key organ of Nigeria’s health workforce is threatening to down tools.
New Zealand reports no new cases of coronavirus for two consecutive days
New Zealand reported no new cases of COVID-19 for two consecutive days on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Health.
INEC REC tells political parties to educate their members to right things
Cross River Residents Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Emmanuel Hart, has urged chairmen of political parties in the state to educate their members to do the right things during elections.
Niger council records 12 measles cases
The Agwara Local Government Area of Niger recently recorded 12 cases of measles.
Governor Zulum: Only qualified teachers will teach in Borno
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno says only qualified primary and secondary school teachers will henceforth be allowed to teach in the state.
Minister: 40 million women in Nigeria at risk of cervical cancer
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, Friday, raised the alarm that a total of 40 million women in Nigeria from the age of 15 years and above were at risk of developing Cervical Cancer.
Nigeria approves national palliative care policy for cancer patients
Dr Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of Health, has approved the development of National Palliative Care Policy in order to address the palliative care need of cancer patients in the country.
Oyo spends N2.7 billion on fight against coronavirus
The Oyo State government said it has spent the sum of two billion, seven hundred and seventy-nine miillion naira (N2,779,000,000) on the effort to contain the spread of Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
Kenyan soldier who died of coronavirus laid to rest, villagers kept off
A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier who died of Covid-19 has been buried at his Olenguruone home in Nakuru County.
Bayelsa records six more coronavirus deaths
The Bayelsa State Government on Saturday announced that the state had recorded six more deaths from COVID-19 pandemic, thereby bringing the total number of fatality in the state to nine.
NGO sensitises Kogi communities to safety, coronavirus preventive measures
An NGO, Youth Initiative for Peace and Development Multi-Purpose Cooperative (YIPD), has commenced sensitisation of residents of Kogi to safety and preventive measures against the Coronavirus pandemic.
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NCF not a political party yet – spokesman
The newly formed National Consultative Front (NCF) has said it was yet to metamorphosed into a political party but remains a meeting of like minds to chart a way of getting the country out of the wood.
Nigerian government warns civil servants against flouting coronavirus guidelines
The Federal Government has warned federal civil servants against flouting the workplace guidelines put in place to flatten the curve of coronavirus pandemic in the country.
Former Enugu SSG Samson Ukpabi passes on
A former Secretary to Enugu State Government and former Rector Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna Prof Samson Ukpabi is dead.
US Sunbelt mayors push back against Trump’s virus optimism
US Sunbelt mayors warned Sunday that their cities are at risk of being overwhelmed by a surge of coronavirus cases as they pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s attempt to minimize the gravity of the spreading virus.
Ondo governor appoints two new aides
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has approved the appointment of Mr Oluwole Moneyin and Mrs Charity Thiti, as Special Assistants on special duties and women mobilisation respectively.
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Ondo guber: APC generates N258 million from sales of forms
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has generated N258.7 million from the sales of expression of interest and nomination forms to aspirants ahead of July 20, governorship primaries in Ondo state.
India opens vast railway network to private investment
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General Buratai assures soldiers of decent accommodation
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Liverpool reiterate need for safe celebrations ahead of Villa clash
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