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Toyota, Elizade donate three ambulances to Lagos
Toyota Nigeria Limited, on Thursday, said it has collaborated with its foremost dealer, Elizade Nigeria Limited, to donate three units of ambulances to Lagos State Government in support of the fight to eradicate the COVID-19 from the state.
11 coronavirus patients discharged in Lagos
Eleven more people have recovered from coronavirus (COVID-19) and have been discharged in Lagos State.
President Buhari appoints new medical directors
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Medical Directors for Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State, and Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, Taraba State.
Osun confirms six new coronavirus cases as test on returnees round up
Six new cases of coronavirus among the isolated returnees from Côte d’Ivoire has been confirmed by the Osun State Government summing the total case in the state to 20.
Benue governor undergoes coronavirus test
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, on Thursday morning, finally took the coronavirus (COVID-19) test in order to ascertain his status.
Eight-year old boy donates cash to Kwara to fight coronavirus
An eight-year-old boy, Akinduyo Oluwapamilerinayo, on Thursday donated a sum of N1,120 to the Kwara State Technical Committee on COVID-19 .
Two to die by hanging in Osun for killing student
Justice Jide Falola of Osun High Court sitting in Ikirun has sentenced two men to death by hanging for murder.
APC expels Reps member over anti-party activities, others
A member of the House of Representatives, Usman Kumo, has been dismissed from the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the leadership of the Kumo East Ward of Akko Local Government.
Osun prioritises sick, poor people in coronavirus relief distribution
The Osun State Government has disclosed that its priority would be the sick and poor residents of the state while distributing its relief materials.
Akwa Ibom government demands second coronavirus tests, questions NCDC announcement of confirmed cases
The Akwa Ibom government appears to be contesting the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)’s announcement of cases of the novel coronavirus in the state.
Official: Bauchi to discharge two coronavirus patients
The Bauchi State Government has said that two out of the three index Coronavirus (covid-19) patients would soon be discharged.
Senator Amosun donates N25 million to Ogun state
The immediate past governor of Ogun, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, has donated N25 million to support the state government in its ongoing efforts at checking the spread of the coronavirus in the state.
Coronavirus: Why number is still low in Nigeria – Delta monarch
The traditional ruler of Umiaghwa-Abraka kingdom in Ethiope East local government area of Delta State, HRM Avwaeke I, has given reasons why the number of cases of the Corona Virus in Nigeria is still low at the moment in the country adding that the state and the federal government should be blamed for the number of cases recorded so far.
Lagos condemns attack on task force members by worshippers
The Lagos State Government has condemned the attack on members of the COVID-19 Task Force, by some worshippers at the Agege Central Mosque.
Nigerian begs Tesla founder Elon Musk for ventilators
Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning on Wednesday headed to Twitter to beg the founder of the electronic automobile company, Tesla Inc., Elon Musk, for ventilators.
How coronavirus infection humbled me – NIS chief
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammed Babandede, in a video said coronavirus infection is a humbling experience.
Cross River gives free food, orders compulsory use of mask
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has announced that the state government will give free foods to residents of the state.
Lagos initiates audio/visual learning programmes
As parts of measures to control the spread of Coronavirus, the Lagos State government is set to launch learning media programmes to keep children busy while schools are closed indefinitely.
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Gary Lineker defends Premier League footballers from salary critics
Former Tottenham and England striker Gary Lineker has called for patience amid claims that Premier League footballers are refusing to accept salary cuts during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Eight-year old boy donates cash to Kwara to fight coronavirus
An eight-year-old boy, Akinduyo Oluwapamilerinayo, on Thursday donated a sum of N1,120 to the Kwara State Technical Committee on COVID-19 .
Two to die by hanging in Osun for killing student
Justice Jide Falola of Osun High Court sitting in Ikirun has sentenced two men to death by hanging for murder.
UN: 2.1 million people to face food insecurity in Sahel
An unprecedented 2.1 million people in the Sahel region will not have access to enough food, with the Covid-19 pandemic likely to hamper aid operations, a projection by the World Food Programme (WFP) showed.
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.
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Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury set to be delayed until February due to coronavirus
Joshua, meanwhile, is scheduled to defend his three world titles against Kubrat Pulev on June 20 but that fight is more likely to take place on July 25 – or delayed until even later in the year.
Uber Eats turns to grocery deliveries to fill pandemic-shaped hole in its business
Uber Eats is launching a series of partnerships with supermarkets, convenience stores, and other businesses to offer home deliveries of essential items, Reuters reports. In France, the company is partnering with supermarket chain Carrefour to offer deliveries from 15 of its Paris stores. The Financial Times reports that it’s also working with Galp in Spain to deliver items from 25 petrol station convenience stores, and in Brazil it’s offering deliveries from local pharmacies, pet shops, and convenience stores.
NAFDAC chief orders chloroquine manufacturing
Prof Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, PhD, FAS, Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has ordered manufacturing of Chloroquine, an old antimalarial, for emergency stock for possible clinical trial treatment of of Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
South Africa reports first two coronavirus deaths as cases breach 1,000
Two people have died from coronavirus in South Africa, the health ministry said on Friday, adding that the total number of cases in the country have risen to more than 1,000, from 927 a day earlier.
Operation Lafiya Dole commander sent back to school in major reshuffle
The Theatre commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, General Olusegun Adeniyi, has been sent back to school to be a research fellow at Nigerian Army...