Embalming the body of a person confirmed, suspected to have died of COVID-19 not recommended -NCDC
The Nigeria Cetre for Disease Control, NCDC, says embalming the dead body of a person confirmed or suspected to have died of COVID-19 is not recommended. The NCDC disclosed this…
PTF Releases Guidelines For Reopening Worship Centers, says no hugging, shaking of hands
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released a set of guidelines if places of worship will reopen. The PTF however noted that it does not recommend that people should…
Bauchi deputy governor tests positive for COVID-19
The Deputy Governor of Bauchi, Mr Baba Tela, has tested positive for COVID-19, a statement issued by the state government revealed on Wednesday. The statement, signed by Mr Muktar Gidado,…
29 NCDC officials among over 800 health workers infected with COVID-19 – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 812 health workers have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu disclosed this on Tuesday at…
Buhari backs AfDB President says I’ll stand solidly behind you
President Muhammadu Buhari has given his backing to the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, in his re-election bid despite allegations of improper conduct. Buhari assured Dr….
Court orders release of Orji Kalu from Like correctional Centre
A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Tuesday, granted a motion by a former Governor of Abia, Orji Uzor Kalu, seeking his release from the Kuje Prison custody. Justice Mohammed…
Facebook, Snapchat join other companies voicing concerns about discrimination against African-Americans
Facebook Inc and Snap Inc became the latest U.S. companies condemning racial inequality in the United States as violent protests flared up across major cities over the death of George…
Congo confirms new Ebola case in its Western province
Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed a case of Ebola in the western province of Equateur, over 1,000 km (620 miles) away from the ongoing outbreak in the country’s east,…
Dangote wins World Travel Market Award with CNN commercial
Barely a week after emerging the most admired brand in Africa, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has won another award through its television commercial on the Cable Network News (CNN) detailing…
COVID-19: NCDC confirms over 10,000 infections, 6,868 active cases
With 60,825 tested samples of COVID-19, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed 307 new infections in 15 States and the FCT. According to the NCDC in its…