Covid-19: Ikpeazu imposes curfew, places 3 LGAs on total lockdown
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has declared a dusk to dawn curfew on the state as part of government efforts to check further spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Ikpeazu said…
Warning: Those who recovered from Covid-19 could still be re-infected – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there is no evidence that people who recovered from COVID-19 cannot be re-infected. In a “Scientific Brief” released from its headquarters in Geneva on…
Edo frees 173 prisoners to avoid Covid-19 transmission
In line with the declaration of the Federal Government on the release of inmates to decongest Correctional Centres to create room for social distancing, the Edo Government has granted pardon…
Lockdown: Nollywood diva, Ini Edo, splashes N300,000 on 10 fans
Nollywood actress, Ini Edo has donated to her fans and followers N300,000 to celebrate her birthday during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown. The renowned actress, who said words were not enough…
UniBen enforces compulsory use of face mask on campus
The Management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo has directed compulsory use of face masks on its campus to curtail the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. Dr…
Olabode George: Lagos lockdown is breeding hunger virus; wants more palliatives
A Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain, Chief Olabode George, has raised the red flag, warning that the lockdown in Lagos is already breeding a hunger virus worse than the Covid-19….
Oyo records first Covid-19 death, fear grows over community transmission
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says the state has recorded its first COVID-19 death. Makinde made the death public on his Twitter handle at about 11:30 pm on Wednesday….
Covid-19: You’ll be flogged if you don’t wear face mask – Umahi warns
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Wednesday warned that public movement would not be allowed in the state without wearing of face masks. Umahi gave the warning in Abakaliki during…
COVID-19: Oyakhilome Foundation supports Lagos with food items
The InnerCity Mission for Children, a non-governmental organization under the auspices of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International, has donated food items to the Lagos state government to help soften the…
Nigeria records 117 Covid-19 cases in one day; total now 782
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has confirmed 117 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), pandemic outbreak in the country. This brings the total number of cases confirmed to 782….