Abia Commissioner for Environment, Solomon Ogunji, is dead
The Commissioner for Environment in Abia, Dr Solomon Ogunji, is dead. The state’s Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi-Kalu, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Umuahia on Sunday….
Another Nigerian medic dies in UK of Covid-19, family alleges lack of PPE
Nigerian-British Andrew Nwankwo, 46, a father-of-two nurse, had died from Covid-19 after he was forced to try and buy his own PPE on eBay, family reveal as they pay tribute…
Cross River suspends doctor linked to death of Governor’s aide, closes clinic
The Cross River Government says it has suspended Dr Offiong Okoho, over alleged unprofessional practices leading to the death of Prince Otu-Otu Duke, a patient under his care. Duke, who…
We have no jurisdiction to probe cause of death of our Envoy in Israel – China
China says it will send a delegation to Israel after its ambassador to Tel Aviv, Du Wei, was found dead in his home on Sunday, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said…
Nigerian-British couple die 10 days apart in UK from Covid-19
A doctor and his care home director wife died from coronavirus just 10-days apart. Dr James Oniah, a retired radiologist, succumbed to Covid-19 on April 24 while Mary passed away…
How man, 25, died in Lagos Covid-19 isolation centre
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has announced another COVID-19 related death, involving a 25-year-old male patient. Abayomi, through his Twitter handle on Thursday, said the deceased…
Editor, 3 professors among 23 high profile deaths in Kano in 24 hours
A senior editor, three professors, top banker and a Grand Khadi were among 23 prominent sons and daughters of Kano who died mysteriously within 24 hours in the state. The…
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….
Kano records first Covid-19 death; national toll now 12
Palpable fear has gripped residents of Kano as the State Ministry of Health announced it has recorded the first COVID-19 death on Wednesday evening. The announcement came through the ministry’s…
Two guests at Ambassador Oguntade’s UK party die of covid-19; panic among others
Two of the guests who attended the 80th birthday party of Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Justice George Oguntade, are dead, some of those who were at the…