Breaking: Kano ex commissioner, Mu’az Magaji, tests positive for COVID-19


Former Commissioner for works in Kano state, who was sacked by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, for allegedly celebrating the death of the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, T Mu’az Magaji, has tested positive for Coronavirus COVID-19..
The commissioner, in a Facebook post on Thursday, said, “Dear all, I do truly apologize to you not getting across to me on phone or messages. I have been indispose due to ongoing health challenges some of us going through in Kano. In Sha Allah it will be well.
“This morning my NCDC test is out. I have been confirmed COVID-19 positive and have been moved to one of the state facilities… pray for us.”
Kano records 30 new Coronavirus cases, total infection hits 427
The Ministry of Health in Kano said it has recorded 30 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), in the state.
The ministry, via its verified Twitter handle @KNSMOH, said the total number of infection now stands at 427 in the state.
It added that there are 408 active cases, six discharged patients and 13 deaths.
“Update as at 12:02 a.m. May 7, 30 new COVID-19 cases confirmed.
“Total confirmed cases in Kano state are now 427, three additional COVID-19 patients were successfully discharged and five deaths recorded,” it said.