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81 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Nigeria

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed eleven new cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the country. 1The NCDC said that 11 new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: 8 in Lagos, 2 in Enugu & 1 in Edo State As at 11:55pm 27th March, there are 81

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Chioma tests positive for COVID-19, Davido in self-Isolation

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Ace Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, says he has decided to go into self-isolation as his fiancée, Chioma, has tested positive to the coronavirus.

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COVID-19: Pray at home, Catholic Archbishop urges faithful

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The Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha and Metropolitan of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province, Anambra state, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, has enjoined Catholic faithful to pray in their homes for God’s intervention against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Okeke, who gave the charge in a statement on Friday in Onitsha, said the directive followed the restrictions and policies

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Coronavirus: Muslims seek divine intervention

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Muslims in Enugu State, on Friday held prayers at the Central Mosque, Uwani, to ask for the God’s intervention to save Nigeria from the deadly Coronavirus. The prayer session was organised at the instance of the Sarkin Hausawa, Alhaju Idri Ado Suleiman III in Enugu. COVID-19, have been ravaging many parts of the world in recent […]

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Covid-19: Kano residents in panic buying

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Kano residents have embarked on panic buying of food items over fear of COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Correspondent who monitored markets in Kano metropolis on Friday, reports that the rush was noticed mainly in the major markets. At Yankaba Market, people were mostly rushing for perishable food items such […]

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COVID-19: Obasanjo releases Presidential Hilltop residence as isolation centre

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2020 0

Abeokuta – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, released his former residence, the Presidential Hilltop in Abeokuta, Ogun, to be used as isolation centre for victims of COVID-19. A statement issued by Mr Kehinde Akinyemi, the Special Assistant (Media) to Obasanjo, said the 32-room facility had been handed over to the Ogun government for immediate […]

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Just in: Nigeria COVID-19 cases hit 70, confirms five new cases

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The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control has said that the cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 in Nigeria has risen to seventy.

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Just in: Lagos to impose curfew soon

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The Lagos State Government on Friday said it would impose curfew soon this cane as six coronavirus patients in the state have tested negative. Also the government said it would close down the Marine Bridge, partially between 8.00p.m and 8.00a.m daily from March 28 to Aug. 15 for repair. The State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, […]

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COVID-19: Economist calls for issuance of domestic bonds to raise money

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Mr Tope Fasua, an Economist has called for issuance of domestic bonds in the country to raise money following the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected the Nigerian economy.

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Sanwo-Olu unveils food stimulus for Lagosians

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Few days after the Lagos State Government issued a stay-at-home directive to residents, in order to curtail the spread of the novel coronavirus, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled economic stimulus package for the indigent and the most vulnerable in the society. The stimulus, which comes in food packs, to be distributed to every local government […]

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Gov. Wike leads taskforce to enforce ban on public gatherings

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Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers will on Sunday, March 29 lead taskforce to monitor compliance on the enforcement of ban on public gatherings and places of worship. Mr Paulinus Nsirim, Rivers Commissioner for Information and Communications, disclosed in a statement on Friday in Port Harcourt. Nsirim said that all the Service Commanders,  Commissioner of Police […]

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Covid-19: FG to use Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja; National Stadium, Surulere , NYSC camps as isolation centres

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Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the use of four national stadia and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camps as isolation centres for suspected Coronavirus patients. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, disclosed this on Friday via his Twitter handle. The four designated stadia are; the Moshood Abiola Stadium,  Abuja; […]

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Alimoso General Hospital fumigates against COVID-19

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Alimosho General Hospital in Lagos has commenced fumigation of all its facilities in a concerted effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. Dr Madewa Adebajo, Medical Director of the hospital, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that advent of COVID-19 pandemic had triggered stronger measures at curtailing potential spread of virus in […]

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Men charged with assault after coughing on people in Germany

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 A 38-year-old man was on Friday charged with assault after saying he had Coronavirus and  was coughing on another person in a supermarket in western Germany. Police in the town of Brilon in North Rhine Westphalia said the man was acting aggressively and was upset about a momentarily unoccupied cash desk at the supermarket, and […]

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Covid-19: NMA donates 1,200 bottles of hand sanitisers to hospitals in C’ River

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 The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Cross River chapter, has donated 1,200 bottles of 100mls of alcohol-based hand sanitisers to hospitals across the state to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. READ ALSO: DG of NGF, Okauru, wife in self-isolation after contact with COVID-19 positive Bauchi governor The Chairman of NMA in the state, Dr […]

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Bauchi state governor in good spirit after testing positive for coronavirus

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 Gov. Bala Muhammad of Bauchi State has assured the people of the state and Nigerians that he is very sound and in good spirit, in spite of testing positive to Coronavirus. This is contained in a good will message signed by Mr Mukhtar Gidado, Senior Special Assistant to the governor, on Friday in Bauchi. READ […]

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COVID-19: Avoid panic, focus on precautionary measures – SFH advice Nigerians

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The Society for Family Health (SFH), has called on Nigerians not to panic but focus more on precautionary measures to avoid contracting the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr Omokhudu Idogho, Managing Director, SFH, made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Friday in Abuja. “I encourage us all to get past […]

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COVID-19: LAGFERRY begins daily sterilisation of boats, life jackets, enforces 60% capacity

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The Lagos Ferry Services Company (LAGFERRY) says it has commenced daily sterilisation of boats and life jackets to curb further spread of COVID-19 through the water transport. READ ALSO: Actor Saidi Balogun halts late mum’s burial over Coronavirus outbreak Its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr AbdoulBaq Balogun, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on […]

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COVID-19: Buhari salutes Elumelu, Rabiu, Dangote, Atiku, others for contributions

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President Muhammadu Buhari has saluted public–spirited Nigerians and organisations for standing up to be counted in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Friday, commended members of the private sector coalition against COVID-19. He lauded the members of the coalition, namely Aliko […]

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Leisure centres flout Gov. Makinde’s orders on COVID-19

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Some leisure centres in Ibadan are still not complying with Gov. Seyi Makinde’s order to close down to  curtail the spread of  COVID-19. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)  investigations indicated that some night clubs and fun joints were open along Ring Road environs on Thursday night. Some customers were sighted drinking  and exchanging pleasantries among