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Global COVID-19 death toll surpasses 700,000

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2020 0

COVID-19 death toll worldwide has surpassed 700,000, reaching 701,754 as of Thursday, according to the latest number from the World Health Organisation (WHO), Daily Times gathered. Globally, 18,575,326 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported to the WHO. The U.S. and Brazil remain the top

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Lagos cuts land use charge by 50% to ease COVID-19 financial pressure

Ihesiulo Grace 6 August 2020 0

Lagos State government has announced a reduction in the Land Use Charge by 50 per cent. Commissioner for Finance, Dr Rabiu Olowo, at a briefing at Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, said the new 2020 Land Use Charge Law replaces that 2018 and is aimed at reducing the financial pressure on Lagosians in view […]

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Oil and gas sector crisis looms as FG, states relax more COVID-19 restrictions

Ihesiulo Grace 5 August 2020 0

Nigeria’s oil and gas sector could take a plunge as federal and state governments relax restrictions further. The country has reported 304 new confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as the death toll jumped to 888. Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known on its official twitter handle on Sunday, Daily Times gathered. […]

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COVID-19: Nigeria records 386 new infections, with FCT leading the pack

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2020 0

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) led the pack on Saturday with 130 Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases as the country recorded 386 new infections in the country. Data from the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) showed that the cases were spread across 18 states and the FCT.    NCDC said that FCT topped the list for states with […]

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First case of COVID-19 reported in North Korea

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2020 0

The leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un convened an emergency politburo meeting after a person suspected of having COVID-19 returned from South Korea. The man illegally crossed the border this month, state media said on Sunday. If confirmed, it would be the first case officially acknowledged by North Korean authorities, who have so far […]

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BREAKING: Governor Fayemi Contracts Covid-19

Ihesiulo Grace 22 July 2020 0

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state has contracted Covid-19. The governor confirmed this via his official Twitter page on Wednesday, July 22. READ ALSO: Ekiti APC youths group mocks Fayemi’s closeness with Buhari, as state fails to make Ambassadorial list He tweeted that he took his third test and it came back positive. Fayemi said […]

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BREAKING: Hon Tunde Braimoh, Lagos lawmaker, is Dead

Ihesiulo Grace 10 July 2020 0

Honourable Tunde Braimoh who is a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Kosofe II has been reported dead. Daily Times gathered that news of his death was reported on the morning of Friday, July 10. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu, others joined Lagos lawmakers to honour late Osinowo The former chairman of Kosofe Local […]

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Details of governors’ meeting over opening of economy revealed

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2020 0

Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Nigeri Governors meet in other to discuss various ways to rejuvenate the Economy. Members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) met on Wednesday to discuss the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Nigerians and the economy. At the meeting which held virtually and was presided by the NGF […]

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Nigerian striker tests positive for COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2020 0

Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu, has contracted the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19). The player tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, while the result of his mates, Stephen Odey and Cyril Dessers at Belgian club Genk, came out negative. “In the run-up to the first exhibition game of the season, the entire Genk group was tested  on […]

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BREAKING: Donald Trump administration announces US’ withdrawal from WHO

Ihesiulo Grace 7 July 2020 0

President Donald Trump has formally informed Congress of the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organisation (WHO). Since the outbreak of the deadly Coronavirus or COVID-19, President Trump has repeatedly accused the international body of leaning towards China at the expense of the rest of the world. The US president threatened to […]

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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov dies from Coronavirus at 57

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2020 0

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father, Abdulmanap, has passed away following a series of COVID-19 complications. Abdulmanap has been responsible for the plethora of talent we’ve seen come out of Dagestan in recent years. He deserves immense credit for that as well as his son’s success. A great coach and a great role model. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov only cornered […]

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COVID 19: Plateau state commissioner Abe Aku test positive for Coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2020 0

The Plateau State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Abe Aku, has tested positive for coronavirus. The state governor, Simon Lalong, disclosed this through the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Dan Manjang, in Jos, the state capital. Consequently, Governor Lalong directed all members of the State Executive Council to undergo test for dreaded

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Yobe State declared zero case on admission after discharging all of its Coronavirus patients

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2020 0

Yobe state has declared a zero case on admission after discharging all of its Coronavirus patients. Dr Mohammed Lawan Gana, the state’s Vice Chairman on COVID-19 and Commissioner for Health made the announcement after the committee’s 14th meeting held on Wednesday July 1, in Damaturu. Gana who disclosed that the three remaining patients in the […]

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How five health facilities reject woman over lack Of bed space in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2020 0

Five health facilities in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, including National Hospital and Gwarimpa Hospital, allegedly refused to admit a woman in need of medical attention. The businesswoman said to be around 60 years old, was “rejected” over lack of bed space. The yet-to-be-identified Nigerian was rushed to the hospitals after she suddenly fell ill at a […]

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Anambra government identifies 6 herbal products for management of COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

Special Adviser to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra on Indigenous Medicine and Herbal Practice, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim has said that the government had identified six herbal drugs that could used to manage coronavirus in the state. “We have a team of medical experts in all areas of medicines who are saddled with the responsibility of […]

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Beijing lifts some Lockdowns as virus cases drop

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

Beijing lifted several lockdowns imposed to control a fresh coronavirus outbreak and reported just three new cases in the city on Wednesday, raising hopes that the cluster had been brought under control. The Chinese capital had closed off dozens of residential compounds and carried out mass testing last month after hundreds of infections raised fears […]

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Osun secretary to state government tests positive for COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

The Secretary to the Osun State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, has tested positive for Coronavirus. Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr Rafiu Isamotu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday night. Isamotu also confirmed the discovery of 10 additional cases in the state.He said, “If you observe, our cases have been on the rise […]

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Gov. Ikpeazu still COVID-19 Positive weeks after being moved to Abuja for Treatment

Ihesiulo Grace 30 June 2020 0

There is currently anxiety around the health of governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, as he remains Coronavirus positive despite being placed under intensive care at his home in Abuja. According to findings by SaharaReporters, several tests carried out on him has continued to show that he still has the virus. The latest COVID-19 test […]

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Lagos residents to pay over N50,000 for COVID-19 Test

Ihesiulo Grace 30 June 2020 0

Lagos residents who are unable to get themselves tested in government own facilities would henceforth pay N50,400 in a private laboratory to conduct COVID-19 test. The state’s commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi disclosed this while launching the Lagos State Private-Public Consortium on the management of COVID-19 to increase the capacity of the state government

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Africa records over 380,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19- WHO

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2020 0

The World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are over 380,000 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on African continent. The UN’s health agency gave the update in its regional official Twitter account @WHOAFRO on Monday. Black lives celebrated, mourned at emotional BET Awards “There are over 380,000 confirmed