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COVID 19: Kwara schools comply with closure order

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2020 0

Public and private schools in Kwara on Monday complied with the state government’s directives to shut down to guard against spread of Coronavirus. A check by the correspondent of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Ilorin, the state Capital revealed that schools were under lock and key. READ ALSO:

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Covid-19: ‘I am bothered because of market places, bus stops, commercial vehicles’

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2020 0

Lagos – Some Christian faithful in Lagos on Sunday said that the restriction on all religious and social gatherings of over 20 people within the Lagos state was commendable. While some residents applauded the move based on the effect of the fast spreading virus, others expressed reservation on  the religious implications on the faithful. Abiola […]

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PTAD adjusts verification mode due to Covid-19

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2020 0

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has announced a slight adjustment to its verification exercise. In a statement by PTAD, the Directorate said it is in line with global advise curbing the spread of the Covid 19. “PTAD wishes to announce to the general public that in view of the world Health challenges occasioned by the, […]

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COVID 19: Account for N1.3tn intervention fund, PDP charges Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2020 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged President Buhari to absolve his government of allegations of corruption in the handling of the N1.3 trillion set aside to cushion the effects of COVID-19 on the economy. PDP expressed concern that setting up the intervention fund without appropriation and without parliamentary approval, Nigerians demand transparency in how

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COVID-19: NRC makes U-turn, to continue with train services

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2020 0

.Lists conditions for passengers to enjoy services The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said all train services will continue contrary to its earlier suspension of services as part of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. The Board and Management of NRC had in a statement by Mr Yakub Mahmood, the NRC Deputy Director of Public […]

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Adverse effect of COVID-19 worse than 9/11-Union

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2020 0

The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) says the adverse effects of the current coronavirus across the world is worse than the September 9/11 in the United States  The union at the weekend titled virus and labour issues in aviation, a call for dialogue signed its national president Comrade Ben Nnabue called for adequate […]

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Comedian I Go Dye postpone anniversary show

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2020 0

Comedian I Go Dye has announced the postponement of his comedy show tagged “I Go Dye Standing, “Kinging with the Kings” to celebrate 25 years on stage as a comedian following the scare of COVID-19. Slated to hold come April 12, Easter Sunday 2020 at the Best Western HomeVille GRA, Benin; the comedian disclosed that […]

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COVID-19: Kano evacuates 780 exchange students

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

The Kano state government says it has evacuated 780 exchange students to their respective states of origin to contain the spread of COVID-19 disease. Public Relations Officer, Kano state Ministry of Education, Aliyu Yusuf, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Kano. The statement quoted the Commissioner of Education, Muhammad Sanusi, as saying […]

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PDP Reps knock Buhari’s handling of COVID-19 pandemic

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives caucus has described the handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by the Buhari administration as poor, lacklustre and a show of disdain for the safety of Nigerians. Leader of the PDP House caucus, Rep. Kingsley Chinda made the scathing observation in a statement released in Abuja. Rep. […]

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COVID 19: NUJ begs FG to shut down non-essential activities

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

The President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Chris Isiguzo, has urged the federal government to shut down non-essential activities to curtail the spread of the coronavirus disease in the country. Isiguzo in a statement on Saturday said it has become a matter of topmost priority to do so to avert an impending catastrophe. […]

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No COVID-19 case at Benue state University Teaching Hospital – CMD

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

The Chief Medical Director of the Benue state University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, Prof. Terrumun Swende has dispelled the fear of Benue state citizens over the alleged case of COVID-19 at the hospital. In a statement in Makurdi over the weekend, Prof. Swende explained that a man of about 17 years, who had cold and cough, […]

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COVID-19: NRC makes u-turn over suspension of train services

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says all train services will continue contrary to its earlier announcement suspending services as part of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. The NRC board and management had in a statement released to the media by the NRC Deputy Director Public Relations, Mr. Yakub Mahmood at the weekend, said […]

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COVID-19: NCDC confirms new cases; 22 in Lagos, 4 in FCT, 2 in Ogun, 1 in Ekiti, 1 in Oyo

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has said that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak cases in Nigeria have increased to 30, just as it confirmed three new cases in Lagos State. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja, while giving an update on COVID-19 in the country. […]

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COVID-19: Churches record low turn out in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

Lagos – Churches in Lagos State on Sunday, recorded partial compliance with the ban by the State Government on gathering of not more than 20 people over Coronavirus (COVID-19). Most Churches had their normal services while other had their services at various community/zonal centres. At the Living-spring International Chapel, Ikeja, the time of service was […]

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COVID-19: TAMPAN advises members on preventive measures

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

Lagos – The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) on Sunday advised its members to adhere strictly to the preventive measures against COVID-19. TAMPAN National President, Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as “Baba Latin”, gave the advice in an interview in Lagos. He said that the preventive measures to be adhered to […]

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Fear is not a solution to COVID-19 – Cleric

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

A cleric of the Living Faith Church Worldwide in Jos, Pastor  Gaius Byam, has  admonished Christians to to pray to God to bring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. Byam, who made the call on Sunday read from the Book of 2 Chronicles Chapter 7 verse 14, saying that there was urgent need for Christians […]

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Just in: Respect COVID-19 worship guidelines, CAN urges Churches

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

Minna – Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State chapter, Rev. Mathias Echioda, on Sunday urged Churches to follow worship guidelines issued to them in order to check the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Echioda gave this advice in an interview in Minna. “The directive we gave to Churches on how to observe personal and […]

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Churches suspend services due to COVID 19

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

Osogbo – Most Churches in Osogbo on Sunday closed for worship services following the directive by the Osun Government banning all public gatherings as part of the measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the state. A Correspondent who monitored the situation, reports that many churches in the metropolis were under lock and key. […]

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COVID-19: FCTA orders clampdown on drivers for overloading

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

By Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja Amidst campaign for social distancing following the Coronavirus pandemic outbreak in the country, the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has ordered the arrest of drivers who overload their vehicles with passengers. Handing down the order to road traffic enforcement officers yesterday in Abuja during a Media interface, the Chairman, FCT

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COVID-19: Group decries state of facilities used as quarantine centres

Ihesiulo Grace 21 March 2020 0

 Lawyers Arise for the People Initiative (LAPI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Saturday urged all tiers of government to put in place standard, clean, safe and secure quarantine centres for suspected Coronavirus patients in the country. READ ALSO: Ondo State still maintaining Coronavirus free status- Health Commissioner A statement issued by the Founder of the