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80 out of every 100 people tested in Kano are coronavirus-positive, says govt as UNICEF official dies

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2020 0

There are indications that 80 out of every 100 people tested for coronavirus in Kano State test positive to it. This is as the Head of Communications, UNICEF Field Office in Kano State, Rabiu Musa, died died on Saturday May 2. His death is among those of several dignitaries who died in the last

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COVID-19: FG beefs up response to Kano

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2020 0

.Deploys ventilators, other equipment to help curb spread In its bid to control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kano State, the Federal Government said on Thursday that it has released a number of equipment to be transported immediately to Kano to beef up the response. The equipment include two oxygen concentrate and three ventilators, […]

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Tension in Kano as lock down extends

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2020 0

News reaching us states that there is a bit of unrest in kano due to the compulsory two weeks lockdown. video below View this post on Instagram Tension as Kano Citizens said NO to lockdown A post shared by Omajemite Don Emmanuel (@ejesgist) on Apr 30, 2020 at 9:01am PDT READ ALSO Punishments to any […]

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Presidency warns against politicising Kano strange disease

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2020 0

Abuja – The Presidency has again warned that attempts are being made to politicise the mysterious disease claiming lives in Kano State, saying there is no time for wasting energy on political point-scoring by current or former political office holders. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, gave […]

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COVID-19: BUK molecular laboratory to begin operation May 1

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2020 0

The Bayero University Kano (BUK), says it has concluded arrangements for the newly established coronavirus (COVID-19) Molecular Laboratory to begin operation on Friday, May 1.Prof. Isa Abubakar, the Director, Centre for Infectious Diseases and Research of the university, made the disclosure in an interview with the newsmen on Tuesday in Kano.  Abubakar disclosed that the

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Rising deaths in Kano caused by Malaria, other illnesses – State Commissioner for Information

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2020 0

The Commissioner for Information in Kano state, Muhammad Garba, has said preliminary investigation shows the rising cases of death recorded in the state, is majorly caused by ”complications arising from hypertension, diabetes, meningitis and acute malaria”.Garba disclosed this in a statement. Part of the statement reads Although an investigation into the cause

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COVID-19: Big shots in Kano who have died…..see list

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2020 0

The sharp rise in deaths in the Nigerian city of Kano, has stirred up many questions leading to investigations on the part of the government. READ ALSO: Senegal use it’s AIDS and Ebola experience to develop a $1 COVID-19 testing kit. According to reports 12 deaths were rumored to be related to COVID-19. See list; […]

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Kano’s strange deaths: Top personalities who died within 48 hours

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2020 0

As the Global community battles with the ongoing covid-19 pandemic,Kano State, presently, is currently experiencing serious health issues as sudden cases of strange ailments arise and have killed scores of indigenes in one week. According to an eye witness, over 18 persons are being buried in a day. Hypertension, diabetes, meningitis, acute malaria reasons for […]

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FirstBank confirms death of staff in Kano

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2020 0

FirstBank Nigeria Limited has confirmed the loss of its staff, Abdullahi Lawal, who until his death worked at Kano Main Branch of the financial institution. This development was contained in a statement signed by the Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, FirstBank, Folake Ani-Mumuney. The lender in the statement said: “Our thoughts

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Kano death list of 20 topshots death in 24 hours

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2020 0

For Kano, these times aren’t the best of times for them. Furthermore, news spread on Saturday, that many prominent residents of the Kano state have dropped dead in the last 24 hours. According to sources, some had Coronavirus symptoms, what killed others still remains unknown. Also, there is the speculations of meningitis but residents say […]

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COVID-19: Bayero University to establish test centre

Ihesiulo Grace 25 April 2020 0

Bayero University Kano (BUK) says it will establish a COVID-19 test centre to help in managing the COVID-19 pandemic in Kano state.The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Yahuza Bello, disclosed this at COVID-19 press briefing at the Government House, Kano. According to Bello, the new test centre will have the capacity to test 180 […]

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Kano Relaxes Lock down to prepare for Ramadan

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2020 0

Kano State government have relaxed lock down for one day, 6 am – 12 midnight tomorrow, Thursday. The Deputy Governor and Chairman, State Task force Committee on Covid-19, Dr Nasir Yusuf Gawuna disclosed this during the maiden media briefing of the committee. Kano State government has relaxed the ongoing lockdown in the state for one […]

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Abba Kyari: I was only misunderstood over comment, Kano’s sacked commissioner responds

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2020 0

Sacked commissioner of Works and Infrastructure, Kano State, Muazu Magaji, has responded on his dismissal from office, saying that his comment on the former Chief of Staff of President Buhari, Abba Kyari, was only misunderstood. He stated that his intention was not meant to celebrate the demise of the late Abba Kyari. Coronavirus testing centers […]

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Covid-19: “Burkutu” sellers, buyers in Kano warned to comply with Lockdown orders

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2020 0

Sellers of local liquor, known as ’burkutu’  in Kagoro Chiefdom of Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have been admonished to comply with the government lockdown order aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic. The Chief of Kagoro, Mr Ufuwai Bonet, gave the advice on Monday while addressing Village and Ward heads in his palace. […]

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Kano shuts down rice mill over air pollution

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2020 0

The Kano State Government has closed down Tiamin Rice Mill along Zaria Road due to complaints of air pollution. The notice is contained in a circular issued by the state Ministry of Environment and addressed to the Managing Director of the rice mill. According to the circular, the pollution agravates the condition of Coronavirus patients […]

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Kano records five more cases of coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2020 0

The Kano State Ministry of Health @KNSMOH has announced 5 new additional Covid-19 cases in the State. Making it a total of 9 confirmed positive cases. Lockdown: Gov Sanwo-Olu announces additional palliatives Yesterday the governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state, ordered a total lockdown of the state from Thursday, April 16 2020 for a period […]

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Breaking: Kano records first case of COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2020 0

Kano state has recorded its first case of Novel coronavirus according to Bashir Ahmad the Personal Assistant on New Media to President Muhammadu Buhari. According to Bashir Ahmad the Personal Assistant on New Media to President Muhammadu Buhari he said that Kano state just reported its first case of #COVID19 My State, Kano has just […]

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Covid-19: Kano fire service sensitizes communities on hygiene

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2020 0

Kano State Fire Service has called on residents of the state to practice good personal and environmental hygiene to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Saidu Muhammad, the Public Relations Officer of the Service, made the call in an interview with the newsmen on Wednesday in Kano. READ ALSO: Kano in great danger over coronavirus, […]

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Covid 19: Kano debunks rumoured case of Covid 19 in the state

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2020 0

The Kano State Government has dismissed a viral video clip on social media of alleged health personnel trying to evacuate a COVID-19 19 confimed patient at Sabon Gari area of the state.   Mrs Hadiza Namadi, the Public Relations Officer of the state Ministry of Health, debunked the speculation in a statement in Kano on […]

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Lock-down: Kano transport agency impounds 35 vehicles

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2020 0

Kano – Kano State Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA), says it has impounded 35 vehicles over violation of the restriction on movement of persons on the state’s boundaries following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Nabilusi Abubakar, Public Relations Officer of KAROTA, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Kano. Abubakar said that the vehicles, which […]