Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, says he met and shook hands with Mohammed, the son of former Vice-President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. The governor said in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mukhtar Gidado, that he met Atiku’s son on an Aero Contractors’ flight recently. He, therefore, stated that he …
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As at 9.45 am Monday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed five new cases of coronavirus across Nigeria, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 35. The new cases include two in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), two in Lagos and one in Edo. The total number of active cases are 33 with two discharged. NCDC …
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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, cautioned Nigerians to avoid social visits to police stations across Nigeria. This is just as he warned officers to avoid “unnecessary arrests and detention of suspects.” The statement, signed by force’ spokesperson, Frank Mba, with Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.2/, reads: “The IGP, while urging officers to observe personal safety measures, further directs the Zonal AIGs …
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Edo State has recorded its first confirmed coronavirus case. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced this on Monday via its verified Twitter handle. The NCDC said an additional five cases of the virus were recorded on Monday, bringing the total number of cases in Nigeria to 35. The NCDC via its Twitter handle, @NCDCgov, on Monday said, “Five new …
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Former Vice president and Presidential candidate of the People Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on Sunday confirmed that his son has tested positive to the coronavirus pandemic currently spreading across the world. Atiku in a tweet, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar urges Nigerians to pray for his son as he has been moved to Gwagwalada specialist teaching hospital for medical management, …
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed the first coronavirus death in Nigeria. The NCDC via its Twitter handle, @NCDCgov, on Monday said, “The first #COVID19 death in Nigeria has been recorded. The case was a 67-year-old male who returned home following medical treatment in the United Kingdom. “He had underlying medical conditions- multiple myeloma and diabetes and was …
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PRESS STATEMENTMonday, 23rd March, 2020. As part of the efforts by the Lagos State Government to further prevent a State- wide spread of COVID-19 especially in motor parks, garages and other public transportation related environment, the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation is hereby notifying the general public through this statement that the following guidelines are henceforth compulsory for all stakeholders …
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Following the upswing of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Nigeria, the Edo State Government has directed that all schools in the state, including primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, be shut down with effect from Monday, March 23, 2020. In a statement on Sunday, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said, “While we enjoin citizens and residents not to panic, …
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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, held virtual service on Sunday, thereby complying with the orders of state governments and the Federal Capital Territory Administration banning gatherings of over 50 persons per time. The PUNCH also reports that Pastor Sam Adeyemi of Daystar Christian Centre also conducted online services on Saturday evening and Sunday …
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The Lagos State Government has declared two weeks break for civil servants in the state, The PUNCH reports. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said this during a live press conference on Sunday. According to him, civil servants from levels one to 12 are mandated to remain in their houses for the next two weeks. He said, “We are shutting down almost 70 …
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