Lagos discharges 37 coronavirus patients on Wednesday

By Comrade Nnadi Goodluck On Wednesday, the Lagos State Government announced that they have discharged thirty seven coronavirus patients after they tested negative twice. This was disclosed through Twitter by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The governor revealed that twenty five patients were discharged from the isolation centre in Onikan, seven from Eti-Osa (LamdMark) … Read more

Nigeria reveals drug they use in treating coronavirus

By Comrade Nnadi Goodluck The Nigerian Government has finally revealed the drug the use in curing coronavirus patients. This was disclosed during a press briefing on Tuesday by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire. The Minister revealed that Nigeria is currently using Remdesivir, an antiretroviral drug, in treating COVID-19 patients. He said: “We have been … Read more

26 days later, whereabouts of Chinese doctors in Nigeria unknown

By Comrade Nnadi Goodluck The 15-man Chinese medical team arrived Nigeria on 8th April 2020 and since then little has been heard about them. The medical experts arrived Nigeria amidst criticisms from Nigerians on social media who feared they would import the coronavirus into the country. The experts comprising of nurses, laboratory technicians and doctors, … Read more

Delta records second death from coronavirus, Sokoto records three

By Comrade Nnadi Goodluck Delta State has yet recorded a second death from coronavirus on Tuesday. This was announced by NCDC early Wednesday morning. NCDC also announced three deaths in Sokoto State. The governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal also confirmed the death, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Muhammad Bello. He said … Read more

Delta lifts lockdown in the state from 30th April 2020

By Comrade Nnadi Goodluck Delta State government has announced a gradual easing of lockdown measures effective from Thursday, 30th April, 2020. This was announced on Tuesday during a state-wide broadcast by the Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa. He said that partial lifting of the ban on movements within the State will be effective from … Read more

Lagos discharges 15 coronavirus patients on Monday

By Comrade Nnadi Goodluck On Monday, the Lagos State Government announced that they have discharged fifteen coronavirus patients after they tested negative twice. Eleven patients were from Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba, while four were from Onikan Isolation Centre. This was disclosed through Twitter by the Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor in New … Read more

Bayelsa State confirms first case of coronavirus

By Comrade Nnadi Goodluck On Sunday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Bayelsa State. Below is the statement from NCDC. “91 new cases of #COVID19 reported; 43-Lagos 8-Sokoto 6-Taraba 5-Kaduna 5-Gombe 3-Ondo 3-FCT 3-Edo 3-Oyo 3-Rivers 3-Bauchi 2-Osun 1-Akwa Ibom 1-Bayelsa 1-Ebonyi 1-Kebbi “As at 11:50pm … Read more

Taraba State confirms 6 first cases of coronavirus

By Comrade Nnadi Goodluck On Sunday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed six first cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Taraba State. Below is the statement from NCDC. “91 new cases of #COVID19 reported; 43-Lagos 8-Sokoto 6-Taraba 5-Kaduna 5-Gombe 3-Ondo 3-FCT 3-Edo 3-Oyo 3-Rivers 3-Bauchi 2-Osun 1-Akwa Ibom 1-Bayelsa 1-Ebonyi 1-Kebbi “As at 11:50pm … Read more

Ebonyi State confirms first case of coronavirus

By Comrade Nnadi Goodluck On Sunday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ebonyi State. Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi also added, saying that the index case is a 31 year old man from Ukawu in Onicha Local government area of the state. The governor said: “Today … Read more