The Kwara state government on Wednesday, announced the closure of all schools, both public and private operating in the state indefinitely starting from Monday, March 23, 2020. The government announced that thw decision was taken in order to discourage the possible contamination of the deadly coronavirus among residents in the state. The Chief press secretary … Read more
The Lagos State Government has banned religious gatherings of over 50 people in the state for the next 30 days. Sunday church services and Friday Juma’at prayers in the state are hereby banned, the state government has announced. Reading a communiqué after the meeting, the state Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, said the … Read more
Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria has issued a travel ban on 13 countries over coronavirus fear. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha made the announcement at a media briefing on Wednesday. [irp posts=”5224″ name=”Coronavirus: NYSC Suspends Ongoing Batch A Stream 1 Orientation Course”] The affected countries are the United State of … Read more
The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has suspended the ongoing orientation course for 2020 Batch A Stream 1 over coronavirus outbreak. NYSC which previously said it has put all necessary measures in place to protect corps members against the deadly virus in its various orientation camps has finally suspended the exercise. Announcing … Read more
On Tuesday, the Lagos state government confirmed a third case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. Akin Abayomi, the state’s commissioner of health, disclosed this at a press conference, on Tuesday. Akin Abayomi, the state’s commissioner of health, disclosed the development at a press conference on Tuesday. He said ”We have a 30-year-old who returned … Read more
It has been confirmed by Enugu State Ministry of health that the suspected COVID-19 patient in Enugu tests negative. UPDATE ON THE SUSPECTED CASE OF COVID 19- CORONA VIRUS IN ENUGU: The Enugu State Ministry of Health hereby inform the general public that we have received the result of the investigation sent to IRUA Specialist … Read more
A patient suspected to have COVID-19 infection has been isolated in Enugu State, Nigeria. This was made known to the public by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). NCDC tweeted that it is “aware of the patient in Enugu, suspected to have COVID-19”. Below is the full statement from NCDC: “This is one of … Read more
The Nigerian government has confirmed the second case of Coronavirus (COVID-19). This was disclosed by the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire during a press conference in Benin City, Edo State. He revealed that the new patient who is from Ogun State had contact with the Italian man who was first infected. He said “It … Read more
The Kano State government has dethroned the emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. On Monday, the Kano State Executive Council unanimously approved the dethronement of the Emir of Kamo Mallam Muhammad Sanusi II at a special sitting held today by the council. The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji disclosed this to newsmen … Read more
A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who was infected with Lassa fever completed his service year with 2019 Batch A. Olayinka who served in Asaba, the Delta State capital was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, a month ago by his colleagues. He was then referred to the Emergency Unit of … Read more