Posted by admin
COVID-19, Headlines, Health
Monday, January 4th, 2021
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 917 new Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in the country. The NCDC disclosed this via its verified website late Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that so far, 955,429 persons have been tested in the country since the first confirmed COVID-19 case was announced in Feb. […]
Posted by admin
COVID-19, Headlines, Health, Lagos, State News
Sunday, January 3rd, 2021
By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered for the postponement of civil servants on Grade Levels 14 and below resumption to Monday, January 18, as part of the measure to check spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the state. According to Sanwo-Olu, the move was taken to stem the tide of second […]
Posted by admin
COVID-19, Headlines, Health
Sunday, January 3rd, 2021
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Founder, Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, Prophet T.B. Joshua has predicted a tougher 2021 pertaining to the ravaging coronavirus pandemic. The cleric made this revelation while addressing his followers virtually in the New Year, saying that it was what God showed him. Joshua said that the ‘affliction’ has three stages. He […]
Posted by admin
Abuja (FCT), Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), COVID-19, Health, Latest Politics
Tuesday, December 29th, 2020
By Gbenga Omokhunu, Abuja Government officials and politicians were on Sunday advised to adhere to the guidelines at all functions, including political campaigns. Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter Rev. Samson Jonah gave the advice while speaking to reporters during an inspection tour of his church by men of the […]
Posted by admin
Africa & World Politics, COVID-19, Health
Tuesday, December 29th, 2020
A SEVENTY-year-old man from Beit Shean died yesterday morning from cardiac arrest, about two hours after receiving the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. The man received the vaccine at 8:30 in the morning, and waited for the customary time at the health clinic before he was released to his home feeling well. Sometime later, the man lost […]
Posted by admin
Abuja (FCT), COVID-19, Headlines, Health, State News
Tuesday, December 29th, 2020
By Gbenga Omokhunu, Abuja 476 health workers, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory staff, drivers and other auxillary personnel were infected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) since the first case was recorded in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), it was learnt on Tuesday. Anthony Ogunleye, Chief Press Secretary to the FCT Minister, Muhammed Bello, revealed this in […]
Posted by admin
COVID-19, Headlines, Health, Rivers, State News
Tuesday, December 29th, 2020
By Rosemary Nwisi, Port Harcourt Some residents of Rivers State have criticised Governor Nyesom Wike’s threats to lockdown the state again in January over the resurgence of COVID-19. Wike, at a thanksgiving service in Omagwa, Ikwerre Local Government Area on Sunday hinted about the plan to impose the fresh lockdown as one of the stringent […]
Posted by admin
Aviation, COVID-19, Health, Top Stories, United Kingdom (UK)
Monday, December 28th, 2020
UK, S’African passengers to get extra travel permits before boarding to Nigeria NCAA rolls out conditions, $3,500 fine per defaulter Stakeholders, IATA insist on on-arrival rapid testing at airports Fresh hurdles now await international air travellers from the United Kingdom and South Africa as Federal Government’s preventive measures against new strain of COVID-19 take effect […]
Posted by admin
Aviation, COVID-19, Health, Latest Politics
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at a Special Forum of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Mohammed, a member of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, said while the government appreciates the negative economic impact of another lockdown, it would not rule out restriction […]
Posted by admin
Africa & World Politics, COVID-19, Health
Saturday, December 19th, 2020
Zambian President Edgar Lungu on Wednesday warned that his government would be forced to impose tough measures if people continue to disregard COVID-19 preventive measures. The president said that the government was carefully watching the situation, the evolution of the pandemic and adherence to preventive measures following a second wave being witnessed in other parts […]