The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has tested positive for COVID-19. He disclosed this via his Twitter handle on Sunday. According to Onyeama, he tested positive after his fourth COVID-19 test on Saturday at the first sign of a…
Sanwo-Olu flays warning strike by doctors, urges end
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, described as unfair and opportunistic the decision by doctors in the state to go on strike. He urged them to call off their ongoing three-day warning strike, especially as their two months COVID-19 allowance…
Keystone Bank trains SMEs on ways to boost sales during COVID-19
In light of prevalent economic realities of COVID-19 on businesses across the globe, Keystone Bank Limited, has advised Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the country on the need to increase online presence and grow sales using digital tools. This…
Return to work, Lagos appeals to doctors
The Lagos State Government has appealed to the members of the Medical Guild who embarked on a three-day warning strike to return back to work. The Medical Guild is the association of medical doctors employed by the Lagos State Government.…
*COVID-19: Lagos State mortality rate rises to 185 (Independent) *American confined in Lagos hotel for 16 months rescued (Nation)
COVID-19: Lagos State mortality rate rises to 185 (Independent) The Lagos State Government says it has recorded three new COVID-19 related deaths, raising the number of COVID-19 related deaths in the state to 185. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Prof.…
Coronavirus deaths in Nigeria race past 700, as 664 more are infected
At least 724 people have died of complications related to COVID-19 in Nigeria, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said. Announcing the new numbers in a Saturday night update via tweet, the agency said that 664 more infections…
*Lagos seals medical laboratory conducting COVID-19 tests illegally (Guardian) *Nigerian doctors stopped at Lagos airport promised millions by UK firm (Punch)
Lagos seals medical laboratory conducting COVID-19 tests illegally (Guardian) The Lagos State Ministry of Health on Saturday said it had sealed a private medical laboratory conducting COVID-19 tests inside a pharmacy at Banana Island in Ikoyi, Lagos. The ministry, through…
Another 575 catch coronavirus across Nigeria
Another 575 people have been infected by COVID-19 in Nigeria, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the country to 31,323. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known in an update via tweet Friday night, also announcing…
Onuachu: I gained more Instagram followers after contracting COVID-19
KRC Genk striker, Paul Onuachu, says he is “very well” despite contracting COVID-19, as his followers on Instagram increased by over 10,000 after news broke on Wednesday that he had tested positive, The PUNCH reports. Onuachu was the only Genk…
Nigeria’s coronavirus cases increase to 30,748 after 499 more people are infected
Nigeria has seen an increase of 499 COVID-19 cases bringing the number of confirmed cases in the country to 30,748. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known in an update via tweet Thursday night, also announcing that…