The number of new cases of COVID-19 is easing in some parts of Europe, including Italy and Spain, but outbreaks are still growing in Britain and Turkey, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. “The overall world outbreak, 90…
Covid-19: Nigeria reports 30 new cases, total toll rises to 373
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) yesterday confirmed 30 new cases of COVID-19, taking the total to 373 in the country. The death toll from the pandemic in Nigeria is now 11. According to the NCDC, “373 cases have…
COVID-19 Pandemic and the Goodwill of Nigerians – Bekeme Masade-Olowola
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an unfolding global tragedy that has led to massive death tolls, damaged economies and caused disruptions to social order across the world. In Nigeria, while we may not yet have felt the full brunt of…
Nigeria confirms 20 new COVID-19 cases, total now 343
Nigeria has reported 20 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 343.The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Monday announced that of the 20 new cases, 13 are recorded in Lagos, two in Edo, two…
Lockdown extended in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun state….”The world, as we know it, has changed!- President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the movement restrictions imposed on Lagos, Abuja and Ogun state for another 14 days beginning tomorrow. The announcement was made via a nationwide broadcast. He said the extension has been necessitated by the need to…
Obi says Covid-19 index case in Anambra State poorly handled
The Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, has frowned at the manner Anambrarians handled the index case of Covid-19 in Anambra State, even when he singled out St. Joseph Hospital,…
COVID-19: Buhari tells Nigerians to stay home, assures of more interventions
President Muhammadu Buhari has thanked all Nigerians for their patience, resolve and strong determination to defeat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. According to State House statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, the President said: “We realise that today, there will…
*COVID-19: Lagos gets 6,000 bags of rice, two truckloads of vegetable oil from FG (Tribune) *Lagos discharges seven more patients (Nation)
COVID-19: Lagos gets 6,000 bags of rice, two truckloads of vegetable oil from FG (Tribune) The Federal Government on Friday handed over 6,000 bags of rice and two truckloads of vegetable oil to the Lagos State government for distribution to…
It’s Good Friday but lockdown continues in Lagos
It is Good Friday today; but what is most paramount to most residents of Lagos State is that today is Day 11 of the lockdown to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and they are counting down in hours to either the…
COVID-19: FirstBank reinforces its e-banking offerings, appreciates customers
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the leading financial inclusion bank in Nigeria, has reassured its customers that it would remain steadfast and ready to show up for them at these “unprecedented times.” The Bank, in a statement released on Thursday…