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Lagos gives update on three new cases
Dayo Ojerinde The Lagos State Ministry of Health has confirmed the identities of the three new cases recorded on Sunday. The ministry on its Twitter handle, @LSMOH, said, “One of the three new patients is a 51-year-old Briton, who arrived Nigeria on March 8 via BA75 flight, while the second is a Nigerian on connecting
It’s not my job to speak for opposition in Lagos – Agbaje
A pharmacist and the 2019 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Mr Jimi Agbaje, speaks with MUDIAGA AFFE on issues in his party, the need for more proactive steps to tackle the novel COVID-19 and other political issues What is your assessment of the COVID 19 that is fast ravaging the
Fellaini becomes first coronavirus victim in Chinese Super League
Marouane Fellaini has tested positive for the coronavirus, his club Shandong Luneng said Sunday, the former Manchester United player becoming the first known case in the Chinese Super League (CSL). The 32-year-old Belgian international midfielder has a normal temperature and is feeling fine, Shandong said, but “is under observation and having treatment at a designated
Ghana records first coronavirus death, shuts borders
A coronavirus victim has died in Ghana. The 61-year-old Lebanese male trader, who is a resident in Kumasi, was said to be unwell and reported to a health facility with fever (temp 39.4 degrees Celcius), and cough. His sample tested positive for COVID-19, GhanaWeb reports. His case, which was the 11th confirmed infection in the
Former Real Madrid president dies of coronavirus
Former Real Madrid president, Lorenzo Sanz, who was hospitalised with coronavirus, died on Saturday at the age of 76, his son announced. Sanz was in charge of the Spanish giants from 1995-2000, overseeing two Champions League titles. “My father has just passed away. He did not deserve this ending and in this way,” tweeted his
Lagos confirms three new cases of coronavirus
Dayo Ojerinde Three new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Lagos State on Sunday. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced this on Sunday morning. “On the 22nd of March 2020, three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Nigeria. Till date, 25 cases have been confirmed, two cases have been discharged
Coronavirus: COZA to hold physical Sunday service in Abuja
Kayode Oyero The Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, invites members of his church for a physical worship service on Sunday, Mar 22, despite the need for social distancing as coronavirus cases increased to 26 in Nigeria. The PUNCH reports that Abuja, where the headquarters of COZA is located, recorded three
UPDATED: Oyo records first case of coronavirus
Sodiq Oyeleke Oyo State has recorded its first case of coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the number of confirmed cases in Nigeria to 23. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State confirmed this in a statement on Sunday morning. The statement read, “The COVID-19 confirmation test for the suspected case at Bodija has come back positive. The result
Many actors lifted by sugar daddies, mummies –Wale Adenuga
Wale Oyewale Entertainment entrepreneur, Wale Adenuga, has lamented what he called arbitrary practices and the current state of squalor in Nollywood, saying the picture being painted of actors and actresses in the country are mere shadows and make-believe. Adenuga spoke during the week at the opening of the PEFTI film institute in Ibadan. The film
Christians, Muslims, others are Boko Haram, ISWAP targets — Njoku, Imo State Chief Imam
The new Chief of Imam of Imo State, Suleiman Njoku, is a native of Mbaise in the state. Njoku, who is a lawyer, tells GIBSON ACHONU about insecurity and some topical religious issues in the country What has been your experience as a Muslim in the South-East, being an Igbo man? My experience as an
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