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Why cases of COVID-19 is rising in Lagos – Gov Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has explained the reason for the continuous increase in total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Lagos State. He said it is an evidence of the success of the State’s evolving strategy of ramping up testing by going into local communities. The Lagos State Incident Commander, while giving an update on coronavirus …
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COVID-19: Nigeria extends closure of airports
The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended the closure of airports in the country by two weeks as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, disclosed this in a post on his Twitter handle on Monday. The Nigerian government had shut all international airports in the country on Monday, March 23 …
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12 countries currently operating 5G network
Nigeria, in November 2019, became the first country in West Africa to test-run 5G technology and applications. 5G is the fifth generation of wireless communications technologies supporting cellular data networks. 5G communication requires the use of communications devices (mostly mobile phones) designed to support the technology. A statement by a telecom giant in the country, …
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Mistrust and black market flourish in Nigeria as coronavirus spreads
A black market in coronavirus test kits is flourishing in Nigeria, spurred in part by negligible faith in the country’s health system to defeat an emerging threat. Testing is a crucial weapon in combatting COVID-19. It not only identifies where the stealthy virus has invaded — it also helps to prevent frontline workers, in health …
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Senegal bans most single-use plastics
A ban on single-use plastics came into effect in Senegal on Monday, although the government has said it will allow the sale of plastic water sachets until the coronavirus pandemic ends. The West African country won plaudits from environmentalists when it issued a law in January banning the import and sale of single-use plastics such …
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Armed forces join fight against COVID-19, unveil ventilator, others
The Nigerian Armed Forces say they have successfully produced a digital mechanical ventilator known as DICOVENT. The ventilator was produced through the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), the Cordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, revealed this on Monday. He said the newly designed machine was a mechanical ventilator to deliver pressured ventilation …
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COVID-19: Ilaro Poly produces N1.2m ventilator
The Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Dr Olusegun Aluko has disclosed that it took only seven days and N1.2 million for a team of researchers in the institution to design and fabricate a ventilator. Aluko, an architect, spoke yesterday at the institution’s laboratory while fielding questions from journalists. The ventilator was unveiled last week …
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‘No scientific proof of herbal medicine to cure COVID-19’
The African Centre of Excellence for Drug Research, Herbal Medicine Development and Regulatory Science (ACEDHARS), University of Lagos (UNILAG), says there is no scientific proof of use of herbal medicine to COVID-19 pandemic. The Centre Director, Prof. Olukemi Odukoya, said in a statement on Monday in Lagos, that currently, there is no proven scientific evidence …
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COVID-19: Edo discharges seventh patient
The Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has announced the discharge of the seventh COVID-19 patient from one of its isolation centre after testing negative twice for the virus. Obaseki, who disclosed this on Monday in Benin, said the discharged patient was the index case in the state. “With the development, Edo has now recorded a …
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PDP tackles Yahaya Bello over comment on COVID-19 preparedness
The Kogi State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has berated Governor Yahaya Bello, on his comment on the preparedness of the state for the COVID-19 pandemic. Bello had spoken on the state’s preparedness on Channels TV programme on Sunday, where he said the state was yet to test any one for COVID-19 because …
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Abba Kyari: Buhari thanks Andy Uba, Dan Ali, Yemi-Esan, others
President Muhammadu Buhari has thanked those who called to condole with him, the Kyari family and the nation, over the death of his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. The President expressed appreciation for their letters of condolence, adherence to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus pandemic, including …
Abba Kyari: Buhari thanks Andy Uba, Dan Ali, Yemi-Esan, others
COVID-19 lockdown: Police nab teenagers over exemption tags’ production in Abuja
The FCT Police Command has announced the arrest of a three-man gang behind the proliferation of fake COVID-19 exemption tags. This was contained in a statement on Monday by DSP Anjuguri Manzah, Police Public Relations Officer of the command. He disclosed that Police detectives from the Command Intelligence Bureau acting on tip-off, arrested the trio. …
COVID-19 lockdown: Police nab teenagers over exemption tags’ production in Abuja
COVID-19: China kicks against Australia’s calls for investigation
China has dismissed the call by Australia for an investigation into the origin of Coronavirus. Australia’s Foreign Minister, Marise Payne had called for an international investigation into the origins and spread of the deadly virus. Australia joined the US, United Kingdom and France who had all earlier shown concern over how China tackled the virus …
COVID-19: China kicks against Australia’s calls for investigation
COVID-19 lockdown palliative: We’re yet to receive any money from FG – Abia Govt
The Commissioner for Information in Abia State, John Okiyi Kalu, has claimed that the state has not received any money from the federal government-sponsored Social Investment Fund aimed at cushioning the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on the people. Kalu, who made this known in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday, disclosed that …
COVID-19 lockdown palliative: We’re yet to receive any money from FG – Abia Govt
JAMB: How to check 2019 provisional admission list via SMS
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has released the 2019 provisional matriculation list of admitted candidates. The board on Monday, said that candidates who failed to accept their offers of admission would result in the forfeiture of such admissions. Recall that a total of 312, 000 candidates on March 16 sat for the examination …
JAMB: How to check 2019 provisional admission list via SMS
Four killed, 36 houses razed as suspected herdsmen attack Kaduna community
Suspected armed herdsmen have killed four persons and razed 36 houses in Unguwan Magaji village, Kamaru Chawai ward in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The suspected herdsmen, numbering about 100, were said to have stormed the village by 6:45pm on Sunday from behind the hills that serve as the boundary between Kaduna State …
Four killed, 36 houses razed as suspected herdsmen attack Kaduna community
Abba Kyari: Fani-Kayode releases list of Buhari’s ‘cabal warriors’
Former presidential aide, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Monday, revealed the identities of those he claimed are President Muhammadu Buhari’s “cabal” members. He gave the names in an article about Buhari’s late Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, entitled “How are the mighty fallen.” The Minister of Aviation was close to Kyari, who decades ago, worked for the …
Abba Kyari: Fani-Kayode releases list of Buhari’s ‘cabal warriors’
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu makes wearing of face masks compulsory in Lagos
Lagos State Government has made wearing of protective face masks compulsory in the state. Governor of the state Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the announcement during a statewide broadcast on the up-date of COVID-19 pandemic on Monday. He also warned that patients who lie about their travel history will be prosecuted. He said, “These patients do not …
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu makes wearing of face masks compulsory in Lagos
Ekiti lockdown: Police arraign Punch man, six others for flouting orders
Seven persons, Momoh Joshua, Sesan Ajayi, Owoola Ikesanmi, Joseph Agboola, Adeyinka Toyosi, Alabi Bukola and Oluwatuyi Abiodun were on Monday, arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for violating government directives on curfew in the state. The Director for Public Prosecution, Mr. Julius Ajibare, told the court that all the defendants committed the offence on …
Ekiti lockdown: Police arraign Punch man, six others for flouting orders
JAMB releases 2019 provisional admission list of successful candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has released the 2019 provisional matriculation list of admitted candidates The board disclosed this in its weekly bulletin made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, in Abuja. The board also advised candidates who were yet to accept their offers of admission on the Central …
JAMB releases 2019 provisional admission list of successful candidates
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