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COVID-19: Remain at home, Buhari tells Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to continue to stay at home in view of the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the world. President Buhari, in a statement on Saturday by his media aide, Garba Shehu, assured them of the federal government’s plan to provide more interventions to cushion the effects of the lockdown in the
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Why Africa’s coronavirus outbreak appears slower than anticipated
When Africa’s first case of coronavirus was detected in Egypt in February, the rest of the continent prepared for the brunt of a pandemic that has engulfed Europe and spread to the United States, infecting more than 1.6 million worldwide. Health experts warned of the devastation the deadly virus could cause in Africa, where most
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COVID-19: FG warns against home treatments, cover-ups
The Federal Government has warned health workers against treating patients suspected to be infected with the COVID-19 virus, privately or at their homes. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, gave the warning on Friday in Abuja at the ninth joint national briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19. He directed that all
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Osun discharges 10 out of 17 coronavirus patients
Ten out of 17 patients that tested positive for coronavirus in Osun State have been discharged after they tested negative to the disease twice. The state governor, Gboyega Oyetola disclosed this in Osogbo this evening. The Lagos state government on Saturday also discharged another four patients from the State Isolation facilities, bringing to 50, the
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COVID-19: Lagos discharges 11-yr-old boy, 3 other patients
The Lagos state government on Saturday discharged another four patients from the State Isolation facilities, bringing to 50, the number of patients successfully managed and discharged in Lagos. The discharged patients, all male, including an 11-year old boy have been released to reunite with the society. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who disclosed this on his official
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Calabash full with human blood discovered at suspect’s house in Zamfara
Zamfara Police Command, has confirmed the discovery of a calabash filled with human blood from a suspected cultist in Gusau, the state capital. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mohammed Shehu disclosed this to newsmen on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Zamfara police command last week, raided the alleged
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Coronavirus: Kano confirms index case
Kano state on Saturday confirmed the index case of coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19 in the state. The State Commissioner of Health, Dr Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, who confirmed the case, could not give detail of the patient. However, he assured that detail of the case would be released at the end of the emergency meeting
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Robot capable of disinfecting large areas invented in fight against coronavirus
A ROBOT capable of rapidly disinfecting large areas has been invented by a world-first solutions business to speed-up the fight against coronavirus. Forth Engineering in Cumbria is known for its innovations to solve complex industry challenges in the nuclear, oil and gas, renewables and other sectors all over the world. Forth managing director, Mark Telford
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We have to keep hope alive, El Rufai tells Christians
Governor Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State has called on Christians to keep hope alive as the world is facing one of its most trying moments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. El-Rufai made the call on Saturday in a statement congratulating Christians on the celebration of Easter festivities. In his Easter message signed by his Special
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COVID-19: Pandemic not war but ‘test of humanity’—German President
The struggle to quell the coronavirus pandemic is “a test of our humanity,” German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Saturday, rejecting comparisons of it to a “war”. The crisis caused by COVID-19 “brings out the best and the worst in people,” Steinmeier said in a rare televised address. “No, this pandemic is not a war. Nations
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Coronavirus: Delta records third COVID-19 case
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Saturday, said the state recorded its third coronavirus case. Okowa, on his Twitter page, said the male patient was diagnosed in Asaba and is being managed at one of its isolation centers. The Governor further urged Christians in the state to worship at home and observe social distancing.
Coronavirus: Delta records third COVID-19 case
British veteran actress, Hilary Heath dies of coronavirus
British veteran actress, Hilary Dwyer, also known as Hilary Heath, has died after contracting the deadly coronavirus disease. Heath’s godson, Alex Williams, confirmed her death in an emotional statement on Facebook stating the actress died last week after battling the virus, DailyMail reports.He said,” “We lost my wonderful Godmother Hilary Heath to Covid-19 last week.”
British veteran actress, Hilary Heath dies of coronavirus
Coronavirus: 10 COVID-19 patients discharged in Osun
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has confirmed that the state discharged 10 coronavirus patients on Saturday. The Governor, on his Twitter page, said the discharged patients tested negative twice. He said, “I am happy to inform you today that 10 of the 17 patients at our Ejigbo facility have tested negative twice for the
Coronavirus: 10 COVID-19 patients discharged in Osun
Insecurity: Why we won’t negotiate with bandits – Kaduna govt
The Kaduna State Government said it will not negotiate with bandits, anarchists and people who take lives at will in the state. The state government said rather it would work with security agencies to root criminal elements out of the state. The state Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, made it known
Insecurity: Why we won’t negotiate with bandits – Kaduna govt
EPL: Premier League to introduce three new rules next season
The Premier League is set to implement new rules next season, after the International Football Association Board (IFAB) made changes to the use of pitch-side monitors and also offered an explanation of which part of the arm can be penalised as handball. Football’s law-making body has addressed a number of the controversial aspects of officiating
EPL: Premier League to introduce three new rules next season
Coronavirus: LASUTH gives details of how COVID-19 patient died
The Institute of Maternal and Child Health (Ayinke House), Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, has confirmed that it recorded a COVID-19 related death on Saturday. DAILY POST had reported that Gov Sanwo on Saturday confirmed that the state recorded another death from complications of Coronavirus. Ayinke House is a 170-bed healthcare centre, upgraded
Coronavirus: LASUTH gives details of how COVID-19 patient died
Senator Orji insists on quitting partisan politics in 2023, denies nursing presidential ambition
Former Governor of Abia State and current Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial district, Theodore Orji, has insisted that he would quit partisan politics in 2023. Orji also disclaimed his purported campaign posters that adorned some streets in Umuahia and Aba towns, purporting that he is running for president come 2023. In a statement signed by
Senator Orji insists on quitting partisan politics in 2023, denies nursing presidential ambition
COVID-19: LASUTH nurses who treated dead patient isolated in Lagos
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) says it has placed four of its nurses in isolation, after their contact with a patient who died of COVID-19. DAILY POST reported that Lagos State Government on Saturday, recorded another death from complications of Coronavirus. NAN reports that Prof. Tokunboh Fabamwo, LASUTH Chief Medical Director, made this
COVID-19: LASUTH nurses who treated dead patient isolated in Lagos
Coronavirus: Human Rights Commission blows hot over maltreatment of Nigerians in China
The National Human Rights Commission on Saturday, expressed displeasure over the alleged inhuman treatment meted out to some Nigerians by the Chinese authorities in Beijing. A viral video had emerged on Thursday, showing some Nigerians in Guangzhou, China being sent out of their apartments and treated poorly by some Chinese officials Reacting, Mr. Tony Ojukwu,
Coronavirus: Human Rights Commission blows hot over maltreatment of Nigerians in China
COVID-19: Gov. Sanwo-Olu makes promise to health workers in Lagos
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised to take care of health workers in the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Sanwo-Olu made this known via a tweet on his official Twitter handle on Saturday. He wrote: “Lagos will take care of its health workers. Thank you for always being ready, hardworking and passionate
COVID-19: Gov. Sanwo-Olu makes promise to health workers in Lagos
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