Tag: coronavirus
Coronavirus strikes eight people dead in Kano in single day
The deadly Coronavirus pandemic has killed eight people in Kano State in a single day to compound the poor state…
U.S. Vice President Pence self-isolates for coronavirus
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is self-isolating away from the White House, Reuters reported, quoting a Bloomberg reporter.
Nigeria hit with 248 new cases of Coronavirus, 17 deaths
Nigeria has recorded another 248 cases of Coronavirus, with 17 new deaths.
Kaduna captures 2 COVID-19 patients who bolted away
Security agents in Kaduna have arrested the two COVID-19 positive persons who bolted from their homes after they were notified…
South Sudan announces 36 new cases of COVID-19
South Sudan's ministry of health on Sunday announced 36 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases…
ECA suggests 7 lockdown exit strategies as Africa loses $65.7b to COVID-19
ECA estimates $65.7 billion loss to African countries in the month-long lockdown against COVID-19 and proposes 7 exit strategies
12 more patients recover from COVID-19 in Borno
The Deputy Governor of Borno, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, says 12 patients, who recovered from the novel coronavirus in the state,…
Coronavirus kills policeman in Ogun
Barely a week after a pregnant woman died while awaiting her test result which later came out positive for Coronavirus…
Bauchi locks down 3 LGAs
Governor Bala Mohammad of Bauchi State, on Sunday, announced total lockdown in three local government areas to curtail the community…
Coronavirus strikes four dead in Abuja; seven patients discharged
The deadly Coronavirus pandemic has killed four people in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja in one day.
COVID-19: Outrage, anger over Wike’s demolition of hotels in Rivers
Nigerians are angry with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State for demolishing two hotels for violating his lockdown order.
Fauci, Trump’s coronavirus expert, 2 others go into quarantine
Dr Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious diseases official, self-quarantined on Sunday after 2 White House staff tested positive…
Way to go in fighting COVID-19 in Rivers State
By Senibo Chris Finebone It is not for nothing that it is said that two heads are better than one.…
Fayemi says Ekiti has 3 more COVID-19 cases
Ekiti has recorded three new cases of COVID-19, Gov. Kayode Fayemi said. The governor broke the news in a tweet…
21 more Coronavirus patients recover, discharged in Lagos
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday announced the discharge of 21 Coronavirus patients who recovered from the disease.
Reports: Queen Elizabeth to be in quarantine beyond October
British Queen Elizabeth II, who has been isolating at Windsor Castle since mid-March may remain out of public view beyond…
COVID-19: God has reasons for what is happening now’ – Adeboye
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said that God has a…
Britain sends thousands of samples to U.S. for coronavirus testing
Britain has admitted it sent thousands of samples to the US for coronavirus testing due to “operational issues”.
Kano health workers test positive for Coronavirus
Kano has confirmed that 47 medical workers in the state tested positive to the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease.
UCH reports new COVID-19 case among staff
The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has recorded a new COVID-19 case within its surgical services unit.
COVID-19: 2020 still has more to offer – Kemi Adetiba
Filmmaker and music director Kemi Adetiba who is best known for her movies Wedding Party and King of Boys has…
COVID-19: Kaduna govt begs escapee-patients to return
Kaduna State Government has appealed to persons who tested positive for COVID-19 to report at its isolation centre for treatment.
Russian coronavirus cases shoot over 200,000
Russian coronavirus cases continued their upward trajectory on Sunday as another 11,012 new infections were recorded.
How Nigerian policeman died from Coronavirus
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun, has confirmed the death of a policeman who tested positive for coronavirus in…
Coronavirus hits Ivanka Trump’s aide
An aide to America’s first daughter Ivanka Trump has tested positive for coronavirus, multiple U.S. media reported. The aide works…
Mr. Eazi’s Empawa gives out palliatives in Lagos, Ogun communities
Nigerian artiste Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade also known as Mr Eazi has donated relief packages to residents of Lagos and Ogun…
Nigerians recount how they got stranded in U.S.
Some of the 160 Nigerians evacuated from the United States on Saturday night have shared their stories.
Myanmar military declares ceasefire over COVID-19
Myanmar military on Saturday declared a nearly four-month ceasefire period to help fight against the COVID-19.
Man from Lagos Kwara’s first COVID-19 death
The Kwara Government on Saturday announced that it recorded its first death from a confirmed case of COVID-19 pandemic. It…
Only one COVID-19 death in Azare: Bauchi govt
The Bauchi State Government on Saturday confirmed the death of just one coronavirus patient in Azare Katagum Local Government Area…