Tag: coronavirus
Coronavirus: Thousands rushing to get out of Philippines
Thousands of people rushed to the Philippines’ main international airport on Thursday in a bid to get out of the…
Coronavirus: Society calls for testing laboratories in all states
The Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) has called on the Federal Government to extend COVID-19 testing laboratories to all states…
Coronavirus: Pneumonia symptoms cause panic in Yola
There was serious pandemonium in Yola, the capital of Adamawa when two Pneumonia patients were suspected to be infected with…
Coronavirus: Ecobank charges customers to adopt digital self-service solutions
Ecobank is urging its customers to utilize its digital self-service solutions, including Ecobank Mobile App, Ecobank Online, EcobankPay, Ecobank OmniPlus,…
Coronavirus: 640 cases, 16 deaths reported in 34 African countries
Around 640 COVID-19 cases have been reported in 34 African countries so far, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and…
JUST IN: LASU postpones Convocation indefinitely over Coronavirus
The Lagos State University, LASU, has postponed its 24th Convocation ceremonies indefinitely due to raging Coronavirus pandemic in Lagos.
EU’s lead negotiator tests positive for Coronavirus
Michel Barnier, lead Brexit negotiator has tested positive for coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Borno sets up isolation center
The Borno Government has set up a 100–bed capacity isolation centre as part of measures to prevent the spread of…
Coronavirus: No confirmed case in Oyo – Commissioner
The Oyo State Government says it has not recorded a confirmed case of coronavirus in the state.
Coronavirus: Veterinary doctor cautions against eating raw meat
A Veterinary Doctor, Dr Mutiu Oladele-Bukola, has urged Nigerians to avoid eating raw, undercooked meats and animal organs to prevent…
Italian who brought Coronavirus to Nigeria tests negative
The Italian national who brought the deadly Coronavirus to Nigeria has now tested negative to the disease.
Coronavirus: Katsina has no case – Commissioner
The Katsina State Commissioner for Information, Engr. Yakubu Danja said that the state has no case of Coronavirus.
Another four Nigerians test positive to Coronavirus in Lagos
The Lagos State Government on Thursday disclosed that four new persons have tested positive to the deadly Coronavirus, bringing the…
Coronavirus: Senate suspends public hearings
The Senate on Thursday announced the suspension of all public hearings with effect from March 24, over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus: Facebook to support through Workplace platform
Facebook has announced that it will support emergency services and government organisations globally during the COVID-19 outbreak by providing free…
Comedian I Go Dye’s 25th-anniversary concert postponed
Veteran comedian, Francis Agoda popularly known as I Go Dye has postponed his 25th-anniversary show which was to hold on…
Australia, New Zealand shut borders
Australia and New Zealand have both closed their borders to all visitors except for citizens and permanent residents and their…
Coronavirus: Russia reports first death
Russia on Thursday reported its first death from complications associated with the new coronavirus, a 79-year-old woman who succumbed while…
Coronavirus stalls Siasia’s life ban appeal
The outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has forced Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) to postpone the hearing of embattled Super…
Coronavirus: NGO advocates sensitisation for deaf
Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), a non-governmental organisation, has emphasised the need for Information on the COVID-19 — Coronavirus…
Coronavirus: Islamic Movement suspends annual Maulud
The Tijaniyya Movement in Nigeria has suspended its planned world annual Maulud scheduled to hold in Abuja and Sokoto state…
Coronavirus: Viewing center operators lament low patronage
Operators of viewing centres in Kano have decried the low patronage sequel to suspension of the European League occasioned by…
Coronavirus cases top 200,000 globally, death toll over 8,000 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 200,000 cases of Coronavirus ( COVID-19) have now been reported to…
Coronavirus: TUC calls for tax holidays
The Trade Union Congress (TUC), has called on the Federal Government to grant tax holidays to business owners in the…
Coronavirus: UN correspondent tests positive
An accredited journalist covering the United Nations headquarters in New York has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Coronavirus now in 33 African countries – WHO
The World Health Organisation, says there are now 633 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Africa in 33 countries.
Toke Makinwa faults govt’s actions on Coronavirus
Nigerian Media Personality, Toke Makinwa has taken to her social media page to share her thoughts about coronavirus in Nigeria.
Coronavirus: Simi advises Nigerians
Nigerian singer, Simi Ogunleye also known as Simi has called on Nigerians to stay safe following news that the new…
Isabelle Matuidi reacts to husband’s coronavirus status
Isabelle, wife of Juventus forward Blaise Matuidi , has taken to her Instagram page to give a reassuring message about…
Second U.S. Rep McAdams tests positive for coronavirus
A second U.S. congressman has disclosed that he has tested positive for coronavirus.He is Rep. Ben McAdams (D-Utah).