Members of the House of Representatives are set to consider a Stimulus Bill that will ensure that Nigerians get free electricity supply for two months to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Speaker of the House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Saturday, noted that the proposed Bill will help in boosting the economy […]
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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has tested negative for COVID-19, just two weeks after announcing he had contracted the virus. Recall that Mr. Mohammed tested positive after coming in contact with Atiku Abubakar’s son. Two close contacts of the governor had also been tested positive for the virus. Mohammed, according to Daily Nigerian, will be […]
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The attention of my office has been drawn to the public concern about the health implications of the deployment of Fifth Generation Mobile Networks (5G) in Nigeria.Based on available records at my office and the earlier report received from the regulator, I would like to clarify as follows: I. The National Frequency Management Council (NFMC), […]
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The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced two deaths from complications of COVID-19 and 20 fresh cases in the country. In an announcement on his twitter handle late Friday evening, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC also confirmed that Ondo State has recorded its first case of the virus. A breakdown of […]
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The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has described Nigeria’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic as remarkable and impressive. Speaking during a virtual news briefing in New York on Friday, Guterres singled out Nigeria as one of few developing countries that have “shown a remarkable capacity to respond. “I have to say that some of these […]
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Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has announced the index case of coronavirus (COVID-19), in his state. Akeredolu, announced this on Friday via his verified Twitter handle. The governor revealed that the state government received the report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) shortly before he made the announcement. Governor Akeredolu noted that […]
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The president of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Aliyu Sokomba, has disclosed that one of the members of the association treating COVID-19 patients has tested positive for the disease. According to a report by the PUNCH, Sokomba, who spoke at a Channels Television programme on Thursday, said the doctor was working at Irrua […]
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The World Health Organization (WHO) in Nigeria has shared some tips as the stay-at-home order over the coronavirus pandemic continues. In a tweet on its official handle on Wednesday, the WHO said a reduction of long periods spent sitting is one of the ways to stay healthy during the period. Walking up and down the […]
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German hospitals have taken in 113 patients infected with the coronavirus from partner states in the European Union. Of the patients, 85 came from overburdened areas in France, 26 from Italy, and two from the Netherlands, the German Foreign Office told dpa. Some were transported by the German air force. A further 81 beds across Germany […]
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The inspector-general of police, Mohammed Adamu, has urged state commissioners to monitor the conduct of police officers deployed to enforce the lock-down order. Recall that on Sunday, President Muhammadu Buhari ordered a two-week lockdown of Abuja, Lagos and Ogun to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a statement on Thursday, the IGP directed […]
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