It was quiet unusual in Eastern Cape in South Africa when a South African man, Tshekedi Pitso who lives in Eastern Cape was buried with his Mercedes Benz which was his favourite drive while he was alive. According to reports, Pisto before his death had requested that when he dies, his 1980s E500 Mercedes Benz … Read more
Kwara state government has ordered for the immediate closure of all its local and external borders due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Crises It said that it is an attempt to ramp up efforts to block entries of vehicles from outside and prevent the outbreak of COVID-19 in the state. Deputy Governor and Chairman state Technical … Read more
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has ordered for immediate suspension of the Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area and his deputy for failing to implement his directives to curb the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the council. The Governor in a statement signed by his Special Assitant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, imposed … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed Nigeria has recorded four new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. According to the NCDC in a tweet on Tuesday, the four new cases were reported in Osun and Ogun states. Three of the cases are in Osun state and one in Ogun. Four new cases … Read more
The president’s media team on Monday disclosed President Muhammadu Buhari had signed into law the Covid-19 Regulations 2020 to declare Covid-19 as a “dangerous infectious disease.” According to a statement made available to newsmen on the development, the President exercised the “powers conferred on him by Sections 2, 3 and 4 of the Quarantine Act … Read more
The Federal Government has declared that it can not fix a definite time frame to end the lockdown put in place in some parts of the country over the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. This, it said is due to the fact that it did not know how long COVID-19 would last in the country. The Secretary … Read more
Commercial city Lagos, capital city Abuja and industrial hub, Ogun State, will remain under a lockdown as the Federal Government steps up the battle to contain the coronavirus pandemic. The shutdown, which will be for an initial two weeks, “is the containment period to identify, trace and isolate all individuals that have come into contact … Read more
According to a release, the NYSC DG enjoined corps members nationwide to remain calm and observe the various health regulations and advice by the federal and state governments. He said, “The management wishes to state that it stands resolutely in solidarity with the country especially the victims of the hydra-headed monster, as we collectively battle … Read more
The police in Ekiti State, on Monday, confirmed the death of two persons believed to be fun seekers in the Ureje River in Ado Ekiti. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Sunday Abutu, said a male and a female, believed to be in their 20s, drowned while attempting to swim in the river. … Read more
CORONA VIRUS Ondo State government has said there is no confirmed case of COVID-19 in the state. It said 12 individuals were tested but the results of five returned negative. Checks also showed that the state has 11 ventilators but only five are working. Commissioner for Health and Chairman of inter-ministerial committee on COVID-19, Dr. … Read more
Five coronavirus patients were discharged from the Infectious Disease Centre, Yaba Mainland Hospital on Monday This brings the total number of discharged patients from the centre to eight. The survivors were quarantined and treated at the isolation centre for two weeks after testing positive for the coronavirus. The survivors who preferred to remain anonymous looked … Read more
As part of safety measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, the Warri South Council Chairman, Dr. Michael Tidi has shut down the popular Igbudu Market in Warri, Delta State over the failure of traders to observe the “Social Distance” order. The closure of the market which began Sunday midnight is coming two days … Read more
President Donald Trump of the United States of America, U.S.A, has told Prince Harry and his wife Meghan that they will pay for their security if they live in the U.S. Trump insists the U.S government will not pay to secure the senior British royals. Harry, who is sixth in line to the British throne, … Read more
PRINCE CHARLES PRINCE CHARLES, Heir to the British throne, has said to recover from the deadly disease (Coronavirus) Charles is now out of self-isolation after recovering from COVID-19. Recall that the 71-year-old Prince Charles was confirmed positive for the virus last week. His Spokesman announced on Monday that he is in good health condition. In … Read more
NIGERIAN ARMY The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday said the Armed Forces of Nigeria is ready to execute the Presidential directive on the fight against the Coronavirus (Covid-19) The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, speaking at a news conference on Monday in Abuja, said the military has a two-way plan, including giving medical … Read more
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, has disclosed that South Africa has more confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) than any other country in the continent. According to the WHO, South Africa is the most affected by the coronavirus virus in Africa, with 1,280 cases, one death, and 31 recoveries … Read more
