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Delta State Records 1 Covid-19 Death
Delta State governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, yesterday, reported 1 death resulting from covid-19 in Asaba. According to him, the patient had underlying health challenges prior to contracting the virus. Dr Okowa also added that the victim had visited Lagos recently. However, Delta State has 2 confirmed cases of covid-19 while Lagos state has the highest infections…
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9th April Covid 19 Update, Nigeria, Worldwide, Lagos Launches House to House Search for Victims
Breakdown of new infections by states: Lagos: 13 Delta: 1 Highlights of #COVID19 Totals: Discharged: 51 Deaths: 7 Total confirmed infections: 288 Total infections by states as of 9th April 9:30pm: Lagos: 158 FCT: 54 Osun: 20 Edo: 12 Oyo: 11 Bauch: 6 Akwa Ibom: 5 Ogun: 4 Kaduna: 5 Enugu: 2 Ekiti: 2 Rivers:…
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107-Year Old Cornelia Ras Survives Covid-19
A 107-year old Cornelia Ras has survived the coronavirus disease. This makes the Dutch woman, the oldest patient to recover from the deadly disease. Cornelia beats previous record holder, 104-year old Bill Lapschies who survived World War II as well as the equally deadly Spanish Flu of 1918. Born in Salem, United States of America…
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Carveton Helicopters Sent Packing From Rivers State
Carveton Helicopters has been sent packing from Rivers State by the State Governor, Nyesom Wike. This follows what the governor terms unsafe practices in the face of the ravaging coronavirus. The company’s helicopters landed at the Port Harcourt International Airport earlier in the week. Its 2 pilots and 10 passengers were immediately arrested for contravening…
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Professor Ambrose Ali, Others Granted Presidential Pardon
Professor Ambrose Ali, former governor of the old Bendel State has been granted presidential pardon by President Muhammadu Buhari. Equally pardoned is renowned nationalist, Late Chief Anthony Enahoro who was instrumental to Nigeria’s independence. Other are Lt Col Moses Effiong, Major EJ Olanrewaju and Ajayi Olusola Babalola. The announcement was made by the Minister of…
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DISCOs Offer Nigerians Free Electric Power Supply
DISCOs yesterday, 8th April announced resolution to offer Nigerians a 2-month free electricity supply in line with a proposal brought forward by the National Assembly. This is with a view to making the covid-19 lockdown more bearable for Nigerians. Read: 2-month Free Power Supply, Reps Ramp up on Making Covid-19 Stay-at-home Order Bearable Actress Ada…
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8th April Covid-19 Update, Nigeria, Lagos, Worldwide
8th April Covid-19 report as at 9:00pm shows 22 new cases of #COVID19. The country now has 6 deaths and 44 recoveries. Nonetheless, despite the successes recorded by Nigerian health workers, the government received a 15-man team of health personnel from China. Nigerians have largely rejected the help of the experts saying that local health…
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15-man Chinese medical team arrives Nigeria, SGF Explains Why
15-man Chinese medical team has arrived Nigeria to help combat the coronavirus disease. News just reaching us say they landed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport Abuja. #COVID19 started from the Chinese city of Wuhan. It was largely localised within Wuhan. Major cities and highly populated areas of the country were not touched while continents are reeling…
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72 People Arrested, Vehicles Impounded for Violating Covid-19 Stay-Home Order
At least 72 people have been arrested today by the Lagos State Criminal Investigations and Intelligence Department for contravening the government #COVID19 stay-at-home order. Most of those arrested are boys who capitalised on the empty streets to play soccer. Others are fitness groups at the Gbagada General Hospital open ground and around the streets of…
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Sting Operation: “Covid-19 Operation Stay-at-Home” in Lagos
A sting operation has been launched by the joint task force of the Nigerian Army, police and the Lagos State Neighbourhood Watch, the state vigilante group. This follows consistent traffic gridlock that appears to make a mockery of the federal and state governments’ stay-at-home directive. Both arms of government issued a stay-at-home order to curb…