Boko Haram took advantage of COVID-19 to push back into Nigeria – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed that Boko Haram insurgents have taken advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to launch attacks in Nigeria. He stated this in…
Nigeria must prevent COVID-19 third wave, PTF warns
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Monday warns Nigerians to be careful so that the country does not slide into possible third wave of the coronavirus.
New COVID-19 variant discovered in Nigeria, 15 countries
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has said that a new variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Nigeria and 15 other countries. The new…
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Abia govt bans public gatherings over COVID-19
The Abia State government on Thursday banned public gatherings in a bid to check the rising cases of COVID-19 in the state.
COVID-19: Couples must obtain clearance to hold weddings – Lagos government
Prospective couples have been directed by the Lagos state government to obtain clearance from the Lagos State Safety Commission to hold weddings. In a notice…
FG needs N400bn to vaccinate 70% of Nigerians against COVID-19 – Ehanire
The Federal Government needs about N400 billion to vaccinate 70 percent of Nigeria’s 211 million population against COVID-19; so says the Minister of Health, Dr….
Covid- 19, FG orders closure of all schools till January 18
Nigerian Government on Monday ordered closure of schools in the country till 18th of January, 2021. This became necessary following the second wave of COVID-19…
Second wave of Covid-19: Lagos Govt orders civil servants to work from home
Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed civil servants in the state from Grade Level 14 and below to work from home.
Nigeria records highest single-day tally as 1,145 fresh infections take total COVID-19 caseload to 76,207. Deaths, recoveries updated
Nigeria on Thursday recorded its highest single-day tally after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 1,145 fresh COVID-19 cases in several parts of the country.
University of Ibadan clinic closed over confirmed COVID-19 case
The University of Ibadan (UI) clinic has been closed down after a patient tested positive for Coronavirus.
Large religious gathering spreading Covid – PTF
Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 pandemic (PTF) has accused religious organizations of holding large gatherings that are capable of spreading the virus.
Army chief Buratai, others self-isolate as COVID-19 scare hits army after GOC’s death
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, General Officers Commanding (GOCs), field commanders and other participants, who attended the Chief of Army Staff Conference have gone into isolation following the death of the GOC 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Maj. Gen. Olubunmi Irefin, who died of complications arising from COVID-19.
Send pupils with respiratory symptoms home – FG
National Coordinator, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, has urged schools to send pupils with respiratory symptoms consistent with coronavirus (COVID-19) back home to reduce risk of transmission.
Lagos Govt warns churches, mosques against second COVID-19 wave
The Lagos State Government has warned religious leaders in the state against a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, urging them to intensify safety protocols…
Niger governor recovers from COVID-19
The Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, has recovered from COVID-19. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mrs. Mary Noel-Berje, confirmed the development in a…
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14th August 2020, Covid-19 report – 329 new cases, 1689 discharged and 7 deaths
On the 14th of August 2020, 329 new confirmed cases and 7 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. Till date, 48445 cases have been confirmed, 35998…
Covid-19 rises to 724 as NCDC records 664 new cases.
As of Saturday, July 11, 2020, the total of confirmed cases of coronavirus infections in Nigeria rised to 31,987. Nigeria has recorded 15 more coronavirus…
Medical laboratory conducting COVID-19 tests illegally sealed by Lagos Govt.
The Lagos State Ministry of Health on Saturday said it had sealed a private medical laboratory conducting COVID-19 tests inside a pharmacy at Banana Island…