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Coronavirus: Scare in Vietnam after first cases in months
Vietnam has closed Da Nang to tourists after four new locally transmitted coronavirus cases were recorded there – the first in the country since April. Tourists cannot enter the city for 14 days and up to 80,000, mostly domestic, visitors are to be flown home. Vietnam has been lauded as a success story of the…
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Distancing in Aircraft: Experts Allay Passengers’ Fear
Since the resumption of domestic flights in the country, one major concern of air travellers has been the issue of no social distancing observance in the aircraft. They questioned that since physical distancing is strictly adhered to in the terminal before boarding, why not inside the aircraft? Stakeholders, however, say that the concerns expressed by…
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COVID-19: Osun Records 10 New Cases
Osun state government has confirmed 10 new COVID-19 cases in the State. The new cases are from contact tracing of previous cases in Osogbo and Ilesa. A statement by Osun state commissioner for health, Doctor Rafiu Isamotu revealed that with the latest development, the number of confirmed cases in the State has risen to 116,…
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INEC and the e-Voting Option
Some weeks ago, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mahmood Yakubu announced the commission’s readiness to use electronic voting in some elections slated for next year. The INEC boss noted that, the move is in response to the health threats posed by the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. While promising to work towards the full…
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Religious Leaders disagree over opening of Worship Centres in Oyo
Religious leaders in Oyo State have expressed divergent opinions over lifting of suspension placed on religious gathering 3 months ago during the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic. Speaking with Radio Nigeria, Chairman, Muslim Community of Oyo State, Alhaji Kunle Sanni said he was not in support of reopening of mosques in the state due to the…
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Deteriorating Condition of School Premises in Ibadan amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
The prolonged closure of schools as part of the preventive measures against the spread of Covid-19 has affected infrastructure in public schools. In Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the environment and premises of schools reflected total deterioration due to uncontrolled weeds and encroachment by hooligans as well as domestic animals. As Radio Nigeria correspondent, Rotimi…
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Eidul-Fitri Celebration amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
For almost a month now, Muslims all over the world have embarked on Ramadan fasting. The end of the spiritual exercise is marked with Eidul-Fitri celebration which is preceded with 2 Rakaat prayer which is observed in the morning with a large congregation at open grounds. In this report, Ridwan Fasasi examines observance of Eidul-Fitri…
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Highlighting the Spread of Coronavirus Pandemic
It has now become imperative that more proactive measures be adopted by critical stakeholders to stem the rising pace of COVID-19 currently devastating the entire globe. Positive FM Health correspondent, Adebukola Bardi, who has been monitoring daily reportage and updates of coronavirus cases including number of deaths and recoveries, observed that the rate at which…
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Covid-19 Update: 5 New Cases Recorded, 85 Discharged
Five new cases of covid-19 have been reported as follows: 2 in Lagos2 in Kwara1 in Katsina As at 09:10 pm 12th April there are 323 confirmed cases of covid-19 reported in Nigeria. 85 have been discharged with 10 deaths There are 19 states with confirmed cases in Nigeria they are: Lagos- 176FCT- 56Osun- 20Edo-…
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Examining the Effects of Lockdown on Nigerians
Covid-19 has wreaked havoc worldwide, with over one million confirmed cases, while deaths are being recorded on a daily basis. To curtail the spread of the pandemic, the federal and some state governments have been coming up with various measures, which include total lockdown in three states, partial lockdown in few states, with a ban…
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Covid-19 Case Update: 6 New Cases Reported 35 Discharged
Six new cases of covid-19 have been reported in Nigeria: 2 in Kwara, 2 in Edo, 1 in Rivers and 1 in the FCT. As at 09:30 pm 6th April there are 238 confirmed cases of covid-19 reported in Nigeria. Thirty-five have been discharged with five deaths. Currently : Lagos- 120 FCT- 48 Osun- 20…
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Covid-19: NSCDC Enforces Total Border Lockdown in Ogun
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, is engaging residents of riverine communities along the Nigerian – Benin Republic border towards enforcing the restriction of movement on the creeks and waterways. Ogun State Commandant of Corps, Mr Hameed Abodunrin who made this known to Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta said 570 officers and men of…
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Makinde’s Recovery, The Most Cheering News of The Year – Oyo Speaker
The news of the recovery of the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde from the ravaging pandemic, Coronavirus is the most cheering news of the year to the people of Oyo State and the entire People’s Democratic Party family in the South West and indeed Nigeria and a further testament that we are serving a…
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Covid-19 Case Update: 8 New Cases Recorded 33 Discharged
Eight new cases of covid-19 have been reported in Nigeria: 5 in Lagos, 2 in the FCT and 1 in Kaduna State. As at 09:30 pm 5th April there are 232 confirmed cases of covid-19 reported in Nigeria. Thirty-three have been discharged with five deaths. Currently: Lagos- 120 FCT- 47 Osun- 20 Oyo- 9 Edo-…
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Covid-19 Case Update: 25 New Cases 2 Deaths Recorded
Twenty five new cases of covid-19 have been reported in Nigeria, 11 in Lagos, 3 in the FCT, 3 in Edo, 6 in Osun 1 in Oyo & 1 in Ondo.Two new deaths have been recorded in Lagos and Edo State.As at 10:30 pm 3rd April there are 210 confirmed cases of covid-19 reported in…
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Environmentalist Urges Nigerians to Sustain Personal Hygiene
An environmentalist professor Godson Ana wants Nigerians to sustain the hygienic habit they are displaying now against coronoavirus and after. Professor Ana stated this in Ibadan while speaking with journalists on the impact of coronavirus in the country. The environmentalists noted that it would have been much easier for the government to sensitize citizens if the…
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Examining the Efforts of Ondo State Government at Preventing Coronavirus
Coronavirus, also known as Covid-19 is one disease that is currently ravaging the world with so many deaths recorded and new cases reported by the day. Nigeria happens to be one of the countries of the world facing the challenge of coronavirus as it was imported into the country in February by an Italian national…
