A group of activists in Delta State have demanded a review of certain provisions in the controversial Infectious Disease Bill 2020, which they say could lead to abuse of power and undermine constitutionally guaranteed rights of the citizens. They made this known during a press briefing in Continue Reading
Ekiti State Government says it will not hesitate to close any public or commercial institution that fails to observe all rules laid down to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the state. The Secretary to Ekiti State Government and Chairman, Ekiti state Committee on the Containment of COVID-19, Mr Biodun Oyebanji made this known in […]Continue Reading
There was an inter-religious prayers at the palace of Owa-Ale of Ikare Akoko, against the coronavirus pandemic as a substitute for the popular annual Aringiya Festival which was supposed to hold today in the ancient city but was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The maiden festival was cancelled for this year due […]Continue Reading
Another case of coronavirus disease has been confirmed in Ondo state. Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro while confirming the latest case to Radio Nigeria said the patient, a woman was reported by a private hospital as a suspected case after which necessary test was conducted and it turned out positive. Dr Adegbenro hinted that […]Continue Reading
In Oyo state, eleven COVID-19 patients at the Olodo Infectious Disease Centre in Ibadan have been discharged and certified free of coronavirus having tested negative twice. The patients consisting of three females and eight males were reintegrated back into the society after spending over two weeks at the centre. Speaking with journalists while discharging the […]Continue Reading
After weeks of total lockdown in some states including Lagos and Ogun, as well as Abuja, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Federal Government decided to relax the lockdown in Lagos and Ogun states, including Abuja for two weeks. Residents of the affected cities did not hesitate to commence their daily activities on […]Continue Reading
A pregnant woman has reportedly died of coronavirus at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun State. The woman was said to have visited the Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit of the hospital before the incident happened. She was said to have developed coronavirus complications and tested for the disease but died before her positive report […]Continue Reading
A journalist has tested positive for Coronavirus in Adamawa State. The PUNCH reports that the journalist is the index case in the state. It was learnt that the middle-aged journalist recently returned from Kano State and went into self-isolation. The journalist subsequently submitted himself to health officials for screening and his result returned positive. The […]Continue Reading
The National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners, NAGGMDP, has called for the expansion and easy access to Covid-19 testing across the country. In a statement in Osogbo, the Chairman, Osun State branch of the association, Dr Olufemi Oroge also advocated more government active roles in the quarantine of patients to contain the […]Continue Reading
Christians have been encouraged to hold fast to their faith in Jesus Christ during this challenging period and beyond. A cleric, Reverend Emmanuel Olubiyi of Assemblies of God Church, Apata Ibadan, made the call while speaking with radio Nigeria on the lockdown which has affected Sunday worship services. Reverend Olubiyi who noted that coronavirus pandemic […]Continue Reading
Forty-eight new cases of COVID-19 have been reported; 23 in Lagos12 in FCT10 in Kano2 in Ogun1 in Oyo3 in Ekiti As at 10:40 pm 18th April there are 541 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria. Discharged: 166Deaths: 19 As at 10:40 pm 18th April, number of states with confirmed cases of COVID-19: 19 […]Continue Reading
Nineteen new cases of COVID-19 have been reported as follows: 14 in Lagos2 in FCT1 in Kano1 in Akwa Ibom1 in Edo As at 09:20 pm 14th April there are 362 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria. 99 have been discharged with 11 deaths. Current:Lagos- 203FCT- 58Osun- 20Edo- 16Oyo- 11Ogun- 9Bauchi- 6Kaduna- 6Akwa Ibom- […]Continue Reading
Federal and State governments affected by the lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country need to consider the wellbeing of Nigerians in the implementation of the 14 days extension of the lockdown. A public affairs analyst, Mr Phil Aragbada stated this while reacting to President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech to Nigerians on the […]Continue Reading
The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu has ordered the immediate deployment of additional intelligence and operational assets of the Force to the border communities between Lagos and Ogun States. The efforts according to a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja Mr. Frank Mba was to strengthen Continue Reading
Radio Nigeria Ibadan in line with its Social Corporate Responsibility has collaborated with MAI passion, Elder Akin Olugbade and Chief Mrs Florence Ajimobi to Palliatives to some residence in Ibadan to cushion the economic impact of the covid-19 pandemic. Taiwo Akinola/ Moses MorenikejiContinue Reading
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has tested negative for Coronavirus. At the verified governor Makinde tweeter handle, the governor said he had received his second negative test result for COVID-19. He said he was moved by prayers and support of the people throughout the period. Governor thanked Professor Temitope Alonge, who acted as Head of the […]Continue Reading
Five new cases of covid-19 have been reported in Nigeria: 3 in Bauchi and 2 in the FCT. As at 10:10 pm 4th April there are 214 confirmed cases of covid-19 reported in Nigeria. Twenty-five have been discharged with two deaths. Currently: Lagos- 109 FCT- 43 Osun- 20 Oyo- 9 Akwa Ibom- 5 Ogun- 4 […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
Ten new cases of covid-19 have been reported in Nigeria; 7 in Lagos and 3 in the FCT. As at 08:00 pm 2nd April there are 184 confirmed cases of covid-19 reported in Nigeria. Twenty have been discharged with two deaths. Currently: Lagos- 98 FCT- 38 Osun- 14 Oyo- 8 Akwa Ibom- 5 Ogun- 4 […]Continue Reading
Twenty-three new cases of covid-19 have been reported in Nigeria, 9 in Lagos, 7 in the FCT, 5 in Akwa Ibom, 1 in Kaduna and 1 in Bauchi State. As at 08:00 pm 1st April there are 174 confirmed cases of covid-19 reported in Nigeria. Nine have been discharged with two deaths. Currently: Lagos- 91 […]Continue Reading
Four new cases of covid-19 have been reported in Nigeria, 3 in the FCT and 1 in Lagos. As at 08:00 pm 31st March there are 139 confirmed cases of covid-19 reported in Nigeria. Nine have been discharged with two deaths. Currently: Lagos- 82 FCT- 28 Oyo- 8 Osun- 5 Ogun- 4 Kaduna- 3 Enugu- […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde wants residents of the state to obey rules and regulations guiding the prevention and spread of Coronavirus pandemic. Governor Makinde who stated this during a phone-in segment of a Radio Programme in Ibadan clarified that he truly tested positive for coronavirus. The governor said though he was in self-isolation but […]Continue Reading
Four new cases covid-19 have been reported in Nigeria, 3 in Osun and 1 in Ogun As at 11:15 am 31st March there are 135 confirmed cases of covid-19 reported in Nigeria with 2 deaths Currently: Lagos- 81 FCT- 25 Ogun- 4 Enugu- 2 Ekiti- 1 Oyo- 8 Edo- 2 Bauchi- 2 Osun-5 Rivers-1 Benue- […]Continue Reading
All twelve suspected cases of covid-19 in Ondo State have tested negative. The suspected cases included alleged case at Agadagba Obon in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the State. This was revealed during a meeting between Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the state Inter-ministerial Committee on covid-19 in Akure the state capital. The chairman of the […]Continue Reading
Twenty new cases of covid-19 have been reported in Nigeria; 13 in Lagos, 4 in FCT, 2 in Kaduna and 1 in Oyo State As at 09:00 pm 30th March there are 131 confirmed cases of covid-19 reported in Nigeria with 2 deaths. Currently; Lagos- 81 FCT- 25 Ogun- 3 Enugu- 2 Ekiti- 1 Oyo- […]Continue Reading