No COVID-19 Grants, FG Warns of Fake Website’s Claims
The Federal Government of Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned Nigerians to disregard a “fake” website which claims the Federal Government is issuing grants to them. In a statement on Tuesday by the NITDA Head, Corporate Affairs…
COVID-19: Okowa Lauds FG for Halting International Flights
Delta Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has commended the Federal Government for halting international flights into the country as part of measures to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the stoppage of international flights and closure of land borders would ill…
COVID19: Rivers Govt Closes Borders With Other States in Proactive Measure
The River State Government has announced that air, sea and land routes into the state will be closed to traffic, beginning from 6am, Thursday, March 26, 2020. This is a move to check the spread of coronavirus to Rivers State,…
VP Osinbajo Tests Negative for Coronavirus
Vice President (VP) Yemi Osinbajo has reportedly tested negative to coronavirus, according to his media aide, Laolu Akande. According to him, an official statement about the development will be issued by the Vice President’s Office soon. The Street Reporters Newspaper…
Part of Ogbete Main Market Shut As Enugu Council Relocates Traders
By Chris Ugwuja, Nsukka The Enugu North Local Government Council of Enugu State has shut down the tomato section of Akwatta in Ogbete Main Market, Enugu, until further notice. Shutting down the market, the Chairman of the Council, Hon. Emeka…
Governor Ugwuanyi Speaks to Ndi Enugu on COVID-19 Pandemic, Orders Institutions Closed
By Chris Ugwuja, Nsukka The Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has addressed residents of the state on the COVID-19 pandemic, issuing orders as part of measures aimed at containing the spread of the dreaded Coronavirus disease ravaging the…
COVID-19: Delta Acquires Ventilators, Bans Public Gatherings
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, on Tuesday, said the state government had acquired 19 Ventilators, monitors and other critical equipment for the management of COVID-19 cases if it occurred in the state. Okowa disclosed this in radio and television broadcast…
Coronavirus: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo In Self-Isolation
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently in self-isolation amid the spread of COVID-19 in the country, the Vice President’s spokesman , Laolu Akande said in a tweet on Tuesday. Akande noted that the Vice President has been “conducting his meetings…
Expats in Dubai Should Prepare for Consequences of Coronavirus Prevention Measures – Detained in Dubai
The repercussions for expats in the UAE from the country’s lockdown to prevent the spread of Coronavirus are expected to be severe and could impact their lives for years to come. “From direct loss of employment due to government restrictions…
Heartbreaking! COVID-19 Virus in 34 African Countries, Over 600 Cases Confirmed – WHO
…12 Countries in African Region Now Experiencing Local COVID-19 Virus Transmission More than 600 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in 34 African countries as of March 19, 2020 compared with 147 cases one week ago. Although the region has…
Anambra Govt Moves to Prevent Coronavirus Spread, Issues Directives
…All Nursery, Primary, Secondary Schools and Vocational Institutions Shut to Prevent Coronavirus Disease As the Coronavirus continues to ravage the world with increasing intensity through mostly person-to-person contact and infected surfaces, the Anambra State Government, has taken steps to prevent…
