COVID-19: Gombe Escalates Relief Materials Distribution, Targets Associations, Vulnerable Groups
Determined to continue to cushion the effect of COVID-19 on the vulnerable groups, the Gombe state committee on relief and palliatives has commenced the second phase of the distribution of relief materials to registered associations and vulnerable groups across the…
COVID-19: Govt Calls for Strict Adherence to Protocols as Edo Records 5 New Deaths
The Edo State Government has urged residents to strictly adhere to set guidelines to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as the death toll for the virus hits 77. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, who spoke to…
COVID-19: Enugu Govt Begins Phase 4 of Public Places Decontamination
As part of efforts to end the spread of COVID-19, the Enugu State Fire Service, led by its Chief Fire Officer, Engr. Okwudiri Ohaa, commences decontamination of public places (phase four) with the newly procured automated mini trucks, other equipment….
COVID-19: 60 Convicted over Face Mask Violation
The COVID-19 Task Force in Ekiti, on Monday arrested not less than 60 people who violated regulation on the compulsory use of face mask. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the offenders were taken to a Special Court,…
Edo Govt synergises with security agencies to check drug abuse
The Edo State Government has said it is partnering with relevant security and drug regulatory agencies to check the increasing incidence of drug abuse in the state. Commissioner for Social Development and Gender Issues, Hon. Marie Edeko, said this during…
Gombe Governor visits Nasarawa state
…Commiserates with Nasarawa Government, Lafia Emirate and Family Members over Death of Walin Lafia Gombe state Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya earlier today paid a visit to Nasarawa state, where he commiserated with the Government and people of the state…
Obaseki Mourns Death of ex-Speaker of Edo Assembly, Zakawanu Garuba
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the passing of former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Zakawanu Garuba. In a statement, the governor said the former Speaker’s passing is “a deep personal loss…
COVID-19: Edo Govt seeks increased private sector involvement in control effort
The Edo State Government has called for increased participation of the private sector and other stakeholders to complement its efforts in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as confirmed cases in the state rise to 1885. The state Commissioner…
Edo discharges 51 more COVID-19 patients, records two new deaths as confirmed cases reach 1874
The Edo State Government has announced the recovery and discharge of 51 more coronavirus (COVID-19) patients who have tested negative for the virus and cleared from the state’s isolation centres to reunite with the society. The state Commissioner for Health,…
Edo Govt Intensifies Campaign on Physical Distancing, Use of Face Masks, Others as Confirmed Cases Rise
The Edo State Government has reiterated the need for residents to adhere to preventive measures such as use of face masks, hand washing and physical distancing to protect themselves and others from being infected with coronavirus (COVID-19) as confirmed cases…
COVID-19: Edo Recording Remarkable Success in Mgt of Patients, Okundia Assures
…Warns Residents against Actions that Endanger Aged Population The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, has said the state is recording remarkable success in the management of coronavirus (COVID-19) patients as 45 more have been discharged from the…
