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Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases record 10,819, confirms 241 new cases
By Ngozi Onyeakusi-- Nigeria has recorded 241 new cases of the coronavirus, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said on Tuesday. According to the health agency, Lagos reported the…
Over 60 frontline workers benefit from Health Workers Fund
By Ngozi Onyeakusi-- The N1 billion Health Workers Fund set up to support frontline health workers combating the COVID-19 pandemic has supported more than 60 frontline health workers since it…
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases now 10,162
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has announced that confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria have now reached 10,162 after the country recorded 307 new cases. It said on…
Madagascar quits World Health Organization over COVID19 scandal
Andry Ranoelina By Ngozi Onyeakusi-- Madagascar President, Andry Ranoelina, has removed his country from the World Health Organisation. He angrily said: "Europe created organizations with the desire for Africans to…
Resident doctors threaten to proceed on indefinite strike
Ehanire By Ngozi Onyeakusi-- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on has threatened to proceed on indefinite strike if the federal government failed to address their demands within 14…
Kogi State rejects two coronavirus cases, says it’s fraudulent …As NCDC insists standard procedure was followed
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello The Kogi State Government, North Central Nigeria, has rejected recent coronavirus report released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC, in which it said…
Notore lifts Rivers State communities, state govt with COVID-19 relief package
Ayade By Ngozi Onyeakusi-- Leading Nigerian agribusiness company, Notore Chemical Industries Plc, has cushioned the socio-economic effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Rivers State, with the donation of truckloads…
Why Cross River is COVID-19 free – Ayade
Ayade Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade has explained some of the strategies used to ensure that the state has not recorded any case of COVID-19. The governor in an…
COVID-19: Giving.ng partners Netcore to raise N1bn for health workers
By Ngozi Onyeakusi-- , a reputable crowd-funding platform, is partnering with Netcore Solutions, a tech company, as part of efforts to ensure a smooth and successful fundraising exercise to assist…
Bayelsa orders total lockdown after confirming COVID-19 index case
Governor Diri Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has declared a total lockdown in the state, starting from midnight of Monday, April 27. The governor said only essential workers, pharmaceuticals and…
