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The National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu has donated N200 million to support current effort of the Federal Government towards curbing the spread of CoronaVirus in Nigeria. Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos State, stated on his twitter handle on Sunday, that the donation would go to the Lagos State Government and the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to battle the scourge in the country. He said that if not for the coronavirus disease, his annual birthday celebration, which was often accompanied by a colloquium, would have been held as was done in the last 12 years. ”We could not do so this year but by God’s grace we will do so again. ”The circumstances this year prevent us from gathering together to celebrate my birthday, but I would still like to mark the occasion. ”That is why I have chosen today to announce that I will be making a donation of N200 million to fight this deadly virus. ”In pursuant to this pledge, N100 mill...

The Bauchi State Government says two out of the 93 samples collected from the state tested positive to coronavirus (COVID-19) virus. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Aliyu Maigoro, made this known while addressing news conference on Sunday in Bauchi. “Blood samples from 93 persons were collected in the state for the COVID-19 test and two came back positive and are receiving treatment. ”91 others came back negative. We collected more samples yesterday and today to send to Abuja for examination. ”We want to collect as much samples as we can to Abuja for testing. We will collect all the samples from the list of our surveillance activities”, he added. The Commissioner called for the decentralisation of the reference laboratories so as not to  over-stretch facilities at the National Centre for Disease Control in Abuja and Lagos. ”We call on the Federal Government to make a proposal in the 2021 budget, to establish such centres in at least each state of the federation,” he ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported fourteen new cases of coronavirus in the country, taking the total number of infections to 111. According to the NCDC, nine new cases were confirmed in Lagos while five new cases were confirmed in Abuja. Of the 111 cases confirmed in the country, one death has been recorded. NCDC said, “Fourteen new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria; 9 in Lagos and 5 in FCT “As at 09:30 pm 29th March there are 111 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria with 1 death.”

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has told Deontay Wilder how to beat Tyson Fury in their trilogy clash on October 3. Fury pummelled Wilder in their February bout leaving many wondering why the American is bothering with fight number three. But Tyson is convinced the former WBC champion still has a chance. Speaking in an Instagram interview with rapper Fat Joe on Friday night, Tyson said: “Listen, he didn’t fight the same fight he fought the first fight. “The first fight he fought with confidence like he could win. The second fight he fought like he didn’t have no zest, no life in him. “I just don’t think he was the same fighter after the first fight. He couldn’t rise to that occasion again.” Pressed on whether he expected another walk over from Fury, Tyson replied: “No there’s always a chance. Everyone always has a chance. “It just depends on how much they want to give in to it. If he wants to dedicate his life to really winning this fight, anything can...

Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun has declared the state will close its borders with the neighbouring states and the international border with the Republic of Benin from Sunday midnight. He said it will be in force for two weeks in the first instance With this restriction order, movement in and out of the state is banned as a further measure to contain the coronavirus pandemic, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, disclosed in a statement. Th statement further stated that Abiodun was constrained to effect border closure to stem and flatten the curve of the spread of the dreaded corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic, not only in the state but in the country and in the West African sub-region. “The position of Ogun State is peculiar. It not only shares an international border with the Republic of Benin, it does so with all other states in the South West (except Ekiti), including Lagos State, which has understandably recorded the highest number of infections in the country la...

Kaduna Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The governor, in a live broadcast said he submitted a sample for the COVID-19 test and the  result came in positive. He stated he has been in isolation according to doctors’ order. He said: “Earlier this week, I submitted a sample for the COVID-19 test and the  result came in this evening and I regret to say that it is positive. “It is most important that everybody should do their utmost to stay safe, stay home and stay alive. “The Deputy Governor is chairing our COVID Task force and will continue to issue statements from time to time,” he said

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced new cases of confirmed COVID-19. Nigeria now has 89 confirmed cases of the virus. NCDC, in a tweet, said seven of the new cases are in Lagos with one in Benue. Only one death has been recorded so far while three infected persons have recovered and were discharged. Details shortly…

The Lagos government has expressed fears that the state might record up to 39,000 cases of Covid-19 in the state. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, expressed this fear while briefing journalists at the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja on Thursday afternoon. He said though it may be the worst scenario, it could, however, be limited to 13,000 if everybody adheres to and practices the measures directed by the government, especially social distancing. “Our mathematical modelling shows that the worst-case scenario is that we may see up to 39,000 cases in Lagos, but if everyone practices good social distancing, the figure will be limited to 13,000. “If we add social distancing to active contact tracing, then we will be able to bend the curve further,” he said. Abayomi, however, said that the figures were small as compared to outbreaks around the globe. “The figures may seem alarming at this point, but this is just to emphasize to the Lagos community to follow instructions...

Singer Davido’s fiancee, Chioma Rowland, has tested positive for coronavirus, 13 days after arriving from London. In a statement by the singer, Chioma tested positive after a test was conducted on himself, his baby, fiancee and 28 others, whom he has been exposed to. He however announced his four-month old baby, Ifeanyi David Adeleke jr, is negative. “Hey everyone! I came back recently from America after canceling the tour. My fiancé Chioma also came back from London recently with our baby. “We had no symptoms and still both feel perfectly fine but because of our recent travel history, we decided to take ourselves and our all close associates we’ve come in recent contact with for the COVID-19 test on the 25th of March,” Davido wrote. Continuing, the award-winning singer said, “Unfortunately, my fiancé’s results came back positive while all 31 others tested have come back negative including our baby. “We are however doing perfectly fine and she is even still yet to show...

The Ogun State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN) on Friday issued fresh directive asking churches in the state to shut down all activities, including House Fellowship, totally to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. In a statement on Friday by the State Chapter Chairman, Bishop Tunde Akin – Akinsanya, he said in view of the trying time the world contends with today, Christians should apply the Godly wisdom as enunciated in the book of Isaiah 26:20 and stay indoor for a while until the danger posed by the COVID – 19 passed away.. He also advised all members and church leaders to comply with the directive as well as those from the state government regarding measures to stay safe and prevent the spread of the disease.

By Dr Ahmet Alioglu Gazans, who are uniquely shielded by the ongoing compulsory isolation and quarantine, better understand the existing challenge of the world in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic. Humans never thinks of the blessings they have unless they’re lost or about to vanish. Freedom to move is an unequivocal human right that is taken for granted everywhere except in conflict zones or besieged areas like the Gaza Strip. People living there have been tirelessly calling on the international community to help them obtain their universal rights or at least alleviate their suffering, yet all calls were in vain. In the wake of the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, people from all walks of life have started digging on means and mechanisms of coping with a lockdown. For several years the Gaza Strip, the tiny enclave that has been besieged by Israel and neighbouring Egypt, has been languishing in an utter isolation and lockdown. Unlike today’s coronavirus lo...

Quite a challenging week it has been for Nigeria, and, indeed, the rest of the world. Except perhaps in China only, where the affliction started from, figures of Coronavirus infections continue to mount in other parts of the world. Italy and Spain have been particularly badly hit. But as the world reels under the impact of a most pernicious pandemic, a suicide bomber wreaking deadly havocs, merchants of fake, hateful news remain fully at work. Aso Villa, the seat of presidential authority, has been their focus for most of the week. They have kept churning out spurious reports after the other about President Muhammadu Buhari, and some other people who work with him. If you choose to believe them, the President by now has even been evacuated, and is receiving medical attention at an undisclosed location somewhere in the wide world. Breaking news from Aso Villa. That is what you have had day after day. And each time I am contacted to authenticate one story or the other, I tell ...

The United Kingdom is exploring flight options to evacuate its nationals willing to leave Nigeria The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms Catriona Laing, disclosed this on Friday. She said the decision was necessitated by “the rapidly changing situation in the region and recent airport closures” over the coronavirus pandemic. The envoy, who said this in a statement on the UK High Commission’s twitter, noted that the commission had decided to reduce the number of the High Commission staff and dependents.                                       Catriona Laing Laing explained that the missions in Abuja and Lagos will remain open to carry out essential work, including providing 24 hours consular assistance and support to the British nationals in the country. The statement reads; “Given the rapidly changing situation in the region, the recent airport closures and recognising t...

Ebonyi State Governnor David Umahi had said that five persons are in self observation in the state. Among the five is an Indian, who arrived the country recently and a staff of First Bank who had contact with a returnee. The Governor stated this while briefing journalists on recent developments in the state on the Coronavirus outbreak. He said that 4 persons,(including the Indian) came into the state from different countries that have outbreak of the coronavirus while one person was said to have had contact with a retunee. He said that the Indian citizens is a staff of Royal salt Ikwo. Hé said banker visited his mother in Anambra, who just came back from one of the countries with the outbreak. He, however, said their is no cause for alarm as the self isolation is precautionary, adding that all the 5 persons are doing fine. “We send health personnels to check their vitals everyday and so far they are not showing any symptoms. The Indian also has a nurse staying ...