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Immigration Confirms Travel Restrictions on Erring Passengers

5Jan

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Immigration Confirms Travel Restrictions on Erring Passengers

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has imposed six months travel restrictions on 100 passengers who violated the COVID 19 protocols. Its spokesman, Sunday James, said on Monday in Abuja that the restrictions were in line with the Federal Government’s directive on the passengers. He explained in a statement that the affected passengers have been notified and would be prevented accordingly from travelling outside the country. James said: “In line with the Federal Government’s directives on temporary travel restrictions on 100 passengers due to non-compliance to the mandatory Day-7 post arrival Covid-19 PCR Test by all in-bound travellers, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede has directed the relevant formations to ensure immediate compliance ...

Nigerian Musician Paul Okoye Tests Positive for COVID-19

5Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Music, Nigeria

Nigerian Musician Paul Okoye Tests Positive for COVID-19

Popular Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye, widely known as Rude Boy has tested positive for COVID-19. He took to his verified Twitter handle on Tuesday to disclose his status, urging his followers not to disregard the COVID-19 safety protocols. He wrote, "Attention!!! Covid is real!!! I know as typical Nigerian or African it is very hard to believe. Some will say 'experience is the best teacher. Oh well, the experience and the teacher has visited me and they’ve been dealing with me for more than 10 days now. It is not funny, worst sickness ever!!! You all better be careful out there. If you like believe me, if you like don’t believe me. You can as well wait for your own experience by playing ignorance. Goodluck. God help us all," he said. Recall that his twin brother, Peter Okoye ...

Transport Mogul, Ekene Dili Chukwu’s Son Dies of COVID-19

5Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Transport Mogul, Ekene Dili Chukwu’s Son Dies of COVID-19

Son of late transport mogul and owner of Ekene Dili Chukwu Motors, Augustine Ilodibe Jnr has died aged 42. A statement from the family, signed by deceased’s brother, Obinna, said he died in Lagos from COVID-19 complications. It read, “With great sadness, we announce the passing unto glory our dear son, husband, father, brother and uncle, Ekendilichukwu Augustine Chukwunonso ILODIBE (Junior) who died this morning from complications of COVID-19 in Lagos. “We pray that his soul rests in peace and the Lord comfort his family and all of us he left behind. “In consideration of the current pandemic, we kindly ask that you respect and maintain safety protocols through calls and messages to the family rather than physical visits. “Thank you and God bless. Mr Obinna ILODIBE (on beh...

COVID-19 Vaccine: Why Nigeria Won’t Conduct Clinical Trial – NAFDAC

3Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria

COVID-19 Vaccine: Why Nigeria Won’t Conduct Clinical Trial – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has said the agency will not conduct a local clinical trial on the proposed vaccines before administering them on Nigerians. According to the agency, there might not be need to conduct extensive clinical trial on the vaccines since the World Health Organisation, WHO, had ratified the vaccines. The agency, however, noted that the vaccines would be subjected to safety and efficacy test before administering them on Nigerians. NAFDAC’s Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola in an interview with Punch said due to the urgency of COVID-19, there may be no reason to conduct a trial before thru could be administered. He said, “Once the vaccine arrives, a sample will be taken to the lab for a test. Once its safety and eff...

Osimhen Fined By Napoli For Breaching COVID-19 Rules

2Jan

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Covid-19, Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Osimhen Fined By Napoli For Breaching COVID-19 Rules

Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has been fined two weeks’ wages by Napoli for flouting the club’s COVID-19 regulations. Napoli announced on Friday that Osimhen had contracted coronavirus. A video of the Nigerian posted on Instagram by @equipoarrow where he was seen partying without a face mask and not observing social distancing has reportedly angered his club coach, Gennaro Gattuso. In the video, Osimhen was also seen spraying the musician N500 notes. “Victor Osimhen will be fined for not respecting the club’s regulations,” a tweet from SCC Napoli reads. “The birthday videos showing people without face masks and not social distancing has angered the club and Gattuso.” Osimhen, who joined Napoli in the summer for a record fee from Lille, has scored twice in...

Bayelsa Govt. Says Schools To Resume Jan 11

2Jan

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Bayelsa Govt. Says Schools To Resume Jan 11

Bayelsa State Government has directed all primary and secondary schools in the state to resume for the 2020/2021 academic session on Monday, January 11. This was announced in a statement by the Commissioner for Education, Gentle Emelah. He said that all boarding students were expected to arrive in their schools on Sunday, January 10. Emelah equally directed the management of schools to ensure total adherence to the COVID-19 safety guidelines. According to him, the state government was concerned about the life of every pupil and would not condone flouting of the COVID-19 protocols.

Nigeria Suffered From Lazy Leadership in 2020 – Atiku

1Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Security

Nigeria Suffered From Lazy Leadership in 2020 – Atiku

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria has said that aside from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Nigeria suffered lazy and inspiring leadership, especially from the Federal Government. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said this in his New Year message to Nigerians. Atiku advocated for the same kind of cooperation displayed by Nigerians in the fight against the virus to find solutions to the other problems the country is facing. He listed the other problems, saying “we are exposed to a common threat of terrorism, kidnapping and sundry criminalities; the threat of economic meltdown, unemployment and poverty.” He said, “It is with a glad heart that I welcome everyone to the New Year, 2021. “The out-gone year was quite ...

January will Be Tough, NCDC Warns Nigerians

29Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Safety

January will Be Tough, NCDC Warns Nigerians

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned that January 2021 will be tough with an increase in new cases of covid-19. The warning is coming on the heels of the non adherence to social distancing protocol by people during the yuletide and holiday period. The centre further stated that last week was the worst week ever since the beginning of the response to the pandemic because the country recorded more cases. The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, disclosed this during the Presidential Task Force on covid-19 briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. He said, “We have just faced the worst week since we started responding to this outbreak. We had more cases in Nigeria last week than in any other previous week since the beginning of the outbreak. “Just looking at...

South Africa Enforces Level 3 COVID-19 Lockdown as Virus Load Hikes

29Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, South Africa

South Africa Enforces Level 3 COVID-19 Lockdown as Virus Load Hikes

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has announced that the was amending its COVID-19 restrictions from Level 1 to Level 3 with immediate effect following a spike in new infections. Ramaphosa disclosed that the country had banned sales of alcohol and made use of face masks compulsory in public from Tuesday after the country became the first in Africa to record one million cases of the virus. This follows the warning by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that a pandemics worse that COVID-19 may lie ahead. The president made the announcement during a national address on Monday. He said, “We have let down our guard, and unfortunately we are now paying the price.” Ramaphosa said data showed “excessive alcohol consumption” leads to an increase in trauma cases reported at ho...

COVID-19: NFF Mandates NPFL clubs to Test Players Before Matches

29Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Safety, Sports

COVID-19: NFF Mandates NPFL clubs to Test Players Before Matches

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has directed the Nigeria Professional Football clubs to carry out COVID-19 tests on all their players ad backroom staff before every match. This was disclosed in a letter dated December 26, 2020, sent to the chairmen of the League Management Company, Nigeria National League, Nationwide League One and Nigeria Women’s Football League. The directive also involved clubs in the NNL, NLO and NWFL. The NFF also directed league bodies to conduct the tests on match officials before matches to ensure matches are played under a safe environment as the country battles the second phase of the virus. The letter read, “Sequel to the decision of the various Leagues to start the season (NWFL already on), this is to remind you of the need to ensure that play...