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School Resumption: Nigerian Government to Commence Disinfection of School on July 7 – Muhammad Mahmood

7Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Education, News, Nigeria

School Resumption: Nigerian Government to Commence Disinfection of School on July 7 – Muhammad Mahmood

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to commence disinfection of schools across the federation from June 7, 2020 in preparation for the resumption of school after protracted COVID-19 induced closure. This was announced by the Minister of Environment, Muhammad Mahmood at the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja on Monday. The minister said than plans have been ongoing to disinfect schools, adding that the ministry took its time to harness the modalities before commencing the exercise. Mahmood said, “Earlier I told you that we have sat with the Ministry of Education and we have the list of all the schools that need to be disinfected before resumption. Well, what we plan to do now is to do (decontaminate) the centres that will be used.” He ...

Cross River State Doctors Embark on Indefinite Strike, Say Governor Ayade Hiding COVID-19 Cases

6Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Cross River State Doctors Embark on Indefinite Strike, Say Governor Ayade Hiding COVID-19 Cases

The Nigeria Medical Association, Cross River chapter has accused the state Governor Ben Ayade of covering COVID-19 cases in the state, declaring an indefinite strike as a result. The strike action was conveyed in a letter by the NMA State chairman Agam Ayuk, to the Minister of Health Osagie Ehanire on Sunday. NMA sort to know why the five positive cases confirmed at the University College Teaching Hospital, Calabar have not been included in the daily update of coronavirus cases by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NDC). The association equally expressed their displeasure with the Betta Edu, the state’s Commissioner for Health over unacceptable method of coordinating COVID-19 testing in the state. The NMA’s letter to the minister reads in part, “The association demands exp...

President Akufo-Addo of Ghana Self Isolates After Contact with Coronavirus Patient

6Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Ghana

President Akufo-Addo of Ghana Self Isolates After Contact with Coronavirus Patient

The president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has been forced into self-isolation after making contact with a COVID-19 patient. The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah confirmed the development in a statement saying, “On the advice of doctors, the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is taking a 14-day precautionary self-isolation measure in compliance with COVID-19 protocols.” “The President has elected to do so after at least one person within his close circle tested positive for COVID-19 today.” The minister went on to say that the President so far tested negative to the virus but is embarking on a precautionary 14 days self-isolation. “The President will during this precautionary self-isolation period, be working from the Presidential Villa in the Jubi...

Benue State Governor’s wife, Eunice Ortom, Her Son and Aids Test Positive to COVID-19

4Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Benue State Governor’s wife, Eunice Ortom, Her Son and Aids Test Positive to COVID-19

The wife of Samuel Ortom, Governor of Benue state, Mrs. Eunice Ortom has tested COVID-19 positive alongside her son and some of her aids. Mrs. Ortom made the revealed her status in a statement released on Friday night in Markudi which she personally signed. She said she is currently self-isolating, her son and personal aids as well. She advised Benue state residents to take seriously the safety measures such as putting on face masks when necessary, regular hand washing. Observing social distancing and staying at home when there is no urgent need to step out. Her statement read in part, “a few moments ago this (Friday) evening, I received my result from the tests earlier carried out on me and others by NCDC personnel on routine screening at House, Makurdi which returned that I and ...

COVID-19 Test in Lagos, Nigeria to Cost Between 40,000-50,400 As Government Approves Private Labs

30Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Lagos News, News, Nigeria

COVID-19 Test in Lagos, Nigeria to Cost Between 40,000-50,400 As Government Approves Private Labs

The Lagos state government has incorporated private sector laboratories to commence COVID-19 tests. Residents would be required to pay between N40,000-N50,400 to be tested in the private labs. This was announced by the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Abayomi while inaugurating the Private-Public collaboration on the containment of coronavirus to expand the capacity of the government to effectively respond to the pandemic. Abayomi said that residents who are unable to access free testing at government run laboratories now have the option to get tested at private sector laboratories at a fee between N40,000 and N50,400. Lagos residents have expressed mixed feelings over this development. Some have opined that suspected individuals could be denied testing at government...

Lagos Approves Seven Private Laboratories for COVID-19 Testing

30Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Lagos News, Nigeria

Lagos Approves Seven Private Laboratories for COVID-19 Testing

The Lagos state government has approved seven private laboratories in the state to kick start COVID-19 testing and scale up testing capacity. Health ministry in Lagos disclosed that the ministry approved the seven laboratories after they had been vetted and properly screened by the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), to ensure their efficiency. The private laboratories approved are- Total Medical Services, SynLab, 54 Gene, Medbury medical Services, Biologix Medical Services, 02 Medical Services and Clina Lancent Laboratories. Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi in his speech at the introduction ceremony of the laboratories said that the strategic effort against coronavirus at this point requires massive testing through expanded testing capacity to ensu...

Ajimobi Laid to Rest in Ibadan Amid Tight Security

28Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Life, News, Nigeria

Ajimobi Laid to Rest in Ibadan Amid Tight Security

Former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi was buried in the capital city of Ibadan on Sunday. Ajimobi who was Acting National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) was laid to rest in accordance with Islamic burial rites amid strict security measures at 10:05am at his 6th Avenue, Yemoja Street, Oluyole Estate, Ibadan residence. There were reports that his family’s choice of burial site at Agodi GRA was declined by the state government due to ongoing litigation on the residence. Ajimobi died after brief illness at a Lagos hospital due to complications related to organ failure, aged 70. His burial took place in accordance with stipulations of coronavirus containment measures. In attendance were less than 20 people comprising of his wife, Chief Florence Ajimobi and oth...

Peter Okoye Infected Daughter, Wife and Two Domestic Staff with COVID-19

27Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Nigeria

Peter Okoye Infected Daughter, Wife and Two Domestic Staff with COVID-19

Nigerian musician, Peter Okoye, reportedly infected his wife, Lola Omotayo; daughter, Aliona and two domestic staff with the deadly coronavirus. The singer revealed this in a video posted on his social media handle. Mr. Okoye however, revealed that all of them had recovered and tested negative to the disease. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QkCHL-mB6M He urged people to imbibe safety measures and ensure proper hygiene in order not to contact the virus. He said he felt the need to disclose his ordeal to convince those who are having doubts over the spread of the disease. Nigeria has recorded 23,298 confirmed cases of coronavirus with 554 deaths while 8,253 patients have recovered.

Turkey Gifts Rwanda Face Masks to Help Combat COVID-19

26Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Rwanda

Turkey Gifts Rwanda Face Masks to Help Combat COVID-19

Rwanda’s fight against coronavirus has been boasted by donation of face masks received from Turkey. The ministry of foreign affairs and international cooperation, Rwanda, acknowledged receipt of the donation in a statement describing it as “a sign of friendship and solidarity between the two countries in the fight against COVID-19.” The Turkish embassy in Rwanda said Ankara offered 50,000 face masks while a private firm donated 40,000 to Kigali in show of support to the East African nation. Rwanda took delivery of the masks on Thursday. They were delivered by a flight repatriating Rwandan citizens stranded in Turkey, Turkish citizens stranded in Rwanda due to grounding of international flights would equally be airlifted to back to their country. Ambassador Guilaume Kavaruga...

Coronavirus: Governor Okowa Goes into Isolation as Daughter Tests Positive

26Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Coronavirus: Governor Okowa Goes into Isolation as Daughter Tests Positive

There is coronavirus scare in the Delta state government house as Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state, Nigeria has gone into isolation with his family following a positive COVID-19 test result for his daughter. Okowa announced on twitter that one of his daughters had tested positive for coronavirus. He said that his family has gone into isolation in compliance with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) guideline. “Earlier today, Edith and I received the news that one of our daughters has tested positive for #COVID19. Hence, in-line with the laid out procedures, we are both going into isolation for the next 14-days. “We will continue to keep you all updated,” he wrote.