Category: News
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Sokoto NMA Chairman confirmed Coronavirus positive
The Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Sokoto state chapter, Dr Sani Abubakar, has been confirmed positive to Coronavirus. Abubakar disclosed this via his social media platforms on Tuesday. ”One of my unpleasant responsibilities is when I have to break bad news to my highly cherished brethren. It became worse now that it is about me.…
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Gov. Abiodun solicits students’ cooperation to fight COVID-19
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Tuesday called on all students in the state to cooperate with his administration in the fight against the spread of the Coronavirus in the state. Abiodun made the call while distributing relief materials to the stranded students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta and Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro. The governor…
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COVID-19: A’Ibom Rep distributes palliatives to constituents
Rep. Patrick Ifon, the member representing Eket Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has distributed food items to cushion the effects of the lockdown caused by COVID-19 on his constituents. Ifon donated the items on Tuesday to Eket Federal Constituency which comprised Eket, Esit Eket, Ibeno and Onna Local Government Areas. Our correspondent reports that…
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COVID-19: UNIBEN announces compulsory use of face masks by staff, students
The Management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has directed compulsory use of face masks by staff and students seeking medical attention at the institution’s health centre. Dr Benedicta Ehanire, Public Relations Officer of UNIBEN, announced the directive in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday in Benin. “The measure is to check the…
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Enugu Commissioner for Youths, Sports assumes duty
The newly-appointed Enugu State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr Manfred Nzekwe, has assumed work amidst the ravaging pandemic in the country. Public Relations Officer of the Enugu State Ministry of Youths and Sports, Mr Dan Onwuegbuna, disclosed this to newsmen in Enugu on Tuesday. Nzekwe while taking over office, charged the staff of the…
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COVID-19: Firms donate foods, gadgets to Anambra
The Anambra Government on Tuesday took delivery of additional food items donated by companies for distribution to residents of the state. The companies also provided toll-free telephone lines. The latest donation was from Band Cereals Ltd., a food processing company, which donated 150 cartons of soya oil, 250 cartons of cornflakes and 500 crates of…
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COVID-19: Enugu govt investigates travel history of confirmed Jigawa case
The Enugu State government on Tuesday said it had begun investigation into the confirmed COVID-19 patient in Jigawa State of having a travel history to the state. Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ikechukwu Obi, said this in a statement in Enugu. “The report of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Jigawa State, with alleged…
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Gov. Masari donates 2 truck-load of rice to Daura local govt.
Daura Local Government Council, Katsina state said it had received two truck-load of 50kg bags of rice donated by the Gov. Aminu Masari. The two trucks contain 1,200 bags of the commodity. The Chairman of the council, Alh. Hussaini Rafin-Dadi said this during an interactive session with our correspondent in Daura on Tuesday. According to…
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Veterinary Association condoles with President Buhari, Nigerians over Abba Kyari’s demise
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari over the demise of his Chief of Staff, Malam Abba Kyari, as a result of COVID-19 infection. Prof. Bello Agaie, President of the association, said this in a statement made available to our correspondent in Abuja on Tuesday. According to him, the news…
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Nigerians in S. Africa condole with Buhari over Kyari’s passing
The Nigerian Citizens Association, South Africa (NICASA), has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari on the death of his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. The President General of NICASA, Mr Benjamin Okoli, in a condolence message, described the passing of Kyari as shocking. ALSO READ:Boko Haram: Don’t Keep Mute, Speak Out as Buratai Leads Onslaught “We…