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Lagos Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has disclosed the State has 74 active cases of coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Prof Abayomi disclosed this during a press briefing on Friday at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, Lagos Island. He said Lagos has recorded 68 percent imported cases and 32 percent local transmission. Lagos discharges four coronavirus patients More to follow…

Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has disclosed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has directed all missions across the world to compile lists of citizens who want to return home in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. This was a sequel to requests by Nigerians stranded abroad especially in countries that have been described as epicenter of the pandemic. She, however, said that the MFA had instructed that “the financial implications will be borne by the prospective evacuees, who will be compulsorily quarantined when they returned”. According to a statement on Friday by the Head, Media and Public Relations…

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Nigerian Army to join the police and flush out bandits from forests around the country, particularly in the areas that witnessed recent attacks. The President gave the directive in response to the killing of 22 people in Sokoto State, whose community was attacked by armed bandits as well as the reported killing of 10 others in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a quick response, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai has already got in touch with the General Officers Commanding the army formations in the affected states, directing them…

With so much going on across the globe, having access to trustworthy news is more important than ever before, and journalists as well as ‘news people’ play a critical role in bringing authoritative and responsible reporting to through DStv and GOtv news channels. It seems only fitting then, that these very people be acknowledged for their efforts. And what better occasion to do so than on 4 April for ‘Hug a Newsperson Day’. DStv and GOtv would like to take a moment to extend a heartfelt ‘thank you’ and a virtual hug to all the local and international media personnel…

An Indian mother has named her twins born during the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) in her country after the deadly virus. Preeti Verma, from central India, named the boy Covid and the girl Corona. They were born penultimate Friday. But she says the names may change when they get older. Preeti said they would not forget the hardships endured during this time. The 27-year-old, from Chhattisgarh, central India, said that the pandemic has also brought with it some happy memories. She said: “The delivery happened after facing several difficulties and therefore, me and my husband wanted to make the day memorable.…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vehemently condemned the extra-judicial execution of an innocent Nigerian by the security operatives in Warri, Delta state, on Thursday. The PDP also condemned reported brutalization of Nigerians in many parts of the country by security forces under the guise of enforcing the lockdown order to check the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in our country. The opposition party insisted that such acts of violence against our citizens cannot be condoned or justified under any guise whatsoever. “The party called on Nigerians to hold the Buhari Presidency and the APC responsible for the Warri killing as…

Wrestling fans will have the opportunity to watch blockbuster action from the 36th edition of WWE WrestleMania live on DStv and GOtv. The adrenaline pumping event, which will be held for the first time ever over two days, will be broadcast live on Sunday, 5th and Monday, 6th April at 12am each day on WWE Channel 128 and SuperSport 4 and 9 to DStv subscribers. It will also be shown live on SuperSport Select 5 to GOtv subscribers. The kick-off show will begin one hour earlier. A total of 12 fights are scheduled for WrestleMania 36, which takes place at…

The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is set to launch a series of online masterclasses on their portal. The masterclasses offer exclusive access to practical, industry expert-led skills workshops that afford film and television professionals the ability to interact and learn from the top professionals in Africa. The launch will begin with the Produce Like a PRO! masterclass series, a 20-module masterclass on production from pre to post which has been recorded to watch on the go.. Comprising 20 carefully crafted modules, the Produce Like a PRO! series offers easier access to training material, tutorials and templates which will be made…

A Nigerian lawyer, Chief Abdullia Tony Dania ESQ, has given tenants using his properties three months rent free as his support towards reducing the hardship brought by coronavirus. He has also called on both private and public institutions others to emulate him in reaching out to others. While both the Federal Government of Nigeria and Lagos State Government are yet to announce specific payments of funds to citizens, to help in their sustenance while staying at home, I must commend the Government, particularly the Governor of Lagos State, for all the efforts made so far in contending this coronavirus pandemic…

Lagos State Government has discharged four coronavirus patients from the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos on Friday. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu shared the news in a series of tweets via his official handle. This takes the total number of persons discharged to 24. Nigeria has so far recorded 190 cases and two deaths since its index case was detected in February. “More great news from our Infectious Disease Hospital as four patients; three females and one male have recovered fully, tested negative twice and have been discharged. “This gives us a lot of hope as we continue to listen to our…