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Kaduna state governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has tested positive for coronavirus, (COVID-19). The governor in a life broadcast said earlier this week, he submitted a sample for the COVID-19 test and the  result came in positive, adding that he has being 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. NCDC announces eight new coronavirus cases “According to the protocols for managing COVID-19, I am in self-isolation as required by the case management guidelines…

The number of people to have died with the coronavirus in the UK has reached 1,019. The latest government figures on Saturday showed there were another 260 deaths in the UK in a day, up from 759 on Friday. There are now 17,089 confirmed cases in the UK. It comes as the government said it was ramping up testing for frontline hospital staff who have symptoms, or who live with people who have symptoms. Critical care doctors and nurses will be prioritised first, with testing expected to follow for A&E staff, paramedics and GPs. In Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, health…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced eight new cases of coronavirus in Nigeria with the first case in the middle belt region of the country. The disease control centre said with the new cases, Nigeria has now recorded a total of 89 confirmed cases of coronavirus. “Eight new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Nigeria, seven in Lagos and one in Benue state. “As at 04:00 pm 28th March there are 89 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria with one death. Nigeria coronavirus cases now 81 with 11 new cases The breakdown of the 89…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, 28 March received Health Minister, Dr Osagie Ehanire and the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu at the State House. The duo briefed the President on the containment effort of the health ministry and the disease control centre. The President who had been rumoured to have travelled to the United Kingdom looked in very good health and did not wear the face mask that both the minister and DG wore. No curfew in Lagos, says Sanwo-Olu VIDEO: President Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) just concluded a meeting with Health Minister,…

Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has dropped the idea of imposing a curfew in the state meant to allow the fumigation exercise of public space. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Gboyega Akosile said the state government has not given any directive on the curfew. He said the state government was relying on experts advice and that the governor said the disinfectant is non toxic, noting that the exercise has commenced. He said: “I am pleased to note that we have taken possession of over 200 disinfecting machines, and starting today, we will be disinfecting all major highways, bus…

Nigeria’s 43 Cabinet Ministers have donated 50% of their March 2020 salaries to support the Federal Government’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, quoted the Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, who coordinated the donation, as saying it was a gesture of solidarity and support for the Federal Government’s efforts to tackle the disease. “This global virus outbreak will require nations, continents and smaller communities to pull together to contribute their resources and support one another. COVID-19: Obasanjo…

…Governor Signs Infectious Diseases Regulation 2020 Into Law To Legalise Restrictions Lagos State Government on Friday opened 50 neighbourhood food markets across the State to serve as makeshift groceries for residents to buy food items, as confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) increases the chance of possible stringent measures. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a briefing on Friday disclosed that the initiative was necessary, hinting that the State Government may take “tougher decisions” if the confirmed cases of coronavirus surpass the threshold set by the State. Sanwo-Olu said that there had been a “strange trend” recorded by the State in its response…

At least 100 residential buildings, schools, churches were destroyed by an explosion suspected to be bomb blast in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Saturday morning. The blast which occurred in the early hours of Saturday cut off the ever-busy Akure /Owo road while many people were said to be injured. The explosion which happened less than a kilometre away from the Akure Airport, affected many residents of Eleyowo community, destroying completely a church and a school in the area. Many people who lived within the church premises were said to be injured while some were rescued by the people…

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday announced that his former residence at the Presidential Hilltop, Abeokuta, Ogun State be used as isolation centre for victims of the coronavirus disease. In a statement by Kehinde Akinyemi, Special Assistant Media to the former President, Chief Obasanjo said the 32-room facility has been handed over to the Ogun state government for immediate take over. Akinyemi said that the former President was concerned about the pandemic “and I think those who can in one way or another assist in this situation should do so,” he was quoted as having said. COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu rolls out…

The Insight by Lateef Adewole “If you muddle the water, we’ll all drink from it” Last week, I wrote about an impending meltdown in our national activities within the Nigerian space and they have begun to fully take effect with all that is currently going on. A journey to a complete lock down is dawning on us. Finally, the chicken has come home to roost. It is becoming exhausting to think of the challenges facing the world and our country, Nigeria specifically, as a result of the ravaging Covid-19. So, I had earlier resolved not to write about it again…