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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has donated 17 items to support the isolation centre at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada to combat Coronavirus in the country. The Group Managing Director of the Corporation, Malam Mele Kyari, disclosed this at the unveiling of the item at the centre in Abuja on Friday. Kyari said that the government alone would not be able to do all, adding that corporate organizations should complement the government’s efforts. “Government alone cannot do this, health systems world over are getting overwhelmed. “Countries with stronger health systems are struggling to contain the disease. it…

Few days after the Lagos State Government issued a stay-at-home directive to residents, in order to curtail the spread of the novel coronavirus, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled economic stimulus package for the indigent and the most vulnerable in the society. The stimulus, which comes in food packs, to be distributed to every local government in the State is aimed at cushioning the effect of the fourteen days stay-at-home directive. Speaking after an on-the-spot assessment of one of the State-owned food banks, located inside the premises of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives in Agege, Sanwo-Olu said the economic stimulus…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Friday commenced fumigation of some parts of the territory, as part of measures to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in Abuja. The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, also took the sensitisation awareness campaign to Gwarinpa market to achieve a hitch free exercise. She appealed to traders to vacate the market for the period of the fumigation. The minister, who spoke in pidgin and Hausa languages, said that traders should understand that coronavirus was not only real but contagious. She also appealed to residents to abide by the preventive measures outlined by…

The Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ) has called on the Federal Ministry of Health to provide all the necessary protective materials to its members (journalists) covering coronavirus (COVID-19) The association made the call in a statement signed by its President, Mr Hassan Zaggi and General Secretary, Ms Gloria Essien on Thursday in Abuja. According to them, the journalists are at risk of being exposed to the virus if not well protected with the necessary equipment. The association expressed concern over the daily increase of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country. The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed seven…

The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), has called on its members nationwide to suspend all activities due to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). According to PMAN President, Dr Obi Casmir, popularly known as “Voombastic Uncle P”, the call is a precaution to contain the spread of COVID-19. “The National Working Committee (NWC) of PMAN is calling on its state chapters to henceforth stop all meetings until further notice. “As basic protective measures against the deadly new coronavirus, we have decided to call off all kinds of gathering of more than 15 people in our association. “This is in line…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to issue an Executive Order to enforce compliance with the stay at home directive for non-essential workers. NMA President, Dr Francis Faduyile, made the call at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja. He said the call became imperative in curtailing the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria. “We are observing with dismay that some State Governments are vacillating on the closure of schools and banning social and religious gatherings, basking in the euphoria that there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in their states. “NMA demands uniformity in implementing…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to Nigerian students not to take the closure of schools by both the Federal and state governments as an opportunity for the social gathering or visiting each other. The South-West Coordinator of NANS, Olawale Kappo, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. Kappo said that during this period, students should try to achieve their personal goals and observe personal hygiene every time. “As a responsive and purpose-driven student body, we are fully aware that substantial numbers of students are living off-campus…

Some female commercial sex workers around a popular night club (name withheld), in Government Residential Area of Port Harcourt, said the closure of night clubs has affected their businesses. One of the female sex workers who refused to disclose her name told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Wednesday night that the male customers were scarce due to the coronavirus pandemic. She said that the closure of night clubs by the Rivers government and fear of getting infected with COVID 19 caused the low patronage. “This area used to be crowded, you can see how empty the…

The Zamfara State House of Assembly has announced the suspension of all activities including plenaries until further notice. The Speaker of the House, Alhaji Nasiru Magarya, made this known in a statement issued to newsmen in Gusau on Thursday by the Public Relations Officer of the Assembly, Malam Mustafa Jafaru-Kaura. Magarya expressed deep concern over the dreaded coronavirus which is now a global disaster. He said the Assembly also canceled all its activities including plenary, committee sittings and oversight functions as part of measures to curtail the spread of the disease in the state. “Though there is no outbreak of…

The Federal Government says it is tracing no fewer than 4,370 people that have contacts with index cases of the novel Coronavirus epidemic (COVID-19). The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made this known on Thursday in Abuja while giving an update on the measures being taken by the government to tackle the pandemic. “We have 4,370 people of interest whom we are tracing, and we urge those who have had contact with suspected cases to immediately report to the authorities. “We urge Nigerians to support the authorities in this regard because we are on the verge of…