The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a nationwide manhunt for 4,370 “persons of interest” as part of measures to combat the spread of the dreaded coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The move is designed to track down all persons suspected to have had contact with index cases of the virus. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji […]
Imo House of Assembly Speaker, Dr. Chiji Collins, at their last plenary Wednesday ordered the Honourable member representing Nkwerre state Constituency, Hon. Obinna Okwara out of the Chambers for sneezing repeatedly. Okwara had been sneezing intermittently, with other members darting furtive glances at one another apparently wondering if they were safe. At a point, the […]
A loss of a sense of smell or taste may be a symptom of COVID-19, medical groups representing ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists have warned. Citing a growing number of cases around the globe, the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and ENT UK each issued warnings about patients who tested positive for the new coronavirus with the only […]
Monday, the Surgeon General of the United States, Jerome Adams, MD, said on the ‘Today Show’ that this week could get bad for many Americans who will face a growing rise of COVID-19 cases in their communities. “Everyone needs to act as if they have the virus right now. So, test or no test, we need you to understand you […]
…Wishes Kyari speedy recovery The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has drawn up an advisory list of top government functionaries that may have made contact with the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari who reportedly tested positive to the COVID-19 Tuesday. This list, among others, include the Bayelsa state governor and […]
As the COVID-19 infection spreads to six states in Nigeria, with fear that the infection could get worse, highly-placed health workers have said that the nation does not have up to 500 ventilators across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Findings by Punch correspondents show that hospitals may experience difficulties in handling seriously […]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has blocked off all access to the President at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, following the President’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari’s reported COVID-19 infection. President Buhari’s COVID-19 test conducted by officials of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) returned negative on Monday. According to a report by ThisDay, […]
…As Civil Society kicks Barely 48 hours after the Imo state governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma addressed Imo people in a statewide broadcast urging strict compliance to social restrictions, the government has flagrantly violated its own rules and the federal government’s directive on social distancing. This followed an elaborate swearing-in ceremony Monday morning, which drew appointees […]
Governor of Ebonyi state, Chief Dave Umahi, Monday banned all forms of public gathering including wedding ceremonies, burials, conferences and seminars in the state. The ban will stay in force for the next one month, the governor said. Umahi disclosed the ban during a town hall meeting at the International Conference Centre Abakaliki, the state […]
…CUPP reacts One of the sons of Nigeria former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has tested positive to COVID-19. This was disclosed by Atku Abubakar himself through his Twitter handle, @Atiku. He also informed that the son, (name withheld) has been moved to the Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital having earlier notified the Nigeria Centre for Disease […]
