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Rivers State Records First Case of Coronavirus
Rivers State has recorded its first case of coronavirus, announced the Nigeria Centre for Disease on Wednesday.
The NCDC, on its website, said, “On the 25th of March, 2020, six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Nigeria.
“Till … Continue Reading
Nigerian Army to Enforce Lockdown, Mass burial Over Coronavirus – Memo
The Nigerian Army is preparing to enforce a lockdown to forestall coronavirus spread and may have leased equipment for “possible mass burial”, according to an army memo seen by Reuters.
“Following the rise and continuous spread in cases of … Continue Reading
Coronavirus: Popular Musician, Paul Okoye aka RudeBoy, Mocks Politicians Over Poor Health Care in Nigeria (VIDEO)
Popular Nigerian musician and former member of the defunct Psquare duo, Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy has taken to his Facebook page to mock Nigerian politicians over the poor state of health infrastructure in the country amidst the coronavirus … Continue Reading
Coronavirus Tests return Buhari Negative and Abba Kyari Positive
President Buhari has tested negative to coronavirus while his chief of staff,Abba Kyari, tested positive days after returning from an official trip to Germany, Report Afrique has learnt.
Kiari is said to have ran the test on Saturday based … Continue Reading
Coronavirus: Nigeria Records First Case of Death
Nigeria has recorded the first coronavirus death, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said on Monday.
The victim, Suleiman Achimugu, an indigene of Kogi state and former managing director of the Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC), died at 2am on … Continue Reading
Former Vice President Atiku’s Son Tests Positive for Covid-19
The son of Nigeria’s former vice president and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),Atiku Abubakar, has tested positive for coronavirus.
Atiku Abubakar made this known via his verified social media pages Sunday evening.
“My son has … Continue Reading
Africa Records 1100 Coronavirus Cases, 42 Countries Affected
Countries begin lock-down, Travel restrictions imposed.
The African continent is feeling the heat of the coronavirus pandemic as combined cases of the virus infections across the continent rise above 1000, with 42 out of 52 countries on the continent already … Continue Reading
Auto Clash Claims Life of Enugu Rangers Striker, Ifeanyi George
Enugu Rangers football player, Ifeanyi George, was Sunday morning confirmed dead in an auto clash en route Lagos from Enugu state.
Ifeanyi was said to be travelling with two of his colleagues, both survived the clash and are now … Continue Reading
Former PDP Guber Aspirant, Soalabo West, Killed by Suspected Herdsmen In Rivers State
Soalabo West, a lawyer and former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant, was killed by suspected herdsmen in Rivers State according to a statement by the local police.
Soalabo was kidnapped outside his poultry farm on the 7th of … Continue Reading
Senator Ben Bruce Loses Wife to Cancer
Former Nigerian Legislator, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has announced the loss of his wife of 41 years after a long battle with cancer.
The former lawmaker took his social media pages to make the announcement.
“I’m … Continue Reading