Tag: Covid-19
National Mosque Abuja suspends daily, Friday prayers indefinitely
The suspension of the five daily and Juma'at prayers as part of measures to curb the spread of…
Ghana records first coronavirus death, closes all land borders
The Deputy Health Minister in Ghana identified as Alex K. Abban has confirmed its first Coronavirus death in…
Protecting Nigerians from COVID-19 is the priority of my government now, President Buhari reaffirms
President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to the welfare of Nigerians especially with the…
Delta State orders closure schools over COVID-19 Pandemic
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, has ordered the closure of all primary, secondary and tertiary institutions for…
Coronavirus: US approves anti-malaria drug Chloroquine to test treatment
The United States government has approved the anti-malarial drug chloroquine to test as coronavirus COVID-19 treatment, President Donald…
COVID-19: UK returnee isolated in Ibadan
A suspected case of Coronavirus in Ibadan, Oyo state, is currently being monitored. The man, in his 50s,…
Veteran actor, Idris Elba tests positive for coronavirus
British actor, Idris Elba has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus, sky news has reported. The actor…
Gabon confirms cases of coronavirus
Gabon government on Thursday confirmed cases of Coronavirus outbreak. In a statement, Gabon’s government said its index case…
WHO declares Coronavirus a pandemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared coronavirus a global pandemic. This followed the fast spread of the…
COVID-19 impact on economy becoming severe, says Emefiele
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has expressed concern over the impact of COVID-19 on the local economy.…
Nigeria Needs N1.6bn Emergency Funding To Fight Coronavirus – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the country requires N1.6 billion emergency funding to fight Coronavirus…
Banknotes may spread coronavirus, WHO warns
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised people to use contactless technology instead of cash as banknotes may…