The first Isolation Center in Abuja, with the capacity of 217 beds, including 4 sets of ICU beds and 213 sets of normal beds has been completed.The project which was handled by the China Civil Engineering and Construction Company Nigeria Limited (CCECC), together with Sahara Energy Group and other companies, has been handover to the… Continue reading CCECC Collaborates, Delivers This Day Dome as Standard Isolation Center_Ada Nkong
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NIDCOM Commits to Strengthening Collaboration and Unity of Purpose Among Diasporans_Ada Nkong
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has restated the commission's commitment tol continuously work towards strengthening collaboration and unity of purpose as well as collate accurate data of all Nigerians in the Diaspora. A statement by Abdur- Rahman Balogun says She stated this during a two-hour townhall webinar meeting with Nigerians living… Continue reading NIDCOM Commits to Strengthening Collaboration and Unity of Purpose Among Diasporans_Ada Nkong
Gambari Likely to be Announced Chief of Staff at FEC Meeting Wednesday_Ada Nkong
A former Minister of External Affairs, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, may be the next Chief of Staff to the President. Although the Presidency has yet to formally confirm this, there are strong indications that the announcement will be made at the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Source: Chanel's News
Covid-19: President Buhari Orders Air Delivery of Madagascar Syrup_Ada Nkong
President Muhammadu Buhari has given an order for Nigeria’s allocation of the Madagascar syrup, reportedly effective for the COVID-19 treatment, to be airlifted into the country. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, said this on Monday in Abuja at the 29th joint… Continue reading Covid-19: President Buhari Orders Air Delivery of Madagascar Syrup_Ada Nkong
Premier League Facing £340m TV Refunds Even if Season Resumes _Ada Nkong
Premier League clubs have been told they could have to repay an estimated £340m to domestic and international broadcasters - even if the season resumes behind closed doors. And BBC Sport has learned the clubs were warned on Monday that figure could rise if the season is curtailed or if relegation is scrapped. Club officials… Continue reading Premier League Facing £340m TV Refunds Even if Season Resumes _Ada Nkong
Almost 1000 Patients Discharged asNigeria Records 242 New Cases_Ada Nkong
According to the NCDC, 902 patients have been discharged so far as Nigeria records 242 new cases of Covid-19. Lagos with 88 cases has the highest followed by Kano with 64 and Katsina with 49 cases.. Kaduna has 13,Ogun 9, Gombe 6, Adamawa 4, FCT 3 while Oyo, Rivers, Zamfara,Borno and Bauchi have 1 each.… Continue reading Almost 1000 Patients Discharged asNigeria Records 242 New Cases_Ada Nkong
WHO Calls For Extreme Vigilance as Countries Lift Lockdown_Ada Nkong
The World Health Organization on Monday hailed dwindling COVID-19 infection rates and deaths in some countries, but called on nations to show “extreme vigilance” as they begin loosening their restrictions. Swathes of Europe began the long process of reopening from coronavirus lockdowns on Monday, with officials in countries like France and Spain emboldened by declining… Continue reading WHO Calls For Extreme Vigilance as Countries Lift Lockdown_Ada Nkong
Clusters of Covid-19 Resurface in Wuhan _Ada Nkong.
New coronavirus clusters have been reported in Wuhan city - where the virus first emerged - and the north-eastern province of Jilin in China. Wuhan reported five new cases on Monday, after confirming its first case since 3 April on Sunday. Authorities said the small cluster of cases were all from the same residential compound.… Continue reading Clusters of Covid-19 Resurface in Wuhan _Ada Nkong.
Gombe State Assembly Summons Taskforce Over Protest in Isolation Center_Ada Nkong
Following the protest in two isolation centres last week at its facility in Kwadon community in Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of the state of Gombe state,the Gombe State House of Assembly has summoned the State Taskforce Committee on Covid-19. The Speaker of the State Assembly, Abubakar Kuba, who gave the directive at the floor… Continue reading Gombe State Assembly Summons Taskforce Over Protest in Isolation Center_Ada Nkong
