Eighteen more coronavirus (COVID-19) patients undergoing treatment at the isolation centres in Kano State have been discharged. This brings the total number of patients successfully managed and discharged in the state to 50, according to the state government. The government announced this in a late-night tweet, saying that was the situation in the state as… Continue reading Kano State Discharges 18 More Covid-19 Patients _Ada Nkong
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Covid-19: Wike Demolishes Hotels For Flouting Guidelines_Ada Nkong
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Sunday demolished two hotels, Prudent Hotel, Alode, Eleme, and Etemete Hotel, Onne for flouting Rivers State Government Executive Order 6. The Rivers State Government Executive Order 6, banned the operation of hotels across the 23 Local Government Areas of the State as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.Governor Wike… Continue reading Covid-19: Wike Demolishes Hotels For Flouting Guidelines_Ada Nkong
British PM Issues New Covid-19 Advice Ahead of Lockdown Plan_Ada Nkong
Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued new public advice on the coronavirus on Sunday ahead of his announcement on how to ease a nationwide lockdown, but warned he would proceed cautiously as the death toll in Britain, already the highest in Europe, continues to mount. In a televised address to the nation at 7:00 pm (1800… Continue reading British PM Issues New Covid-19 Advice Ahead of Lockdown Plan_Ada Nkong
Nigerians Evacuated From America Arrive Abuja_Ada Nkong
Following the Federal Government's commencement of the evacuation of hundreds of stranded Nigerians willing to return home from various countries some Nigerians stranded in the United States following the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown have returned home. A plane carrying the returnees arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, Sunday . The Boeing 787 Ethiopian Airlines… Continue reading Nigerians Evacuated From America Arrive Abuja_Ada Nkong
Music Giant Andre Pharrel Dies at 59_Ada Nkong
Andre Harrell, a legendary music exec who gave Diddy his big break and, among many other accomplishments, ran Motown Records, is dead. DJ D-Nice broke the news Friday night on Instagram Live. The cause of death is not yet known, but the day before his death Andre posted this … "Whoever need a ride to… Continue reading Music Giant Andre Pharrel Dies at 59_Ada Nkong
Over 4000 Cases of Covid-19 Now Confirmed in Nigeria, 239 New Cases_Ada Nkong
According to the NCDC, Nigeria has crossed the 4000 mark with 239 new cases confirmed.So far 745 patients have been discharged while 128 patients have died. Lagos still has the lead with 97 cases followed by Bauchi with 44, Kano 29, Katsina 19, Borno 17, FCT 7,Kwar 6,Oyo 5, Kaduna and Sokoto 3, Adamawa,Kebbi, Plateau… Continue reading Over 4000 Cases of Covid-19 Now Confirmed in Nigeria, 239 New Cases_Ada Nkong
Freddie Blom Celebrates 116th Birthday_Ada Nkong
South African Fredie Blom celebrated his 116th birthday on Friday unfazed by the coronavirus pandemic, more than 100 years since the Spanish flu pandemic killed his sister."I have lived this long because of God's grace," said Blom, possibly one of the oldest men in the world. South African Fredie Blom celebrated his 116th birthday on… Continue reading Freddie Blom Celebrates 116th Birthday_Ada Nkong
Number of Covid-19 Cases in Nigeria on a Steady High With 386 New Cases_Ada Nkong
The numbers have refused to decrease as NCDC announced 386 fresh Covid-19 cases The total number of cases are now 3912, 679 of these have been discharged while 117 died.This brings the number of active cases to 3,116. Lagos is worst hit wit 176 cases followed by Kano with 65 and Katsina with 31 cases.… Continue reading Number of Covid-19 Cases in Nigeria on a Steady High With 386 New Cases_Ada Nkong
Orji Uzor Kalu: EFCC to Initiate Retrial_Ada Nkong
The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it is ready to set up fresh proceedings against former governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu .This follows a reversal of the 12 year sentence against him by the supreme court.A statement by Dele Oyewale ,Head Media and Publicity EFCC, says:"The attention of the EFCC has been… Continue reading Orji Uzor Kalu: EFCC to Initiate Retrial_Ada Nkong
