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COVID-19: Afrika Shrine shut down_Femi Ehiabhi

Afrika Shrine, Ikeja, Lagos, has cancelled all musical activities this weekend over coronavirus fears. This was made known in an Instagram statement by Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti and Femi Anikulapo-Kuti. The statement reads: “The Management of the New Africa Shrine has decided to cancel all musical activities this weekend as precautionary measures against the spread of the… Continue reading COVID-19: Afrika Shrine shut down_Femi Ehiabhi

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COVID-19 Fears: NYSC Orientation Camps Shut_Femi Ehiabhi

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has become the latest institution to be shut down for fear of the Covid-19 spread. On  Wednesday morning, an order was issued shutting down all orientation camps nationwide. The Batch A corps members began their orientation on 10th March and were expected to be in their camps for 21… Continue reading COVID-19 Fears: NYSC Orientation Camps Shut_Femi Ehiabhi

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BREAKING: Federal Government Bans All Foreign Trips For Public And Civil Servants Till Further Notice_Ada Nkong

Based on the advice from the newly inaugurated Predidential Taskforce For The Control Of COVID-19, the Federal Government has Banned All Foreign Trips For Public And Civil Servants Till Further Notice. The Task Force also adviced that Private Citizens should Cancel All Travels Abroad Until the Pandemic Abates. Details later....

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Presidential Task force on COVID-19 control inaugurated_Femi Ehiabhi

The federal government has inaugurated a 14 member presidential Task force on the control of COVID-19. At the inaguration in Abuja, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha urged the committee to engage in scientific research to addressing all emerging infectious diseases rounding the Virus. The SGF said the composition of… Continue reading Presidential Task force on COVID-19 control inaugurated_Femi Ehiabhi

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Lassa Fever Outbreak: NCDC confirms 11 new deaths_Femi Ehiabhi

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 11 new deaths in the recent Lassa fever outbreak ravaging most states in the country. This development brings the total number of death recorded to 132. According to NCDC in its week 9 report, out of a total of 421 suspected cases, 85 were confirmed and 11 deaths… Continue reading Lassa Fever Outbreak: NCDC confirms 11 new deaths_Femi Ehiabhi

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US Visa Bann: President Buhari Inaugurates Committee_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted a committee, to be chaired by the Minister of Interior, Ra’uf Aregbesola, to study the reason why the United State banned Nigerians from its immigration visa. According to a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Saturday, the committee will work… Continue reading US Visa Bann: President Buhari Inaugurates Committee_Ada Nkong

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NCDC Activates National Emergency Operations As Reports Of Lassa Fever cases Increases_Ehiabhi Femi

With the increasing cases of Lassa fever reported across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has activated a National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to coordinate the response activities. Since the beginning of the year, Nigeria has been experiencing a sporadic increase in the number of Lassa fever cases and deaths. The Nigerian… Continue reading NCDC Activates National Emergency Operations As Reports Of Lassa Fever cases Increases_Ehiabhi Femi