The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, has said that the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the challenges in Nigeria’s education and health sectors. Speaking to journalists at an investiture/award ceremony organised by the Ethics Resource Center, on Wednesday, the NLC leader, Comrade Wabba, said that the outbreak of the coronavirus… Continue reading NLC: Coronavirus has exposed Nigeria health, education sector_Femi Ehiabhi
Category: HEALTH
White House, Democrats remain far apart on coronavirus relief_Femi Ehiabhi
President Donald Trump holds a press briefing on Monday as the latest coronavirus relief bill remains stalled in Congress Lawmakers have struggled to find common ground on the bill, with the parties remaining at odds over enhanced jobless benefits, among other issues. Over the weekend Trump signed four executive orders that extend unemployment benefits, provide a payroll tax holiday, defer student… Continue reading White House, Democrats remain far apart on coronavirus relief_Femi Ehiabhi
423 More Covid-19 Cases Confirmed_Ada Nkong
The total number of Covid-19 cases confirmed in Nigeria is now 47290 with 423 more cases confirmed. That is a slight increase over the daily cases for a few days now. Lagos still leads with 117 cases followed by FCT with 40 cases. Nasarawa state has just 1 case.
Little Girl Spine and Limb Saved Right Here in Nigeria_Ada Nkong
A family vacation went sour when they were involved in a serious motor vehicle accident. They were returning to Abuja following a trip to Ibadan. Apparently, the driver of their vehicle fell asleep at the wheel. Their beloved daughter, Moyin, sustained serious injuries including a fractured leg and broken spine. She was paralyzed and unable… Continue reading Little Girl Spine and Limb Saved Right Here in Nigeria_Ada Nkong
Covid-19: New Cases Continue to Decline as NCDC Announces 290 More Cases_Ada Nkong
As the additional figures continue to reduce, 290 more cases of Covid-19 have been announced by the NCDC. This brings the total figure confirmed so far to 46867. 33346 have been discharged while 950 persons have died of Covid-19. Lagos and plateau had the highest with 82 cases each while Borno had the least with… Continue reading Covid-19: New Cases Continue to Decline as NCDC Announces 290 More Cases_Ada Nkong
437 More Covid-19 Cases in Nigeria_Ada Nkong
The total number of Covid-19 cases confirmed in Nigeria has risen to 46577 with 437 fresh cases confirmed. Lagos has 107 while FCT accounts for 91 of the new cases.
Covid-19 Update: In Nigeria, 407 Infected Persons Were Cured On Saturday with 453 new cases
Nigeria reported 453 cases of Corona virus on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases to 46,140. Figures released daily by the National Disease Control Agency show that the disease has also caused six deaths in 24 hours. Abuja has the highest number of victims this year, with more than 4,300 victims. Statistics also show… Continue reading Covid-19 Update: In Nigeria, 407 Infected Persons Were Cured On Saturday with 453 new cases
Promising Covid-19 treatment offers test run for vaccine distribution_Femi Ehiabhi
An antibody treatment designed to protect against coronavirus could be available as early as this fall -- but only for a fraction of the millions of Americans who might benefit from the treatment.Companies are already testingmonoclonal antibody therapies -- antibodies created in a lab to target Covid-19 -- in humans. The trials are determining whether the antibodies… Continue reading Promising Covid-19 treatment offers test run for vaccine distribution_Femi Ehiabhi
Nigeria records 443 new Coronavirus cases_Femi Ehiabhi
Coronavirus deaths in the country have risen to 936. With 443 new Coronavirus infections recorded on Friday, August 7, 2020, Coronavirus cases confirmed in Nigeria have now risen to 45,687. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded the new cases in 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In its daily updates on… Continue reading Nigeria records 443 new Coronavirus cases_Femi Ehiabhi
