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Edo Speaker Becomes Index Case of Covid-19 in His State_Ada Nkong

Okiye is 1st Covid-19 Index case in Edo - Shuaibu The Edo state government has confirmed that Mr Frank Okiye, the 'Speaker' of Edo Assembly is the index case of the covid-19 in Edo state. Deputy Governor, Mr Philip Shuiabu who disclosed this to journalists at the Government House, Benin City also said that Governor… Continue reading Edo Speaker Becomes Index Case of Covid-19 in His State_Ada Nkong

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Gov. Obaseki Goes into Self Isolation_Ada Nkong

Following the information that the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Muhammed and Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, with whom he has had close contact have both tested positive for coronavirus, the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has gone into self-isolationA statement signed by Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication… Continue reading Gov. Obaseki Goes into Self Isolation_Ada Nkong

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VP Osinbanjo Tests Negative for Coronavirus_Ada Nkong

Nigeria's Vice President, Prof Osinbanjo can now heave a sigh of relief as he tested negative for the Coronavirus. Newsannexonline recalls that 24 hours ago, he went into self-isolation amidst fears that he could have contracted the virus through physical contact with some persons who tested positive. A tweet by his special advicer on political… Continue reading VP Osinbanjo Tests Negative for Coronavirus_Ada Nkong

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Osun records First Case of Coronavirus_Ada Nkong

The National center for disease control has reported the first case of Covid-19 in Osun state and one in Lagos. Both cases are returning travellers within the past seven days. This brings the number of cases in Nigeria to 46, 3 discharged, one death and others receiving treatment. The government has locked down a great… Continue reading Osun records First Case of Coronavirus_Ada Nkong

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COVID-19: NNPC tells Staff below management cadre to work from Home-Femi Ehiabhi

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has directed all office-based staff below Management cadre across all its formations to work remotely from home with effect from March 24. The Corporation disclosed this in a statement signed by its spokesman, Kennie Obateru, in Abuja, on Tuesday. He said the directive was in compliance with the federal… Continue reading COVID-19: NNPC tells Staff below management cadre to work from Home-Femi Ehiabhi

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COVID-19: Markets in Lagos to be shut down_Femi Ehiabhi

Lagos markets, offices, showrooms and warehouses operating under the umbrella of Market Leaders and Traders Association of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter, will shut down, on Friday, over the raging coronavirus epidemic. In a statement issued this morning and signed by Comrade Christopher Okpala and Comrade Okey Enwuru, president and secretary respectively, the shutdown will run from… Continue reading COVID-19: Markets in Lagos to be shut down_Femi Ehiabhi

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Bauchi State Governor Tests Positive for Coronavirus_Ada Nkong

Bauchi State Governor ,Senator Bala Mohammed has tested positive for the Coronavirus. Recall that Bala Mohammed had gone into self isolation saying he had close contact with Atiku's son who tested positive for the virus.

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2 New Cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

As at 1 pm ,March 24th, two more cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Nigeria. According to a tweet on NCDC's official page, 1 case is in Lagos and another in Ogun state. While one recently returned from outside the country, the other is a contact of a previously confirmed case. This brings the… Continue reading 2 New Cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

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Abba Kyari Tests Positive_Ada Nkong

Thr Chief of Staff to President Buhari is said to have tested positive for the Coronavirus. President Buhari however reportedly tested negative. Details later