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Reno Omokri, a staunch critic of President Muhammadu Buhari has mocked the President over his appointment of Professor Ibrahim Gambari as his new chief of staff. Reno, who earlier condemned President Buhari for appointing Prof. Gambari, expressed that the continuous appointment of old people by the present administration has led to the gradual death of Nigeria’s economy. Read what he wrote below:-

Reno Omokri Reveals Reason Why Nigeria’s Economy Is Dying Reno Omokri, a staunch critic of President Muhammadu Buhari has mocked the President over his appointment of Professor Ibrahim Gambari as his new chief of staff. Reno, who earlier condemned Preside…

Niger State governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, has announced an extension of the lockdown in the state while lamenting about the flagrant breach of the COVID-19 safety guidelines at public places and wearing of face masks. This governor said this while addressing the media shortly after the weekly meeting with members of the State task force on COVID-19. “It is regrettable that closure of interstate borders has not been very effective while commercial motorcyclists and other commercial drivers are seen flouting government orders without much ado”. [ 85 more words ]

Niger State Extends Lockdown Over Breach Of Social Distancing Order Niger State governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, has announced an extension of the lockdown in the state while lamenting about the flagrant breach of the COVID-19 safety guidelines at public places and w…

The Edo State Government has extended the curfew in the state for another 14 days, as it intensifies measures to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). This was made known in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq. He said the curfew, which is effective between 8 pm and 6 am daily, was extended to limit movement within the state at night. [ 57 more words ]

Edo Government Extends Curfew For 14 Days The Edo State Government has extended the curfew in the state for another 14 days, as it intensifies measures to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). This was made known in a statement by …

A video of Ikwerre Local Government chairman, Ishi Samuel chasing out bank customers who crowded the premises of a bank in Rivers state without observing social distancing guidelines has gone viral. The Ikwerre LGA Chairman stormed the bank in Rivers State to chase away the large crowd who were not observing social distancing amid the Coronavirus pandemic. In a video shared online, he is seen scolding them for frustrating the state’s effort to fight the spread of Coronavirus. As he scolded them, he ordered them to leave the compound.

LGA Chairman Storms Bank; Chases Out Customers For Not Observing Social Distancing A video of Ikwerre Local Government chairman, Ishi Samuel chasing out bank customers who crowded the premises of a bank in Rivers state without observing social distancing guidelines has gone viral…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reviewed its testing strategy for COVID-19 regarding the management of confirmed cases. The new strategy requires patients to be discharged after testing negative once for the disease, unlike it is usually the case. Emeka Oguanuo, spokesperson of the NCDC, confirmed the revision to TheCable on Wednesday, saying the agency will soon publish the new guidelines with further details. [ 137 more words ]

“Discharge Patients Who Test Negative Once” – NCDC Directs The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reviewed its testing strategy for COVID-19 regarding the management of confirmed cases. The new strategy requires patients to be discharged after t…

Former member representing Kaduna central senatorial district in the national assembly, Shehu Sani says the Madagascan remedy is a challenge to Nigerian herbalists. He made the comment via his official Twitter handle on Wednesday. Since the federal government took samples of the remedy, many have been saying the federal government could have also patronised Nigeria’s local trado-medical practitioners. Sani advised that the remedy be properly evaluated both scientifically and clinically before usage. Read what he wrote below:-

Coronavirus: “Madagascan Remedy Is A Challenge To Nigerian Herbalists” – Shehu Sani Former member representing Kaduna central senatorial district in the national assembly, Shehu Sani says the Madagascan remedy is a challenge to Nigerian herbalists. He made the comment via his offi…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has admitted that COVID-19 may never go away, Reuters reports. WHO’s executive director emergencies program, Mike Ryan, on Wednesday said the coronavirus may just become one of the viruses around the world that kill people annually. “This virus just may become another endemic virus in our communities and this virus may never go away. HIV hasn’t gone away. [ 70 more words ]

“Coronavirus May Never Go Away Just Like How HIV Didn’t Go” – WHO The World Health Organisation (WHO) has admitted that COVID-19 may never go away, Reuters reports. WHO’s executive director emergencies program, Mike Ryan, on Wednesday said the coronavirus may jus…

A 98-year-old woman in Lagos State has become the oldest COVID-19 patient to recover from the disease. DAILY POST had reported that Lagos State Government had discharged 26 patients on Wednesday. However, Governor Sanwo-Olu in an update, revealed that the state discharged its oldest patient in the country. He said:- “Today, we discharged a 98 year old woman, our oldest patient in Lagos. [ 62 more words ]

98-Year-Old Woman Survives Coronavirus In Nigeria, Become The Oldest To Recover A 98-year-old woman in Lagos State has become the oldest COVID-19 patient to recover from the disease. DAILY POST had reported that Lagos State Government had discharged 26 patients on Wednesday. H…

The NCDC has just announced that 146 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Nigeria. This was made known from the body official Twitter page. 51-Lagos23-Jigawa16-Bauchi16-Katsina14-Kano10-FCT10-Rivers9-Kwara5-Delta5-Kaduna4-Sokoto4-Oyo3-Kebbi3-Nasarawa3-Osun2-Ondo1-Ebonyi1-Edo1-Enugu1-Anambra1-Plateau1-Niger 4971 cases of in NigeriaDischarged: 1070Deaths: 164

BREAKING!!! 184 New Cases Of Coronavirus Confirmed In Nigeria, Total Now Over 4971 Cases (See Breakdown) The NCDC has just announced that 146 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Nigeria. This was made known from the body official Twitter page. 51-Lagos23-Jigawa16-Bauchi16-Katsina14-Kano10-FCT10-Ri…

To avert the community spread of the dreadful COVID 19 pandemic, the Ekiti State government would next week begin random testing for residents across the state. The government also promised to ensure that security agencies enforcing the lockdown do not infringe on the rights of the suspected offenders in the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mojisola Yaya-Kolade spoke in Ado Ekiti, yesterday while giving an update on the COVID 19 report in the state. [ 326 more words ]

COVID-19: Ekiti To Begin Random Testing For Resident, Promises Ease Of Movement To avert the community spread of the dreadful COVID 19 pandemic, the Ekiti State government would next week begin random testing for residents across the state. The government also promised to ensu…

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Professor Ibrahim Gambari on his appointment as Chief Of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. Describing him as the right man for the job, Sanwo-Olu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Wednesday said Professor Gambari is a man of impeccable character, right temperament, leadership and knowledge. He said: ‘‘The choice of Professor Gambari as successor to the late Mallam Abba Kyari by President Muhammadu Buhari is commendable. [ 150 more words ]

Sanwo-Olu Describes Gambari As Right Man For Job Of Cos To Buhari Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Professor Ibrahim Gambari on his appointment as Chief Of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. Describing him as the right man for the job, Sanwo-…

About 200 Nigerian citizens set to return home are stranded in Canada as their evacuation flight is postponed. The Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The commission explained that “logistics issues” beyond its control are to blame for the postponement of the flight. It disclosed that a new date would be announced for the evacuation of Nigerians in Canada as soon as the airline secures the clearance from the Canadian authorities. [ 107 more words ]

200 Nigerians Ready For Evacuation To Lagos Now Stranded In Canada About 200 Nigerian citizens set to return home are stranded in Canada as their evacuation flight is postponed. The Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The …