Tag: Coronavirus
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Over 300 dead as Coronavirus spreads more in Nigeria
Nigeria has recorded an additional 348 COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of infections in the country to 11,166. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed this late on Wednesday. According to the agency’s report, 163 of the new cases were recorded in Lagos, 76 in the FCT and 23 in Ebonyi. Other affected…
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COVID-19: FG releases updated guidelines for every sphere of life
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 (PTFCOVID19) has released updated implementation guidelines for the containment of COVID-19 in Nigeria. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the updated guidelines signed by Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation/ Chairman, PTFCOVID19 cover aspects of general movement, reopening of airports, markets, intrastate travel and interstate travels. The updated…
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UK sets guidelines to guard against second wave of Coronavirus infections
From Monday, those entering the United Kingdom (UK) will be required to self-isolate for 14 days and provide contact details and travel information, Matthew Rycroft, Permanent Secretary, Home Office has said. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Matthew Rycroft as saying the measures are a vital part of the Government’s plan to guard against a second wave of…
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INEC reels out safety measures for conduct of elections amid COVID-19
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the voters code of conduct to provide safety during the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Wearing of face mask at Polling Units and all election locations is mandatory, the Commission stated while advising the electorate to make provision for own face mask. According to INEC, face masks must…
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Bauchi deputy governor, Baba Tela tests positive for Coronavirus
Mr Baba Tela, the Deputy Governor of Bauchi state has tested positive to the novel Coronavirus, a statement issued by the state government revealed on Wednesday. The statement, signed by Mr Muktar Gidado, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on media to the state governor, indicated that test by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the…
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COVID-19: FG clarifies reopening of worship centres
The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Dr Sani Aliyu on Tuesday clarified the position of the federal government on the reopening of worship centres. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Chairman of the PTFCOVID19, Mr. Boss Mustapha, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation had on…
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FG’s reopening of worship centres is victory over Coronavirus – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has hailed the Federal Government for the planned reopening of worship centres. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the government had on Monday announced the decision to relax the ban on religious gatherings though to be fully undertaking by the state governments. CAN described the development as victory over the dreaded…
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TNG x-ray: How Kogi Rep’s timely alarm forced Gov Yahaya Bello to impose lockdown in Kabba LG
Serving House of Representatives member representing Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, Hon Tajudeen Yusuf last week averted what could have been a major crisis in the Confluence State. Recall that Governor Yahaya Bello had repeatedly told whoever cared to listen that Covid-19 was alien to his state. However, it took the ‘intervention’ of Hon Yusuf for the…
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COVID-19: Delta Govt. speaks on resumption of schools
The Delta Government on Monday said necessary measures would be put in place before academic activities could resume in the State. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, made this known at a media briefing held in Government House Annexe, Warri. Aniagwu said that government would among other things fumigate the schools before students…
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COVID-19: See new government guidelines on easing of lockdown
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has reeled out guidelines as government rallies best options to consider before easing the lockdown emplaced to curtailing the spread of the COVID-19 in the country. Chairman of the PTFCOVID-19, Mr. Boss Mustapha, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, reeled out…