Tag: Coronavirus
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Anglican Primate urges FG to lift ban on religious activities
The Primate, Church of Nigeria, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba has called on the Federal Government to systematically lift the ban on religious and socio-economic activities currently under lockdown as a result of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Ndukuba told newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday that easing the lockdown on religious activities would provide spiritual dimension to…
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[Video]Covid-19: Resident raises alarm over empty isolation centre in Kano, doubts virus existence
A video has surfaced online showing an empty Coronavirus isolation centre in Kano state. The video which was recorded by a resident of kano, showed an isolation centre that is yet to be completed at the Sani Abacha stadium. The uncompleted isolation centre kept the residence in doubt of the virus existence.
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FG, Lagos iron out modalities on schools reopening
The Lagos State Government is working out modalities for the resumption of schools after the ongoing lockdown of some sectors in the state occasioned by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It explained that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu “cannot not unilaterally” announce schools’ reopening since the contagion did not affect Lagos alone. The government disclosed that it had…
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COVID-19: Anambra, Delta hold talks to check movement on Niger Bridge
The Anambra and Delta Governments are currently holding talks to check the influx of people seeking to cross the Niger Bridge in defiance of the presidential order restricting inter-state movements. Mr C-Don Adinuba, Anambra Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, made the disclosure in an interview in Onitsha on Monday. Adinuba was commenting on the…
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INEC to redesign polling units to comply with COVID-19 regulations
Amidst COVID-19, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that Polling Units shall be redesigned by the Commission to ensure substantial compliance with the COVID-19 protocols established by health authorities. INEC noted that, among other things, the redesign would emphasise social distancing, general hygienic conduct and enforcement of COVID-19 prevention protocols. The commission disclosed…
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Russia’s COVID-19 burden hits new high
Russia has confirmed 8,946 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, raising its total infections to 353,427, its coronavirus response centre said in a statement on Monday. The death toll grew by 92 to 3,633, while 118,798 people have recovered, including 5,499 over the last 24 hours, according to the statement. Moscow, the country’s…
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Delta Govt clarifies Gov. Okowa’s ‘controversy-stirring’ NEC appointment
The Delta State Government has clarified the appointment handed Governor Ifeanyi Okowa by the National Economic Council (NEC) headed by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo that has stirred controversy in some quarters. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Manager of Communications, Government House, Asaba, Jackson Ekwugum made the clarification in a statement on Monday, stressing that Governor Okowa was not…
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NYSC announces passing-out, releases criteria for collection of certificate
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has slated Thursday, 28th May, 2020 for the passing-out for 2019 Batch “B” Stream 1 corps members. According to the NYSC, the event shall be devoid of ceremonial parade as a result of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which the entire globe is battling with. In keeping with COVID-19 protocol…
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BREAKING: Delta State records 8 new COVID-19 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday confirmed 8 new Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases for Delta State, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the State to 39. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the development means there are now 21 active cases of COVID-19 in the State, after 12 cases have been discharged…
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Eid-el-Fitri: Chief Imam of Hosanna Mosque reveals what will end COVID-19
The Chief Imam of Hosanna Mosque, Abakaliki in Ebonyi, Alhaji Ishaq Adamu has admonished Muslim faithful to continue offering prayers to end the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Nigeria. Adamu, who made the call in an interview, after observing Eid-el-Fitri prayers in Abakaliki on Sunday, said Muslims have had the opportunity to return to Allah…