Tag: COVID-19 Pandemic
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GHANA: Prof. Gyambo laments spate of suffering in Ghana
The government has consistently blamed the high cost of living, the fuel hikes and struggling economy on the Russian-Ukraine war and Covid-19 pandemic
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Court announces date to hear suit challenging NIN registration amid COVID-19
A Federal High Court Lagos on Monday, fixed Feb.15 to hear a suit challenging the ongoing process of linking the National Identification Number (NIN) with Mobile lines. Justice Mohammed Liman fixed the date for notices to be served on all parties in the suit after the plaintiff Chief Malcom Omirhobo had informed the court of…
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COVID-19 pandemic has just begun – WHO official
The world is still “at the beginning” of the COVID-19 pandemic and is “not even at the middle,” a WHO envoy, Dr. David Nabarro has told the U.K. Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee. Nabbaro not only defended WHO’s conduct at the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, he also stressed the pandemic’s potential to undo development gains…
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We have passed peak of COVID-19 pandemic – Lagos Govt declares
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said the state has passed the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was revealed by the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi. The Commissioner however warned that the state could witness a surge in cases if Lagosians lose guard. Abayomi spoke on Wednesday during a monitored talk show on…
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Doing business differently amid COVID-19 pandemic, By Ehi Braimah
Since the lockdown began on account of the global coronavirus pandemic, online meetings and virtual events to last a life time have taken place. This new cultural moment has inspired what is now popularly called “new normal” — a brand new world that is creating endless possibilities for online engagements and increasing opportunities for e-commerce.…
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Revealed! How 58 Nigerian doctors were selected, interviewed, employed by UK recruitment firm amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Investigations by TheNewsGuru.com TNG have revealed how a United Kingdom based recruitment firm, NES Healthcare selected, interviewed and offered employment to 58 Nigerian doctors during the novel coronavirus disease [COVID-19] pandemic. TNG reports that the doctors were leaving for the United Kingdom to resume their new jobs when they were apprehended at the Muritala Muhammed…
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Ugwuanyi: COVID-19 pandemic has reset world thinking about health
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, in furtherance of his administration’s efforts to upgrade and rehabilitate health facilities across the state, on Friday, inspected the dilapidated facilities at the General Hospital Oji-River, which has a section designated as leprosy services settlement centre. Gov. Ugwuanyi, who expressed dismay at the state of the facilities at the…
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Insecurity of Lives & Properties in Nigeria May be Worse Than The Damage Done By COVID-19 Pandemic: What To Do About It, By Magnus onyibe
By Magnus onyibe. President Mohammadu Buhari’s Democracy Day speech which was presented in one hundred and one ( 101 ) paragraphs in which he highlighted six (6) particular sectors that he believes his administration has excelled-Economy, Security, Agriculture, Electricity Power, Transportation , and Peace in the NigerDelta makes an interesting reading. And obviously the lofty…
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Obasanjo Presidential Library sacks workers, gives reasons
Some staff of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State have been laid off by the management of the library. The reputable international library is sponsored by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Its Head of Human Resources, Administration and Procurement, Olanike Ogunleye, in a letter circulated to affected staff said the development was due to…
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Photo: Trump bows to pressure, wears face mask for first time since COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. President Donald Trump finally wore a face mask. He heeded warnings on Thursday to wear the mask as he visited a Ford factory in Michigan. The photo of the masked President is now circulating on Twitter, his favourite social media platform. Meanwhile Trump tweeted early Friday that U.S. flags will fly at half-staff for…