Tag: Death
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Aisha Buhari breaks silence, speaks on Abba Kyari’s death
Wife of Nigerian President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has reacted to the death of Mallam Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to her husband. Mrs. Buhari’s reaction was conveyed in a statement authored via her verified Twitter account. She, however, consoled with the wife and family of the deceased. “From God Almighty, we came and to…
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Fear grips residents as Kano records first COVID-19 death
Palpable fear has gripped residents of Kano as the State Ministry of Health announced it has recorded the first COVID-19 death on Wednesday evening. The announcement came through the ministry’s official Twitter handle @SMOH but did not reveal the identity of the deceased and no much details about the death. Malam Usman Abdulhakeenm, a resident…
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Just In: Lagos records 6th COVID-19 death
The Lagos State Government has announced the death of another Coronavirus patient in the state. Prof. Akin Abayomi, Commissioner of Health in the state made the disclosure while confirming that it recorded 13 new cases of Coronavirus. He said the patient who died was a 56-year-old Nigerian who visited the United States. According to him,…
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COVID-19: New York records largest single-day death of 731
New York on Tuesday announced the death of 731 more people from the novel coronavirus disease, representing the largest single-day increase in deaths since the crisis began. Briefing newsmen, the state governor, Andrew Cuomo, gave the new death toll as 5,489, up by 731 from 4,758 on Monday morning. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
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Lagos Govt speaks on death of 36-year-old Covid-19 patient
Akin Abayomi, the commissioner for health in Lagos state, has confirmed the death of a 36-year-old COVID-19 patient. The victim, a 36-year-old male, died at a private facility in Lagos on Saturday, according to the commissioner. Two persons have now died from COVID-19 complications in Lagos, which has the highest number of confirmed cases. The…
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Delta records first diaspora Coronavirus death
A Deltan, Mrs Sheba Ogheneovo Kudehinbu, née Eferoghene, has reportedly died of the pandemic Coronavirus in the United Kingdom. The deceased who is a native of Ughievwen Kingdom in Ughelli South council area of Delta State, was said to have died Friday morning, after battling with the disease for days. TheNewsGuru.com reports that news of…
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BREAKING: Enugu Health Commissioner is dead
The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Professor Anthony Ugochukwu has been reportedly dead. According to a report by The Nation, the renowned surgeon died on Friday night at a leading private hospital, Memphys Hospital Enugu. The development was confirmed to the paper by the House member representing his constituency, Oji River state Constituency in the…
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Buhari’s aide speaks on rumoured death of Abba Kyari
Bashir Ahmad, President Muhammadu Buhari’s media aide, has called for an end to the clamour for the whereabouts of the president’s chief of staff, Abba Kyari. Kyari tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) two weeks ago, and his condition has been the subject of speculations since then. Earlier this week, the presidency had also debunked a…
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Those behind Abba Kyari’s death rumour are heartless – Fani-Kayode
Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has lashed out at those peddling rumour that Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari was dead. Reports on social media suggested that Kyari, who is currently being treated for Coronavirus was dead. But Fani-Kayode has described those peddling rumour of Kyari’s death as vicious and heartless. He said Kyari…