As part of its continued support towards combating COVID-19 Pandemic, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday 10th April 2020, airlifted medical equipment and supplies donated by the Turkish Government to Nigeria from the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. NAF in…
The Federal Government has given six thousand 50kilograms bags of rice and two trucks of twenty litres of vegetable oil to the Lagos State Government for distribution to the poor and most vulnerable persons in the State. This was in fulfilment to the promise made by President Muhammadu Buhari to…
The Governor of Bauchi State, Governor Bala Mohammed has confirmed that he is in self-isolation, a few hours after his recent contact, Mohammed Atiku Abubakar who is the son of former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar was tested positive for the coronavirus. Governor Bala Mohammed in a statement released…
The President of the United State, President Donald Trump has given the go-ahead to Health officials in the United State, to fast-track the anti-malarial drug, chloroquine, for use as a treatment against coronavirus. Trump who has called the coronavirus pandemic as ‘war’ said on Thursday that: “We’re going to be able…
The Swedish government on Monday presented a package of measures worth more than 300 billion Swedish crowns ($30.94 billion) to support the economy in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, Reuters reports. According to the report, the package to fight the coronavirus pandemic included measures such as the central government…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive for coronavirus, a few days after their game against Manchester City was postponed over Coronavirus spread. The latest development has also seen their Saturday game against Brighton postponed. According to the report by BBC, the Gunners have closed their training ground and club…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Trudeau are reported to be self-isolating amid the coronavirus outbreak after she showed mild “flu-like” symptoms, Evening Standard reports. According to the report, Justin Trudeau has not exhibited any symptoms and is working from home, according to an official statement released…
Hollywood stars of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have both tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The two were said to be filming an Elvis Presley movie down in Australia when they were confirmed positive, TMZ reports. According to the report, Tom Hanks had told the news outlet that himself…
Wendy Williams has suspended live studio audience for ‘The Wendy Williams show’ indefinitely, as the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the United States. Her interaction with guests and audiences is a big part of every episode but the production is not taking any chances A spokesperson to ‘The Wendy…
Italy which is the worst hit European country and outside of Asia, with the dreaded coronavirus, has extended its initial lockdown measures to the entire country. Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte announced the lockdown measures on Monday night that a new government decree will require all people in Italy to demonstrate a need…
LeBron James has told the NBA body that he will not be playing behind closed doors, where the fans are shutout due to coronavirus spread. He said this after reports have it that the NBA could be adopting a closed-door measure where games are played without fans in attendance. According…
Ogun State government in the wake of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in the state, and in a move to control the spread, confirmed that it has identified and quarantined about 28 persons who have had contact with the index patient. The State has also kicked of the contact…