Bauchi state government has confirmed the second case of COVID-19 in the state.
The state Commissioner of Health, Dr Aliyu Maigoro Mohammed, who disclosed the information to the press, said the second case is a 62-year-old friend of the Bauchi governor, Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, who has since tested positive for the virus.
Dr. Aliyu further added that so far 45 blood samples have been taken to Abuja for testing and 39 of the samples have been confirmed negative expressing confidence that the remaining cases too will come out negative.
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire has disclosed that there may be a high possibility of coronavirus being transmitted sexually.
The minister said this during an emergency press briefing in Abuja on Thursday March 26.
In his words ;
“I believe that if a person is positive, the virus can be transmitted sexually.”
Osagie Emmanuel Ehanire is a Nigerian medical doctor and politician. He was appointed as the Minister of State for Health in the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in November 2015
A Nigerian lady has given the narrative of how her ex-fiance stole her engagement ring so he can get an excuse to break up with her.
According to @Miss_Mangolia20 on Twitter, she dated her ex-fiance for 4 years and he called off their engagement 6 months using the loss of the engagement ring as excuse.
She further revealed that it was after they broke up that she realized that he’d stolen their engagement ring and it was part of his grand plan.
She tweeted;
I remember this guy I dated for almost 4 years. Dude proposed and we were engaged for about 6 months or so until one day my ring went missing.
He made my life miserable for weeks because to him, I wasn’t serious about getting married. It wasn’t until we broke up weeks later that I found out the guy stole the ring and that it was all part of a grand plan.
I’m glad I can laugh about it now but mennnnnnn, life packs a punch when she wants to hit.
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has warned Nigerians to desist from raising false alarms after they reached out to an Instagram user who claimed he was sick, only to discover it was a skit.
The online comedian claimed he has reported his sickness to NCDC but they refused to respond. Nigerians reacted by sending several messages and calls to the NCDC helpline.
NCDC responded and found out it was a false alarm and the man is well. The centre took to Twitter to issue a warning afterwards, writing:
“We received several messages & calls, over an Instagram video. The individual was said to be very sick & reported that NCDC did not respond. We have reached out to him and he said what he did was a SKIT. He is well Pls respect the call and message lines. Do not spread panic.”
Nigerians were outraged by this revelation and called for the arrest of the comedian.
Nigerian singer, Zlatan Ibile, has revealed why he prefers dating girls who are still staying with their parents.
According to ‘Bolanle’ crooner, he prefers them because they are her easier to control.
His words ;
“I prefer girls that still stay under their parents roof than the ones that are independent…. Pensive faceCrying face to control those ones Dey hard like bike wey the gear get fault
The bad side now be say quarantine now no go allow them play mummy and daddy with person
A clergyman who lives in the same residence as Catholic world leader, Pope Francis has been infected with Coronavirus.
The Italian was reported Thursday to have tested positive for COVID-19 and has been hospitalised.
Several Italian newspapers with reputable sources in the Vatican said the clergyman has lived for years in the Saint Martha’s guesthouse.
Il Messaggero said the person is “one of the pope’s closest collaborators, an official of the Secretariate of the State, who was found to have a slight temperature after going in for a routine check.”
The daily La Stampa said the unnamed person has been hospitalised in Rome and that his office has been disinfected.
Pope Francis has remained largely secluded at his residence since coming down with a cold late last month.
The 83-year-old pontiff has a small apartment in the building and that’s where his meals are taken. La Stampa said Pope Francis has been “eating alone in his room for some time” as a precaution.
He also has private meetings and occasionally moves to the Vatican library to record livestreamed messages to the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics.
While states in the country continue to declare precautionary measures to curb the spread of coronavirus, the photos of a dilapidated isolation centre in Kano State has emerged online.
TheCable visited the Kano isolation centre located at Yar Gaya in Dawakin Kudu local government and it was nothing more than a sore sight.
The photos have since gone viral on the internet as netizens worry over the despicable state of the clinic that’s supposed to be a recovering centre for infected patients amidst the Corona virus pandemic.
The photos emerge after Governor Abdullahi Ganduje ordered the closure of all borders and routes linking Kano state to other parts of the country including the Aminu Kano International Airport.
According to Salihu Yakasai, the Director General of Media and Communications for Kano State Government, no one would be allowed to enter or leave Kano with effect from 12 midnight on Friday March 27.
Some 48 hours after his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, reportedly tested positive for Covid-19, the presidency today, Thursday began fumigating the office of President Buhari as well as other parts of the state house in Abuja.
According to sources in the state house, fumigation experts arrived the state house this morning at about 09:00am and began the fumigation exercise.
So far, they’ve carried out fumigation in the building where President Buhari’s office is situated.
It should be recalled that on Tuesday March 24th, Abba Kyari, the Chief of staff to the president tested positive for the virus.
President Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have since tested negative for the virus.
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stated that “every part” of the metropolis will be sterilized to curtail the contagion of Coronavirus.
The Governor gave the announcement on social media platfors, Twitter and Instagram following the fumigation of certain bus stops in the state and the Murtala Mohammed International Airport.
Sanwo-Olu promised that the fumigation exercise will get to other parts of Lagos.
He wrote,
“To ensure we keep our environment safe and curtail the contagion of #COVID19, we are deploying disinfectant equipment to fumigate the entire state. These fumigation machines, will be deployed to every part of the metropolis for sterilization of our public spaces & surfaces.”
To ensure we keep our environment safe and curtail the contagion of #COVID19, we are deploying disinfectant equipment to fumigate the entire state.
These fumigation machines, will be deployed to every part of the metropolis for sterilization of our public spaces & surfaces. pic.twitter.com/0dQta7T1DF
Finally! Some good news amidst the bad ones that have rocked the country over the novel Coronavirus.
In a new tweet by a Nigerian Health Physician and Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Tunde Ajayi, a total of six people have recovered from the Covid-19 virus and are expected to be released by tomorrow.
The report is confirmed from a call that was made to the Commissioner for Health in Lagos, Professor Akin Abayomi where he says they’re prepared to discharge six out of the 24 infected patients they have in quarantine.
Tunde Ajayi took to his page to share the news, writing,
UPDATE!!!!
#COVID19Lagos
6 of our #COVID19 inpatients have recovered and will be discharged soon.
There’s something Lagos is doing right. Lagos takes the lead.
According to Abayomi, six people will be discharged from the isolation centre in the State on Friday.
“We are going to discharge six out of our 24 patients. So our admitted patients will go down theoretically to 18 but if we admit more they will go up.”
Meanwhile, Abayomi assured Nigerians that the government is working hard to ensure cases of coronavirus are contained adding that Lagos State has “expanded capacities” to deal with the pandemic.
He added that the Lagos State government is building 250 bed capacity tents in three locations and are also “refurbishing a whole hospital in Gbagada” to accomodate potential patients.
Watch where the Commissioner for Health says they’ll be discharging six patients tomorrow,
Speaking on the state of the wards, the Health Commisioner also made it clear that recovering patients “can’t be reinfected while still in the ward” adding that the wards are “very comfortable” and clean with patients having access to Wifi and television but he insists that patients have to remain in the ward till “they survive the virus.”
Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has tested negative for coronavirus.
The announcement was made by the governor on his official twitter handle this morning.
Read his tweet below ;
Good morning sir. The result is negative. Congratulations your Excellency” I just recieved the above text from the Commissioner for Health regarding my #Covid19 test results. We give all glory to God. Wish everyone affected speedy recovery.
The Lagos State Government has moved to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state and to that effect, sanctioned the closure of some non-essential markets.
According to the State Government, the markets that were shut down today March 26, do not sell essential products like food items and medical supplies.
Reality tv star, Kourtney Kardashian has confirmed that she and her ex, Scott Disick got their first child Mason Disick to deactivate his Instagram account after he spilled details about his aunt, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott’s relationship online.
The 10-year-old joined the social network without his parents’ permission on Tuesday and started chatting with followers on Live.
A fan asked the 10-year-old about his aunt’s love life and he responded,
“No, Kylie and Travis are not back together.”
His revelation came as a surprise because there have been reports indicating that they were back together and are quarantining together with their daughter Stormi.
Following the revelation, Mason’s account was deactivated.
Kourtney has now revealed in an Instagram Live video that she and her ex Scott Disick, 36, made their son Mason give up his Instagram.
She said they decided he was too young and that she had no idea he had joined Instagram. She broke the news while doing an Instagram Live for her brand Poosh with Sarah Howard, her best pal from high school.
Kourtney confirmed that Mason “didn’t ask us” to get an Instagram and shared that.
She added: “I did delete it because Scott and I just felt like he isn’t – he’s 10!”
The social media star was quick to point out that Mason does not have his own phone but “has an iPad and a computer for his school.”
She shared that as far as her children were concerned “I think there’s an age limit for Instagram. I think it’s 13.”
Kourtney shared: “I think on Instagram the thing that really worries me with kids is comments. People can be so mean.”
Watch the video below,
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The rising cases of the novel Coronavirus in the country with over 50 confirmed cases as at the time of filing this post, has had Nigerian citizens in fears and at the same time taking precautionary measures so as to not contract the disease.
Nigerians are not taking any chances with the pandemic that as of this moment, is without any cure whatsoever. Washing hands regularly, staying home and others are some of the measures citizens are taking to curb the spread of the virus.
Most people are also scared to touch surfaces as it’s been said that the virus is made of droplets that comes from an infected person’s cough or sneeze and can stay on surfaces for a long period of time.
With this knowledge, a Nigerian man that was spotted using the ATM made good sure that he was not going to touch the machine as he uses it… he then improvises by using a stick to operate the machine.
Surprised by the gentleman’s ‘extreme measure’, someone who was waiting in line to also use the ATM took a video of him as he used the withdrawing machine.
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A N50bn Credit Facility has been unveiled by the Central Bank of Nigeria – a facility specifically to cater for the needs of households and small businesses that have and will be adversely affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19).
According to the CBN, those will be eligible for the stimulus package must prove that they, their livelihood and business operations have been adversely affected by the spread of the virus.
Businesses eligible for the scheme are agricultural value chain activities, hospitality, health (pharmaceuticals and medical supplies), airline service providers, manufacturing and value addition, and trading.
The maximum amount to be received depending on proof of cash flow of investment size is N25m while households can access N3m with an interest rate of 5 per cent per annum for a maximum period of one year.
The apex bank says facility will be administered by its officers and the NISRAL Microfinance Bank.
The senior clergyman of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has charged the Nigerian government to allow churches to worship and fellowship – he says this should be done so as to put the devil to shame.
Giwa, in a statement forwarded to DAILY POST on Thursday, also charged Christians across the globe to wake up and defeat the devil.
According to him, you can’t fight the devil when congregations are banned from worshiping together.
“In the Book of Mathew 18:20, Jesus says where two or three are gathered, I will be there. Telling churches to close their doors to their flocks is a ploy to weaken Christians while empowering the devil,” he declared.
The cleric said it was now glaring that the outbreak of covid-19 epidemic was deliberately planted to weaken and distract Christians from serving God.
He said, “I wonder how our God will be feeling knowing that millions of people all over the world who claim to love Him, pray to Him, and sing praises to Him are all fake.
“We all gladly ran away from church at the mention of orchestrated Coronavirus. I am very saddened by this thought and I pray God to forgive all of us, fake believers.
“We shut down without putting up a fight for Christ. I am reminded of Apostle Peter who denied Christ three times before the rooster crowed. I pray Jehovah to forgive my ignorance and I implore all of you to join me in prayers and supplication to our unshakable Jehovah.
“Jesus said it in the book of Matthew 10:39 that he who finds his life would lose it, and he who loses his life for His sake would find it.” We abandoned the church to preserve our lives instead of losing our lives while fighting to keep God’s supposed church.
“Please, let us all get down on our knees for the next three – four weeks and pray against this attempt at introducing the antichrist prematurely to the world.”
Nurses during training to use Ebola protective gear by World Health Organization, WHO, worker's, in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. Shoppers crowded streets and markets in Sierra Leone's capital on Thursday stocking up for a three-day shutdown that authorities will hope will slow the spread of the Ebola outbreak that is accelerating across West Africa. (AP Photo/Michael Duff)
Medical practitioners under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), have cried out that they are lacking the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
The Chairman of the Bauchi State chapter, Ibrahim Maikudi, told pressmen on Wednesday that nurses needed to protect themselves in the course of their duties, hence the need for PPE.
PPE include goggles and protective clothing designed to protect the wearer’s body from infection. Maikudi revealed his members could not afford to take risks, considering the novel coronavirus that has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
He added that the association had mobilised its members to join efforts targeted toward curbing the spread COVID-19.
“While preparing and mobilising our members to be prepared in case they come in contact with patients, we also advised them to take safety measures while discharging their duties.
“We are calling on Bauchi government to provide PPE in the facilities across the state,” he said.
Nigerian Comedian, Ayo Makun popularly referred to as AY comedian has said the deadly coronavirus might just have a good impact on the Nigerian System of government.
According to AY, Nigerian government will be forced to provide good health system/ facilities in Nigeria by the time they are forced to go there to get treated from coronavirus.
In his words ;
“All the politicians testing positive should be taken to the poor health centers they initially left for the masses. Either we like it or not, the Covid19 will have a positive impact on the Nigeria system of govt, particularly the health sector.”
A Nigerian lady has taken to her twitter page to give a sad narration of how she was raped by her childhood friend.
The lady said she’d trusted her friend and could never have imagined he harbored ill thought towards her.
So I was raped today by my childhood friend whom I trusted and never thought he will have ill thoughts towards me..I just need y'all prayers at this moment…below are pictures of how I struggled before he did I was wounded…next time you hear a rape victim stabbed the rapist pic.twitter.com/JPbm2VgjRF
So I was raped today by my childhood friend whom I trusted and never thought he will have ill thoughts towards me..I just need y’all prayers at this moment…below are pictures of how I struggled before he did I was wounded…next time you hear a rape victim stabbed the rapist
Please don’t judge them …I had that chance I almost did it but I couldn’t..shout out to all the real men out there who still believe in getting a woman’s consent before sex..
Thanks for everybody who sympathised with me..it went a long way to me.yes it was a bruise fall because we were inside the parlour and I kept struggling he started drawing me to the room that’s how I sustained those bruises.i gave up when I have used all the strength in me.
A Nigerian man who hails from the Federal Capital Territory, has taken to his social media page to give the narrative of how he was allegedly assaulted by a police officer who accused him of attempting to steal his rifle.
@Sphinx_Diff on Twitter, took to the platform to share how he was walking with his brother when a police officer hit his hand with a rifle and thereafter accused him of trying to steal the assault weapon.
According to him, the police officer identified as one John Utakah, accused him of attempting to steal his rifle at a market place and then went on to assault him.
Sphinx also stated that the policeman shot at his brother who tried to step in, but missed the shot – the policeman and his colleague then continued to beat him up.
Yesterday the shocking death of Nollywood actor, Alkali “Matt” Mathew also known as “Dareng” of the African Magic series ‘Halita, hit the internet.
Film maker, Dimbo Atiya who took to their Facebook page to share the sad news, revealed that the budding actor died on set in Keffi, Nasarawa state.
Nigerian controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, following the demise of the actor is now claiming that he died because he had contact with someone who tested positive for Coronavirus at the AMVCA 7.
She wrote;
#Breaking, Dareng died today on the set of his movie. He was EXPOSED to someone with #Covid19. People are dropping like flies in NYC and Italy. I have warned and warned. Pls go into #selfisolation, stop filming at this time. Someone on that set was infected. I tweeted all day. Matt Alkali was only 36yo. A very careful autopsy should be done. Virus is always active and bodies should be cremated #RIP young man. NOLLYWOOD #dosomething #IJcovid19 #CommunityQuarantine #CoronaCrisis #coronavirusinnigeria”
Popular BBNaija star, Natacha Akide, has taken to her social media to advocate for people who don’t have food to eat s they stay back at home while the country battles coronavirus.
According to the reality star, ‘hunger is deadlier than coronavirus’ so people who have excess should try and supply those who do not have what to eat.
In her words,
“While we URGE CITIZENS to stay home, please be URGED to go out there and distribute FOOD SUPPLIES for them, people won’t STAY HOME and EAT THEMSELVES. I repeat HUNGERisDEADLIER.”
The Abia State Government on Wednesday March 25, placed a ban on burials and weddings, other ceremonies involving more than 30 persons, in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus.
In a statement released by the state’s Commissioner for Information Chief John Okiyi-Kalu, it was further revealead that all religious gatherings with more than 50 people have been banned in the state for the next one month.
While night club activities was banned in the state, hotels and hospitality establishments were directed to screen guests/staff and provide hand sanitisers before they are lodged or allowed access to the facility.
Read the statement below ;
“Henceforth, all tricycles (Keke) operators in the state should carry only a maximum of 2 passengers per time and they must sit at the back with only the rider in front.”
“Mini buses popularly called “Oke Bekee” are to carry only 5 passengers per time while 14-seater buses are to carry only a maximum of 5 passengers per time with none in front except the driver.
“All inter-state bus parks or terminals must procure and deploy digital thermometers for screening of inbound and outbound passengers as well as provide hand sanitizers and hand washing materials for use by all staff and passengers or risk immediate closure.
“All residents of the state are strongly advised to practice social distancing by sitting/standing a minimum of 1.5m apart while discussing with each other, maintain good hygiene practices and general environmental awareness
“All Abians, visitors, and residents are advised to call the Abia Tele-Health Center via 0700 ABIA DOC or 0700 2242 362 for enquiries on Coronavirus and reporting of health concerns.
“Those who suspect that they have symptoms of Coronavirus are strongly advised to call the Abia Tele-Health number 07002242362 for dispatch of ambulances or mobile clinics to pick them up.”
Nigerian singer, Rema has taken to his social media page to add his voice to the sweeping state of coronavirus in Nigeria.
In a Tweet, he wrote, “They refused to invest in hospitals because they could fly abroad to get treatments for themselves, now countries borders closed, Karma take the wheel.”
Rema’s tweet comes after the COVID19 continues to eat across the Nigerian ruling and political class. Over the past three days, Abba Kyari, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Muhammed and more Nigerian politicians continue to battle with coronavirus.
Cosmetologist and reality tv star, Kylie Jenner has joined the league of other celebrities who have been dropping donations to fight out the novel Corona virus.
It’s been discovered that the proud mother of one donated $1 million to aid in the fight against COVID-19.
Kylie donated the money to her obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN), Dr. Thais Alaibadi. The money is going to be used to purchase personal protective equipment for healthcare professionals working on the front lines against COVID-19.
In an Instagram post sharing the news of the reality star’s donation, Alaibadi, an OB-GYN at Cedars Sinai Medical Center— wrote:
“I am speechless, my eyes are filled with tears of joy and my heart is overwhelmed with gratitude.
“I made a wish to the Universe to gather protective masks for our brave healthcare workers and today my dream came true.”
“From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU @kyliejenner. You are my hero.
“This generous donation will help save many precious lives. Our world is a better place with you in it. I love you so much. Thank you X a million.”
As government officials and residents continue to take measures to curb the spread of Coronavirus in Nigeria, authorities of the Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, today carried out a fumigation exercise at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos state.
A tweet from the agency stated that the fumigation exercise is also taking place at all airports across the Federation.
This comes after a video shared online, shows the Lagos state government also fumigating bus stops in the Surulere area of the state.
Lagos has a total of 30 Coronavirus cases, the highest in Nigeria.
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Rev Fr. Charles Okeke-Odogwu, who was the school manager of Fr. Ohai Memorial Secondary School, Oroma- Etiti, Anambra State, was found dead in his car on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
The parish priest of Holy Cross Parish, Oroma Etiti, was allegedly found lifeless inside his car on the school field, with the car engine still steaming.
He was said to have attended the Regional Meeting of his region of the Archdiocese on Monday, 23/3/2020 and reportedly participated actively, showing no signs of ill health.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed five new cases of the raging coronavirus in the country as Rivers state gets its first case.
According to the NCDC, two of the new cases are in Lagos, two are in Abuja while the remaining one is in Rivers state.
With the new confirmed cases, Nigeria now has 51 cases with two patients discharged and one death, as of Wednesday evening, March 25.
Five new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Nigeria: 2 in FCT, 2 in Lagos & 1 in Rivers
3 are returning travellers into Nigeria & 2 are close contacts of a confirmed case
A 34-year-old Italian nurse who has been identified as Daniela Trezzi has committed suicide, after she contracted coronavirus and fearing that she might have infected others.
According to The National Federation of Nurses of Italy, Trezzi was working at the intensive care ward at the San Gerado hospital in the town of Monza in Lombardy, a region of northern Italy that was hit the hardest by the outbreak.
In a statement, the federation said Trezzi was under “heavy stress,” fearing that she was spreading the virus while trying to help stop the crisis, the Daily Mail reported.
“Each of us has chosen this profession for good and, unfortunately, also for bad: we are nurses,” the federation’s statement said.
“The condition and stress to which our professionals are subjected is under the eyes of all.”
According to the hospital’s general-manager Mario Alparone, Trezzi had been at home sick since March 10, and “was not under surveillance.”
The nurse’s death is under investigation.
About 5,760 health care workers have been infected by the virus, according to figures released Tuesday by an Italian research institute
The Indian police were spotted punishing some of its citizens who disobeyed the stay at home order given by the government as coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the world.
In several photos and videos that’s been uploaded online, the law enforcement agents are seen asking defaulters to serve punishments ranging from frog jumps to sit-ups, and some of these citizens were even beaten with baton.
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The South Asian country has so far reported a relatively small number of cases – 500 – compared to European nations that are reporting figures that span into tens of thousands, but there are fears that generally cramped living conditions, poverty, poor hygiene and a creaking healthcare system could quickly cause it to run out of control.
Experts warn that up to 500 million Indians could contract the virus within the next year, which would mean more than 1 million deaths in the next 12 months.
