Mrs Pauline Tallen, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development has said that about 3,600 rape cases were recorded across the 36 states of the federation during the COVID- 19 lockdown. Tallen stated this when she paid a courtesy visit on the Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, in his National Assembly office, Abuja.ContinueContinue reading “3,600 rape cases recorded during COVID-19 lockdown says Minister”
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NCDC Protocol Compliance, not lockdown, best solution to COVID-19 says medical expert
By Aderemi Bamgbose A medical expert, Dr Akintunde Ogunfeyimi says that full compliance with preventive measures and not total lockdown of the economy is the solution to reducing cases of coronavirus in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Presidential Task Force Committee on COVID-19 last week indicated that another lockdown ofContinueContinue reading “NCDC Protocol Compliance, not lockdown, best solution to COVID-19 says medical expert”
Braimoh, Lagos lawmaker dies of COVID-19
Tunde Braimoh, lawmaker representing Kosofe Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly, is dead. The deceased, until his death, was the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Security and Strategy. Hakeem Sokunle, Chairman, House Committee on Health, confirmed his demise to NAN on Friday in Lagos. According to Sokunle, the late Braimoh might haveContinueContinue reading “Braimoh, Lagos lawmaker dies of COVID-19”
Kwara gov’s Chief of Staff dies of COVID-19
Aminu Adisa-Logun, the Chief of Staff to Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has died, the State Government announced Tuesday evening. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, said in a statement said “With total submission to the will of the Almighty Allah, we wish to announce the passing of the Chief ofContinueContinue reading “Kwara gov’s Chief of Staff dies of COVID-19”
COVID-19: Akeredolu recovers, test negative
Barely a week after testing positive for the Coronavirus, Gov. Oluwarotimi Ajeredo of Ondo State said he has recovered from the virus as he tested negative. He disclosed this during a weekly press briefing on Monday. “Today I delivered my weekly COVID-19 briefing in person after receiving news this morning that I tested negative forContinueContinue reading “COVID-19: Akeredolu recovers, test negative”
Ondo Commissioner for Health ignores COVID-19 warning, treat patients at private hospital
More facts have emerged on the circumstances that led to the death of Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro who died of Coronavirus complications. Adegbenro died at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, after he was rushed there for treatment shortly after his health condition took a disturbing turn. ContinueContinue reading “Ondo Commissioner for Health ignores COVID-19 warning, treat patients at private hospital”
Ondo Commissioner for Health dies of COVID-19
Dr Wahab Adegbenro, the Commissioner for Health in Ondo State is dead. It was learnt that Adegbenro died of Coronavirus (COVID-19) complications Multiple sources in the government house said that Adegbenro died at the state’s infectious disease hospital on Thursday. “He died this morning at the state infectious disease hospital where he was receiving treatment,”ContinueContinue reading “Ondo Commissioner for Health dies of COVID-19”
Breaking: Akeredolu test positive for COVID-19
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has tested positive for COVID-19. Akeredolu disclosed this on his verified Facebook account on Tuesday. The governor said he was already in self-isolation as required by the case management guidelines of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for someone that is not showing symptoms. He said, “Earlier today,ContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Akeredolu test positive for COVID-19”
Breakthrough as Nigerian scientists unveil COVID-19 vaccine
Scientists in Nigerian universities under the aegis of COVID-19 Research Group yesterday announced the discovery of a vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19. Addressing a news conference at Adeleke University in Ede, Osun State, Dr Oladipo Kolawole, leader of the team, said the vaccine was being developed locally in Africa for Africans. Kolawole, a specialistContinueContinue reading “Breakthrough as Nigerian scientists unveil COVID-19 vaccine”
COVID-19: Expert seeks relocation of Okitipupa main market
By Aderemi Bamgbose Dr Akintunde Ogunfeyimi, the Chief Medical Director of Ondo State Specialists Hospital, Okitipupa, has urged the state government to relocate the Okitipupa main market in order to curtail the spread of COVID-19. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government had sealed off the market two months ago followingContinueContinue reading “COVID-19: Expert seeks relocation of Okitipupa main market”