LASG cautions against stigmatisation of discharged coronavirus patients
The Lagos State government has cautioned residents against stigmatising those who have been discharged after recovering from coronavirus in the state. The State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, stated this while…
Lockdown: Police arrests Funke Akindele, asks Naira Marley, others to report at the CID
Funke Akindele Bello. The police in Lagos has arrested Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele. The Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos, Bala Elkana, confirmed this in a…
33 COVID-19 patients discharged as confirmed cases rises to 232
The Nigeria Centre for Disease control, NCDC, has confirmed 8 new cases of COVID19 in Nigeria; 5 in Lagos, 2 in the FCT and 1 in Kaduna State. According…
Covid-19: UK media taunt Buhari, others for poor state of healthcare in Africa
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing African leaders to face up to the realities of their own countries’ healthcare systems. Dramatic travel restrictions imposed across the continent will see rich and…
Attack on members: Resident doctors demand compensation from police
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has condemned the assault of its members fighting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by security agents across the country. Dr Aliyu Sokomba, the National…
US diverts covid-19 masks meant for Germany in ‘modern day piracy’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned G20 countries against acting in their own interests amid the Covid-19 pandemic after Germany accused the US of ‘modern day piracy’. Protective face masks…
Crooks divert LASG covid-19 welfare packages; Sanwo-Olu angry
Some officials of Lagos State government have been accused of diverting and stealing welfare packages aimed at cushioning the effects of the covid-19 lockdown in the state. Such persons will…
There’s growing community transmission of Covid-19: NCDC alerts Nigerians
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has confirmed five new cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country bringing the total to 214. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, NCDC,…