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The federal government has said that the lockdown of some states and the closure of their borders by their respective governors over COVID-19 is illegal. In reaction to reports of Nigerians being trapped in the border communities of some states because of the closure of the borders by the governor, the …

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II on Monday recommended a tested herbs for the treatment of Coronavirus pandemic. Currently, Nigeria has recorded 131 cases of the global pandemic, which has killed over 30,000 people in three months globally. On Monday, the Ooni recalled that a divine proclamation …

Four new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in Nigeria. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the cases are three in Osun state and one in Ogun. So far, there are 135 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria with 2 deaths. More to come…

Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi, Lagos Coronavirus survivor For Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi, (a COVID-19 survivor) Monday, 30 March, 2019 will linger in her memory, that was the day she was discharged from the Infectious Disease Hospital, IDH, Yaba where she battled to live. She was struck down by the deadly Coronavirus. Her journey …

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. “I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate,” Makinde tweeted on Monday evening. “I have designated Prof Temitope Alonge, former Chief Medical Director of the University College, Ibadan, …

Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has said that the reported spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria is political, full of lies and an avenue for political office holders and corrupt officials to embezzle and steal the nation’s resources. The governor disclosed this in a post on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday …

Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have risen to 131 in Nigeria as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced 20 new cases on Monday. Of the 20 new cases, 13 were recorded in Lagos State, four in Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), two in Kaduna and one in Oyo. Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, earlier …

Hadiza Isma, the wife of the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has appealed to Nigerians to offer prayers for the quick recovery of her husband who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). She made the appeal a few minutes after her husband disclosed that he tested positive for the virus on Twitter. reports …

Mohammed Babandede, comptroller-general of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has tested positive for coronavirus. According to the Punch, Babandede disclosed his COVID-19 status on Sunday. The immigration chief reportedly said he has been in self-isolation since he returned from the United Kingdom on March 22. “Today, I tested positive for …

The Chief Medical doctor, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Prof Jesse A Otegbayo, has tested positive for coronavirus. This was disclosed in a statement personally signed by the CMD. UCH CMD@UchCmd On Monday 23rd March, we commenced a 12man quarterly board meeting which was meant to last 5 days in the …