5 APRIL 2020 HIGHLIGHTS NNPC to construct 12 hospitals, 6 diagnostic centres nationwide Nigeria death toll rises to 5 as NCDC confirms 20 new cases South Africa records highest infection, low death rates in Afirca America fumbles, becomes worst-hit country Breath-holding test of Covid-19 is a myth, says WHO. Obituary: Nigerian doctor, Alfa Saadu, dies […]
America fumbles, becomes worst-hit country
The coronavirus infection cases in the United States has surged to 328,000 as at today, making it the worst hit country in the world outside China.
NNPC Mobilizes to Build 12 Hospitals, 6 Diagnostic Centres
NNPC announced today that it is mobilizing efforts to construct and equip 12 hospitals and six world-class diagnostic centres across Nigeria
NNPC mobilizes N21Bn for Covid-19 Battle
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Group Managing Director, Mallam Mele Kyari, said today that an additional N10billion donation has been mobilized by the Corporation from oil industry players to assist federal effort to halt the spread of the Coronavirus in the country. This brings total contributions to date from the oil sector to N21Bn, Corporation […]
Nigeria reports 5 new Covid-19 cases today, 4 April
The NCDC this night of 4 April 2020 has confirmed five new cases of Covid-19 infections in Nigeria, bringing the total infections to date at 214.
Ugochukwu died of kidney disease, family says
Family says late Commissioner for Health, Prof. Anthony Ugochukwu, died after protracted battle with kidney disease.
Enugu Health Commissioner Passes On
Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Anthony Ugochukwu, has passed on, according to checks conducted this morning by eMetro News.
Covid-19 Update for Friday 3 April 2020
African and Nigerian cases of coronavirus on the rise as Nigerian cities obey lock-down directives from state and federal authorities
Africa climbs to 6,075 cases, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the African continent stands at 6,075 as at today, 2 April
WHO asks Govts to provide for poor during lock-down
India is providing $24Bn stimulus package (about N8.6 trillion) to support her vulnerable population during the Covid-19 crisis