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AUDIO: COVID – 19: Dr Adedamola Dada AT THE DISCOURSE WITH JIMI DISU
AUDIO: COVID – 19: Dr Adedamola Dada AT THE DISCOURSE WITH JIMI DISU
Health
Fresh Concerns Over Sharp Rise In Chronic Kidney Disease By Chukwuma Muanya
Ahead of the World Kidney Day (WDD), March 12, scientists have raised fresh concerns that the global rate of people dying with renal disease has seen a sharp increase in the past 27 years and […]
Issues/Policy
Emir Sanusi II, Ganduje, And The Night of The Long Knives By Achike Chude
It was bound to happen. It was just a matter of time. They said that, like Abiola, he had also ridden the back of the tiger. Their instruments for the final onslaught were ready and […]
International
Prince Charles Has Tested Positive For Coronavirus: Palace By AFP
Prince Charles, the eldest son and heir to Queen Elizabeth II, is showing mild symptoms of the new coronavirus but “otherwise remains in good health”, his office said on Wednesday. The 71-year-old and his wife […]
Travel/Destination
COVID-19: Aero Suspends Flights Services For 2 Weeks
Aero Contractors on Tuesday announced the suspension of all its flight services for two weeks to support the Federal Government effort to stop the Coronavirus pandemic from spreading further. Capt. Ado Sanusi, the Chief Executive […]
Government
Guardian (NG): 16 Governors, Service Chiefs At Risk After Meeting Kyari
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, yesterday, exhibited its clout for upsetting human activities at the top echelons of the Nigerian government. Shortly after reports that Chief of Staff Abba Kyari tested positive to the virus, the […]
Editorial
Guardian (NG): Lessons From Kano And Its Royal Rumble
Although so much has been said and written about the dethronement of the controversial erstwhile Emir of Kano, Muhammed Sanusi II, the simmering aftershocks of that deposition are instructive in understanding the tension between traditional […]
Health
PremiumTimes: What’s The Difference Between Pandemic, Epidemic and Outbreak?
The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a pandemic. This is a landmark event. As an epidemiologist listening to the steady stream of conversation around the coronavirus, I’m hearing newscasters and neighbors alike mixing up three important […]
Security
Coronavirus: Nigerian Army To Enforce Movement Restriction, Secure Food Supplies
The Nigerian Army is to embark on a special operation with a multidimensional approach, which includes enforcing the restriction of movement and compulsorily moving sick people to hospitals. This is as part of the government’s […]
Sport
Fellaini Tests Positive For Coronavirus | TheCable
Marouane Fellaini, a Belgian international and former Manchester United midfielder, on Sunday, confirmed that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The 32-year-old player, who currently plies his trade in China, took to his […]
Business
Coronavirus: Government Shuts Down Abuja Markets
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Malam Muhammad Bello, has ordered the closure of shops in markets and neighborhood centers to traders across Abuja due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. In a statement signed by […]
News
Osinbajo Tests Negative For Coronavirus
Yemi Osinbajo, vice-president, has tested negative for coronavirus (COVID-19). Osinbajo has been in self-isolation as a precaution against the disease. On Monday, TheCable reported that Abba Kyari, chief of staff to the president, tested positive […]
Politics
Coronavirus: I’m In Support of Total Shutdown – Tinubu
The National Leader of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said he was in support of total shutdown if necessary to halt the spread of Coronavirus. Nigeria has so far recorded 42 […]
Health
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Tests Positive For Coronavirus | PMNews
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has tested positive for coronavirus. Mukhtar Gidado, the governor’s media aide revealed this on Tuesday. The governor admitted he had contacts with Mohammed Abubakar, son of former vice president, Atiku Abubakar. […]
Issues/Policy
2023: Bakare’s Obsession With Osinbajo By Olufemi Adeniyi
At a time the whole world and by extension, Nigeria is focused on how to deal with the Coronavirus pandemic, Pastor Tunde Bakare’s focus is on 2023 presidency. Preaching his sermon on Sunday, 22 March, […]
Business
BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Shuts Markets Across Lagos | TheCable
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, has ordered the shut down of markets, apart from those where food and medical items are sold. The governor gave the directive at a press conference on the COVID-19 […]
Issues/Policy
A Letter To Abba Kyari In Isolation By Fredrick Nwabufo
Dear Abba Kyari, chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, I have not come to gloat over your affliction by coronavirus (COVID-19); I have come to sympathise with you and to wish you strength as […]
International
Coronavirus: Germany Restricts Public Gathering To Two People
The German government has banned public gatherings of more than two people in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus. Angela Merkel, German councillor, announced the development on Sunday. The order prevents people from […]
Government
Coronavirus: Nigeria’s Confirmed Cases Rise To 40 | PremiumTimes
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases across Nigeria has risen to 40, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed early Tuesday, after four new cases were diagnosed late on Monday. The new cases were […]
Issues/Policy
Corona Chronicles By Reuben Abati
This is my third commentary on the Coronavirus pestilence (see “E ku Corona o” – ThisDay, March 3, and “Amala and the Coronavirus patient” – ThisDay, March 10), and now, three weeks later, the most […]