The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has donated two ventilators to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada and one to the principal hospital, Abuja. The board also urged all prospective tertiary institutions intakes, students, parents and, the entire country to support the government by adhering to every instruction in curbing the spread of the […]
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Lagos Residents Hit The Streets To Protest As Hunger Strikes Hard Amid Lockdown
Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu of Lagos state on Tuesday, March 24, issued a sit-at-home order across the state to enable the government tackle further spread of coronavirus. A week later, President Muhammadu Buhari in a nationwide broadcast, ordered a lockdown across Lagos, Abuja and Ogun states as part of measures to curb the disease. However, since […]
Chelsea’s Winger Hudson-Odoi Feeling Alright After Recovery From Covid-19
giditrendz.com Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi says is feeling “perfect” after recovering from the coronavirus. Hudson-Odoi tested positive for the virus last month, one of the events alongside the diagnosis of Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta that led to the Premier League going into shutdown. However, the 19-year-old only experienced minor symptoms. “I am feeling perfect,” […]
Ikeja Electric Suspends Disconnection During Lockdown Period ( Full Details)
As a way of providing succour to people during lockdown brought about by novel coronavirus, the Ikeja Electric company has announced that it will not disconnect customers during the period. This was contained in a statement by the acting chairman of the company, Folake Soetan. The statement reads: “At Ikeja Electric, we are committed to […]
UPDATE! Over 50 Vaccine Trials Ongoing for COVID-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said there are more than 50 trials for a vaccine on COVID-19. The Country Officer for WHO in Nigeria, Fiona Braka, said there is also a multi-country trial for a drug for the virus. Braka said while there is no vaccine for the disease yet, WHO is fast-tracking the […]
BREAKING: Government Announce Further Reduction To Petrol Pump Price In Naija
The federal government has announced further reduction of the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. It said the product has been reduced from N125 to N123.50k per litre. The new rate takes effect from Wednesday, April 1, 2020. The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) made the announcement in a […]
ASUU Reveals Shocking Reason They Embark On Strike During Coronavirus Crisis
The Academic Staff Union of Universities says it ordered its members, who are lecturers across universities, to embark on strike during the coronavirus pandemic because there would never be a time approved for such an action. The President, Academic Staff Union of Universities, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, on Tuesday, also inaugurated ASUU COVID-19 intervention in an […]
COVID-19: “We Are Suspending Services” – Sex Workers
We Are Suspending Services – Sex Workers | GidiTrendz.com The National Coordinator, Nigeria Sex Workers Association, Amaka Enemo, says sex workers in the country have been forced to suspend activities, especially in Lagos and Abuja due to the lockdown caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Enemo disclosed this on Tuesday that although sex workers offer “essential […]
Nigeria Records Four New COVID-19 Infections, Total Cases Rise To 139
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria has risen to 139 after four new cases were discovered. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed the new figure in a tweet on Tuesday, in its latest update on the disease. Of the new cases, three were confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory […]
I Can’t Wait To Beat Deontay Wilder Again – Tyson Fury Reveals
Tyson Fury says he will never tire of beating Deontay Wilder in anticipation of his third fight against the American heavyweight, even though his potential all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua is on hold for now. Following a controversial draw in December 2018, Fury overpowered Wilder in Las Vegas in February, beating him in seven rounds. […]
Wole Soyinka Angry With President Buhari, Blasts Him Over Total Lockdown Order
The total lockdown of Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states ordered by President Buhari has not gone down well with Wole Soyinka. Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has attacked President Muhammadu Buhari for ordering a total lockdown in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun States. The international figure stated that Buhari has no constitutional backing to make the […]
CORONAVIRUS: Shutdown All State Borders, Delta Govt Appeal To President Buhari
Delta State Government has urged the Federal Government to close all inter-State borders in order to properly contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. This was made known by the State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu who stated this in Asaba while briefing newsmen on the State Government efforts to contain […]
COVID-19: Discharged Patient Celebrates Lagos Govt For Treatment
One of the patients discharged on Monday by the Lagos state government after treatment from coronavirus has taken to her Twitter handle to celebrate her recovery from the dreaded disease. According to the user who identifies as @Ayodejiosowobi, she said she is happy to have murdered the terrible disease. Reacting swiftly, the state governor, Babajide […]
Very Old People Who Recovered From Coronavirus Disease Around The World (Pix)
It’s reported that Coronavirus (COVID-19) is more deadly to older people and people with pre-existing health conditions. Here are stories of some very old people that recovered from coronavirus around the world. 103-year-old Chinese woman becomes oldest person to survive coronavirus Zhang Guangfen was admitted to hospital in Wuhan on 1 March and just six […]
EXTRA: Bitter Leaf, Onions, Neem Tree Can Cure COVID-19, Says Ooni(Video)
Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, ooni of Ife, says Nigerians should take advantage of the potentials in herbal medicine as curative measures for the novel coronavirus. The monarch made the claim in a video shared on his social media page, where he detailed how several natural herbs like onions, African pepper and neem tree among others can […]
President Buhari Signs COVID-19 Regulations 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday signed the COVID-19 Regulations, 2020, which declared COVID-19 a dangerous infectious disease. This according to Femi Adesina, the special adviser to the President, is in line with the exercising of the powers conferred on Buhari by Sections 2, 3 and 4 of the Quarantine Act (CAP Q2 LFN 2004), and […]
UPDATE! 20 New Cases Of Coronavirus In Nigeria. Now 131 Confirmed Cases, 2 Deaths
Twenty new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria; 13 in Lagos, 4 in FCT, 2 in Kaduna and 1 in Oyo State As at 09:00 pm 30th March there are 131 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria with 2 deaths.
BREAKING NEWS: Oyo governor, Seyi Makinde, tests positive for coronavirus
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has tested positive for coronavirus. He made the announcement via his Twitter handle. “I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate. “I have designated Prof Temitope Alonge, former Chief Medical Director of the University College, Ibadan, as the Head […]
UPDATE! Nigeria Records Second Death From Coronavirus
The Nigerian Government has confirmed the second death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, announced this on Monday during the Presidential Task Force Briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja, the nation’s capital. He stressed that Nigeria has 111 confirmed cases of COVID-19, saying a majority of them were persons […]
THIS IS TRENDING! Chelsea Striker Olivier Giroud Mocked By Karim Benzema (Read What He Said)
Olivier Giroud been likened to “go-karting” in comparison to “F1” Karim Benzema in an astonishing outburst from the Real Madrid striker. Benzema has not played for France since before the Euro 2016 tournament, and has even suggested he would be willing to change his allegiance to Algeria, if permitted. Thus, he has been unable to […]
Banks Are Exempted From The Lockdown – President Buhari Reaffirms
Banks and other key players in the financial services sector have been exempted from the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja This announcement is coming following an approval the Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) secured from President Buhari. Recall that in a nationwide broadcast on Sunday March […]
“Go And Do Your Last Minute Shopping Now” – Sanwo-Olu Tells Lagosians
Update on the Coronavirus -Covid19 by the Incident Commander, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu My dear Lagosians, greetings. 1) It has become necessary for me to address you, once again, on the serious challenge of Coronavirus, the lethal disease the world has been battling, following some developments. 2) First, I would like to salute you for your […]
Obiano Asks Buhari To Give Him N1 Billion To Fight Coronavirus
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has appealed to the Federal Government for the sum of N1bn to secure his state against COVID-19 spread. Obiano said Anambra had opened a special account for donations towards preventing coronavirus from spreading into the state, which currently has zero record of COVID-19. In a statement by the Commissioner […]
So Sad! Minister Commits Suicide Over Coronavirus
It has been reported that Thomas Schaefer, the finance minister of Germany’s Hesse state, has committed suicide apparently. The minister reportedly killed himself after becoming “deeply worried” over how to cope with the economic fallout from the coronavirus, state premier Volker Bouffier said Sunday. According to the Agence France Presse, AFP, Schaefer, 54, was found […]
COVID-19: Ogun State To Stop Non-Essential Inter-State Movement From Monday
I have directed that all interstate and international borders be closed, effective from 12 Midnight tomorrow, Sunday, 29th March, 2020 This directive which affects the border shared with the Republic of Benin and translates to a ban on inbound and outbound movements altogether, excludes vehicles conveying personnel offering essential services in health, security and food. […]
Buhari, Jonathan, Others Hail Tinubu At 68
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a congratulatory message to a former governor of Lagos State and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, who clocked 68 Saturday. The president, who spoke through his aide, Femi Adesina, praised Mr Tinubu’s “courage, forthrightness and diligence in providing exemplary and broadminded leadership for the political […]
El-Rufai Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Kaduna state Governor, Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai has tested positive for the Coronavirus. “Earlier this week, I submitted a sample for the Covid-19 test. The result came in this evening, and I regret to say that it is positive. “According to the protocols for managing Covid-19, I am in self-isolation as required by the case management […]
COVID-19: US To Evacuate Citizens From Nigeria
US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria says it is preparing emergency flights to evacuate its citizens in Nigeria despite airport closures. This is not unconnected to the exploding coronavirus cases in Nigeria which stand at 81 on Saturday morning according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control . The Federal Government through the Nigerian Civil […]
BREAKING: Explosion rocks Akure, 100 houses, school, churches destroyed
No fewer than 100 residential buildings, school, churches were destroyed by an explosion suspected to be bomb blast in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Saturday morning. The blast which occurred in the early hours of Saturday cut off the ever busy Akure /Owo road while many people were said to be injured. The incident […]
Why I Need To Get Myself A Sugar Daddy After Coronavirus Ends: Ifu Ennada
Former Big Brother Nigeria housemate, Ifu Ennada has vowed to get herself a sugar daddy as soon as the coronavirus pandemic ends. According to the reality TV star, she needs to do just that because she wants to experience everything since no one knows when the world would end. She made this known via a […]