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President of the Centre for Change, Dr. Joel Okei-Odumakin has expressed concerns over the escalating figuresof COVID-19 cases released on daily basis, warning that it is an indication that the country may be in the pandemic for a longer period. ...
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Coalition begins relief operations in Lagos, Oyo, Osun, Rivers, FCT
As the Muslim Coalition Against COVID-19 concludes logistics arrangements to begin its relief operations, it has mobilised no fewer than 700 health workers for the task. The coalition comprises 48 Islamic organisations, which gathered to support government in the fight ...
Read More »JNI urges Islamic clerics to avoid group prayers, sermons during Ramadan
The Jama’atu Nasir Islam (JNI) has advised Islamic scholars and clerics to avoid congregational prayers and sermons during the Ramadan fast, urging Muslims to observe government’s lockdown order to curb spread the COVID-19 in the country. Secretary General of JNI, ...
Read More »Group flays ‘barbaric’ enforcement of lockdown in South East
The Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF) has condemned what it described as ‘barbaric’ approach adopted by some security agencies in enforcing Federal Government’s lockdown order in the South East geopolitical zone. In a statement yesterday, the group also “condemned in strong ...
Read More »Over 43,000 vulnerable persons to benefit from CCT scheme in Anambra
Over 43,000 poor and vulnerable persons are to benefit from Federal Government’s palliatives under the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme aimed at cushioning the effect of coronavirus pandemic in Anambra State. Anambra State Coordinator, State Operations Coordinating Unit (SOCU), Bede ...
Read More »SERG tasks S’East govs on border closure, Abia denies receiving FG’s palliatives
Following the lockdown to check spread of coronavirus in the country, the South East Regional Group (SERG) has urged governors of the region to take more drastic steps to safeguard the region by closing all state borders. The group said ...
Read More »IPC condemns arrest of journalists, demands abducted reporter’s release
Piqued by the incessant arrests, harassment and intimidation of journalists, the International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned the act and demanded immediate release of a reporter presently being held incommunicado by security operatives. Citing the recent harassment of an Ebonyi ...
Read More »Groups caution the elderly against non-essential travels, others
The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) have urged elderly people and those with underlying medical conditions to avoid non-essential travels and crowded events to guide against the COVID-19 pandemic. The groups hinted ...
Read More »DICON, FRSC commence production of ventilators, face masks
The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has produced mechanical ventilators using locally sourced materials with a view to contributing to the fight against COVID-19. Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, who disclosed this while briefing journalists in ...
Read More »Widows benefit from palliatives as food distribution continues in Delta
AS part of measures to cushion the effects of lockdown occasioned by coronavirus, the Delta State Government has extended palliatives to widows and other vulnerable persons in the state. The distribution of food items, which commenced in local government areas, ...
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