Akwa Ibom State government has rejected results of the five cases released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Coronavirus as it affects the state, thereby seeking immediate reconfirmation test on suspected cases. It, therefore, insisted on a ...
Read More »CUPP faults sharing formula of stimulus package, says it’s mundane
Labour, groups, task govt on transparency in the management of donations Dissatisfied with Federal Government’s method of sharing stipends to vulnerable Nigerians to cushion the effect of Coronavirus induced lockdown, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has flayed the ...
Read More »NCDC, others partner on authentic data as NCC stresses emergency helpline
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is to partner two independent fact-checking organisations operating in Nigeria–Dubawa and Africa Check–to provide accurate information while detecting and dispelling misinformation on the epidemic. Since the declaration of the virus as a global ...
Read More »Google earmarks $6.5 million to fight misinformation on coronavirus
To address the coronavirus pandemic, Google is providing $6.5 million in funding to fact-checkers and non-profit organisations fighting misinformation across the global. Through its Google News Initiative (GNI), the search engine would be supporting Africa Check in Nigeria, and Data ...
Read More »United Nations seek better deal for autism patients
United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has insisted that the rights of persons with autism must be taken into account in the formulation of all COVID-19 responses. In his goodwill message to mark the 2020 World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), he ...
Read More »FG apologises for begging American billionaire businessman for ventilators
The Federal Government has apologised for openly begging American billionaire businessman, Elon Musk for ventilators. The President Muhammadu Buhari administration came under fire for the undignified manner it went about requesting between 100 and 500 ventilators from the United States ...
Read More »President Buhari orders prompt payment of salaries over COVID-19
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Ministry of Finance and National Planning to ensure prompt salaries of workers henceforth to cushion hardship in the wake of the ongoing lockdowns to check the spread of the novel coronavirus nationwide. He also ...
Read More »Three suspected coronavirus cases in Delta test negative, Bayelsa seeks free passage for food, medical supplies
Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has disclosed that three suspected cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the state tested negative. He made this known on his Facebook page yesterday. The governor had, in a statewide broadcast, said that the ...
Read More »Our preparation is beyond COVID-19, says Emmanuel as Akwa Ibom emerges cleanest state
Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has said his administration would continue to be proactive in providing healthcare facilities in line with his determination to make health services cheaper for his people. The governor stated this during his visit to ...
Read More »Rivers lawmakers donate salaries as Isoko council creates emergency markets in Delta
Members of the Rivers House of Assembly have resolved to donate their one-month salaries to assist the Governor Nyesom Wike administration in containing the coronavirus outbreak in the state. The Speaker, Ikwuiyi Owaji Ibani, dropped the hint while briefing reporters ...
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