Monthly Archives: March 2020

Buhari signs COVID-19 Regulations

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday signed the COVID-19 Regulations, 2020, which declared COVID-19 an infectious disease. A statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) in Abuja explained that this is in the exercise of the powers conferred on the president by Sections 2, 3 and 4 of the Quarantine Act (CAP Q2 LFN 2004), …

Read More »

Lagos State Has Released 5 COVID-19 Survivors.

According to recent updates; there are some good news from Lagos State – five COVID-19 survivors have been discharged from the isolation centre in the state. The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu shared the news on Instagram and it has got people full of hope. The statement reads:With so much joy and pleasure in my heart, I hereby inform you …

Read More »

Oyo State Governor tested positive for Coronavirus

The Oyo state Governor, Governor seyi Makinde is tested positive for Coronavirus Covid 19. He just posted on twitter, here is what he said “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 …

Read More »

So Sad! “Brighter Grammar” Author Phebean Ogundipe Dies At Age 92.

Phebean Ajibola Ogundipe, the co-author of the popular English Language textbook “Brighter Grammar” has died at the age of 92. Mrs Phebean Ajibola, popularly known as PA Ogundipe, was a famous author of English Language books and an educationist. She co-authored the Brighter Grammar series with M. Macaulay and C.E. Eckersley. She also co-authored the New Practical English for Senior …

Read More »

NCDC Reveals That Over 2000 People Have Been Tested For COVID-19 Already.

The Director General NCDC Chikwe Ihekweazu has announced that the agency is now tracing 6,000 people after carrying out coronavirus tests on over 2,000 suspected cases. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Monday March 30, Chikwe backed President Buhari on the lockdown order he issued in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja. According to him, the best way to prevent …

Read More »

Nigerians Attack DJ Cuppy For Saying They Should ‘Stay POSITIVE’

dj cuppy

Nigerian female disc jockey, DJ Cuppy has been wildly atacked on twitter for advising her fans to ‘stay POSITIVE’. DJ Cuppy has only pended the release of her debut EP ,Original Copy’ due to the corona virus scenario. She took to her twitter handle to advise her fans to keep their faith high and stay postive. Stay Positive 💕 #Covid_19 …

Read More »

Does Drinking Alcohol Actually Cure COVID-19.

Reports that alcohol can cure coronavirus as being circulated on social media has been tackled by the World Health Organization. The World Health Organization has clarified on reports that alcohol cures coronavirus. The story which had gone viral on social media had left many people wondering the position of the health body on the issue. Reacting, the World Health Organization …

Read More »

Nigeria boxing federation favoured by Olympic postponement – board member

Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) board member Azania Omo Agege has stated that the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021 due to the Covid-19 break is a bit of favour. Omo Agege noted that the Nigeria Boxing Federation now has more time to prepare boxers for the Olympic qualifiers in France. Speaking with Lagos-based radio station, Omo Agege confirmed that …

Read More »