Rapper Slim Thug has tested positive for coronavirus amid the outbreak. But the musician, 39, took to Instagram to warn others after he fell ill despite following precautions with masks, gloves and "everything on".
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Rapper Slim Thug tests positive to COVID-19 despite staying inside and using mask
Rapper Slim Thug has tested positive for coronavirus amid the outbreak. But the musician, 39, took to Instagram to warn others after he fell ill despite following precautions with masks, gloves and "everything on".
COVID-19: 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.
Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally dies of covid-19
Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally has died of coronavirus aged 81. The complications brought on by the disease killed him. Terrence had died at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Florida, according to his representative.
COVID-19: Governor Yahaya Bello Shuts Borders, Schools, Issues Guidelines For Residents
Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has ordered the closure of both land and waterways in the state and issued guidelines to residents to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Governor Obaseki Goes Into Self-Isolation
Following his close contact with the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Muhammed and Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, who have both tested positive for coronavirus, the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has gone into self-isolation.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
COVID19- India To Go Under Total Lockdown, PM Narendra Modi
India’s 1.3 billion people will go under “total lockdown” from midnight Tuesday (1830 GMT) for 21 days to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed, Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Ecobank shuts branch in Abuja after man dies of coronavirus
Ecobank Nigeria Limited has closed its Wuse II branch in Abuja over Nigeria’s first coronavirus death. The bank said the victim, Mr. Sulaiman Achimugu, a former Managing Director of the Pipelines and Product Marketing Company, visited the branch twelve days before his death.
In a statement on its verified Twitter handle, the bank said, “Nigeria, very sadly, this morning recorded its first death, which unfortunately was one of our valued customers. Our most sincere condolences to the family. “Our attention has been drawn to the fact that the deceased was at our Wuse II, Abuja Branch on 12 March 2020, twelve days ago.
Cameroon-born singer Manu Dibango dies from a coronavirus
Cameroon-born singer and saxophone player Manu Dibango has died from a coronavirus infection, according to a statement on his official Facebook page today.
ASUU Commences Indefinite Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Monday March 23,2020 commenced an indefinite strike.
Buhari Chief of staff, Abba Kyari tests positive for COVID-19
Abba Kyari, the chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari has tested positive for coronavirus days after returning from an official trip to Germany, it has been widely reported.
Nigeria's President tests negative for COVID-19
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has tested negative for the COVID-19 virus. According to reports, he was asked to carry out the test after his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari tested positive for the virus. The result has now been revealed as negative.
Cross River Senator, Rose Oko Dies At 63
The lawmaker representing Cross River North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Rose Oko, is dead.