COVID 19 News Updates

The Nigeria Centre for Disease and Prevention Control (NCDC) has raised alarm over 880 additional coronavirus infections reported in Nigeria from July 2 to 8, though with no fatalities. The NCDC disclosed this via its official…

INDICATIONS emerged Sunday that the presidency has put in place a policy that Governors, VIPs and other visitors to the Presidential Villa, Abuja will be required to take a rapid COVID-19 test before they would be allowed into the seat of…

Following the decline in compliance with the safety measures against the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has called on security agencies to work alongside religious bodies to enforce the safety protocols during the…

France’s President Emmanuel Macron Friday cancelled a trip to Mali to meet transitional leader Colonel Assimi Goita after the European country announced new measures to battle coronavirus. The French leader was to meet the Malian…

Nigeria on Wednesday recorded 1,424 new COVID-19 infections in 14 states including the Federal Capital Territory. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control made this known on its website on Thursday morning. The NCDC said with the 1,424…

Nigeria does not have the technology to develop a COVID-19 vaccine now because the process of producing a vaccine requires massive investment, the Director-General of the National Biotechnology Development Agency, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha,…

The United Kingdom has said Nigeria and 10 other countries will be removed from its travel red list from 4am on Wednesday. The move follows anger from Nigeria and other African countries, with the United Nations describing the ban on…

The British High Commission on Sunday said the United Kingdom would not reverse its travel ban on Nigeria because of a threat of retaliation by the Federal Government. The spokesman for the British High Commission, Dean…

The Federal Government is to ban flights from the United Kingdom, Canada, Argentina and Saudi Arabia in retaliation against their decisions to have included Nigeria in red list countries. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, disclosed…

The Federal Ministry of Health on Wednesday said that some of the vaccine doses which were given by donors had residual shelf lives. The ministry made this clarification following a report published by Reuters, which stated that over one…

Former Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Maria Chike, on Wednesday revealed that she has been tested positive for COVID-19. She made this announcement via her Instagram page where she also appreciated her fans for…

The Nigeria Governors' Forum on Tuesday rejected the ban placed on travellers from Nigeria by the UK, Canada and other countries. It described the ban as “arbitrary stigmatisation” and called on the United Nations to look into it.…

The National Assembly and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum on Tuesday condemned the United Kingdom’s travel ban on Nigeria. The lawmakers and the NGF in their separate reactions to travel ban imposed on Nigeria by the UK  on Saturday,…

The House of Representatives’ Committee on Public Accounts is investigating the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control for paying part of the N9bn it received as special intervention fund from the Federal Government on COVID-19 into personal…

As part of efforts to redefine the country’s national COVID-19 response and build the health security framework for the country, the Nigerian COVID-19 Summit is to host Dr Anthony Fauci. Fauci, who is the Chief Medical Adviser to U.S.…

Britain on Saturday confirmed its first two cases of the new Omicron strain of Covid-19, both linked to travel from southern Africa and expanded travel restrictions on the region. “After overnight genome sequencing, the UK Health…

More than 100,000 people have died of Covid-19 in Germany since the start of the pandemic, a public health agency announced Thursday. Europe’s largest economy is battling a fresh surge in coronavirus cases, and recorded 351 fatalities in…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced 281 COVID-19 infections and 19 deaths in 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The information is contained in a data released on the website of the NCDC early on Friday. The…

The United States announced Monday it will lift Covid travel bans on all air passengers in November if they are fully vaccinated and undergo testing and contact tracing. The unprecedented restrictions had kept relatives, friends and…

Nigeria on Sunday recorded 459 new COVID-19 cases in 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control disclosed on Monday morning. The NCDC also reported 30 COVID-19 related deaths. The centre…

The claim by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) that the Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) has ordered MultiChoice Nigeria to pay N900bn, the equivalent of 50 per cent of the N1.8trn it is alleged to owe in taxes before a dispute over the…

Lagos State will commence the administration of the Moderna vaccine for citizens who have not received any of the earlier COVID vaccines from Wednesday, August 25, 2021. A statement from the Lagos State Ministry of Health noted that…

The Lagos State Ministry of Health has said that over 500 deaths have been recorded in isolation centres across the state. Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Health, Lagos State, ‘Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, made this known in a press…

The Director-General of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr Chike Ihekweazu, at a briefing on Monday disclosed that Akwa Ibom State accounted for 80 per cent of the 32 new Delta variant recorded in the country. He said, “As…

The presidential Steering Committee  on COVID-19  said it would publish the names of over 500 travellers who violated the travel protocols put in place by the committee and as well evaded quarantine. The committee stated that the…

Nigeria posted more COVID-19 cases on Sunday, with Lagos state leading the table in infections. The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, (NCDC), reported 203 additional COVID-19 cases and one COVID-19 related death on Sunday, as the…

The Enugu State Government has urged residents to continue to observe all COVID-19 protocols as it records a huge success in the treatment of the pandemic. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Ikechukwu Obi, gave the advice during a…

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, says she has forgiven those who accused her of hiding COVID-19 palliatives meant for the poor. She stated this while fielding questions…

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COVID-19: CACOVID lauds Ugwuanyi’s efforts The Nigerian Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, for his laudable efforts at minimizing the impact of the…

The wife of the Governor of Enugu State, Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi, on Thursday, distributed food items, face masks and other palliatives, donated to indigent women in the state by the Wife of the President, Dr. Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari,…

.....As Schools Set To Reopen August 4 In a bid to ensure adequate safety of school children from the contacting the ravaging coronavirus pandemic, a total of 5697 teachers from both public and private schools across the 25 local…

Enugu govt directs all state’s civil servants to resume work on August 3 Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, has directed all civil servants in the state to resume work on Monday, August 3, 2020. The directive…

The indigenes of Akpugo in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State living in the United States of America (USA) popularly known as Akpugo-USA, have distributed over Five Hundred bags of rice to the aged and indigent…

…Warns that the virus is real, killing people …Harps on compulsory use of face masks, others The Enugu State Ad hoc Expert Medical Advisory Committee (EMAC) on de-escalation of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) transmission has advised…

COVID-19 Containment Orders: Enugu Police move against violators …Say all preventive measures still in force *As CP warns that offenders will be arrested, prosecuted The Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has…

FRSC Commends GPBN For Donating Face Masks To The Agency The Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) has commended the Guild of Professional Bloggers of Nigeria (GPBN) for donating face masks to the zone RS2HQ in charge of Lagos and Ogun…

Abia State Governor Governor Okezie Ikpeazu who recently tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday has urge ld the citizens to he cautious. The governor said this while speaking from isolation where he restated his stance that testing…

2 Months-Old Baby Diagnosed with Covid-19 In Delta The Commissioner for Health in Delta, Dr Mordi Ononye, on Friday, confirmed that a two-month-old baby was among the 116 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the state. Ononye, who…

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunlusi, Ojaja II, has extolled the leadership qualities of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, describing him as a “wonderful” leader whose hospitality is second to none.…

Details of COVID-19 cases in Enugu State (04/06/2020) Update on COVID-19 cases in Enugu State is that there were 3 newly confirmed positive cases in the state, the day before, and 6 newly confirmed cases late evening of…

COVID-19: IMT Enugu presents its solar-powered automated sanitizer dispenser to Gov. Ugwuanyi amid commendation The Council, Management and Consulting Unit of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, on Tuesday,…

Member Representing Nkanu East Constituency in Enugu State House of Assembly Paul Nnajiofor has taken the fight against coronavirus pandemic to his constituency as part of efforts to curtail community transmission of the…

Update on Coronavirus in Anambra A Special Broadcast on Covid-19 by the Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Chief Willie Obiano on Tuesday June 2, 2020. 1. Ndi Anambra ekenem unu-o! 2. Once again I am here to update you on…

COVID-19: Enugu govt reopens Ogbete Main Market amid excitement ...As Ugwuanyi relaunches Traders empowerment scheme Following an agreement reached between the Enugu State government and the leadership of Ogbete Main Market Traders…

Churches, Mosques set to reopen … Banks to begin normal hours operations The Secretary to the government of the federation and chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, announced on Monday, that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved…

COVID-19: Enugu Fire Service commences decontamination of Ogbete Main Market …As traders hail Gov. Ugwuanyi Sequel to further directive of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the Enugu State Fire Service, on Saturday, commenced the…

The member representing Nkanu East State Constituency in Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Paul Nnajiofor has hailed Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for demonstrating uncommon leadership in the face of the novel coronavirus…

ENUGU State Commissioner for Health, Prof Ike Obi has clarified that the state government never declared any suspected carrier of Coronavirus wanted in the state.

The Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province and Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma has encouraged students to remain steadfast in prayers to overcome the present challenges. The Archbishop gave the charge on…

Delta and Anambra governments on Tuesday agreed to work together to ensure the free flow of traffic on the River Niger bridge. The decision was reached at a meeting between officials of governments of both states at their border at the…

THE Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide through its pastor, Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, has donated N25,000,000.00 to support Nigeria’s fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. The amount is to be shared among the Nigeria…

Detained leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky has donated food items to the Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of journalists, NUJ, Kaduna.

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has advised Nigerians to be wary of fraudsters using the raging Coronavirus  pandemic to defraud unsuspecting victims.

***** refutes purported video inviting worshippers to Sunday mass Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has debunked video circulating in social media of him inviting worshippers to Sunday service of 24th…

A Pastor, Frankline Ndifor, 39, who laid his hands on dozens of confirmed and suspected coronavirus sufferers is dead, according to Dailymail.co.uk Dr Gaelle Nnanga, who was called to treat Ndifor after he started suffering…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 15, 2020, handed over a property forfeited by former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke to the Lagos State government for use as an isolation centre…

As Nigeria continues to record daily surge in the number of COVID-19 cases, the Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ENS-PHCDA) has expressed its readiness to tackle the spread of the virus across communities in the state.…

GOVERNORS of the thirty- states have expressed fears over the increasing Cases of Coronavirus, COVID- 19 across the country, just as they stressed the urgent need for additional measures by State Governors to ramp up capacity for testing,…