Medicine

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed 354 new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday. The latest figures bring the confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country to 45244 with 32430 Discharged and 930 Deaths. The Centre shows the breakdown of the new cases on its official Twitter handle, @NCDCgov;     Source: Voice of Nigeria

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the airlifting of thousands of medical materials and other consumables, procured by the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) for distribution to 14 member nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Director of NAF Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola said “the airlift […]

The Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has urged expectant and nursing mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding for at least the first six months after delivery. Mrs Sanwo-Olu says doing such will go a long way to improve child growth and development. In a message to commemorate the 2020 World Breastfeeding Week, […]

The Kwara State Deputy Governor, and Chairman of the state Technical Committee on Covid-19, Mr Kayode Alabi and his wife, Mrs Abieyuwa Alabi have tested positive for for the virus. They underwent Covid-19 test on Monday after showing slight symptoms of the virus. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, who […]

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed 304 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday. With the latest, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country have risen to 44433 with 31851 Discharged and 910 Deaths. On its official Twitter handle @NCDCgov, the Centre shows the breakdown of the new cases; Source: Voice of Nigeria

BENIN CITY- The Leadership and members of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council Governor, has expressed rude shock following the sudden death of Mrs. Kathrine Itohan Odemwingie, wife of the recently retired Oba of Benin Palace functionary, Pa. Donald Odewingie.   The State NUJ extolled the exemplary virtues of late Mrs. Odemwingie, describing […]

BENIN CITY- A road accident that accured on Sunday morning along Upper Mission Extension Road in Benin City has claimed the life of Mrs. Katherine Itohan Odemwingie. She died at the age of 57.years   This was contained in a statement issued by the deceased’s eldest Mr Arnold Osamuyimen Odemwingie, on behalf of the family. […]

Highlights As of 29 July 2020, a total of 174,081 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 2,919 associated deaths, were reported in West and Central Africa Region (WCAR). 22 out of the 24 countries in the region are reporting community transmissions. 109,000 healthcare facilities staff and community health workers were trained in infection prevention and control procedures, […]

Amawbia (Awka South LGA)-National Orientation Agency (NOA), Awka South LGA has embarked on COVID-19 preventive measures to curb spread of the virus. In a speech at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Amawbia, Assistant Director NOA, Mrs Nkechi Okafor explained the importance of proper donning of face masks to avoid picking up droplets from other people. Mrs […]

304 new cases of the coronavirus disease have been confirmed in Nigeria. This brings the total infections in the country to 43,841. There are now 20,308 discharged patients and a total 888 deaths. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control announced the new figures late on Sunday on their Twitter Handle, @NCDCgov. Fifteen states recorded new […]