COVID-19: Nigeria must prioritize homegrown strategies
Debo Onifade is the author of “Liberating Nigeria: A Guide to Winning Elections and Reviving our Country”, and the founder of the Nigeria Politics Online Forum: Liberating Nigeria. Nigeria is one of the greatest countries on earth in terms of human capital. So rather than blame China, the United States, Europe, or even Nigerian returnees…
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Oyo, Anambra relax curfew, civil servants resume Monday
Oyo and Anambra state governments on Saturday relaxed curfews and asked residents to resume some of the suspended activities. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, directed civil servants from level 13 and above in the state to resume duty on Monday. Makinde gave the directive during a press briefing at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. The…
Fabric face masks offer least protection, says pathologist
As confirmed cases of coronavirus continue to surge in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said government might commence enforcement of wearing of face mask in public places from Monday. He also said one million locally-made face masks had been contracted to tailors and would be distributed to the public. However, experts say while wearing…
Shortage of PPE, N95 masks exposes us to infection risks —Lagos isolation centre workers
Healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients at the Mainland Hospital, an infectious disease facility in Yaba, Lagos, have raised the alarm over alleged shortage of Personal Protective Equipment. They allege that the shortage of the crucial equipment is exposing them to risks of contracting the coronavirus. A reliable source at the hospital who spoke to PUNCH…
Nurses at Ikorodu General Hospital use nylon apron — NANNM
The Lagos State chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has alleged shortage of Personal Protective Equipment for nurses and other healthcare workers in the state. They alleged that in their “collective battle to contain the COVID-19 global pandemic, many nurses are exposed to unnecessary risks as the PPE is not readily…
FG explains why lockdown can’t be relaxed as cases hit 1,095
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, has explained why the lockdown measure should not be relaxed amid efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic. The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), had on March 29 ordered a lockdown of the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos and Ogun states for 14 days to curb…
COVID-19 pandemic humbled me –Tiwa Savage
Earlier in the week, singer, Tiwa Savage, had an Instagram Live session, during which she sang and rubbed minds with her fans. During the chat, the ‘Attention’ singer spoke on how the COVID-19 crisis had humbled her. She said, “This is a really weird time for everyone. Whether you are rich or famous; it affects…
Lagos records 80 new cases, total now 657
Lagos State on Friday recorded 80 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, highest to be reported in any Nigerian state in 24 hours. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 657, The PUNCH reports. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control made this known via its website. It also said at least…