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…
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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…
COVID-19: Arik cuts salaries by 80%, places 90% of staff on leave without pay
As the airline industry across the world continues to take a beating following the suspension of most local and international flights, Nigeria’s largest commercial airline, Arik Air, on Thursday informed staff it would cut the salaries of its employees by a whopping 80 per cent. In an internal memo obtained by PREMIUM TIMES the airline’s…
COVID-19: Stop operations now, Kano tells labs, scan centres
Kano State Private Health Institutions Management Agency has directed the 300 private health facilities in the state to operate within their registered competencies or risk being closed down. The agency also advised laboratories and scan centres in the state to stop operations in the time being, while threatening to shut down private hospitals with inadequate…
COVID-19: Adamawa extends lockdown by 14 days
Adamawa State Government has ordered the extension of the lockdown in the state for another period of 14 days with effect from midnight Friday, April 24. The order was contained in a statement issued by Mr Solomon Kumamgar, Director-General, Media and Communication to Governo Ahmadu Fintiri, on Friday in Yola. Fintiri said that the lockdown…
Debo Onifade List of Features
1. Top Nigeria Politics Forum: Liberating Nigeria 2020: Vanguard Newspaper Nigeria https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/04/top-nigeria-politics-forum-liberating-nigeria/ 2. Onifade new book discusses Nigeria’s liberation 2020: Vanguard Newspaper Nigeria https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/01/onifades-new-book-discusses-nigerias-liberation/ 3. Onifade’s new book calls on youth to engage in Politics for New Nigeria 2019: Tribune Newspaper Nigeria (Nigeria’s Oldest Surviving Private Newspaper): https://tribuneonlineng.com/onifades-new-book-calls-on-youth-to-engage-in-politics-for-new-nigeria/ 4. Book on Nigerian…