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Kogi directs civil servants to work from home over coronavirus
23Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Kogi directs civil servants to work from home over coronavirus

The Kogi State Government has instructed civil servants in the state to work from home for the next two weeks as a preventive measure against the spread of coronavirus. The order applies to employees at grade levels 1 to 13, who make up 70% of the state's workforce. Workers in essential services such as healthcare and fire services are exempt from this directive. According to Kingsley Fanwo, the commissioner for information and communication in Kogi, the Governor has approved the 'Work from Home' approach to prevent the spread of the virus through contacts at government offices. Critical service providers will receive communication on how to sustain operations without putting their safety at risk. The state government is determined to take all necessary measures to prevent the virus from ...
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The UK Government’s Plan to Support Vulnerable Populations During the Coronavirus Pandemic
23Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The UK Government’s Plan to Support Vulnerable Populations During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The UK government has announced that it will be delivering packages of food and aid to 1.5 million 'extremely vulnerable' people. This comes after letters were posted ordering them to stay at home for twelve weeks.   During the daily press conference on Sunday, Mr. Johnson stated that the 'shielding' of the most vulnerable individuals would be more effective in saving lives than any other measure.   This group includes individuals with severe respiratory conditions and certain types of cancer, such as blood or marrow cancers.   Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick emphasized the need to 'go further' in protecting clinically vulnerable people and assured them that they are not alone.   He also highlighted the creation of a network of local 'hubs' to ensure that those without supp...
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Eniola Badmus called out for not self-isolating after returning from UK
23Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Eniola Badmus called out for not self-isolating after returning from UK

The failure of Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus to self-isolate upon her return from the UK has been brought to public attention. The actress had earlier announced that she practiced social distancing during her stay in London. She confessed in a video shared on Instagram that she was returning to Lagos for a movie and expressed her reluctance to be quarantined. Upon her arrival in Lagos, she appeared to make a veiled comment aimed at those who advised her to stay back in the UK. Eniola Badmus, however, faced criticism for being hosted by Funke Akindele, which goes against the directive of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) that mandates a 14-day self-isolation for travelers returning from high-risk coronavirus countries. The actress later defended herself in a tweet, stating ...
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Tragic News: First Coronavirus Death Recorded in Nigeria as Former PPMC Managing Director, Suleiman Achimugu, Passes Away
23Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Tragic News: First Coronavirus Death Recorded in Nigeria as Former PPMC Managing Director, Suleiman Achimugu, Passes Away

Nigeria has recorded its first death from Coronavirus.   The deceased is a 67-year-old man who returned home from the UK, where he had gone for medical treatment, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).     The victim, identified as Suleiman Achimugu, was the former managing director of the Pipelines and Products Marketing Company, a subsidiary of Nigerian National Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC). He passed away at 2 am on Monday.   Achimugu, an indigene of Kogi state, returned from the United Kingdom two weeks ago.   He started showing COVID-19 symptoms on Tuesday, and his case was reported to the NCDC. His test came back positive, and he was taken to the specialist hospital, Gwagwalada in Abuja, where he ultima...
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Tragic News: Nigeria’s First Coronavirus Death as Former PPMC Managing Director, Suleiman Achimugu, Passes Away
23Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Tragic News: Nigeria’s First Coronavirus Death as Former PPMC Managing Director, Suleiman Achimugu, Passes Away

News just in: Nigeria has reported its first fatality from Coronavirus.   The deceased, a 67-year-old man, had recently returned from the UK where he had been receiving medical treatment, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).     The victim has been identified as Suleiman Achimugu, who previously served as the managing director of the Pipelines and Products Marketing Company, a subsidiary of Nigerian National Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC). He reportedly passed away at 2am on Monday.   Achimugu, a native of Kogi state, had returned from the UK two weeks prior.   According to reports, Achimugu displayed symptoms of the virus on Tuesday, and the case was reported to the NCDC. His blood specimen tested positive, following which he was transferred to ...
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Coronavirus: Kaduna Government orders compulsory test on anyone coming into the state
23Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Coronavirus: Kaduna Government orders compulsory test on anyone coming into the state

The Kaduna Government has mandated that anyone entering the state must undergo a compulsory coronavirus test in order to contain the spread of the virus. The Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarebe, stated that the government has initiated various measures to protect the people of the state following a meeting with health officials and development partners. Balarebe mentioned that a medical team has been deployed to the airport, train stations, and motor parks to conduct tests on incoming passengers. Additionally, health officials have launched an awareness campaign to educate the public about the symptoms of coronavirus and preventive measures. She also emphasized the importance of proper disposal of tissues or handkerchiefs after coughing or sneezing, and advised those without them to us...
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Coronavirus: Nigeria records first death
23Mar By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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Coronavirus: Nigeria records first death

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made the confirmation on its official Twitter handle. The patient is a 67 year old man who returned to the country following medical treatment in the UK ”The 1st #COVID19 death in Nigeria has been recorded. The case was a 67 year old male who returned home following medical treatment in the UK, the tweet said ”He had underlying medical conditions- multiple myeloma & diabetes & was undergoing chemotherapy ”Our thoughts are with his family.”it added. Meanwhile Nigeria now has 36 cases of coronavirus. NCDC said the new cases were corded in Abuja, Lagos and Edo.
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Nigerians’ reaction to Aisha Buhari’s call for parents to stay at home with kids
23Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigerians’ reaction to Aisha Buhari’s call for parents to stay at home with kids

The First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, expressed that closing schools is not enough to prevent the spread of coronavirus as parents still have to go to work, which can lead to them infecting their children.   She took to Twitter to convey her concern, stating, "It is commendable that state governors have closed down schools; however, this could be counterproductive if parents are still going to work. We should not isolate students and expose their parents. Let us remember that they will meet at home. #TotalLockDown #StayAtHome."     However, Nigerians responded by questioning the government's plans to support citizens who may be unable to work and provide for their families if required to stay at home.   @fribone wrote: "What plans have your husband rolled out to help those sa...
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Edo, Lagos and Abuja Report 5 New Cases of Coronavirus
23Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Edo, Lagos and Abuja Report 5 New Cases of Coronavirus

There have been 5 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Edo, Lagos, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), bringing the total number of cases in the country to 35.    The Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) reports two new cases in Lagos, two new cases in FCT, and one case in Edo State.    As of 09:45 am on March 23, the breakdown of coronavirus cases in the country is as follows: Lagos - 24, FCT - 6, Ogun - 2, Ekiti - 1, Oyo - 1, Edo - 1.   
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Virtuous women don’t allow maids cook for their husbands – Anglican Priest says
23Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Virtuous women don’t allow maids cook for their husbands – Anglican Priest says

An Anglican priest condemned the practice of women allowing their domestic staff to cook for their husbands. Rev. Azubuike Mgbikeh, of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Akwa, Anambra State, expressed his disapproval of women delegating their responsibilities to their maids while speaking on Mothers' Day, March 22, 2020. During his message themed "The Virtuous Woman and The Home,” Rev. Azubuike Mgbikeh emphasized that one of the traits of the virtuous woman in the Bible was her ability to cater to the welfare of the family, including preparing food for the husband and children. He highlighted the unfortunate trend of women not knowing how to cook and immediately seeking househelps once they get married. He urged women not to allow househelps to cook for their husbands, stating th...
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