Davido’s Fiancee, Chioma Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Chioma, wife of Nigerian singer, Davido, has tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus. Davido disclosed this on Friday on his Instagram page. Read Also: UK’s Chief Medical Officer Tests Positive For Coronavirus He wrote: “Hey everyone ! I came back recently from America after cancelling tour. My fiancé Chioma also came back from London recently with […]
UK’s Chief Medical Officer Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Britain’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty said he has tested positive for the virus and is now self-isolating. Just like British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, Whitty said he showed coronavirus symptoms last night. He said he will continue to advise the government on the medical response to coronavirus, supported by deputies. His diagnosis comes […]
Italy: Huge Rise In Coronavirus Deaths, Cases
Italy recorded 919 deaths from coronavirus on Friday, the highest daily toll anywhere in the world, while the number of confirmed cases eclipsed the total in China where the virus first emerged. The death toll has now surged to 9,134, the Civil Protection Agency said. Prior to Friday’s figure, the largest daily toll was registered […]
Iran Denies Death Of Former US FBI Agent
Tehran said on Thursday that a former FBI agent who disappeared in Iran 13 years ago had left the country a long time ago, despite his family saying a day earlier that he had died in Iranian custody. Robert Levinson went missing on Iran’s Kish Island in the Gulf in March 2007. The case is […]
Reps Denies Distributing Exotic Cars To Members
Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Friday, denied that cars were being distributed to members. In a statement signed by Hon. Benjamin Kalu, spokesman of the Lower Chambers, described the ‘car distribution report’ in a newspaper as misleading, saying that the House of Reps was committed to combating the coronavirus ravaging the country rather than anything […]
Nnamdi Kanu Donates ₦50m To Fight COVID-19
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has made a ₦50m donation to fight Coronavirus across Southeast Nigeria. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu made the announcement in a broadcast via Radio Biafra, on Friday, stressing that the sum was from the coffers of IPOB. Kanu disclosed that part of the donation will be […]
COVID-19: Umahi Bans Release Of Corpses For Burial
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi on Friday banned the release of corpses for burial in Ebonyi, ordering the arrest of some policemen attached to the state police command for allegedly supervising a burial ceremonies that took place in some Local government areas of the state. The arrest was due to the violation […]
Covid-19: Scarcity Of Protective Items Hits Ibadan
As Nigerians continue to look for possible ways of protecting themselves against the deadly Coronavirus also known as Covid-19, scarcity of personal protective items and other essential commodities for protection against the disease is currently hitting Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Investigations by DAILY POST since Monday revealed that personal protective items such as hand […]
British PM Johnson Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Boris Johnson, the British prime minister has tested positive for coronavirus. “Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus. “I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus,” Johnson said. Johnson is the latest high profile individual […]
Otedola Donates ₦1bn To Fight Coronavirus
Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola has said he would be donating ₦1 billion to eradicate the deadly Coronavirus in the country. Nigeria currently has 65 cases of coronavirus cases, according to the NCDC. Otedola made the pledge on his twitter handle on Friday, saying that “I will be contributing ₦1 billion towards the eradication of COVID-19 across […]
Saudi Arabia Confirms 92 New Coronavirus Cases
Saudi Arabia reported 92 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, increasing the tally of cases in the Kingdom to 1104. The health ministry said 82 of the new cases were people, who had direct contact with already infected patients. Ten were passengers returning from abroad. They were immediately quarantined, the ministry said, according to a Gulf […]
Coronavirus Cases In Lagos May Surge To 39,000 – LASG
The Lagos State Government on Friday warned that coronavirus cases in the state may surge to 39,000 in the coming weeks if proactive measures were not put in place to remedy the situation. Lagos currently has 44 confirmed cases, which include 41 active cases and 3 discharged patients. Health Commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi, at a news […]