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COVID-19: I’m Not Aware How Oyo Governor, Makinde Was Treated – Mamora

Daily Dispatch April 8, 2020

The Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora says he is not aware of the treatment procedure used in curing Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of Coronavirus. Mamora said this on Wednesday during Presidential Task Force briefing on COVID-19, in Abuja the nation’s capital. “I am not aware

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Africa Now Has Over 10,000 Cases, 500 Deaths From 52 Out Of 54 Countries, Says WHO

Daily Dispatch April 8, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa says there are so far 10,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) with over 500 deaths reported in 52 out of 54 Africa countries. The UN’s health agency gave the update on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO on Wednesday. “There are over 10,000 COVID-19 cases reported across 52 […]

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COVID-19: NASS seeks equitable distribution of palliatives, free electricity for Nigerians

Daily Dispatch April 8, 2020

The leadership of the National Assembly has called on the Federal Government to ensure the equitable distribution of various palliatives to cushion the effect of coronavirus lockdown across the country. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan made the call at a consultative meeting with the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed and other key drivers of […]

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Coronavirus: UCH chairman tests positive again

Daily Dispatch April 8, 2020

Ibrahim Shetima, the chairman of the governing board of the University College Hospital in Ibadan, has tested positive to Coronavirus again. Shetima had tested positive for coronavirus two weeks ago and was placed in isolation at a special ward in UCH. Public Relations Officer of the institution, Toye Akinrinlola, had noted that the chairman manifested […]

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NASS Leaders, Humanitarian Affairs Minister Meet Over COVID-19 Lockdown

Daily Dispatch April 7, 2020

The leadership of the National Assembly has met with the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouk, in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The meeting’s purpose is to find ways to reduce the effect of the lockdown order given by President Muhammadu Buhari on Nigerians following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in […]

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COVID-19: EFCC warns general public against falling prey to antics of internet fraudsters

Daily Dispatch April 7, 2020

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has cautioned members of the public against emerging online fraudulent tactics, being explored by internet fraudsters in the wake of the donations arising from the dreaded COVID- 19 pandemic. The Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Ibrahim Magu, who disclosed the development on Monday, April 6, 2020, stated […]