The Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, has tested positive for Coronavirus. Sources close to the matter disclosed that Kyari was tested by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Monday.
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Ogun State Ministry Of Health To Give Free Sanitizers To Residents
As part of steps to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Ogun State Ministry of Health and Hospital Management Board have produced “Not for Sale” hand sanitizers for mass distribution across the State. According to the Ministry, the general public is advised to make themselves accessible to the distributing officials, while ensuring that they continue to…
LASG Adopts Biosecurity Measures At Abattoir, Slaughter Houses
The Lagos State Government is not leaving any stone unturned with the current number of coronavirus cases increasing everyday. The state records the highest number of cases according to figures made available by the ministry of health. It has adopted quite a number of measures such as shutting down schools, hotels, clubs and social gathering…
Coronavirus: Presidency Orders Nigerians In Lagos, Abuja To Stay At Home
President Muhammadu Buhari has advised residents of Lagos and Abuja to stay indoors in a bid to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja. “All Abuja and Lagos residents are strongly advised to stay at home, avoid…
Atiku Debunks Rumors On His Son Going To Club
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has denied media reports that his son who is currently undergoing treatment for coronavirus infection went to the club. In a statement released by Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to Atiku Abubakar, said there are false narratives which clearly indicate that his son was found in gatherings knowing fully well…
After Suspecting Customer With COVID-19, Access Bank Shuts Down Branch
Access Bank Plc has shut one of its branches located around Lagos state after dictating coronavirus on one of its customers, official said on Monday. In a statement, the bank said, “We have just confirmed that an individual who visited our Ligali Ayorinde Branch on Monday, 16th March 2020, has tested positive for coronavirus. “He was…
Governor Of Bauchi Goes Into Isolation After Atiku’s Son Tested Positive
Less than a day after former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar confirmed that his son tested positive on coronavirus, the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, said he has gone into self-isolation. Governor Mohammed had come in contact with him in the same aircraft coming to Lagos. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant…
Police Raid Pastor Agboli’s Victorious Army For Going Ahead With Sunday Service
The Commander of Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) DPC Tunji Disu on Sunday compelled the Victorious Army International Church to comply with the directive that limits gathering to 50 persons to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in the State. The team got to the Acme Road branch of the church at past 9:00 a.m….
Covid-19: IGP Orders Zonal AIGs/Command CPs To Enforce Social Restriction Orders
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has directed all Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police nationwide to strictly enforce Social Restriction Orders of the Federal Government within their areas of jurisdiction. The IGP gave the order against the backdrop of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) global health threat and the subsequent social restriction orders…
Ministry of Transport Releases Guideline Rules To Curtail Covid-19 Spread
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has issued a guideline to prevent the spread of COVID-19 especially in motor parks, garages and other public transportation related environment. According to Frederic Oladeinde Hon. Commissioner for Transportation in a statement released on Sunday, it is important that the general public and stakeholders strictly adhere to guidelines. Here are the…
BREAKING: Nigeria Records First Death Of A Coronavirus Patient
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said the country has recorded the first coronavirus death on Monday. The deceased, Suleiman Achimugu, was a former managing director of Pipelines and Product Marketing Company. According to NCDC in a tweet, “the 1st #COVID19 death in Nigeria has been recorded. The case was a 67 year old…
Task Force Seals Event Centres In Lagos For Violating Public Gathering Order
Lagos State Safety Commission has sealed Prime Mall Mega Plaza located in Lekki and three other event centres for flouting the State government’s directive on public gathering. The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu had issued a directive on the ban of public gatherings above 50 people, a combined team of the Lagos State Environmental…
Fire Outbreak Rocks In Festac, Lagos
Bareky after one week after pipeline explosion in Abule-Ado in Amuwo Odofin Local Government, Lagos, a fire outbreak in Agboju, close to FESTAC, was reported. This is coming one week after no fewer than 23 people died in an explosion at Soba, Abule Ado area of FESTAC. The cause of the outbreak could not be ascertained…
Merkel In Quarantine After Meeting Virus-infected Doctor
Chancellor Angela Merkel was on Sunday in quarantine after meeting a doctor who tested positive for the novel coronavirus, as Germany further tightens rules on public gatherings and plots a taboo-breaking package of support for Europe’s top economy. News of Merkel’s potential exposure to the virus came minutes after she announced a ban on public…
LASG Shuts 32 Unregistered Pharmacies, Patent Medicine Stores
The Lagos State Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods has confirmed shutting down 32 pharmacies and patent medicine stores for illegal operation and operating beyond scope of practice. The Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, disclosed this Sunday after reviewing the report of the first enforcement exercise carried out by the Pharmaceutical…
BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Deploys Law Enforcement Team After Social Gathering, Parties, Others
As part of the measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus the Lagos State Government has deployed an enforcement team after residents engaging in a social gathering, parties, and clubs, to disperse and arrest perpetrators. The task force will enforce the anti social gathering policy and monitor so no social gathering in the state or…
BREAKING: Ministry Of Health Confirms 10 New Cases
The Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed another 10 new cases of #COVID19 bringing the total number to 22. LagosspyNG gathered that of the 10 new cases, 3 are in the Federal Capital Territory and 7 are in Lagos 9 out of the 10 cases have travel history outside Nigeria in the last one week….
Lagos Records Cases Of Chloroquine Poisoning
Following the news that Chloroquine is the vaccine for coronavirus, many Lagosians have started taking the drugs to prevent the disease. The Lagos State Government had confirmed that hospitals in the state have begun receiving patients suffering from Chloroquine overdose. The Lagos State government, through the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Health, Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih was…
Railway Project: LASG To Close Down Ilupeju, Ogunmokun Level Crossing
The Lagos State Government has announced that the Ilupeju and Ogunmokun Level Crossing will be closed for the laying of tracks on the right side along the level crossing section of the roads as part of the ongoing railway modernisation project. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Ilupeju…
Coronavirus: Lagos State Discharges Italian Patient
There was some relieve on Friday after the Lagos State Government announced that the Italian who brought coronavirus to Nigeria has been discharged. The pandemic has been a serious threat to global economy with China, Italy, Spain, UK recording some the highest cases. The patient has been receiving treatment at the Infectious Disease Hospital in…