COVID-19; BUHARI LOCKS DOWN OGUN-lLAGOS AND ABUJA

                                                                        

President  Muhammad Buhari, on Sunday ordered lockdown of the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos and Ogun states to check the spread of COVID-19.

Buhari, in a nationwide broadcast, said the lockdown, which would begin at 11pm on Monday, would be for an initial period of 14 days.

He said during the lockdown residents of the FCT, Lagos and Ogun states should stay at home.

The President said this just as COVID-19 cases in the country increased to 111 on Sunday and more prominent Nigerians tested positive for the disease.

The President stated, “Based on the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the NCDC, I am directing the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an initial period of 14 days with effect from 11pm on Monday, 30th March 2020. This restriction will also apply to Ogun State due to its close proximity to Lagos and the high traffic between the two states.

“All citizens in these areas are to stay in their homes. Travel to or from other states should be postponed. All businesses and offices within these locations should be fully closed during this period.

“The governors of Lagos and Ogun states as well as the Minister of the FCT have been notified. Furthermore, heads of security and intelligence agencies have also been briefed.

“We will use this containment period to identify, trace and isolate all individuals that have come into contact with confirmed cases. We will ensure the treatment of confirmed cases while restricting further spread to other states.”

COVID-19: FOLORUNSO ALAKIJA PLEDGES N1 BILLION

                                                                              

The Chairman of Famfa Oil Limited, Modupe Folorunsho Alakija has pledged N1 Billion Naira to help the Federal Government tackle COVID-19 in the country.


A statement signed by the management of Famfa Oil and issued on Sunday, March 29, commended the efforts made by the Federal and State Governments towards the fight against the pandemic in Nigeria and enjoined all Nigerians to follow stipulated health guidelines.



Read the statement below: 

    As the world rallies to deal with the health, security, economic and social implications of the coronavirus, it’s clear that we will feel the effects much more deeply than many of the developed world. Managing a crisis of this magnitude means that the strength of our response will determine our ability to weather the storm.
    Individually and collectively, we are rising to this unprecedented challenge in a way that symbolizes our resilience, our character and strength.
    Famfa Oil Ltd is pleased to be able to make this contribution and will work in consultation with key stakeholders such as:
    National Center for Disease Control, N250,000,000 (Two Hundred and Fifty million Naira)
    Lagos State Government, N250,000,000 (Two hundred and Fifty million Naira)
    African center of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases, 50,000,000 (Fifty million Naira)
    Medical Workers on the Frontline in Lagos, 100,000,000 (One hundred million naira)
    Medical Workers on the Frontline in Abuja, 100,000,000 (One hundred million naira)
    Supply Of Medical Equipment to relevant organizations, 245,00,000 (Two and forty five million Naira)
    DR Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA), 5 Million Naira (Five million Naira)
    With our contribution we will together take the charge in our fight against the Coronavirus. These are the organisations we as a company will work in adhering to their needs and will interact with suppliers so that we can deploy our contribution in the most impactful way.
    Famfa Oil Ltd commends the efforts made by the Federal and State Governments towards the fight against the pandemic in Nigeria and enjoin all Nigerians to follow stipulated health guidelines in order to keep us all safe.
    May God bless our country Nigeria

COVID-19: NIGERIA STUDENT DIES IN USA AFTER BEING REFUSED TEST

                                                                       

 A 25-year-old Nigerian Chemical Engineering student of Western Michigan University , Bassey Offiong,has  died of COVID-19 on Saturday in Detroit.

 According to his sister, Asari, the deceased told her he was turned down several times for the coronavirus test in the Kalamazoo area while living off-campus despite having fever, fatigue and shortness of breath..
“He said they refused to test him. One medical staffer told him he had bronchitis,” Asari said.

She added that Bassey had no known prior health issues. He was hospitalized at Beaumont in Royal Oak and spent the last week on a ventilator in their intensive care unit.

On Sunday, the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Service Department confirmed his death due to coronavirus. Bassey’s death comes after the university first reported three positive cases of coronavirus heading into the weekend.

As of Saturday, March 28, 2020, Michigan’s total number of COVID-19 cases has reached 4,650 and has had 111 total deaths as a result of coronavirus.

NIGERIANS DONATES TO FIGHT COVID-19 IN NIGERIA

                                                                  

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation announced on Friday a donation of $30 million
Atlas Mara-backed Union Bank has also partnered with 54gene, a U.S.-based genetic research company, using a $500,000 funding facility to increase Covid-19 testing capacity in Nigeria to 1,000 daily.

United Bank for Africa Plc, another leading Nigerian lender, said it will donate about 5 billion naira ($13 million) toward providing assistance to the country and 19 others across Africa

Co-founder of Alibaba group, Jack Ma had recently donated medical supplies all the way from China.

 Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Femi Otedola, Tony Elumelu, Herbert Wigwe, Segun Agbaje and Jim Ovia —  contributed N1 billion  each to support the government in curtailing the pandemic in Nigeria.

Rabiu also urged other well-meaning Nigerians to join hands in supporting the efforts to put the virus in check in Nigeria, financially and otherwise. “Our country needs us now more than ever. This is the time to come together and support.”

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has announced that he will be making a donation of 200 million naira to fight the deadly Coronavirus pandemic.

Also former President Olusegun Obasanjo has donated his former residence ,32-room facility located off the Presidential Boulevard, Oke Sari,  at the presidential hilltop, Abeokuta, Ogun state capital, for use as an isolation centre for victims of the coronavirus pandemic.

 Dr. Paul Enenche Dunamis of International Gospel Centre, DIGC, Wednesday, donated medical equipment worth millions of Naira to the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, to combat  COVID-19, outbreak.

“Pastor E. A. Adeboye through RCCG Christian Social Responsibility has donated 11 Intensive Care Unit beds across the country fully fitted with ventilators that will be most needed in the care for COVID-19 cases,” the church said.

RAPE: SCHOOL PROPRIETOR ACCUSED OF RAPING 9-YEAR OLD PUPIL

The proprietor of Liberation College, in Trikania, Kaduna has been arrested for allegedly raping a female pupil of his school.

 The proprietor identified as Mr. Samuel Ejikeme reportedly confessed to raping a 9-year-old pupil on tape.

Kaduna State Commissioner of Human Services and Social Development, Hafsat Baba who confirmed the incident advised parents to withdraw their wards from the school.


She tweeted;

    Parents with wards at Liberation College, behind Govt Model Sch, Trikania are advised to withdraw them from the school. Pic is Mr. Samuel Ejikeme, proprietor of the school, allegedly raped a 9-year old girl. He confessed on tape. We're yet to establish if there are other victims

    It is really troubling to hear that administrators and teachers who are supposed to be pillars of support and protection to our wards are turning predatory. Please parents should speak more to their daughters and sons to ease exposure of these beasts in human skin.

Governor Nasir El-Rufai also directed the Kaduna Quality Assurance Authority to immediately withdraw the school’s license & close it down.

He tweeted;
    THANKS COMMISSIONER: The Kaduna Quality Assurance Authority should immediately withdraw the school’s license & close it down. KASUPDA should look into its development permit and take further action within two weeks. Mr. Ejikeme must be detained & vigorously prosecuted.

STUBBORN NIGERIANS: ABUJA ENFORCEMENT TEAM SHUTS DOWN SERVICE@ CHRIST EMBASSY

                                                                                

Some wedding ceremonies and a church service holding at Berger Park, Wuse Zone 6 and another  @ Chist Embassy church ,Jabi-Utako area in Abuja on Saturday, were shut down by officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) enforcement team.

The FCTA tweeted;
 TODAY: Closure of Chist Embassy church at Jabi-Utako area in Abuja where the FCTA Enforcement team met ongoing church programmes and wedding activity. Kindly abide by laid down guidelines to stay safe ....

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COVID-19 FACT: CORONA VIRUS IS NOT AIRBORNE

                                                                        

The World Health Organization (WHO) has debunked a myth which suggested that coronavirus is airborne and can remain in the air for 8 hours.



The international health agency in its tweet, stated that the virus is mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks. It added that the droplets are too heavy to hang in the air and falls quickly on the floor and surfaces.



However,some of the protective measures the WHO listed include keeping 1m distance from other people, disinfecting surfaces, washing of hands.



See the tweet below;