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General news4 hours agoCOVID-19: Nigeria records 6 deaths, 226 new cases
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria has recorded six COVID-19-related deaths with 226 new confirmed cases in 14 federation states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The NCDC made this known via its website on Friday morning. According to the NCDC, this brings the total number of infections to 20,8,630. Nigeria’s news agency reports that the 226 new cases reported Thursday showed a drop from the 251 cases reported in the country on Wednesday. The center said the FCT has reported 73 cases while Plateau has reported 34. The others are Lagos (25), Gombe (22), Abia (16), Osun (13), Kano (7), Rivers (7), Ekiti (6), Kaduna (6), Oyo (6), Delta ( 5), Edo (3) Jigawa (2) and Nasarawa (1). “Today’s report includes: four states with zero reported cases: Bauchi, Ogun, Ondo and Sokoto,” he said. The NCDC said more than 3,142,971 million samples of the virus from around 200 million people nationwide.
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General news3 days agoCOVID-19: NCDC registers 9 deaths, 284 new infections
By Abujah Racheal The Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 284 additional COVID-19 infections with nine related deaths in 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Tuesday. Nigeria‘s news agency reports that the new cases indicate an increase from the 78 cases reported in the country on Sunday. According to the NCDC, the new infections brought the total number of infections in the country to 207,978. He said the FCT led with 67 cases, followed by Kaduna State in the northwest and Rivers State in the southwest with 33 and 31 cases, respectively. “While Anambra state in the southeast has recorded 23 cases, Lagos and Osun states in the southwest have recorded 22 cases each. “In addition, the south-south states of Cross River and Edo have recorded 18 cases each. “Ondo state in the southwest has 13.
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General news6 days agoNigeria reports 269 new COVID-19 cases on Friday
By Abujah Racheal The Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday recorded 269 new infections, 256 discharges and one death from COVID-19, bringing the country’s total number of infections to 207,479. The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Saturday morning. Nigeria‘s news agency reports that the 269 new cases reported on Friday indicate a drop from the 290 cases reported on Thursday. He said 195,052 cases had been successfully treated, while the total number of deaths in the country rose to 2,743. The Public Health Agency said the 269 new cases had been reported in 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The cases are FCT-89, Lagos-54, Benue-24, Delta-17, Kano-15, Rivers-14, Gombe-13, Kwara-11, Bauchi-9, Plateau-8, Niger-7, Imo-3 , Edo-2, Ekiti-1, Jigawa-1 and Nasarawa-1. “The latest report includes 60 discharged cases reported in Bayelsa State for October 5 (40) and 8 (20) (20), 2021. “Fifteen confirmed.
- General news1 week ago
Nigeria reports 141 new COVID-19 infections
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) said it registered 141 new cases of COVID-19 across the country on Monday. The NCDC revealed this on its official website Tuesday morning, adding that the death toll remained at 2,723 as of Monday. He said the 141 new cases were reported in nine states of the federation, namely: Rivers (33), Gombe (32), Lagos (29), Imo (25), Plateau (9), Benue (5) , Borno (4), Kano (3) and Delta (1). The center added that Nigeria is currently in the middle of the third wave of the virus, with transmission mainly due to the Delta variant. He noted that there would occasionally be increases and decreases in the number of deaths, but the death rate remained below 2%. He showed that between September 26 and October 10. 2, a total of 46 Nigerians have died from the virus, increasing the total number.
- General news2 weeks ago
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases rise to 206,138
By Abujah Racheal The Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) says COVID-19 cases in Nigeria continue to rise, as 74 new cases were recorded by the NCDC on Sunday. The NCDC said on its website Monday morning that the additional 74 infections brought the country’s total infections to 206,138. Nigeria’s news agency reports that the 74 infections reported on Sunday, however, were a drop from the 138 reported on Sunday. The public health agency added that the country had not recorded any new deaths from the virus, which had claimed 2,723 people nationwide. The NCDC said the additional cases came from nine states, with Lagos state reporting the highest infections of the day with 36 new cases, followed by Edo (11), FCT (9), Awka Ibom (6) . Others included Sokoto (6), Delta (3), while Benue, Oyo and Rivers states reported one each. He noted that to date, 206,138 cases have.
- General news2 weeks ago
Nigeria reports 138 new COVID-19 cases
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) said it had recorded no deaths but registered 138 new cases of COVID-19 in the country as of October 2. The NCDC said on its website on Sunday morning that the 138 additional infections brought the total infections in the country to 206,064. Nigeria’s news agency reports that after days of consistent reporting of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, the country recorded no deaths from the disease on Saturday. The 138 new infections reported on Saturday were down from the 161 reported on Friday. The third wave that arrived with the Delta variant of the virus, considered the most transmissible of all the variants, ravaged many states in the federation, including Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, Delta and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) . The public health agency noted that the country has not recorded any new deaths from the virus which.
- General news2 weeks ago
Nigeria reports 161 new COVID-19 infections, total now 205,940
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) announced 161 new cases of COVID-19 in the country as of October 1. The NCDC said on its website on Saturday morning that the additional 161 infections brought the total number of cases in the country to 205,940. He said 193,812 cases had been successfully treated in the country, while three deaths had been recorded as of October 1, bringing the total number of deaths from the pandemic in Nigeria to 2,724. The Public Health Agency said 161 new cases were reported in 13 states, including 45 in Lagos, Kaduna (32), Ondo (28), Kwara (12), Rivers (11), Edo (8), Ekiti , Niger and Zamfara (5) each, Plateau (4), Nasarawa (3), FCT (2) and Oyo (1). “Today’s report does not include any recorded cases in Bauchi, Delta, Gombe, Kano, Ogun, Osun and Sokoto states,” he added. The NCDC said the country has successfully tested.
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General news2 weeks agoCholera claimed 2,791 Nigerians in 28 states, FCT in 9 months –NCDC
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) said cholera had claimed 2,791 lives in 28 states and the Federal Capital Territory since the start of 2021. NCDC Director General Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu told Nigeria’s News Agency in Abuja on Wednesday that a total of 81,413 suspected cases were recorded during the nine-month period. Ihekweazu identified affected states as: Adamawa, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ekiti, Enugu, FCT, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun , Osun, Plateau, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, Rivers and Zamfara. “As of September 19, 2021, a total of 81,413 suspected cases, including 2,791 deaths (CFR 3.4%) have been reported in 28 states and FCT in 2021. “Among the suspected cases since the start of the year, the 5-14 age group is the most affected age group for men and women,” he added. The NCDC boss added that of.
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General news2 weeks agoNigeria, global community launch roadmap to end meningitis by 2030 –NCDC
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) joined the global community in welcoming the launch of the global roadmap to end meningitis by 2030. NCDC Director General Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu told Nigeria’s News Agency on Wednesday in Abuja that the launch of the roadmap by the World Health Organization (WHO) on September 28 illustrated the important commitment to meningitis control. . Ihekweazu said this was particularly critical for Nigeria, as meningitis remained a major public health challenge. “The global roadmap sets out a plan to tackle the main causes of acute bacterial meningitis, through three strategic objectives: to eliminate epidemics of bacterial meningitis; reduce vaccine-preventable bacterial meningitis by 50% and deaths by 70%; and reduce disability and improve quality of life after meningitis regardless of the cause, ”he said. The NCDC noted that although Nigeria has implemented interventions, including the introduction of the meningitis A conjugate vaccine.
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Africa2 weeks agoCoronavirus: Strengthening detection of COVID-19 cases – Ekiti State expands use of rapid diagnostic antigen tests in healthcare facilities
The introduction of Ag-RDT has greatly contributed to increasing access to testing ADO-EKITI, Nigeria, September 30, 2021 / APO Group / – “Getting my covid-19 result in under 6 hours and not having to wait for days was a relief. The short turnaround time allowed me to make the appropriate and timely decision to self-isolate, says Oluwatoyosi Eniola, a health worker in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state. Ms Eniola had experienced all of the symptoms of covid-19 (headache severe enough to disrupt her sleep, nasal congestion and cough) after returning from an official trip out of Ekiti, prompting her to travel to clinic at his workplace for tests. The result was positive. Fortunately, she didn’t have to wait days to receive her test result. Prior to that, the state government, backed by the World Health Organization, had introduced a new Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Tests (Ag-RDT) diagnostic kit with the goal of improving.
- General news2 weeks ago
COVID-19: NCDC registers additional 437 infections, 6 deaths in Nigeria
By Abujah Racheal The Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday recorded 437 additional COVID-19 infections, six deaths and 582 discharges in 17 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory. Statistics, according to the NCDC, indicate Thursday that the country’s total number of infections from the pandemic currently stands at 205,484, while the number of deaths has risen to 2,701. “A state-by-state breakdown reveals the following: Lagos-126, Rivers-76, Kwara-44, FCT-37, Edo-32, Kaduna-30, Anambra-22, Delta-22, Osun-12, Benue-7 , Abia-6, Nasarawa-6, Kano-5, Ekiti-3, Plateau-3, Bayelsa-2, Ogun-2 and Oyo-2. “The report includes: 126 cases reported in Lagos State, 94 on September 28 and 32 on 29; 22 cases reported in Anambra state on September 28 (12) and September 29 (10). “12 rather than 6 recoveries were reported in error for Jigawa State on September 24th. “In addition, the states of Bauchi and Sokoto did not register any cases on Wednesday,”.
- Africa3 weeks ago
United States Strengthens Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response in Nigeria
The U.S. government is committed to promoting the health and well-being of Nigerians through initiatives and training that improve disease prevention, detection and response LAGOS, Nigeria, September 27, 2021 / APO Group / – U.S. Consul General Claire Pierangelo underscored the U.S. government’s commitment and prioritization of public health emergency management as Nigeria strives to meet the goals of the Global Health Security Program (GHSA ) 2024 and meet the requirements of the International Health Regulations (IHR) by strengthening workforce development, disease surveillance, emergency response and laboratory capacity. The consul general spoke at the closing and graduation ceremony on Friday after a two-week capacity building exercise on public health emergency management. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC), the Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) and Georgetown University have collaborated to deliver professional certification training. Approximately 40 participants from NCDC, state-level ministries of health, Nigerian port health.
- General news3 weeks ago
Imo leads as NCDC reports 255 new COVID-19 infections
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) released an additional 255 COVID-19 infections on Monday, with Imo state leading the infection rankings. The NCDC reported an additional 255 cases of COVID-19 and 13 COVID-19-related deaths on Sunday, as the deadly virus continues to rage across Africa in its third wave. The agency revealed it on its official website Monday morning. The Nigeria News Agency reports that the 255 additional COVID-19 infections on Monday indicate an increase from the 210 cases reported on Saturday. He added that the 255 new cases bring the total number of infections in the country to 204,456, while the number of deaths rose to 2,681. The NCDC said the last positive samples were recorded in five states and the FCT – Imo (124), Lagos (72), FCT (36), Rivers (16), Enugu (6) and Kano (1). Monday’s report includes backlogs of confirmed (124) and released.
- General news3 weeks ago
NCDC announces 210 additional COVID-19 cases, two deaths
By Abujah Racheal According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), the country has recorded two more COVID-19-related deaths with 210 additional cases in the past 24 hours. The NCDC, in its last update Sunday morning, said cases had been reported in 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He said the country’s total number of infections from the pandemic currently stands at 204,201, while the number of deaths has risen to 2,673. He also noted that six states – Benue, Kano, Nasarawa, Plateau, Sokoto and Zamfara – had not recorded any new cases. The breakdown shows that Lagos remains the national epicenter of the virus with 79 cases, followed by Edo with 20 new infections and Anambra third with 19 cases. The other states are Rivers (18), Ondo (15), Gombe (14), Oyo (13), Kaduna (11), Ekiti (8), Delta (6), FCT (5), Bayelsa (1) and Kano (1). The.
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Defence/Security4 weeks agoKogi vigilante group neutralises 11 bandits terrorising communities, rescues victims – Official
By Lizzy Okoji A vigilante group in Kogi State have neutralised 11 bandits terrorising various communities in Koton Karfe Local Government Area of the state. The operatives also arrested a security officer and his accomplice alleged to be supplying weapons and rescued abductees from the kidnappers den. Mr Onogwu Muhammed, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lokoja. According to Muhammed, information received revealed that security operatives acting on intelligence nabbed an officer of the Nigeria Civil Defence Corps (NCDC), Insp. Abdullahi Saidu, who alongside a friend supplies the criminals with weapons. Muhammed added that the NCDC officer is also alleged to be giving security information to the criminals to undertake their heinous crimes. “A group of bandits terrorising some parts of Koton Karfe Local Government Area of Kogi State have.
- General news4 weeks ago
COVID-19: Nigeria records 336 new infection, 5 deaths
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria has recorded 336 new cases of COVID-19 infections with five deaths. This is according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in an update released on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the additional 336 COVID-19 infections recorded on Saturday indicated a decrease from 337 cases reported on Friday. In the NCDC latest update Lagos maintained the highest number of 86 cases, followed by Benue-48 and Bauchi-41. Others were Edo-25, the FCT-19, Akwa Ibom-13, Ondo-12, Anambra-11, Ekiti-8, Kwara-7, Plateau-7, Bayelsa and Kaduna-4 each, Delta and Ogun-2 each while Kano reported 1. According to the NCDC, today’s report includes: Four states of Imo, Osun, Oyo and Sokoto reported zero cases, while a backlog of 48 cases were reported from Benue for Sept. 7 (29); Sept. 17 (7) and Sept. 18 (4). The public health agency noted that till date, 201,630 cases have been confirmed, 190,288 cases have been discharged.
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General news1 month agoPresidency lists jinxes broken by Buhari’s administration
By Ismaila Chafe The Presidency has listed numerous jinxes broken by the Buhari administration in recent times. Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, listed the jinxes in a special write-up on Sunday in Abuja. He stated that “a giant-sized jinx was broken recently when the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) announced a first net profit in the 44-year history of the organisation. According to him, under President Buhari, who doubles as the Minister for Petroleum Resources, the oil conglomerate announced a first-ever profit of N287 billion, saying such had never happened before. He, however, observed that this feat was by no means the only major jinx broken by the Buhari administration. The presidential aide listed other jinxes broken to include the “Petroleum Industry Bill signed into law in 2021, after almost two decades in the works. “ It is aimed at reforming a.
- General news1 month ago
Nigeria’s total COVID-19 infections hit 195,052
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) says the country’s total COVID-19 infections toll now stand at 195,052, with a fatality toll of 2,522. The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Sunday morning, adding that Nigeria recorded 27 more Coronavirus (COVID-19) related deaths and 964 new infections from 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the 964 fresh cases reported on Saturday indicated an increase from the 444 cases posted on Friday. The public health agency noted that Lagos State, the country’s epicenter of COVID-19, reported 456; Ondo followed with 180, while Edo recorded the third highest infection with 66 cases. Amongst others are: Rivers (62), Niger (26), Akwa Ibom (25), Ekiti (22), Kwara (22), Oyo (22), Kaduna (17), Delta (14), Benue (12), Gombe (9), Plateau (9), FCT (8), Jigawa (5), Ogun (4), Bayelsa and Nasarawa (2) each, and Bauchi (1). The agency also noted that the.
- General news2 months ago
Nigeria reports 650 new COVID-19 cases, 56 deaths on Saturday
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has recorded more deaths from COVID-19 complications as infections continue to surge in the country. The NCDC confirmed 650 new cases in 16 states of the federation and the FCT, with 56 deaths across the country on Saturday, via its verified website on Sunday morning, adding to the recent surge in infections driven by the spread of the Delta variant in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the 650 fresh cases reported on Saturday was an increase from the 618 cases posted the previous day in Nigeria. It added that the 56 additional COVID-19 related deaths reported on Saturday also increased the country’s fatality figure to 2,361. The agency noted that the number of the country’s active coronavirus infections had, however, dropped from 18,210, reported on Friday to 10,575, reported on Saturday. It did not indicate if majority.
- Africa2 months ago
Coronavirus: Nigeria leverages lessons learnt from Ebola response in fight against COVID-19 pandemic
We have keenly studied the unfolding Covid-19 outbreak in other countries, to learn lessons and hone our response to the COVID-19 pandemic ABUJA, Nigeria, August 27, 2021/APO Group/ — Dr E. Osagie Ehanire is the Minister of Health of Nigeria and was appointed to President Buhari’s cabinet as Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health in 2015 and to the President’s second cabinet in 2019 as Minister of Health. He is passionate about advancing Universal Health Coverage and Emergency Medical Services is presently the captain, steering Nigeria’s COVID-19 response ship. The Minister’s narrates Nigeria’s COVID-19 response in his words: Prior to confirmation of Nigeria’s first case of COVID-19 on 27th of February 2020, the Federal Ministry of Health had begun monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak in China and conducted risk assessments of the threat to the country, which revealed the Points of Entry, especially by air as key risk areas, along with logistics,.
