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LASG Intensifies Fumigation of Public Schools ahead of Resumption

Preparatory to the planned resumption of terminal class students, the Lagos State Government has intensified the periodic fumigation/decontamination of all public secondary schools. A press release by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Mrs. Aderonke Odeneye on Saturday stated that majority of the public secondary schools in the six educational districts have been reached. Read More…

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Sanwoolu directs reopening of worship centres as Lagos records decline in COVID-19 positive cases

– Gov Directs Re-Opening Secondary Schools For SS3, TECIII – Night Clubs, Cinemas To Remain Closed In picture above: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (middle), addressing Lagosians on the gradual easing of COVID-19 lockdown, at Lagos House, Marina, on Saturday, August 1, 2020. With him (L-R): Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyo Read More…

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NCDC announces 624 new cases of COVID-19, total infections now 41,804

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has announced 624 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus increased to 41, 804. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Tuesday. The health agency noted that eight more persons have died from the disease. It stated that Lagos, Read More…

A general view of a food market in Lagos after Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari called for a lockdown starting tonight to limit the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), March 30, 2020.Temilade Adelaja/REUTERS
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Active COVID-19 cases in Lagos communities, not admitted, come down to 2,036

Picture above credit: A general view of a food market in Lagos after Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari called for a lockdown starting tonight to limit the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), March 30, 2020. Photograph by Temilade Adelaja/REUTERS The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says that  the active cases of COVID-19 in Read More…

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VIDEO: ‘One Love, One Heart’ UNICEF and Marley family unite against COVID-19

Bob Marley’s everlasting message about the power of love and solidarity is more important than ever as families face the COVID-19 pandemic and millions call for equality. UNICEF has teamed up with the Marley family, Tuff Gong International and Amplified Music to reimagine the iconic song One Love – bringing people together to help children Read More…

Nigerian Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ihanire, leading the Nigerian response against COVID-19.Getty Images
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Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases hit 37,225

Picture above credit: Nigerian Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ihanire, leading the Nigerian response against COVID-19. Photograph: Getty Images The number of COVID-19 cases in Nigeria has reached 37, 225. According to the latest data released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, (NCDC) on its official twitter handle on Monday, 562 new cases were Read More…