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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and the Federal Ministry of Health have confirmed an exclusive report by The PUNCH as regards the existence of three new cases of COVID-19 in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The NCDC said on Twitter that the patients had been quarantined. The ministry said seven other cases were recorded in Lagos State. The statement read in part, “The Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed 10 new cases of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria. Three new cases in the Federal Capital Territory and seven new cases in Lagos State. “This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria to 22. All 10 new cases are Nigerian nationals. Nine of them have travel history to Canada, France, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom. “They returned to the country in the last one week. The 10th case is a close contact of a previously confirmed case. The three cases in the FCT are being treated at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was the first to announce the cancellation of pilgrimage to the kingdom over the fear of Corona Virus. The virus is not a respecter of any stone throwing at the devil. It will consume both the stone and the person throwing it. The virus is the known devil and it’s not respecter of anything. The Vatican has also announced the cancellation of this year Easter celebration in their holy city because an unholy virus that is ravaging the city. The virus is not a respecter of sacraments or Holy Communion. Ghana has banned all religious gathering for the next four weeks. No one will go to church for four weeks in that country and heaven will not fall. A devil is out of a science lab and it refuses to die by Holy Ghost fire. In Lagos, Governor Sanwo Olu, has also announced the suspension of all religious gathering of more than 50 people in the state. All prayer and fasting will now be done indoor. Daddy GO, Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Chur

American singer and actor, Kenny Rogers, has died from natural causes, his family has announced. He was 81. His family announced in a statement on Saturday that the three-time Grammy winner “passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family.” THE ROGERS FAMILY IS SAD TO ANNOUNCE THAT KENNY ROGERS PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT AT 10:25PM AT THE AGE OF 81. ROGERS PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT HOME FROM NATURAL CAUSES UNDER THE CARE OF HOSPICE AND SURROUNDED BY HIS FAMILY. HTTPS://T.CO/ADXAGIMW2S PIC.TWITTER.COM/NGGWIIOTMT — Kenny Rogers (@_KennyRogers) March 21, 2020 Due to the global coronavirus emergency, the family is planning a small private service at this time with a public memorial planned for a later date.

Former Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman Prof. Maurice Iwu has been appointed the chairman of the nine man committee set up by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma yesterday. Other members include are;  Dr. Okeji Austin of the Ministry of Health ( Member/Secretary), Dr. Kingsley Achigbu Fed Medical Centre, Dr. Uduji Uchenna (Imo Specialist Hospital, Dr. Duru Chukwuma JP (IMSUTH), Prof. Isiah Ibe, (Med. Lab, University of Benin, Miss Nkem Chimeze Ijere, (Public Health) DR. Chimezie Iwuala, and Dr. Kyrian Duruewuru (Chairman NMA-Imo Chapter). Governor Uzodimma who took this initiative to forestall the spread of the disease now ravaging many parts of the world stated that Government took this step as a proactive measure even as Imo has not recorded any COVID-19 infection. In the wake of the outbreak of the Coronavirus, Governor Uzodimma had directed the Ministry of Health to activate all platforms, including emergency response measures with the procurement of protect

With the spread of Corona virus to more individuals in the country  the National Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has directed that Congresses/meeting at State and Chapel levels of the Union be suspended till further notice. In a Press Statement, the National Secretary of NUJ, Shuaibu Usman Leman, the Union said with the present situation, it has become imperative the union takes steps to safeguard members across the 37 Councils nationwide. “The Coronavirus pandemic has continued to spread despite efforts by governments at different levels to contain it. “Already about eight cases have been confirmed while several unconfirmed cases are still springing up across states,” the Union said. “All large gatherings should also be suspended, while journalists should ensure they maintain social distancing and high personal hygiene within this period. NUJ enjoined members to comply with directives by the Federal Ministry of Health, National Centre for Disease Con

Our son and former skipper of the Super Eagles John Mikel Obi was a "victim" of Covid-19. He did not contact the deadly virus....but got into trouble for speaking his mind and those of hundreds others out there in Turkey. His club Trabzonspor frowned at his comment and asked him to retract his statement but Mikel refused on ground that he did the right thing. Below was Mikel's comment that got his club angry. “There is more to life than football. I do not feel comfortable and don’t want to play football in this situation. Everyone should be home with their families and loved ones in this critical time. Season should be cancelled as the world is facing such turbulent times.” And after the club met with Mikel, it came out with this statement. "The professional football player agreement between our company and John Obi Mikel has been mutually terminated. With the mutual termination agreement, the football player gave up all his future earnings". Today Mi