Ekiti state has recorded the first death of covid-19 patient. She is the 29 year old woman who came in from Lagos. GOALPOACHER NEWS gathered that the woman died at the hospital where she was receiving treatment. When contacted, the commissioner for Health in Ekiti State, Dr. Mojisola Yahaya-Kolade, said she could not confirm the situation as of the time of this publication.
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We just ended another meeting of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. Today marked the inaugural meeting of the Presidential Taskforce National Pandemic Response Centre. I think it is important to let us know that the country is about to witness turbulent times induced by the pandemic coronavirus. We may soon be hard hit. The reason for this is that, we, I mean the Nigerian Government, delayed in taking proactive action at the onset. However, I can assure us that the government is serious about taking necessary steps to curtail the level of casualties. Well coordinated measures are about…
22-04-2020 With boundless gratitude for the confidence placed in me by His Excellency Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, and with an unswerving resolve to honour that trust, my appointment as the Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora is a call to serve the people of Oyo State under his leadership. I give thanks to Almighty God for this opportunity. My deep respect and appreciation go to all leaders, executives and members of the Oyo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for your strong support. Diaspora is a product of Emigration. Emigration is an aspect of our life especially…
UI Lecturer Writes Paper On How To Boost Immunity, Prevent COVID-19 Idayat Gbadamosi, an associate professor at the University of Ibadan, has written a yet-to-be-published paper on possible herbal ways of preventing the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Gbadamosi, a well-published expert in ethnobotany and medicinal plants, says her publication is “targeted towards boosting the immune system to help fight the coronavirus,” clearly stating that it is “not by any means a cure for COVID-19 infection”. The reader, who has been published in the New York Science Journal and the European Journal of Medicinal Plants, argues that “while countries such as…
The chairman, Nigeria Union of Tailors, Oyo state chapter, Mr Ojewale Oloyede, has poured encomiums on Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, as he engaged its members for the production of over one million face masks for residents in the state. Oloyede stated this on Tuesday while speaking with GOALPOACHER NEWS correspondent, said, the union has concluded an arrangement with the state government to produce one million face masks. He said, the association has selected 100 tailors across the thirty- three local government areas of the state based on the principle of fairness and equity to produce one million face…
Two policemen have been killed at a factory belonging to Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, in Adamawa State, SaharaReporters can report. The officers, a Deputy Superintendent of Police named Gbenga, and an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Yohanna, were said to have been killed while on an operation at RicoGado, an animal feeds factory. They were said to have been killed while inspecting location for the siting of a facility for security operatives posted to the place. A policeman, who spoke with Saharareporters, said, “They went to RicoGado to inspect where to keep men posted and all of a…
The Federal Government had on Tuesday warned Nigerians against resort to the use of a ‘fake vaccine’ produced in Kano for the treatment of the Novel Coronavirus. Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the warning in Abuja during the daily briefing of the Presidential Taskforce on Covid-19. He said; “In the absence of vaccine or drugs, Non-Pharmaceutical Intervention NPI remains the most effective way to contain the spread of the disease and protect Nigerians. By the way, you must have heard of the vaccine being hawked in Kano which is called ‘Covid-19 Vaccine’. It is yellow in colour. It…
We have seen several football legends play in the Premier League, some of whom have left an indelible mark on the game. The league has witnessed a few phenomenal playmakers, who formed deadly partnerships in attack, and ran riot, racking up a ton of assists. Here, we take a look at top 5 all-time assist-makers in the Premier League: Top 5 all-time Premier League assist-makers #5 Dennis Bergkamp (94 assists) At #5 is former Arsenal player Dennis Bergkamp, who formed a great understanding with French striker Thierry Henry. Bergkamp helped the Gunners to three league titles, and was a part…
Uefa is still planning for a June restart across its leagues but says in “special cases” some could be cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. All 55 European national FAs met by video conference on Tuesday when ways to finish the season were outlined. Each involved a June start, with the Champions League final on 29 August. Earlier this month, Uefa warned leagues that ending competitions early could result in them forfeiting Champions League and Europa League places. However, the uncertainty over when football can restart has made detailed planning impossible and for the first time, Uefa has accepted completing…
The Federal Government has announced that it has postponed the 2020 WAEC and NECO. The postponement of this year’s Senior School Certificate Examination organised by the West African Examinations Council and National Examinations Council due to Coronavirus outbreak. According to Emeka Nwajubu, Minister of State for Education, government has made provisions for students to learn online. He said, “WAEC and NECO for the year have been postponed indefinitely. “The students can learn online, we have made a lot of provision for that. The director of FCT has also opened a portal for the process “We are working with the Ministry…