Author: Hope Udezue

The news that Nigeria last week discharged the Italian index case of Corona Virus in the country after testing negative for the disease is yet another confirmation that the Nigerian spirit can overcome any tough challenge, reported the Atiku Media, in a press release (22nd March, 2020). During the press release, the Vice President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar (1999-2007) stated that it is a thing of pride to us as a country that our health professionals not only promptly rose to the challenge by tracking the trail of the case and subsequent ones, but are able to fully treat the…

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A few Muslims still insist on conducting congregational prayers, particularly the weekly Friday Jumu‘ah prayer despite the ravaging Corona Virus in all parts of the globe, reported the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), in a press statement signed by the director of the group, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The Islamic human rights group has warned Muslims to eschew extreme positions in matters of religion. “We are nonplussed by the lethargy manifested by some Muslims towards the danger posed by Covid-19. In spite of the government’s efforts at sensitizing the general public on the need to shun gatherings, many Muslims are still calling…

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The Federal government has ordered the immediate closure of 3 international Airports as part of its precautionary measures to help contain the spread of the coronavirus disease across the country. This information was contained in a statement which was signed by the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Nuhu. The DG of the NCAA stated that the closure of the airports will be effective from Saturday, March 21 and would be till further notice. The 3 airports to be shut down are Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano; Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu and the Port Harcourt International…

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