Kenyan Schools Asked To Refund 2020 School Fees Due To Covid-19 Pandemic The government of Kenya has asked schools in the country to refund parents the school fees paid for 2020 academic session. Schools have the choice of either to refund this year’s fees or put it towards next year’s academic session. George Magoha, Kenya’s Minister
Nigerian lady dies two months after posting “if I die during Lockdown no need for autopsy” A 22-year-old woman has died two months after making a post about death on Facebook. Sandra Chinenye Obioha Ihekwereme wrote on Facebook on April 4: “If I die in this lockdown no need for autopsy. Na yam and
The presidency through its Special Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, has debunked claims as speculated in viral video that claimed people touched the remains of dead Emir of Rano, Alhaji Tafida Abubakar. Recall that yesterday, Gist Reel reliably gathered and reported that the Emir of Rano, Kano State, Dr. Tafida Abubakar Ila II, is dead.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at a press briefing on Saturday April 25, disclosed that mortuaries in the state are now full and need urgent decongestion. The Lagos State Governor said mortuaries in the state are not full due to Coronavirus cases, but because residents of the state have been unable to gather to hold burial
The Cross River State Government on Monday began the monthly payment of 30,000 stipends to beneficiaries of the Youth Employment and Social Support Operation (YESSO) as a way to cushion effect of COVID-19 lockdown on poor residents. The disbursement is in collaboration with the World Bank. Commissioner for International Development Cooperation in the state, Inyang
Leading health brand, Dettol has donated her hygiene products to Ogun State in support of the State Government’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. This donation forms part of Dettol’s contribution to the Ogun State government’s stimulus package of relief materials to cater for the vulnerable citizens impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak, to be distributed to
A United Nations Agency has forecasted that the African continent might suffer as much as 3 million deaths from the novel Coronavirus. Compared to Europe, Asia and Southern America, Africa’s death toll from the virus isn’t so much with majority of deaths from Northern Africa but the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in a
In a Video making rounds online, Some people alleged to be Ghanaians are seen alighting from a bus after some Chinese men entered. Amid Coronavirus, People most especially Africans are afraid of Chinese men to avoid being infected. READ ALSO: A woman has shared a video showing what it’s like to get tested for coronavirus
Shocking scenes played out in Michigan, US as thousands of protesters took to the streets after Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Wednesday that she will be extending the state’s strict ‘stay at home’ order. Drivers caused a gridlock on purpose around the state
Former governor of Lagos state, Bola Tinubu has appealed to the federal government to protect Nigerians from hunger and other disease while fighting the Coronavirus pandemic. The APC Chieftain stated that history will not be kind to the federal government if Nigerians go hungry amid the Coronavirus pandemic. In a statement released on Wednesday
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has recovered fully and tested negative for Coronavirus. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has fully recovered and tested negative for coronavirus barely a week after he announced that he tested positive. am deeply moved by your prayers and support throughout this period. I am so thankful. This evening, I received
9-year-old girl donates N950 to fight Covid-19 in Ogun State An adorable 9-year-old girl, Oluwashikemi Ogunleye has graciously donated the sum of N950 to the Ogun State government as her own contribution to aid the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic in the state. Her philanthropic act has since been lauded by the Governor of the
10-year-old girl and four other patients recover from Covid-19 in Lagos – Gov. Sanwo-Olu In new reports, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the recovery and discharge of five more patients of Covid-19 in the state. The governor, who hours ago, revealed that one person had recovered and been discharged from the Isolation centre in Lagos,
FG to unveil Covid-19 fiscal stimulus Monday – Minister The Federal Government will on Monday unveil the fiscal stimulus measures in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the drop in crude oil price. The measures will be unveiled by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed. A statement on Saturday by
