I did not donate N1 billion to COVID-19 fund — Obi

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the last Presidential  elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has dismissed reports making the rounds in social media circles that he donated a billion Naira to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) relief fund.

“I have not donated to the fund,” Obi said in a statement issued on Tuesday afternoon by his Media Office and signed by Mr. Valentine Obienyem.

Reacting to the list of purported donors to the fund, which has gone viral, in which his name appears as number 33 and a billion Naira indicated as the amount he has allegedly donated, Obi said the issue at hand was “so scary and of great importance to the world, especially our dear country, to be tainted by any manner of fake news.” He implored purveyors of fake news to desist from that.

Coronavirus: Over 2,000 Persons Have Been Tested – Health Minister

The Minister for Health, Dr Osagie Ohanire, has announced that over 2,000 persons have been tested so far for the COVID-19 disease in the country.

Ehanire, who spoke during a live briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja on Wednesday, said Lagos State had led the way in providing bed space capacity for isolation and treatment, adding that other state governments needed to follow suit.

68-year-old Nigerian doctor dies of COVID-19 in UK

Alfa Sa’adu, a doctor of Nigerian origin who lives in the United Kingdom, has died of the coronavirus.

Sa’adu, 68, who is also the galadima of Pategi in Kwara state, died of complications from the disease on Tuesday.

Aisha Ahman-Pategi, Kwara state commissioner for chieftaincy affairs, confirmed his demise to TheCable.

COVID-19: Give Nigerians One-Month Free Subscription, Keyamo Urges DSTV, MTN, Others

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has asked direct broadcast satellite service providers in Nigeria to support the fight against COVID-19 by giving Nigerians an extension on their current subscription. 

In a series of tweets on Monday, Keyamo pleaded with DSTV and Star Times to extend existing subscriptions by one month.

BREAKING: US Commence Evacuation of Citizens From Nigeria Over Coronavirus

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the commencement of evacuation of its citizens from Nigeria.

This is happening after Germany, Israel, and France evacuated their nationals following the rising cases of coronavirus disease in the country.

The Embassy confirmed the development Monday night on its official Twitter handle, @US Mission Nigeria.

Seyi Makinde: Oyo State Governor Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has tested positive for coronavirus.

He made the disclosure via his Twitter handle.

“I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate.

University Of Ibadan Team Predicts 312 Coronavirus Cases By Friday

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Nigeria will be at least 312 by Friday, April 3, the University of Ibadan Committee on COVID-19 Data Analysis and Management has revealed.

As of 10.40pm on Saturday, March 28, Nigeria had recorded 97 confirmed cases of coronavirus.

This was an increase of 27 cases from the 70 confirmed cases as of 8pm on Friday, March 27.

The UI team predicted that if the current trend continued, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria would hit 312 by Friday, April 3.