More COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ibadan, Residents panic over new cases

A firm in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has recorded 57 COVID-19 cases. This is among 72 cases confirmed in the state on Saturday. Oyo State’s Task Force on COVID-19 … Read More

LAUTECH probes DSS operatives over man’s death

An investigative panel set up by the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo has commenced work, Mouthpiece NGR reports.  The panel is investigating the treatment of Seyi Adebowale, … Read More

Nigeria records 126 new cases of Covid-19, total now 59,127

Nigeria on Friday recorded 126 new cases of Coronavirus across the country. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria is … Read More

Four die, 12 injured on Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident

Four persons were confirmed dead, while 12 others sustained various degrees of injuries in a lone accident, involving a Mazda bus around Isara bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Mr Babatunde … Read More

Covid-19 deaths hit 1,103 in Nigeria

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday night revealed that 1,103 persons have died from Coronavirus in the country. According to a tweet released by the body, 125 … Read More

Ogbomoso group to donate equipment to LAUTECH, BOWEN

The Ogbomoso Community Foundation (OCF), comprising socio-cultural groups in Ogbomosoland and diaspora, will today donate Oxygen concentrator machines to three major health institutions in Ogbomoso. A statement by the leader … Read More

No fewer than 971,677 killed globally since pandemic outbreak, says report

THE novel coronavirus has killed no fewer than 971,677 people since the outbreak emerged in China late last year, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at … Read More

NCDC launches survey on burden of Covid-19

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), is set to conduct household surveys in four states – Gombe, Enugu, Nasarawa … Read More

Covid-19: Late reporting for treatment caused deaths, says PTF

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Thursday revealed that most COVID-19 fatalities are as a result of reporting late for treatment, especially when such conditions have worsened. It added that … Read More

FG phase out alcohol in sachets, polyethylene

The Federal Government has indicated plans to completely phase out high concentration of alcohol in sachet and small Polyethylene Terephthalate and glass bottles in the country. The moves are contained … Read More

Expert recommends wearing a mask during sex

A top Canada based doctor, Theresa Tam has warned that people should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce the chances of being exposed to … Read More

Gov Makinde’s spokesman, UCH PRO fight dirty on live radio over Covid-19 money

The claim by the Oyo State Government that it disbursed N118 Million to the University College Hospital (UCH) has led to a serious altercation as the premier medical institution insisted … Read More

BREAKING: Osun SSG, others tests positive for Covid-19

The Government of the State of Osun on Tuesday confirmed that its Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Wole Oyebamiji, has tested positive for Coronavirus. The State’s Commissioner for … Read More

FG considers lockdown of 18 local government areas

The Federal Government may consider a lockdown of the 18 Local Government Areas considered to account for 60 per cent of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria in the next phase … Read More

Just In: Oyo exco members test positive for Coronavirus

Three Oyo excos members have been confirmed positive for coronavirus, Mouthpiece NGR can report. This was made known today through the verified Twitter account of Governor Seyi makinde monitored by … Read More

Covid-19 Fund: We are not in receipt of any N118m claimed by Oyo Govt— UCH

The management of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan on Wednesday denied receiving any amount of money from the Oyo State government to fight Covid-19, Mouthpiece NGR can report.  Oyo … Read More

Covid-19: Oyo records 103 new cases as schools reopen June 29

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC has recorded 745 news cases of Covid-19, making total 18,480.  In a tweet monitored by Mouthpiece NGR, Lagos has the highest number followed … Read More

Just In: Ajimobi allegedly recovers from coma

The immediate past Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi has reportedly recovered after surgery on his lungs in a Lagos Hospital. Mouthpiece NGR recalls there were uneasy calmness and palpable fears … Read More

BREAKING: Lagos senator dies of Covid-19 complications

Lagos Senator Bayo Osinowo is dead. He died in Lagos today of complications from COVID-19. The four-time Lagos House of Assembly member was elected a senator in 2019. He was … Read More

BREAKING: Nigerian Doctors begins nationwide strike

The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria has commenced a nationwide strike. This follows the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum issued to the Government to meet their demands. NARD … Read More