The Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, is currently witnessing large influx of visitors with suspected symptoms of Coronavirus. A staff of the medical facility, who spoke with SaharaReporters, disclosed that many of the visitors were apprehensive that they might have contracted the virus after feeling unwell. “There is serious fear since Monday night, so…
The Nigerian Government has moved medical supplies donated by Chinese billionaire, Jack Ma, to combat Coronavirus in the country from Lagos to Abuja. However, the decision to move the supplies to Abuja has caused a storm on social media with citizens raising the alarm that the materials were about to be distributed to wealthy…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced that it would give a N50bn Targeted Credit Facility to households and small businesses affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Those eligible according to the apex bank must prove that they, their livelihood and business operations have been adversely affected by the spread of the virus. Businesses eligible for…
Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has debunked media reports claiming that his administration had backed down on paying the N32,000 new minimum wage. The governor said that workers on Grade Level 1 to 6 had been paid their March salaries with the new minimum wage template. A section of the mass media had on…
IPOH: The Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah (pix) has consented to the Special Zakat Distribution Fund, involving RM11.95 million, to ease the burden of the people affected by the Covid-19 outbreak and assist efforts by various quarters in addressing the crisis. Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk) chief executive oficer Shahrul Azam…
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry is considering the use of antiviral drug ‘Favipiravir’ to treat Covid-19 positive patients, according to its director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pix). He said the drug, which is also known as ‘Avigan’ and ‘Fuhaikang’, was not yet registered in the country. “We (MOH) can approve it. However, we need to…
PETALING JAYA: Private hospitals are asked to put profits aside for now and in the name of service, support the Health Ministry in combating the Covid-19 pandemic. Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association (Fomca) CEO Datuk Dr Paul Selvaraj said in this time of crisis, private hospitals, especially those run by government-linked companies, should give their…
KUALA LUMPUR: An unemployed man was sentenced to three-month jail by the magistrates’ court here today for obstructing members of the People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) from carrying out their duties during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period. Magistrate Mohamed Aizat Abdul Rahim sentenced the accused, Hew Foo Keang, 35, after he pleaded guilty to the…
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government will allocate up to RM75 million under an initiative to rejuvenate the economy that has been ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (pix) said the money, in the form of financial incentives, will be disbursed in three components. The first is directed at those considered most…
In a bid to curb the spread of Coronavirus in Edo State, the state government has reduced the number of persons allowed in any public gathering from 50 to 20. Other measures taken by the state government in the face of continuous spread of the virus in the country include the closure of markets with…