Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update for April 19-25, 2020
Lockdowns, physical distancing and other forms of social restrictions have been accepted globally as key measures to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). These measure are crucial in containing the spread of the deadly virus, but they are also exposing residents to increased risk of violence and human rights abuses. In Abia state, […]
NCDC scores Akwa Ibom state 99 per cent on contact-tracing
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has scored Akwa Ibom State Government 99 per cent on contact-tracing and other critical elements in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic.
2019 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in the Niger Delta
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) in November 2019 joined the International Community on a 16-day campaign against Gender Based Violence (GBV). PIND, through a competitive process, awarded small grants to four Niger Delta organizations in Akwa-Ibom, Delta, Edo and Rivers States to implement activities in commemoration of the global event.
Ondo To Begin Enforcement Of Face Masks For Residents
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who made the announcement in Akure, the state capital, said he had constituted a committee to supervise the production of the face masks for residents of Ondo.
Edo defeats coronavirus, discharges index COVID-19 patient
The seventh coronavirus patient in Edo state has been discharged after being tested negative. Governor Godwin Obaseki who broke the news on Monday, April 20 said the seventh discharged patient is the index case in the state
Cross River Begins Payment of N30,000 To Youths
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.
Bayelsa Taskforce Says 140 Blood Samples Sent To NCDC For March, April Test Negative
The Bayelsa State Taskforce on COVID-19 on Monday said that the 140 blood samples sent to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) approved laboratory in Edo, have all tested negative.
NCDC lauds Governor Wike for his committed response to COVID-19 in Rivers State
Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) , Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu has commended the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for his firm and personal leadership to check the spread of coronavirus in Rivers State.
NPDC, NOSL donates ambulance, medical items to Akwa Ibom
Nigeria Petroleum Development Corporation (NPDC), in a joint effort with Natural Oil field Services Limited (NOSL), a subsidiary of STERLING OIL, has donated an ambulance along with medical supplies to support Akwa Ibom State government in combating coronavirus.
Akwa Ibom plans ‘aggressive’ coronavirus testing for residents
The Akwa Ibom State Government said it is planning to embark on “aggressive” COVID-19 testing for residents of the state to help the government take a decision whether to re-open the state economy or not.
