A faint picture of the Italian man who brought Coronavirus to Nigeria has been unveiled at the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital where he is being isolated and treated.

Lagos Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi who displayed a picture he took with the index case on his twitter handle, said he spoke with the man and assured him that he would be taken care of.

In the photo, the Italian man could be seen faintly discussing with Abayomi from where he is isolated. The commissioner was not wearing a face mask or anything.

According to Abayomi, “I also visited the #COVID19 patient a male Italian national who is isolated at the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, where he is been managed by our well trained staff. I spoke to him and assured him of
@followlasg resolve to ensure he gets adequate care #ForAGreaterLagos

“While at the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, I took time to inspect the ongoing renovation of the isolation wards. The renovation should be completed in a couple of days. I am satisfied with the renovation and preparedness work in the hospital,” he said.

The first case of the deadly Coronavirus was confirmed in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Thursday.

Commissioner for Health, Prof. Abayomi, in a statement said Lagos State has confirmed its first case of COVID-19 and reported it to the Federal Ministry of Health.

The case, which was confirmed on the 27th of February 2020, is the first case to be reported in Nigeria since the outbreak in China in January 2020.

According to Abayomi, the patient is an Italian citizen who entered Nigeria on the 25th of February from Milan, Italy for a brief business visit.

While at the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, I took time to inspect the ongoing renovation of the isolation wards. The renovation should be completed in a couple of days. I am satisfied with the renovation and preparedness work in the hospital. @jidesanwoolu @infoLASIAMA pic.twitter.com/6GdIBg7OzT

— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) February 28, 2020

“He fell ill on the 26th February and was transferred to Lagos State Biosecurity Facilities for isolation and testing. COVID-19 infection was confirmed by the Virology Laboratory of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, part of the Laboratory Network of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. The patient is clinically stable, with no serious symptoms, and is being managed at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos,” he said.

He said the government of Lagos State under the Governor as the COVID-19 Incident Commander, through the Lagos State Ministry of Health, has been strengthening measures to ensure that any outbreak in Lagos was controlled and contained quickly in collaboration with the multi-sectoral Coronavirus Preparedness Group, led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). We have immediately activated the State Emergency Operations Centre to respond to this case and implement firm control measures.

“I wish to assure all Lagosians and Nigerians that we have been strengthening our preparedness since the first confirmation of cases in China. We will use all the resources made available by the State and the Federal Government to respond to this case,” he said.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibadan zonal office, has arrested three persons for allegedly duping the Otun-Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. The suspects – Babatunde Ologunja, Olusola Olaoye Babatunde and Olufemi Lawal – and others still at large were accused of conspiring to dispossess the Ibadan high chief of sums running to about N300m.

Balogun, who is next to the Olubadan in the Olubadan-in-Council hierarchy, was a senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in National Assembly between 1999 and 2003.

His younger brother, Dr Kola Balogun, a current senator, had written a petition to the EFCC as a ‘concerned member of the Aliwo family’, seeking the commission’s intervention in smashing the syndicate and ensuring that members paid for their alleged crimes.

The younger Balogun feared that the high chief may have been charmed by the suspected fraudsters as he was still unable to come to terms with the reality of his situation.

“This request became necessary because we believe strongly that the victim has been hypnotized; he is not in a position to admit it and his health condition is deteriorating,” the senator stated in the petition.

According to the anti-graft agency’s acting spokesman, Tony Orilade, preliminary investigations revealed that for the past four years, the suspects have consistently collected various sums of money from the high chief.

The sums, according to findings, were not attached to any particular project and no receipts were issued to indicate the existence of any genuine transactions between the parties.

As the time of their arrest, the syndicate had allegedly received about N300 million through bank transfers from their victim. Orilade said the commission has designated for possible forfeiture four vehicles and six landed properties traced to their alleged fraudulent activities. He added that the EFCC was still on the trail of their fugitive partners.

The first case of the deadly Coronavirus has been confirmed in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, the State Government confirmed early Friday morning.

This was confirmed via a series of tweets this morning from the Lagos State Ministry of Health handle @LSMOH and the Minister of Health, Dr. E. Osagie Ehanire MD on Twitter.

This is my complete Press Statement on the confirmed case of #COVID19 in #Nigeria@FMoHNigeria@NCDCGov@LUTHOfficial@LSMoH pic.twitter.com/MarpxetNI2

— Dr. E. Osagie Ehanire MD, FWACS (@DrEOEhanire) February 28, 2020

FIRST CASE OF #COVID2019 CONFIRMED IN LAGOS@followlasg through @LSMOH has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Lagos and reported it to @Fmohnigeria. pic.twitter.com/JRp3tiFxUS

— LSMOH (@LSMOH) February 28, 2020

Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, in a statement said Lagos State has confirmed its first case of COVID-19 and reported it to the Federal Ministry of Health.

News Conference

Happening now!
Press Briefing on the index case of #COVID2019 in Lagos State by @jidesanwoolu, @ProfAkinAbayomi, @gbenga_omo & @SegsDr at the Lagos House, Marina@followlasg@NCDCgov@Fmohnigeria@WHONigeria@Mr_JAGs@Oreoluwa_Finnih#coronavirusnigeria #CoronaVirusUpdates pic.twitter.com/J9xeyMzKbi

— LSMOH (@LSMOH) February 28, 2020

The case, which was confirmed on the 27th of February 2020, is the first case to be reported in Nigeria since the outbreak in China in January 2020.

According to Abayomi, the patient is an Italian citizen who entered Nigeria on the 25th of February from Milan, Italy for a brief business visit.

“He fell ill on the 26th February and was transferred to Lagos State Biosecurity Facilities for isolation and testing. COVID-19 infection was confirmed by the Virology Laboratory of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, part of the Laboratory Network of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. The patient is clinically stable, with no serious symptoms, and is being managed at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos,” he said.

He said the government of Lagos State under the Governor as the COVID-19 Incident Commander, through the Lagos State Ministry of Health, has been strengthening measures to ensure that any outbreak in Lagos was controlled and contained quickly in collaboration with the multi-sectoral Coronavirus Preparedness Group, led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). We have immediately activated the State Emergency Operations Centre to respond to this case and implement firm control measures.

“I wish to assure all Lagosians and Nigerians that we have been strengthening our preparedness since the first confirmation of cases in China. We will use all the resources made available by the State and the Federal Government to respond to this case.

‘We are working to identify all the contacts of the patient, since he arrived in Nigeria. Please, be reminded that most people who become infected may experience only a mild illness and recover easily, but it can be more severe in others, particularly the elderly and persons with other underlying chronic illnesses. All Lagosians should take care of their health and maintain hand and respiratory hygiene to protect themselves and others, including their own families.

He advised Lagosians to take the following precautions against getting infected:

1. Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
2. Maintain at least 1 & half metres (5 feet) distance between you and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
3. People coughing persistently or sneezing should stay indoors or keep a social distance, but not mix with a crowd.
4. Ensure that you and people around you follow good respiratory hygiene by covering mouths and noses with a handkerchief or tissue while sneezing or coughing. You can also sneeze or cough into your sleeve at the bent elbow. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
   5.Stay indoors if you feel unwell with symptoms, such as fever, cough and difficulty in breathing. Please call Lagos State Emergency hotlines 08023169485 or 08033565529 or 08052817243 which are available day and night.
5. Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19 through official channels on TV and Radio, the Social Media, including the Lagos State Ministry of Health, NCDC and Federal Ministry of Health.

How To Stay Safe From New Coronavirus (COVID-2019) – 05:49
— The Infographics Show

“Citizens must not abuse social media and indulge in spreading misinformation that causes fear and panic. The Lagos State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, will continue to provide updates and will initiate all measures required to prevent the spread of any outbreak in Lagos,” he said.

NCDC has updated the "Surveillance Case Definitions for COVID-19" (Version 2)

Health care workers are requested to contact NCDC to arrange for sample collection and testing on 07032864444 if they have a patient that matches these new definitions pic.twitter.com/Dc6RCgezfS

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) February 28, 2020

Nigerians are advised to follow these tips, and if you feel unwell and have been outside the country in the last 14 days or if you suspect a case, report to:@FMoHNigeria
0909 299 6283
0809 555 3232@NCDCgov
0708 711 0839 WhatsApp
0809 955 5577 SMS
Toll free: 0800 970 0000-0010 pic.twitter.com/aLUy5878fS

— Dr. E. Osagie Ehanire MD, FWACS (@DrEOEhanire) February 28, 2020

Earlier today I provided updates at a press briefing on the first #COVID19 confirmed case in Nigeria and our preparedness and response measures. pic.twitter.com/42xjtOwhpS

— Dr. E. Osagie Ehanire MD, FWACS (@DrEOEhanire) February 28, 2020

It is important for Nigerians to remain calm, to follow health advisories from @FMoHNigeria and @NCDCGov, and refrain from spreading unverified information on social media as it causes fear and panic.

— Dr. E. Osagie Ehanire MD, FWACS (@DrEOEhanire) February 28, 2020

The @NigeriaGov through @FMoHNigeria, @NCDCGov and @LSMoH, is working to ensure that #COVID19 is contained. We are moving swiftly to identify contact persons of the confirmed case to prevent transmission and reinforcing infection prevention guidelines for health workers.

— Dr. E. Osagie Ehanire MD, FWACS (@DrEOEhanire) February 28, 2020

As #COVID2019 gains momentum with new outbreaks across the world, @followlasg through the @LSMOH has confirmed the first case of the disease in the State. Since the first confirmation of cases in China, @followlasg has been strengthening preparedness. pic.twitter.com/f99PK0HeST

— LSMOH (@LSMOH) February 28, 2020

Source:

• https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/02/28/breaking-deadly-coronavirus-confirmed-in-lagos-nigeria-at-last/

• https://twitter.com/LSMOH/status/1233190012503629825

• https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-nigeria-records-first-case-of-coronavirus/

• https://punchng.com/breaking-lagos-records-first-case-of-coronavirus-in-nigeria/

Soldiers at the Nigerian Army Brigade, Malam Fatori, Borno State, currently fighting the Boko Haram insurgency were thrown into mourning, on Wednesday.

This is happening as a depressed soldier, who allegedly got information that someone was sleeping with his wife, turned his gun on seven of his colleagues and later shot himself.

There were initially reports that two of those shot have been reported dead, while the rest are in critical condition.

The sad development happened as suspected members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, abducted Mohammed Abba, head of the Civilian Joint Task Force, JTF, in Bambula community in Chibok Local Council of Borno State.

Narrating how the soldier shot seven of his colleagues and himself, a source said:-

“I couldn’t help but voice this out. At about 6a.m., this morning (Wednesday) at 118/119 BN Malam Fatori, Borno State, a Corporal fired seven soldiers and fired himself.

“Two have been reported dead, while the rest are in critical condition. The soldier has been going through depression as a result of family issues; information got to him that someone has been sleeping with his wife while he is on duty.

“Soldiers in this particular location spend almost one year before being given pass to visit their families. How do you leave a soldier in the war front for nine to 12 months without him seeing his family?

“Some soldiers’ children don’t even know their fathers. Many homes have been shattered and broken.

“The Battalion Commander has refused to comply with directive of the Theatre Command that soldiers should be allowed to go on pass every three months.

Confirming the incident last night, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, said the Corporal serving in Operation Lafiya Dole, Army Super Camp 15, located at Malam Fatori, killed himself, two others and injured three in the process.

“Two of his colleagues were also injured during the incident and are currently in stable condition in our hospital in Maiduguri.

“Efforts are ongoing to contact the families of our gallant colleagues, who paid the supreme price in the line of duty. May their gentle souls rest in peace.

“Meanwhile, investigation into the case has since been instituted to determine the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident.”

Sources attributed the action of the Corporal to either depression or poor visibility, as the terrain where the incident occurred was poor in the early hours of the day.

Yesterday Wednesday February 26th, Nollywood actress, Idemudia Etinosa, took a swipe at the Apostle Johnson Suleman over his recent comment about bleaching.

Etinosa dragged the clergyman after he said people who bleach end up smelling and die of diseases such as cancer.

Etinosa who released a video few weeks ago promoting bleaching, took offence to the words of the clergyman.

In a post she shared on her IG page, Etinosa stated that there is no relationship between bleaching and the kingdom of God.

She also insinuated that the Pastor’s alleged “side piece” also bleaches. Read here.

Etinosa has retraced her steps. This morning, she took to her IG page to apologise to the clergyman.

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🙏🏾 1 John 1:9 if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. ---------------------------------------------- 🙏🏾 Psalm 130:3-4 If You, Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared.

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The plot to kill Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, by his own men is getting intense.

According to The Nation, the hierarchy of the two terrorist groups, Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), no longer place their trust in Shekau.

The struggle for supremacy among the two major terror groups operating in the North East is also a factor in the race to eliminate Abubakar Shekau.

The source quoted by The Nation, said many of the Boko Haram and ISWAP Commanders have been killed as a result of infighting among the insurgents.

It was also reported that a fresh crisis hit the terrorists’ camps after the extermination of Muhammad Shuwa, Abu – Mossad Albarnawee and Baa Idirisa on February 9, 2020.

The death of these two top commanders, the source said has deepened the suspicion and distrust in Shekau’s camp.

He disclosed further that most of Shakau’s key Commanders and fighters had deserted him and are secretly planning to execute him.

According to the source, “key Commanders under the leadership of Mallam Bakura have been constantly planning to kill Shekau because of his high handedness, erratic disposition, mental imbalance and non-adherence to pristine Islamic tenets or the original BHTs’ doctrine and Ideology.

“They further accused him of serial clandestine killings of some terrorists Commanders that he viewed as threats to his despotic leadership. Also, it was revealed that Shekau has an uncontrollable mad desire for women including his fellow jihadists’ women and daughters”.

All these the source said have “increasingly alienated him from some of the high profile Commanders that are now surreptitiously planning to eliminate him. It is just a matter of time that Shekau will be no more.

The Source added that “the latest information from though yet to be confirmed is that Shekau has been eliminated by his detractors who are averse to his inordinate lust for raping women and under-aged girls including those married to his fellow jihadists fighters. His penchant for the use of girl child for suicide bombings has been a great issue of concern in the terrorists’ camp.

“The major point of disagreement between the two camps lies in what a source described as Anti-Islamic activities and indiscriminate killing of people whether moslem or Christians, children or adults including raping women who are married or unmarried.

“These problems are compounded because of the increasing operational activities of Nigerian troops and the multinational Joint Taskforce in Northern Borno State”.

Another young man attempted to commit suicide on Wednesday night after he alighted from a cab and jumped off the Third Mainland bridge into Lagos lagoon.

According to RRS who shared photos from the scene, the young man who tried to kill himself by jumping into the lagoon, however landed on floating logs of wood beneath the Third Mainland Bridge.

The incident came less than two weeks after a 22-year-old graduate of the Lagos State University, Daibo Toju Davies, alighted from a vehicle and jumped into the Lagos Lagoon.

However, today’s victim was rescued but sustained some injury. He was then rushed to the Lagos State Teaching Hospital in Ikeja, where he was later referred to Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba in Surulere.

The cab driver when interrogated by RRS officials, said he picked the yet-to-be-identified man from Igando, a suburb of Lagos.

He said; “I carried him (the passenger) from Igando and he insisted I pass through the Third Mainland Bridge. On getting to the bridge, he asked me whether this was Third Mainland Bridge and I answered yes. He told me that he was pressed and that I should wait for him to ease himself. I was curious. At this time, he was forcing me to wait. I stylishly drove him to the point where the RRS men were standing inward Lagos. I told him I was no longer interested in the trip before I approached the police officers leaving him inside the car.” the cab driver said.

Nigerian artiste, Iyanya Mbuk, popularly known as Iyanya, was granted bail in the sum of N20 million on Thursday by an Igbosere High Court in Lagos over alleged car theft.

Iyanya, who rose to fame after winning the first season of Project Fame West Africa and best known for his hit single “Kukere”, is facing a count charge of stealing.

The charge was preferred by the Special Fraud Unit (SFU) of the Nigeria Police.

Justice Mobolanle Okikiolu-Ighile, while granting Iyanya bail, said: “I have perused the affidavit and the counter-affidavit of the parties; there is a prima facie case of criminal conversion against him.

“However, there is nothing to show that the defendant will interfere with the proceedings of this case and nothing to show that he will jump bail if granted.

“Bail is, therefore, granted to the defendant in the sum of N20 million with one surety in like sum”.

She ordered that the surety should have a landed property in Lagos and possess its certificate of occupancy.

She also ordered that the bail should be perfected within the next seven days “otherwise the bail shall be revoked”.

The judge adjourned the case until May 27 for trial.

However, counsel to the defendant, Mr D. I. Onyiwara, had filed the bail application supported with a 30-paragraph affidavit and a written address, urging the court to grant him bail, NAN reported.

He argued that the alleged offence was not capital.

Onyiwara said that the charge resulted from a broken-down business transaction.

He added that the defendant would not jump bail.

“The defendant had always submitted himself to the SFU whenever needed,” Onyiwara said.

Prosecution counsel, SP Chukwu Agwu, had filed a 13-paragraph counter-affidavit, urging the court not to grant bail to the defendant.

NAN reports that the police filed the charge against the singer since March 15, 2019.

His arraignment was adjourned six times after the charge marked LD/9024c/2019 was filed, due to his failure to appear before the court.

The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty on Feb. 4, after Okikiolu-Ighile threatened to invoke the power of the court to ensure his attendance to take his plea.

The SFU alleged that Iyanya dishonestly converted to his personal use or of another person, a black Toyota Land Cruiser Prado jeep marked MAVINIY, with chassis No. JTEBX7FJ7EK165480 and engine No. 2TR1385954.

After several heartbreaks from various men, popular Ghanian Actress, Juliet Ibrahim has sent out a message to men admiring her.

The single mother of one in a recent post on Instagram disclosed that any man who is not ready to ‘add value to a woman that has everything going for herself’ should keep off.

Juliet Ibrahim made this known after she posted a lovely photo of herself.

She wrote: ” If you see a woman that has everything going for herself and you’re not ready or going to add value to her life, please my brother just admire her from far. Don’t interrupt her greatness.”

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If you see a woman that has everything going for herself and you’re not ready or going to add value to her life, please my brother just admire her from far. Don’t interrupt her greatness. @shadesbyjulietibrahim #AToastToLife Makeup @make_upbykilo Photo @samueladewalephotography1 Hair @callixstylez Skin @shadesbyjulietibrahimcosmetics Dress @lakimmyfashion Lashes @shadesbyjulietibrahim

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The stunning actress had once said she’s not going to allow herself to be played by any guy again. According to her, she will put up the photo of any of her new lovers on Instagram for 48hrs and if no one claims him then she knows he is all hers.

She wrote: “As I’m ready to give dating another chance in 2020 … once we start talking about getting serious, I’ll upload the person’s picture with the caption “ WHO GET AM? ” I will leave it up for at least 48 hours just to be sure I’m allowing the right person into my life. Experience na best teacher ooo!!! I won’t be played anymore 😂 ladies please feel free to claim your boo if he’s posted up on my page! And please Claim him with receipts.
I stand for women supporting each other and the bond of sisterhood. 2020 don’t let these playas play us. 😂 #atoasttolife #Liberia.’

Updated:- Tests came out Negative.

@ProfAkinAbayomi
appealed to citizens to refrain from posting unverified news that can cause unnecessary anxiety in community.

The Lagos State Government has begun investigation into a suspected case of Coronavirus in the State, as the suspect has been isolated.

A tweet by the Lagos State Ministry of Health on its Twitter handle on Wednesday night said the attention of
the Lagos State Ministry of Health has been drawn to news making the round about a “suspected case of #COVIDー19 @Reddington Lagos.”
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The government said action had been taken by the Ministry of Health and that the situation was currently being investigated.

The government said the patient has been isolated at the Mainland Hospital and that blood samples had been taken for investigation, while the result was being awaited.

“We are currently investigating. Patient Isolated at Mainland Hospital. Blood samples taken for investigation and we await result,” the government said.

“We would like to reassure Lagosians that our vigilance levels are high and we are putting more measures in place to safe guard our State,” it said.

UPDATE:
Patient tests Negative.

PRESS RELEASE#COVIDー19: REDDINGTON HOSPITAL PATIENT TESTS NEGATVE - LASG@followlasg has said that the Chinese citizen who presented at the Reddington Hospital, Ikeja @ReddingtonLagos yesterday and suspected to have Corona virus has tested negative to the infection. pic.twitter.com/WrvzeN3v7t

— LSMOH (@LSMOH) February 27, 2020

The Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Professor Akin Abayomi said that the Chinese citizen who presented at the Reddington Hospital, Ikeja yesterday and who was suspected to have Coronavirus has tested negative to the infection.

Abayomi made this known on Thursday morning in Lagos and gave assurance to residents that there was no case of Coronavirus in the state at present.

“I will like to reassure Lagosians that our vigilance levels are very high and we are putting more measures in place to safeguard the state,” he said.

Abayomi, in a statement, explained that the ministry’s attention was drawn to a suspected case of Coronavirus at Reddington Hospital, Ikeja.

“From our investigation, we gathered that a Chinese citizen, who arrived in Nigeria from China seven weeks ago, presented at Reddington Hospital on Wednesday, complaining about fever.

“The hospital in keeping with the advisory we earlier issued correctly maintained a high index of suspicion, isolated the patient and reported the case to the Ministry.

“We took up the case, transferred the patient to the state isolation unit at the Mainland Hospital which is our specialised infectious disease hospital.

“His blood samples were taken to the Virology laboratory for analysis and it came out negative,” the Commissioner said.

Lagos and the Federal Government have been on hyper-alert for the virus, which has infected over 80,000 people worldwide and is on the rage in South Korea, Italy and Iran, outside of the epicentre in Wuhan, Hubei province of China. An estimated 2,744 people have died, mostly in China.

Abayomi appealed to Lagos citizens on Thursday to refrain from posting unverified news about the coronavirus that can cause unnecessary anxiety in the state.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) also said the 11 suspected cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) tested in Nigeria were negative.

Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General of NCDC, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja.

Ihekweazu reassured Nigerians of their safety against COVID-19, following rumours of a confirmed case in Lagos.

He said the tests were conducted by the NCDC National Reference Laboratory and Virology Laboratory at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).

“Four laboratories in Nigeria have the capacity to test for the coronavirus. These laboratories are within the NCDC laboratory network and are in contact 24/7. If a new case is confirmed, it will be reported accordingly.

“We are in close communication with the Lagos State Ministry of Health and other states, and will inform the public once there’s a confirmed case in Nigeria,” the director-general said.

Ihekweazu assured Nigerians that the NCDC would continue to closely monitor the outbreak globally.

“We urge Nigerians to disregard rumours and discourage further spread. NCDC will inform the public if a case is reported in Nigeria,” he said.

The NCDC boss said that when a high-risk traveller with symptoms arrive in the country, he/ she would be taken from the airport to an isolation centre and samples would be collected immediately for testing.

“If confirmed, appropriate management will commence but if negative, he/she would still be monitored for 14 days and retested.

“When a high-risk traveller that is not symptomatic comes into the country, the person is advised to stay at home for 14 days and report immediately if he/she develops symptoms.

“Furthermore, his contact details are obtained and an official is attached to him/her to monitor him daily for 14 days to see if he develops symptoms.

“If he develops symptoms within 14 days of arrival in the country, samples would be collected from him for confirmation.

“If confirmed he/she goes into our isolation centre where he would be managed appropriately,” he explained.