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16 Apr 2020
In the US, the country with the highest recorded cases of coronavirus, 5G is fairly limited, while Iran and some African countries in which the virus has spread to do not have 5G installed. In Nigeria, 5G was launched for trials in November 2019 but Africa’s most populous country has recorded one of the lowest cases of the virus globally. In fact, most cases confirmed in Nigeria were from people who flew in from abroad. So why do some still believe that 5G is responsible for COVID-19?
13 Apr 2020
Nigeria will extend lockdowns in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun states for an additional 14 days to combat the new coronavirus, President Muhammadu Buhari said in an address to the nation on Monday that acknowledged the sacrifices of the country’s poor.
1 Apr 2020
Day One of the lockdown order issued by President Muhammed Buhari for the residents of Lagos and Abuja went without too much drama as one would expect. While some complied and stayed home, others were probably not aware of the importance of the stay-at-home- order.
GuardianTV, as usual, went around capturing activities, or lack off as the case may be, in both cities.
31 Mar 2020
It’s only Day-1 of a planned 14-day lockdown, and it’s not looking like it’s going to be the easiest of times for residents of the affected Nigerian cities, but here are six ways to help you stay positive over the next fortnight.
28 Mar 2020
As the deadly coronavirus also known as COVID-19 continue to ravage the world killing thousands acrose the daily, GuardianTV takes a look at how prepared health workers on the frontline are in Nigeria.
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