Corona virus- Ebonyi State governor in self isolation


Following his contact with the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari during last week's National Economic Council meeting in Abuja, grapevine sources in Government House Abakiliki has revealed that Governor Dave Umahi is currently in self-isolation over possible infection with coronavirus.

Speculation became rife following the result of the President's Chief of Staff, Chief Abba Kyari which tested positive.

Efforts to speak with the governor proved abortive as his line was not reachable.

As at the time of filling this report, text message sent to his line was yet to deliver.

Coronavirus has killed a Nigerian by name Suleiman Achimugu the ex PPMC boss

who happen to be its first casualty in the country.

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