Year: 2020
COVID-19 vaccine coming sooner than later – Trump
President Donald Trump said on Sunday he thinks there will be a vaccine against the new coronavirus disease in the…
U.S.-China trade tension drags down oil prices
Oil prices fell in early trade on Monday, paring last week’s gains, on worries the global oil glut may persist…
Coronavirus cases top 3.5 million worldwide
Global coronavirus cases surpassed 3.5 million on Monday, with deaths nearing a quarter of a million.
COVID-19 linked with deaths in Kano
The Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force set up for Kano on Covid-19, Dr. Sani Gwarzo, has linked the recent…
Evacuation of Nigerians stranded in COVID-19 wracked U.S. begins
The evacuation of Nigerians stranded in the U.S. due to the coronavirus pandemic is to begin on May 10.
Nollywood stars hail Genevieve Nnaji
Genevieve Nnaji, actress, movie director and producer, who turned 41, earned the encomiums and well wishes of Nollywood stars on…
Lagos’ Coronavirus infections hit 1,107, with 39 new cases
The total number of confirmed Coronavirus infections in Africa's largest Mega City, Lagos has reached 1,107, with 39 new cases…
170 new Coronavirus cases hit Nigeria, total figures now 2,558
Nigeria has recorded another 170 new Coronavirus cases, taking its overall total to 2,558.
Updated: 68,566 Americans killed by coronavirus
At least, 68,566 Americans have died from the Coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
Venezuela foils mercenary invasion, kills 8 attackers
Venezuela said it foiled a mercenary invasion by “terrorists" who attempted to enter the country on speedboats from neighbouring Colombia.
17 Chinese, 10 Nigerians arrested for illegal mining in Osun
The Osun Joint Task Force charged with fighting assorted crimes, has apprehended 27 persons suspected to be illegal miners in…
Six Coronavirus patients recover in Kwara, discharged
Kwara Government has discharged another six Coronavirus patients, after testing negative twice for the virus,
Press Freedom Day: Government must respect rights of journalists – GJF
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF), has called on governments and citizens to respect the rights of journalists and ensure their…
Abiodun orders corporate organizations to decontaminate premises
Ahead of relaxation of lockdowns, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has ordered corporate organizations to decontaminate their premises against covid-19.
Lagos, COVID-19 and Fake News
Ralph Fiennes is one of the most fearless individuals on Earth, having embarked on incredibly dangerous expeditions. But then, even…
Some serious soul searching on World Press Freedom Day
Established by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 1993, May 3 is dedicated and celebrated as World…
Polo fetes journalists, salutes courage in stemming Fake News
Nigeria's foremost luxury and lifestyle company, Polo Limited, as part of its multi-level intervention in providing succour for segments of…
Press Freedom Day: Abiodun lauds Journalists’ role in nation building
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the press will continue to be relevant in Nigeria's…
Senate President celebrates Nigerian journalists on World Press Freedom Day
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated Nigerian journalists and all the stakeholders in the profession as they join…
Analysis: The future of Hajj operation within coronavirus pandemic
By Ibrahim Muhammed At the outbreak of the Coronavirus, the prospect of hajj 2020 taking place was so slim that…
Oshiomhole violating directives to halt Coronavirus spread in Edo – Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has accused the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole,…
Sanwo-Olu delays resumption of civil servants, releases numbers for whistleblowers
The five-week lockdown imposed by the Federal Government on Lagos State and two other states to combat Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)…
Abba Kyari mourners all test negative to coronavirus
All the improperly kitted mourners at the burial last month of Malam Abba Kyari have tested negative to coronavirus.
Killers of UNIPORT students must be brought to book – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the families of three University of Port Harcourt students reportedly murdered by their kidnappers…
COVID-19: Piers Morgan goes into isolation
Piers Morgan, host of popular ITV programme Good Morning Britain is retreating into isolation as he awaits the results of…
COVID-19 enforcement: IGP condemns attack on police officers in Oyo
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu has condemned the attack on police officers enforcing Coronavius lockdown in Oyo…
JUST IN: Stop the retrenchment now, CBN orders Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has ordered banks to stop any form of retrenchment of workers now.
Ronald Koeman Dutch national team manager hospitalised
Ronald Koeman, the Dutch national team manager has been hospitalised in Amsterdam with a heart problem.
Coronavirus: U.S. deepens charge against China’s Wuhan lab
The United States has doubled down on its accusation that China's Wuhan lab unleashed the disruptive coronavirus into the world.
Lagos records another 3 COVID-19 related deaths
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Sunday announced another three COVID-19 related deaths.