Year: 2020
Drivers hail Sanwo-Olu, LASTMA boss for instilling discipline in personnel
Drivers plying Ajah from Obalende and CMS Bus-stop, Lagos Island and those plying Yaba from Obalende have commended the Governor…
COVID-19 test results for Chinese medics in Nigeria announced
Minister of Health Dr. Osagie Ehanire, on Tuesday, announced that the 15-member medical team from China tested negative to Coronavirus.
Businessman gives palliatives to poor Lagos residents
The poor slum settlers at the Adetomiwa Village of the G. Cappa, Area of Ogombo Road Ajah, Lagos heaved a…
UNIBEN researchers develop ventilator for COVID-19 patients
Researchers in the faculties of engineering and medical sciences, University of Benin (UNIBEN), have boosted hope for the management of…
Dybala tests positive for coronavirus for fourth time
Paulo Dybala has tested positive for coronavirus for the fourth time in just six weeks.
Lockdown: Food markets, banks, others exempted in Bayelsa
The Bayelsa State government has given clarification about those exempted from the stay-at-home directive of the governor, Senator Douye Diri.
Coronavirus: Nigeria will overcome economic challenges – Lawan
President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, assured Nigerians that the country will overcome economic challenges facing the…
Clinton to Biden: I wish you were U.S. President now
Former U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton endorsed Joe Biden's White House bid on Tuesday and sent a well-aimed jab…
Germany reports 1,304 more coronavirus cases
Germany on Wednesday reported 1,304 more cases of the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19: Sokoto records 3 deaths
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state has announced the death of three COVID-19 patients in the state.
PSG boss Khelaifi, ex-FIFA scribe Valcke face corruption trial
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and FIFA's former secretary general Jerome Valcke will face a corruption trial in September, the…
Thailand reports nine new coronavirus cases, no more deaths
It brings to 2,947 cases and 54 deaths since the outbreak began in January.
Jigawa locks down 3 LGAs after 2 new coronavirus cases confirmed
The Jigawa Government has confirmed two additional cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state, Gov. Muhammad Badaru said.
ECA mourns Nigerian ex- chief economist Prof. Owodunni Teriba
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has joined the mourning train over the death of one of its distinguished chief…
Oscars forced to change movie eligibility rules by coronavirus
The organisers of the Oscars, the U.S.highest awards in the movie industry said on Tuesday that films released only on…
Coronavirus spikes in Lagos, with 80 new infections
There is no respite for Africa's largest city, Lagos, as the deadly Coronavirus pandemic spikes in the state, with 80…
Most Americans lose faith in Trump’s pandemic talks
Many Americans appear to be losing faith in what President Donald Trump says about the coronavirus pandemic.
NCDC announces 195 COVID-19 cases, Lagos and Kano lead
Nigeria's COVID-19 cases reached a new milestone of 1,532 early on Wednesday with NCDC announcing 195 new cases.
Nigeria records highest Coronavirus infections in a day, with 195 cases
Nigeria has recorded its highest Coronavirus infections in a single day, with 195 news cases on Tuesday.
NCDC goes COBAS for Coronavirus testing
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, said it is poised to increase its testing capacity for coronavirus. This followed its…
Ailing Nollywood actor cries out for help
Nollywood actor, Gbolagade Akinpelu popularly known as “Ogun Majek” has cried out to the public for financial assistance over his…
I was too young – Elikem speaks on failed marriage
Ghanaian actor and fashion designer, Elikem Kumordzie, has once again spoken about his failed marriage to Zimbabwean socialite, Pokello Nare.
More trouble: Bauchi records 11 new cases of Coronavirus
Bauchi State has recorded 11 fresh cases of the deadly Coronavirus pandemic.
Want to beat coronavirus? Brush your teeth before leaving home
Emeritus professor of dentistry, Martin Addy has urged people to brush their teeth before leaving the house in a bid…
Jonathan reacts to FG’s demand for account statements from US banks
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has reacted to report that the Federal Government has requested his account statements and that…
Gigi Hadid pregnant
Supermodel Gigi Hadid is reportedly 20-weeks pregnant with her first child. But for now, she does not know the gender…
COVID-19 cases explode in Bauchi
Bauchi State said it has recorded 11 new COVID-19 cases. This brings confirmed cases in the state to 25, the…
‘I have a Muslim Boyfriend’ – Tonto Dikeh reveals
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has revealed that her boyfriend is Muslim after a follower questioned her when she wished Muslims…
COVID-19: Expect more cases, Edo warns
The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, has warned that cases of coronavirus disease will continue to increase,…
Lagos-based trader defeats Atiku, Saraki in court
Lauretta Onochie, an aide to President Buhari on social media, mocked PDP's 2019 Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and Bukola Saraki…