Year: 2020
UN to lift economies, save jobs after pandemic
The United Nations, on Monday, laid out a roadmap to lift economies and save jobs after the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: New York state cancels presidential primary
The New York State on Monday cancelled its presidential primary, which had already been delayed from late April to June…
President Buhari’s Nationwide Broadcast (Full Text)
I have approved a phased and gradual easing of lockdown measures in FCT, Lagos and Ogun States effective from Monday,…
Buhari: Lagos lockdown stays for one week extra, gradual easing begins in May
President Buhari has extended the lockdown imposed on Lagos, Ogun and the FCT Abuja by one week. Kano has now…
Elegushi: Celebrating a decade of royal excellence
On this day, a decade ago, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi (Kusenla III) was presented with the staff of office by…
Atiku’s son survives Coronavirus, discharged
Son of Nigeria's former Vice President, Mohammed Abubakar has survived the dreaded Coronavirus and has been discharged.
Interswitch Group commemorates 2020 International Girls in ICT Day
To mark the International Girls in ICT Day, 2020, Interswitch Group, a leading Nigerian Pan-African digital payment and commerce Solutions…
Lagos discharges 15 more Coronavirus patients
The Lagos State Government on Monday discharged 15 more Coronavirus patients after they tested negative for the virus twice.
COVID-19 and the prospect of Traditional Medicine
In the beginning, many did not really care about it. They waved it away as a Chinese problem. But somehow,…
Woman flogged by policemen demands N200m compensation, apology
The woman who was flogged by two police officers enforcing the coronavirus lockdown in Osun, has petitioned the Inspector General…
Coronavirus: Nigeria needs comprehensive action plan – UK Doctor
The Nigeria government has been advised to come up with a comprehensive action plan with proper coordination, sincerity and adequate…
Coronavirus: FIFA proposes changes in football rules
FIFA said on Monday it is proposing five or six substitutions per match when football resumes, to help players cope…
Coronavirus: Stanbic IBTC tells Nigerians to maintain strong mental health
Amidst the outbreak of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of the Standard Bank…
Ondo says it still has FG rice, thanks Buhari
Ondo State Food Palliative Committee has denied rejecting the 1,800 bags of rice donated to the state by the Federal…
Coronavirus: Gombe bans commercial motorcycles
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has banned the operation of commercial motorcycles, popularly called Achaba, throughout the state as…
Ekiti denies returning rice palliative to Nigerian govt
The Ekiti government on Monday said it did not return 1800 bags of rice donated to the state by the…
Buhari speaks to the nation
President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation Monday, April 27 at 8pm, his third since the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus: Rotary distributes palliatives to FCT communities
Rotary District 9125 on Monday began distribution of palliatives to vulnerable households in some FCT communities to cushion the effect…
Lockdown: Bauchi to try violators
Bauchi State Government is to constitute mobile courts to try violators of its partial lockdown order.
Niger govt to repatriate Almajiri children to home states
Niger State Government has concluded arrangements to repatriate all Almajiri children to their states of origin.
Covid 19: Kano records 2 new deaths
Kano State Ministry of Health has disclosed two additional COVID-19 deaths.
Coronavirus lockdown: Buhari briefs the Nation 8pm
President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation Monday, April 27, 2020 at 8pm.
Lockdown: Nollywood actress calls out online beggars
Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday has called out online beggars who have been sending their account numbers to her on…
Breaking: NNPC petrol station gutted by fire in Lagos
Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC filling station at Yaya Abatan area of Ogba, Lagos State is currently on fire.
Kaduna government to enforce the use of face masks
Kaduna State Government has said that wearing face masks will be enforced as a critical public health measure, to reduce…
Oyo civil servants resume duty at state secretariat
Oyo state public and civil servants on Grade Level (GL) 13 and above on Monday reported for work at the…
Bayelsa records its index case of coronavirus
Bayelsa has recorded the first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.
Cuban medics fight against coronavirus in South Africa
The office of South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, said more than 200 Cuban health workers arrived in the country to…
Covid-19: Brunei reports zero cases in 8 days
Brunei has reported no new cases of COVID-19, marking the eighth day in a row without new cases since April…
Four Nigerian States without Coronavirus: How long can they be lucky?
As the deadly Coronavirus pandemic rages in Nigeria, spreading fear and panic and shutting down the nation's economy, only four…