Year: 2020
Nigerian footballer Musa dismisses COVID-19 rumours
Nigeria Super Eagles player, Ahmed Musa, has dismissed claims on social media that he had tested positive for coronavirus.
Egypt records new coronavirus deaths
Egypt, on Wednesday, recorded 12 deaths from the novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus not reported to WHO on time – Pompeo insists
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday renewed the Trump administration’s criticism of China’s early handling of the coronavirus…
Stephen Keshi played a role in my stardom – Onazi recounts
Nigerian footballer, Ogenyi Onazi has recounted the vital role of Late Stephen Keshi, former Super Eagles' coach in making him…
Eko Club donates N5m to Lagos to fight Coronavirus
A foremost indigenous social club, Eko Club, on Wednesday, presented a cheque of N5 million to Lagos State Government to…
More danger for Lagos: Coronavirus infections surpass 500
There is more danger in Lagos as the state's Coronavirus infections hit 504, after 74 new cases on Wednesday.
Another 91 new Coronavirus cases hit Nigeria
Another 91 new Coronavirus cases have hit Nigeria, taking the total figures to 873.
Nigerian Governors impose 14-day interstate lockdown
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has unanimously agreed to the implementation of an inter-state lockdown in the country over the…
Abba Kyari’s death ‘a desperately sad news’ – Prince Charles
The heir to British throne, Prince Charles has described the death of Abba Kyari, the former Chief of Staff to…
Nigerian government bans movement of COVID-19 patients
The Federal Government of Nigeria has banned the inter-state movement of Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients in the country.
Delta records 2 new cases of Coronavirus, monitors 140 contacts
The Delta State Government has announced that the state has recorded two new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
COVID-19: Pakistani doctors call for mosque restrictions
A group of Pakistani doctors on Wednesday urged the government and clerics to reverse a decision to allow prayer congregations…
Nigerian govt secures release of 60 Nigerians from Tanzanian Prisons
The Nigerian government on Wednesday said it has secured the release of 60 Nigerians from Tanzanian prisons.
Crazy hauling of goods Nigerian style (Photos)
Nigerian commercial drivers can sometimes be a weird bunch, incurable rule breakers, especially with the crazy way they haul goods…
Mohammed Duguri Bauchi governor’s brother pays N50m to kidnappers
Alhaji Adamu Mohammed Duguri, elder brother of Bauchi governor said N50m was paid to his kidnappers before he was released.
Photo News: Dangerous overloading?
Nigerian commercial drivers can sometimes be a heartless bunch, incurable rule breakers. They seldom care if their violations affect their…
Climate disruption nearing point of no return – UN Chief Guterres
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday said biodiversity was declining sharply and climate disruption “approaching a point of no…
3 Togo returnees test positive for coronavirus in Ogun
Dr. Tomi Coker, the Commissioner for Health in Ogun said the three new cases of coronavirus in the state were…
Trump tweets order to U.S. Navy to ‘shoot down’ Iranian gunboats
U.S.President Donald Trump has tweeted an order to the U.S. Navy to destroy any armed Iranian boats that harass American…
Tinubu mourns Globe Motors boss, Anumudu
The National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with family members and associates of…
Report suspected COVID-19 cases – Gov. Makinde tells Oyo residents
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged residents in the state to report any suspected cases of COVID-19 before…
JUST IN: Coronavirus strikes second person dead in Borno
Borno State Government on Wednesday announced a second death from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Lagos suspends demolition of illegal structures on drainage alignment
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday directed the suspension of on-going demolition of illegal structures on drainage alignments at Yaya…
Umahi gets 48-hour deadline to reverse illegal life ban on two journalists
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the blatant intimidation, harassment and attacks on journalists and media houses by…
Danger in Kano: Centre suspends testing for Coronavirus
A looming danger is expected in Kano as the newly established testing centre for COVID-19 has suspended its operation for…
COVID-19: Barau urges Buhari to rescue Kano
Senator Barau Jibrin of Kano North constituency has urged the Federal Government to assist Kano state financially, to enable it…
How Nigeria can survive global oil collapse – Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has proffered solution on how Nigeria can survive the impact of global oil collapse on…
WHO chief Tedros: Pandemic will be with the world for a long time
WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned on Wednesday that the coronavirus pandemic will take a long time to leave the…
ASUU to FG: We can’t submit BVN as condition for payment of withheld salaries
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) said it has rejected the submission of Bank Verification Number (BVN) as a…
Ekiti records first Coronavirus death
Ekiti State has recorded its first Coronavirus death, the government said on Wednesday.