Year: 2020
Wike makes U-turn, releases 22 ExxonMobil staff
The Rivers State Government has released the 22 Staff of Exxon Mobil arrested for violating the State Executive Order restricting…
NCDC admits error, gives update on COVID-19 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said it committed an error in announcing confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country.
Ohanaeze wants Buhari appoint Igbo as new CoS
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to consider appointing an Igbo as his new…
U.S. NBA star Dinwiddie acquires Nigerian passport
Snubbed by Team USA, NBA star Spencer Dinwiddie is reportedly acquiring a Nigerian passport to play for the national team,…
What Chelsea players did when I left Stamford Bridge – Sarri
Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri, has revealed that despite having a “conflicted” relationship with the team, many Chelsea players cried in…
Lockdown: Police arrest officers for flogging woman in Osun
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has condemned the assault on a woman at the Odo Ori Market, Iwo…
Medical doctor at UCH tests positive for coronavirus
A medical doctor at the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, has tested positive for Coronavirus (Covid-19).
Burna Boy stars in world’s first virtual concert for coronavirus health workers
Nigerian singer Burna Boy was among A-lister musicians that participated in the World's first virtual concert Saturday night to celebrate…
COVID-19: U.S.-Canada border to remain closed – Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday that Canada and the U.S. had agreed to keep their border closed…
Coronavirus updates around the world in figures
Latest updates at 0700 GMT Sunday on coronavirus confirmed cases and deaths in 10 hardest-hit countries in the world
UCH doctor tests positive for Coronavirus
A medical doctor, whose identity has not been revealed at the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, the Oyo State capital,…
Lockdown: Nigerian doctor recommends indoor exercise
A Singapore-bases Nigerian medical practitioner, Dr. Jonathan Obaje, has recommended regular indoor exercise for people amid the coronavirus lockdown to…
China’s Wuhan lab denies link with coronavirus
The director of China's Wuhan lab has rejected claims that it could be the source of the coronavirus outbreak.
Nigerians in Diaspora mourn Abba Kyari
As Nigerians continue to mourning the exit of Malam Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians in…
Kaduna lockdown set to be eased: Deputy governor Balarabe
Kaduna State is fashioning out a framework to allow businesses that offer essential services to operate within the stay-at-home period…
Abba Kyari: Gudu Cemetery decontaminated, abandoned PPE evacuated
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) dumped at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja by a mourner at the burial of Mallam Abba…
Trump: China embarrassed over coronavirus
China has been “embarrassed” over the coronavirus, U.S. President Donald Trump said at a news conference on Saturday.
Abba Kyari: Mourners at Gudu Cemetery isolated, dumped suit evacuated
All mourners not properly kitted against the coronavirus at the burial of Mallam Abba Kyari at Gudu Cemetery, Abuja have…
40 Boko Haram terrorists die in N’Djamena prison
Forty four of the 58 Boko Haram terrorists captured recently by Chadian forces have died. after taking a lethal substance…
Abba Kyari’s death: El-Rufai calls Buhari from Isolation
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has personally called President Muhammadu Buhari to condole him over the death of his…
More trouble: Kano records another 10 Coronavirus cases
There is more trouble in Kano as the state records 10 new cases of Coronavirus on Saturday.
Lagos hits over 300 Coronavirus cases
Lagos State has hit over 300 Coronavirus cases, with the addition of 23 new cases on Saturday.
Coronavirus: Wike announces total lockdown in parts of Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has announced a total lockdown of parts of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area.
Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases reach 542, with 49 new infections
Nigeria's Coronavirus cases have soared to 542 cases, with the release of 49 new cases on Saturday by the Nigerian…
More condolence messages pour in for Abba Kyari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday received several messages of condolences from foreign and national leaders over the death of Abba…
Abba Kyari: Wike commiserates with Buhari
Governor Nyesom Wike has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari…
Coronavirus: Kaduna reviews lockdown order
Kaduna State Government is fashioning out a framework to allow businesses that offer essential services to operate within the stay-at-home…
Rotimi Amaechi mourns Kyari
Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari and the family of Malam Abba Kyari, the late…
Abba Kyari: Death, necessary end – NIPR
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has described the death of Malam Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to President…
Northern CAN mourns Abba Kyari
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Northern Nigeria, has expressed rude shock over the demise of Malam Abba Kyari,…