Year: 2020
COVID-19: NYSC donates preventive kits to Rivers Govt
As part of efforts to prevent the dreaded COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic in the Rivers State and in the country, the…
House of Reps defaults in donating to COVID-19 fund
Members of the House of Representatives have defaulted in contributing their March salaries in aid of COVID-19 fund.
Bill Gates pumps more fund in COVID-19 battle
The world largest private foundation, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a further 150-million-dollar commitment to fight the…
Coronavirus: Sports, concerts unlikely till 2021 – US mayor
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has disclosed that large gatherings such as concerts and major sporting events are unlikely in…
Australia extends coronavirus restrictions
Australia will keep in place restrictions implemented to curb the spread of the coronavirus for at least four more weeks.
WHO confirms three fresh Ebola cases in DRC
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recorded three new cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
NASA scientists find Earth-like planet
Scientists have just found an earth-like planet almost its size that may be capable of supporting life as we know…
Trump threatens to shut U.S. Congress
President Donald Trump has threatened to force the United States Congress to adjourn if the Senate failed confirm his nominees…
Face masks compulsory in New York from Saturday: Cuomo
Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York on Wednesday said he would issue an executive order requiring people to wear face…
Kano records first Coronavirus death
The deadly Coronavirus pandemic has claimed its first victim in Kano State, Northwest Nigeria.
Drug traffickers hide N483m cocaine in cargo of face masks
Sons-of-the-devil drug traffickers exploiting the coronavirus crisis of the moment hid cocaine in a cargo of face masks, heading for…
Coronavirus lockdown: Police shoot two dead in Anambra
The Police in Anambra have confirmed killing of two boys at Nkpor near Onitsha during a protest by irate youth…
74m Arabs at risk of contracting coronavirus
Around 74 million in the water-scarce Arab region are at risk of contracting COVID-19 due to lack of access to…
Akwa Ibom discharges 3 Coronavirus patients
The Akwa Ibom Government said that three out of the six confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state have…
Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases jump to 407, with 34 new cases
Nigeria has recorded another 34 new cases of Coronavirus, with the total figures jumping to 407.
Wilder says Fury not yet champion after ”zombie” fight
Dethroned world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder said he still does not see his conqueror Tyson Fury as the true titleholder.
Coronavirus: UN solidarity flight arrives Kenya with supplies
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Congo disclosed that a UN Solidarity Flight carrying medical supplies…
NSCDC confirms killing of Abia motorist by its operative
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abia State Command has confirmed news that one of its operatives, Richard…
JUST IN: Abuja discharges three more Coronavirus patients
Another three Coronavirus patients have been discharged in Abuja after they tested negative twice,
Tinubu to FG: Pay emergency relief funds to households through BVN
National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has urged the Federal Government to make cash payments to households…
Coronavirus strikes medical doctor dead in Lagos
A medical doctor who attempted to manage a Coronavirus patient at a private hospital has been struck dead by the…
Tedros replies Trump, says WHO not only about coronavirus
From Agency Report Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, said the agency regretted the decision of President…
Ortom stretches lockdown by two weeks
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State on Wednesday extended the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on residents by two weeks.
Impounded vehicles to be released after lockdown – LASG
Lagos State Government has declared that all impounded vehicles would be returned to their owners after the lockdown.
NCDC establishes 7 more COVID-19 testing labs(The list)
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control now has 13 COVID-19 testing labs. The NCDC announced this Wednesday night.
Moody’s maintains negative outlook for Nigeria
America's credit rating agency Moody's in a statement on Wednesday affirmed Nigeria's B2 ratings.
Customs impounds cannabis-filled Volkswagen in Kaduna
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) intercepted a Volkswagen Golf 3 car with Reg no. ABC45LP laden with 5 bags of…
Chief Judge Zannah extends suspension of court sittings in Borno
The Chief Judge of Borno, Justice Kashim Zannah, has extended the suspension of court sittings to May 1, 2020.
Akpororo’s twins turn 2
Nigerian comedian Akpororo is a proud dad today, as his twins clock 2 years.
Nigerian releases N200b to power sector
Nigeria has made payment of over N200 billion to the power sector towards improving electricity supply