Year: 2020
3 classes of Nigerians to benefit from Buhari’s cash transfer: Minister
Urban poor Nigerians with an account balance of N5,000 or less will be among the beneficiaries of the Federal Government…
NCDC issues new advisory on wearing masks
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued new advisory to guide Nigerians on the use of face masks…
Abiodun amends Buhari’s lockdown order
Gov Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has slightly adjusted President Muhammadu Buhari's lockdown order on his state.
Covid-19 tragedy an opportunity for a New Nigeria: Emefiele
COVID-19 may have plunged Nigeria into a crisis of unprecedented proportions. It is also an opportunity to shape its future,…
NCDC announces 11 fresh Coronavirus cases, total now 373
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has announced another 11 fresh cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria, with all cases…
JUST IN: Trump stops funding WHO over coronavirus
U.S. President Donald Trump has stopped funding the World Health Organisation, blaming it for America's coronavirus pandemic woes.
PDP member remanded over Facebook post on coronavirus
An Osun State Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Osogbo has remanded a 32-year-old Akinloye Saheed, for allegedly posting false information on…
No laughing time: Lagos Coronavirus cases surpass 200
It is no laughing time in Lagos as the deadly Coronavirus keeps surging, with the state surpassing 200 infection rate.
Immigration boss, Babandede survives Coronavirus, discharged
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammed Babandede, has survived Coronavirus after he tested negative twice.
Oyetola approves N20,000 for 25,907 Osun residents, extends lockdown
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has ordered payment of N20,000 stipends each to 25,907 indigent citizens amid coronavirus pandemic…
Nigeria hits 362 in coronavirus cases, NCDC confirms 19 more
The confirmed coronavirus cases in Nigeria crept by another 19 to 362, according to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
Brymo shades Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Olawale Ashimi Ọlọfọrọ best known as Brymo is currently trending on social media over the spate…
Iraq suspends Reuters over report on coronavirus cases
The Iraqi government has suspended the licence of the Reuters news agency after it published a story claiming the number…
Coronavirus: Ganduje locks down Kano for seven days
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Tuesday ordered total lockdown of the state for the next seven days.
Amazon to hire 75,000 employees amid coronavirus
E-commerce company, Amazon is set to hire 75,000 employees to cope with the increase in demand of household goods due…
Lockdown: Lagos launches ‘Food Kitchen’ to feed 100,000 youths daily
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday announced a programme, tagged: "Food Kitchen" aimed at feeding 100,000 youths daily to…
Nigerian student arrested for raping sex worker (Video)
A 22-year-old Nigerian student, E. I. Joseph, has been arrested in Budapest, the Hungary's capital after a sex worker accused him…
Ex Man Utd star recovers from coronavirus in China
Former Manchester United and Everton midfielder Maraouane Fellaini has left hospital after testing positive for the novel Coronavirus almost a…
Coronavirus lockdown: 100 suspected criminals arrested in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said over 100 suspected criminals causing unrest in the state due to Coronavirus…
Pregnant Ciara reveals sex of baby 3
American singer, Ciara and NFL star quarterback Russell Wilson, who are expecting their second child together, have revealed the sex…
Joseph Yobo celebrates wife, Adaeze on 30th birthday
Nigerian former professional footballer, Joseph Yobo’s wife and ex-beauty queen, Adaeze Yobo is celebrating her 30th birthday today, April 14.
Idem’s willpower
It could be understood that parleying with fellow parliamentarians at Nigerian parliamentary chambers may not be without peculiar politics and…
Caverton helicopters pilots granted bail
A Chief Magistrate Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Tuesday granted bail to two pilots of Caverton Helicopters, Samuel…
Coronavirus strikes Sosoliso Airline Chairman dead in UK
Chief Victor Ikwuemesi, Chairman, defunct Sosoliso Airline, has reported died of Coronavirus in London, United Kingdom.
Lagos discharges eight more Coronavirus patients
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday disclosed that eight more Coronavirus patients have been discharged in the state.
Segun Ogungbe, Nollywood star married to two sweethearts
Popular Yoruba actor, script-writer, producer and movie director, Olusegun Akanni Ogungbe has come a long way in the Nigerian movie…
Obama endorses Biden for White House(Video)
"I’m proud to endorse my friend JoeBiden for President of the United States. Let's go", Barack Obama said on Tuesday.
Fani-Kayode lied: Nigerian military clears air on Borno airstrike
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has debunked reports that civilians were killed in the airstrikes conducted by the Air…
No respite for UK: Coronavirus deaths surge to 12,073
There is no respite for the United Kingdom as Coronavirus continues to surge, killing 744 people in England alone in…
The dynamics of COVID-19 interventions
The world is passing through hard times and all eyes can see it! Like a trainee actor, waiting for a…