Year: 2020
Buhari may introduce additional stimulus into economy
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja met with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo as the country battles the Coronavirus pandemic.
War against Boko Haram: Buratai relocates fully to North East
Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Turkur Buratai has relocated fully to the North East as the Nigerian…
Liverpool legend, Dalglish hit by Coronavirus
Liverpool legend, Sir Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for coronavirus and is in hospital but is showing no symptoms, his…
China replies Nigeria: We don’t discriminate against foreigners
The Chinese Government has replied Nigeria over accusation of maltreating Nigerians in China.
Don’t use lockdown to engage in any form of abuse – Dawodu
Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Segun Dawodu has appealed to residents of the State not to…
IMF appoints Okonjo-Iweala into advisory group
Nigeria's former finance minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was named by the IMF on Friday as a member of its External…
Coronavirus cases in Nigeria reach 305, virus hits Niger, Anambra
Nigeria's coronavirus cases reached 305 on Friday, after 17 new cases were reported by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases surpass 300
Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases have surpassed 300, with 17 new cases reported by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on…
Coronavirus kills 24 in South Africa
South Africa's COVID-19 death toll reached 24 on Friday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said. The country also reported 69 more…
Murtala Muhammed Foundation donates medical supplies, others to NCDC
The Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) has supported the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Lagos, with a donation of…
Video: Chinese authorities must stop ill-treatment of Nigerians now – Gbajabiamila
Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has called on the Chinese authorities to stop ill-treatment of Nigerians in…
Coronavirus cases in Ghana explode, lockdown extended
Ghana's confirmed cases for coronavirus have shot up by 65, bringing the total to 378, according to President Nana Akufo-Addo.
Ondo announces second coronavirus case
Ondo State has announced its second case of coronavirus in Akure, the state capital. He is a resident living in…
FG pays N2.6b to 130,000 Katsina poor
About 130,000 poor households in Katsina state have been paid N2.6billion under the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme of the…
Nigeria’s Accountant General says GIFMIS platform restored
By Jacinta Nwachukwu Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) platform has been restored, 24 hours after a fire outbreak.…
Coronavirus death toll tops 100,000, cases close to 1.7m
Global coronavirus death toll crossed the 100,000 mark on Friday. And it is still rising. It now stands at 101,557,…
Coronavirus hits obese, overweight men more: Research
The rampaging coronavirus appears to have a greater preference for obese or overweight people, especially men, doctors said
Masari locks down Buhari’s Daura hometown over Coronavirus
Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari on Friday ordered total lockdown of President Muhammadu Buhari's homeown of Daura after three people…
Lagos Airport Hotel not razed by fire – Management
The Management of Lagos Airport Hotel Limited, Ikeja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria has debunked reports that the hotel has been razed…
Dead Daura doctor’s wife, two children test positive for Coronavirus
Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari on Friday disclosed that three family members of a medical doctor who died of Coronavirus…
Saudi Arabia locks down Medina
Saudi Arabia has imposed a partial lockdown on the city of Medina, the Ministry of Interior has announced.
Caverton Helicopters pilots will soon be released: FG
The two pilots of Caverton Helicopters being held in Port Harcourt will be released soon and will not be prosecuted…
Teni & DJ Neptune drops “The Quarantine Playlist” EP
DR Dolor Entertainment presents “The Quarantine Playlist” EP which houses 4 tracks, including 'Isolate, Lockdown, Morning, Mine'.
Police arrest 9 suspected cultists in Ogun
The Ogun Police Command on Friday said it has arrested nine suspected cultists, engaged in fighting and causing trouble in…
Davido shares beautiful family painting
Super star singer Davido, took to his timeline to share a family portrait of his 3 kids, Chioma and himself…
Video: Vector features Davido on “Comfort”
Nigerian rapper Vector tha Viper comes through with the video of his new song titled “Comfort“, featuring DMW label boss…
APC to Nigerians: Let’s fight, unite against COVID-19
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to find inspiration in the life of Jesus, as the country battles…
”No Other Name” out by Frank Edwards (video)
Rocktown Kings Corner comes through with a latest record entitled “No Other Name”. Gospel singer Frank Edwards, dropped this one.
Another seven Coronavirus patients recovered in Lagos, discharged
The Lagos State Government on Friday discharged another seven Coronavirus patients after they tested negative for the virus twice.
Nigerians must move on in faith despite Coronavirus challenge – Jonathan
Nigeria's former Vice President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has charged Nigerians to move on in faith despite facing Coronavirus challenge.