Year: 2020
Seven Coronavirus patients recover in Abuja
Seven Coronavirus patients have recovered in Abuja and discharged after testing negative for the disease twice.
Oyo records two new cases of Coronavirus, total now 11
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has confirmed that the state has recorded two new cases of Coronavirus, bringing the total…
Lawan, Gbajabiamila fault SIP implementation
The leadership of the National Assembly has faulted the way the Social Investment Programme of the Federal Government is being…
Atiku writes: What Nigeria, Africa must do to mitigate coronavirus effects
The worst thing we can do now is to wring our hands and look to outsiders. Not now. The leadership…
Yahaya Bello sacks VC, Rector
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has sacked the Vice Chancellor of the Kogi State University, Ayangba , Prof Mohammed Abdulkadir.
Buhari sends sympathy message to Boris Johnson
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday sent a message of sympathy and goodwill to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Coronavirus strikes medical doctor dead in Katsina
The deadly Coronavirus disease has struck a medical doctor dead in Katsina State, the government has said.
Lagos begins second half of stimulus package distribution
The Lagos State Government has said it begin the second round of distribution of its Emergency Food Response packages to…
Oyakhilome’s comment on lockdown of Lagos, FCT disheartening – FG
The Federal Government has described comment made by founder of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome that the lockdown of Lagos…
Coronavirus: Nigerian varsity invents disinfection machine
The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi has invented a disinfection machine to help prevent the spread of coronavirus in…
Only Buhari can determine extension of lockdown in Lagos, FCT – FG
The Federal Government on Tuesday said only President Muhammadu Buhari can decide if the lockdown of Lagos, Ogun and the…
See who qualifies for coronavirus testing in Nigeria
So far, countries across the African continent and further afield have implemented varying testing strategies in their countries, with a…
Coronavirus: RCCG donates medical equipment to Ogun govt
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on Tuesday, donated intensive care medical equipment to the Ogun Government to assist…
Coronavirus: Oyo APC lauds Nigerian Govt’s intervention
Oyo State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has lauded the Federal Government for taking decisive action to ameliorate the…
Coronavirus: LUTH commissions 60-bed isolation center
Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on Tuesday, commissioned a 60-bed isolation centre for Coronavirus (Covid-19) patients.
Coronavirus: Sex workers groan as brothels, beer parlours shut in Rivers
Sex workers in many parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, are groaning over temporal shutdown in obedience to Governor Nyesom…
Kogi governor sacks state institutions’ VC, Rector
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has relieved the Vice-Chancellor of the Kogi State University, Ayangba, Prof Mohammed Abdulkadir, of his…
Lagos holds makeshift food markets in schools Thursday
Sequel to the flagged-off of the emergency neighbourhood food markets for residents of the State essentially to address the problem…
Sacked doctors: Association issues hospital 21-day ultimatum
Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the management of…
What Africa must do to mitigate the damaging effects of Coronavirus
Before the novel coronavirus pandemic hit the globe, Nigeria spent 42% of her earnings on debt servicing. We have arrived…
Coronavirus: WHO reviews use of masks
World Health Organization (WHO) is re-evaluating the use of medical and non-medical masks for COVID-19
Lockdown: Deji’s wife distributes palliatives in Akure
The wife of the Deji of Akure, Olori Funmilayo Aladelusi, on Tuesday, distributed palliatives to over 300 less-privileged residents of…
Qdot drops new single ‘German’
Nigerian musician Qudus Oluwadamilare Fakoya, popularly known as Qdot has released a new single titled 'German' together with the visual.
IPMAN, others back removal of fuel subsidy
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and some other stakeholders have supported the removal of fuel subsidy.
Coronavirus: NSCDC deploys personnel to enforce restriction order
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, says it has deployed 150 personnel to monitor all…
US Rapper Fred The Godson tests positive to coronavirus
American rapper, Fred The Godson has tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus as the pandemic continues to spread across the…
Lagos discharges another Coronavirus patient
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday discharged another Coronavirus patient after she tested negative twice.
Veteran Nollywood actress tests positive for Coronavirus in UK
Popular Nollywood actress, Anike Alajogun has reportedly tested positive for Coronavirus in the United Kingdom.
Police give updates on Naira Marley, Gbadamosi’s arraignment
The Lagos State Police Command has said it is yet to fix a date to arraign controversial singer, Azeez Fashola,…
62-year-old UK returnee is second COVID-19 patient in Rivers
The identity of the second Coronavirus case recorded in Rivers State is a 62-year-old returnee from UK who is also…