Year: 2020
Russia confirms 658 new coronavirus cases
Russia, on Sunday, confirmed 658 new coronavirus infections.
Mass gatherings banned in 44 African countries
About 44 African countries have banned mass gatherings, closed public spaces and educational institutions to stop the spread of coronavirus
Funke Akindele, hubby under fire for birthday party despite lockdown(Video)
Nigerians have taken to social media to call out Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele-Bello for holding a party in her…
Buhari congratulates Amb. Lawal Kazaure at 60
President Muhammadu Buhari warmly congratulates State Chief of Protocol, Ambassador Lawal Abdullahi Kazaure on April 5, 2020, on the occasion…
Comedian I Go Dye advises Buhari how to fight coronavirus
Veteran comedian, Francis Agoda also known as I Go Dye has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on…
Buhari hails veteran journalist, Yakubu Mohammed at 70
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated veteran journalist and founding Director of Newswatch, Yakubu Mohammed, on his 70th birthday.
Premier League players refuse to bail out ‘rich owners’
English football heads towards civil war as Premier League players are refusing to bail out their clubs.
Coronavirus: UK returnee conceals truth, dies at UITH
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, UITH has reacted to reports that a coronavirus patient died in its custody on the…
Coronavirus: : Kaduna residents celebrate Palm Sunday at home
Christians in parts of Kaduna marked this year’s Palm Sunday in their homes because of the imposed curfew by the…
Coronavirus kills 3 Nigerians in U.S.
Three Nigerians have lost been confirmed dead after contacting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the United States.
Dubai enters lockdown to tackle coronavirus
Dubai imposed a two-week lockdown Saturday night and Saudi Arabia sealed off parts of the Red Sea city of Jeddah…
Official: 4 inmates killed in Kaduna prison, probe begins
Four inmates died during an attempted jailbreak at the Kaduna Custodial Centre on March 31, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS)…
Buratai praises Gen. Adeniyi for uncommon leadership
Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has poured encomiums on Maj. Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, for the successes recorded…
Gunmen kidnap NULGE chairman Gatugel
Unidentified gunmen kidnapped Hamman-Jolde Gatugel, leader of the National Union of Local Government Employees in Adamawa state.
Oyakhilome reveals frightening story about Coronavirus and new world order
Founder, Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has revealed a frightening story of the deadly Coronavirus and the plan for a…
Gov. Bala Mohammed turns the tables against coronavirus
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state will soon be out of coronavirus-imposed isolation after he tested negative for the virus.
South Africa goes mobile for coronavirus testing
South Africa, worst-hit by coronavirus among African nations, has adopted mobile screening and testing, going door-to-door.
Coronavirus: Ghana extends border closure by two weeks
Ghana has extended the closure of all of its borders for two more weeks, up till 19 April, an official…
Trump to Americans: Prepare for lot of deaths
United States President, Donald Trump has told Americans to prepare for a lot of death in the coming week as…
Singapore reports 75 new coronavirus cases
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) on Saturday reported 75 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country…
Nigeria records 5 new cases of Coronavirus
Nigeria has recorded another five new cases of Coronavirus, bringing the total national figures to 214 cases.
No COVID-19 case yet in Yobe, suspect turns negative
The suspected coronavirus case in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe state, has been confirmed negative.
RSS nabs three robbery suspects
Officers of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, on Friday night arrested three robbery suspects at Toyota Bus Stop, Oshodi area…
Sanwo-Olu declares free medicare for maternity, emergency cases
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the Lagos government will pay maternity bills and the cost of treating emergency patients in the…
COVID-19: Oyo govt to fumigate markets in the state
Oyo State Government says it has concluded arrangements to fumigate markets spread across the state.
BOI records ₦39.33bn profit
After completing 2019 financial accounts, the Bank of Industry (BOI) has disclosed that N39.33 billion was realised as profit before…
Sanwo-Olu celebrates Oshiomhole at 68
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams…
Lockdown: 400 danfo buses impounded, LASG rolls out free treatment
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday said the government would henceforth treat certain categories of patients free of…
COVID-19: Fayemi names Babalola, Fayose, Oni in Resource Mobilisation Committee
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has set up a 47-member panel of eminent citizens of the state,…
Police in Anambra apprehend 3 armed robbery suspects
The Police Command in Anambra says it has apprehended three suspected armed robbers, who allegedly terrorise commuters along Isiagu road…