Year: 2020
15 medics test positive for coronavirus
At least 15 medics at Egypt’s main cancer hospital have tested positive for the novel coronavirus and placed under quarantine,…
Watch S1E2 of AY’s ‘Call To Bar’ series
It is season one and the second episode of 'Call To Bar' series by popular media personality and actor Ayodeji…
How COVID-19 patient died in our custody – LUTH
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, on Saturday confirmed the death of a COVID-19 patient in the hospital.
Singer Pink tests positive for coronavirus
American singer-songwriter Alecia Beth Moore, widely known as Pink has begged her fans to take the coronavirus pandemic seriously as…
China stands still for 3,300 dead coronavirus victims (Photos)
China came to a standstill on Saturday to mourn more than 3,300 patients and medical staff killed by the coronavirus…
6 coronavirus patients escape from isolation center
Six persons with confirmed infection of coronavirus have reportedly escaped from isolation center in Osun.
Don’t accept help from China – Fani-Kayode warns Buhari
Former Aviation Minister and critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has warned President Muhammadu Buhari and the federal government not to accept any…
Coronavirus cases, deaths worldwide reach new milestone
Coronavirus infections worldwide exploded to over 1,100,000 on Saturday despite lockdowns in many countries. Death tolls also moved northwards
How Lagos recorded first coronavirus death
Prof. Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Health of Lagos State, on Saturday, revealed how Lagos recorded its first death from coronavirus.
Coronavirus hits entire family including eleven children
An entire Spanish family including eleven children have contracted the Coronavirus.
Drogba, Eto’o slam doctors who want COVID-19 Vaccine tested on Africans
Ivorian football legend, Didier Drogba and Cameroonian football legend, Samuel Eto'o have joined other Africans in calling out two French…
Coronavirus: Hand over to your deputy – Folarin Tells Makinde
The Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Senator Teslim Folarin has urged the Executive Governor of the Oyo State, Engr.…
Fani-Kayode reacts as French doctors want COVID-19 Vaccine tested on Africans
Former Aviation Minister and critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to comments by two French doctors that COVID-19 trial vaccine be…
Olu Obafemi at 70
My friend, Olu Obafemi, turns 70 today. A joyous event, except that it has been shadowed by a cruel global…
Group develops software application to fight coronavirus
A group, Coalition for A Better Nigeria, in conjunction with WideBridge Solution, said it has developed an application that will…
Coronavirus: Trump breaks with WHO on face mask, urges Americans to wear it
President Donald Trump on Friday recommended that Americans cover their faces with masks when outdoors to avoid contracting coronavirus.
Scientists reveal new ways coronavirus spreads
The deadly coronavirus may be spread through mere breathing or speaking and not just coughing and sneezing.
China to mourn coronavirus deaths today
China will on Saturday hold national mourning for martyrs who died in the fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)…
More trouble: US hits 7,000 Coronavirus deaths
Darker days ahead for the United States as it hits 7,000 Coronavirus death, with the most powerful nation on earth…
Coronavirus kills Anthony Joshua, Pulev heavyweight title fight
The world heavyweight title fight between Briton Anthony Joshua and IBF’s mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev of Bulgaria originally scheduled for…
Kwara govt opens up on UK returnee who died in Ilorin
The Kwara government on Friday said there are no facts that UK returnee who died in Ilorin had coronavirus.
Coronavirus kills two more Nigerians, as Lagos hits over 100 cases
The deadly Coronavirus disease has killed two more Nigerians, with Lagos cases surpassing 100 mark to set a record in…
Angela Merkel breaks silence after leaving quarantine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned Germans to remain at home over the upcoming Easter holiday.
Nigeria’s coronavirus cases jump to 210
Nigeria's Coronavirus has reached the total number of 210 after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced 20 new…
Kwara govt. distributes N154m worth of palliative to residents
Kwara Government has flagged off the distribution of the first phase of palliatives for beneficiaries in Kwara Central Senatorial District.
Football will be different after Coronavirus – FIFA President
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has revealed that football will be totally different once the Coronavirus Pandemic ends.
Gov. Bello suspends commissioner who brutalised lady
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has ordered the suspension of Mr. Abdulmumuni Danga, Commissioner for Water Resources in the…
Suspected herdsmen invade Ondo community, kill three
Three persons have been killed by suspected herdsmen in Arimogija community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State.
How to preserve fried rice (video)
Preserving fried rice for a long time is an issue that most people face after the preparation. The rice spoils…
UN commends Nigeria over Coronavirus response
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has praised the Nigerian government for handling the Coronavirus pandemic well.