Year: 2020
Coronavirus: 640 cases, 16 deaths reported in 34 African countries
Around 640 COVID-19 cases have been reported in 34 African countries so far, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and…
Coronavirus: Now you can bank from anywhere- Ecobank tells customers
ow that the Coronavirus pandemic is on its hideous tour of the world, there is panic everywhere, including Nigeria. There…
Rivers NUJ commends EFCC
The Nigeria Union of Journalists in Rivers State has commended the strides of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
JUST IN: LASU postpones Convocation indefinitely over Coronavirus
The Lagos State University, LASU, has postponed its 24th Convocation ceremonies indefinitely due to raging Coronavirus pandemic in Lagos.
EU’s lead negotiator tests positive for Coronavirus
Michel Barnier, lead Brexit negotiator has tested positive for coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Borno sets up isolation center
The Borno Government has set up a 100–bed capacity isolation centre as part of measures to prevent the spread of…
Blackout in Yaba caused by railway construction – EKEDC
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has explained why there is blackout in Yaba and environs.
Coronavirus: No confirmed case in Oyo – Commissioner
The Oyo State Government says it has not recorded a confirmed case of coronavirus in the state.
Insecurity: Senate wants Police Force decentralized
The Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Security Challenges has called for the decentralization of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF)
Coronavirus: Veterinary doctor cautions against eating raw meat
A Veterinary Doctor, Dr Mutiu Oladele-Bukola, has urged Nigerians to avoid eating raw, undercooked meats and animal organs to prevent…
My zone poorest in Nigeria – Senate President
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has lamented that his state, Yobe, and the Northeast zone have remained the poorest in the…
Italian who brought Coronavirus to Nigeria tests negative
The Italian national who brought the deadly Coronavirus to Nigeria has now tested negative to the disease.
Coronavirus: Katsina has no case – Commissioner
The Katsina State Commissioner for Information, Engr. Yakubu Danja said that the state has no case of Coronavirus.
Ilorin motorists yet to enjoy new pump price
Motorists in Ilorin, Kwara State are yet to enjoy the new pump price as filling stations refuse to adjust to…
Another four Nigerians test positive to Coronavirus in Lagos
The Lagos State Government on Thursday disclosed that four new persons have tested positive to the deadly Coronavirus, bringing the…
Declare your commmunity’s abandoned projects – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Thursday, urged Osun state communities to speak out on…
Nigerian teacher Opeifa makes 50 world shortlist for $1m prize
English teacher Opeifa Olasunkanmi from Government Day Secondary School Karu, Abuja, Nigeria has been included in the top 50 shortlist…
Coronavirus: Asa postpones April concert
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic which is currently ravaging the continent, Afro-soul superstar, Bukola Elemide, popularly known as Asa, has…
Coronavirus: Senate suspends public hearing, shuts gallery
The Senate on Thursday suspended all public hearing and shut its gallery where journalists and members of the public sit…
Coronavirus: Nigerian Govt allays fears of fertilizer scarcity
Alhaji Sabo Nanono, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, has allayed fears that the impact of the Coronavirus disease…
Ifeanyi Ubah duly elected Senator – Appeal Court
The Appeal Court in Abuja on Thursday ruled that Nigerian businessman, Ifeanyi Ubah was duly elected a senator to represent…
Coronavirus: Senate suspends public hearings
The Senate on Thursday announced the suspension of all public hearings with effect from March 24, over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Abule Ado Explosion: What really happened? (Video)
Distraught residents of the Abule-Ado community in Lagos spoke with PM NEWS, explaining what they think happened.
Abule-Ado explosion: LASEMA recovers additional body
The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu has confirmed that rescuers at the scene of Abule-Ado explosion…
Abule Ado Explosion: Falz mocks Sanwo-Olu
Nigerian prolific rapper, Folarin Falana widely known as Falz has called out Lagos state governor, Babjide Sanwo-olu for soliciting for…
Police warn against violation of cultism proscription order
The Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom State Command, has warned against violation of the Cultism Proscription Order of the State…
Coronavirus: Facebook to support through Workplace platform
Facebook has announced that it will support emergency services and government organisations globally during the COVID-19 outbreak by providing free…
Comedian I Go Dye’s 25th-anniversary concert postponed
Veteran comedian, Francis Agoda popularly known as I Go Dye has postponed his 25th-anniversary show which was to hold on…
Australia, New Zealand shut borders
Australia and New Zealand have both closed their borders to all visitors except for citizens and permanent residents and their…
Canada not ready for Emerging Technologies – AI developer
Through the years, Canada has strived to compete with the innovations of the world and the changes in technology. The…