Year: 2020
Akeredolu to inaugurate Fortune varsity March 21
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State will, on March 21, inaugurate the University of Fortune, established by a business mogul,…
Lagos begins contact tracing of 3rd Coronavirus case
The Lagos State Government says it has started intensive contact tracing for the passengers that travelled with the third confirmed…
Coronavirus: No confirmed cases yet in Syria – WHO
World Health Organisation spokesman Christian Lindmeier, on Tuesday, said Syria is yet to register a single case of coronavirus (COVID-19)…
Constituency projects not gifts from legislators – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Tuesday said constituency projects were never gifts or donations…
Coronavirus pandemic may last 2 years, says German Health Institute
Lothar Wieler, President of Robert Koch Institute in Germany on Tuesday said coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic might go on for…
Coronavirus: Ogun Assembly wants CDAs to intensify sensitisation
The Ogun House of Assembly has appealed to Community Development Associations (CDAs) to partner government in intensifying the sensitisation campaign…
Coronavirus: Uriel contemplates bringing mum from London
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and businesswoman Uriel Oputa is scared of contracting the CoronaVirus as she contemplates going to…
Buhari extols virtues of Gov. Bello’s late mother
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi to always remember the courage and indelible contribution of his…
Photos: Governor Douye Diri meets Buhari
New Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri paid homage to President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Tuesday. Diri was sworn in on…
How African nations are cracking down on coronavirus
African countries have been among the last to be hit by the global coronavirus pandemic but as cases rise, many…
Ex-ANAN chief lauds CBN
Dr Samuel Nzekwe, former president, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
Coronavirus: Delta Airlines to reduce flight operations
Delta Airlines on Tuesday announced its plans to reduce its flight operations’ capacity by 15 per cent following the spread…
Buhari under ‘fire’ for not visiting scene of Abule Ado tragedy
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode and other Nigerians have criticised President Muhammadu Buhari for not visiting the scene of Abule…
Coronavirus: We recommend paracetamol, not ibuprofen – WHO
People, who suspect they have caught the novel coronavirus, should not take the popular drug ibuprofen without consulting a doctor,…
Covid-19: Kenya confirms 4th case
Kenya on Tuesday confirmed its fourth case of the novel Coronavirus code-named Covid-19.
Photo News: Buhari meets Bayelsa Gov., Diri in Abuja
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with the new Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri at the State House, Abuja.
Abuja Resident Doctors embark on indefinite strike
Members of Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) have embarked on an indefinite strike over non-payment of…
15 Famous Nigerian Celebrities Who Are Biracial
The term biracial or multiracial is usually applied to people who have a heritage comprised of different races, of the…
UEFA postpones Euro 2020
Union of European Football Associations, UEFA has postponed Euro 2020 until next summer, the Norwegian FA claim.
Fire razes Gusau LG Secretariat
An afternoon fire on Tuesday razed offices at Gusau Local Government Secretariat in Zamfara. Officials, however, said no injuries were…
AMVCA fake, political – Zubby Michael
Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael has lashed out at the organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, AMVCA, describing the…
Coronavirus: Lagosians must remain vigilant – LASG
The Lagos State Government has urged residents of the state to remain vigilant in the wake of another case of…
Abule Ado explosion beyond pipeline accident – Gani Adams
Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has urged the Lagos State Government and Federal Government to conduct a thorough…
Coronavirus: Nigerian govt postpones National Sports Festival
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has approved the postponement of the National Sports Festival due to Coronavirus pandemic.
Plus-size Nollywood actress calls out AMVCA organisers
Nollywood actress, Lisa Omorodion has called out the organisers of the recently concluded Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) for…
China records new low in coronavirus cases
China has reported a decrease in number of infected persons by local transmission since the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).
NDLEA intercepts 3.5kg of tramadol
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Special Area Command at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport intercepted 3.5 kilogrammes of…
Another Coronavirus case recorded in Lagos
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said another case of the deadly Coronavirus has been recorded in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
Trump under fire for calling COVID-19 ‘Chinese virus’
US President Donald Trump has found himself being dragged on Twitter after calling the raging coronavirus the Chinese virus.
Lalong mourns death of CAN official
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has expressed sadness over the demise of the Secretary-General of the Christian Association of Nigeria…