Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Another eight Coronavirus patients discharged in Osun
Osun State Government on Monday said it had discharged eight coronavirus patients from its isolation centre in the state.
Lagos Assembly debunks spending N17m monthly on Speaker’s houses
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday denounced a report that N17 million was spent on the guest house…
Food, Abba Kyari dominate Google search in Nigeria
Google on Monday, said the trending search term on Google Nigeria over the past 30 days had been ‘how to…
Police arrest 46,000 in Sri Lanka for violating curfew
Sri Lankan Police said on Monday that more than 46,000 people had been arrested for violating a curfew, which has…
16 Lagos Medical doctors test positive for Coronavirus
Sixteen medical doctors in Lagos State have tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus, the Medical Guild said on Monday.
Kidnapped Ekiti Commissioner freed by abductors
Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture, Chief Olabode Folorunso, who was abducted by unknown gunmen last week has regained his freedom…
Coronavirus deaths in UK reach 28,734
The number of people who have died with confirmed coronavirus across all settings in the United Kingdom has risen by…
14 more Coronavirus patients recover, discharged in Lagos
Another 14 Coronavirus patients have recovered and discharged in Lagos after testing negative twice for the virus.
100,000 Americans may die from Coronavirus – Trump
United States President, Donald Trump has predicted that 100,000 Americans may die from the deadly Coronavirus.
Ecobank hits $90 million pre-tax profits in first quarter
Group Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Bank Transnational Incorporated, Ade Ayeyemi, has disclosed that the bank delivered $90 million in…
Coronavirus: Jumia donates 100,000 face masks to FG
Leading eCommerce platform, Jumia donated 100,000 CE certified face masks to the Federal Ministry of Health to support the government…
30 Lagosians are now dead from Coronavirus
The deadly Coronavirus disease has struck two more Lagosians dead, taking its total deaths to 30.
Breaking: Nigerian govt gets $311.7m Abacha’s loot from US
The Nigerian government on Monday said it has received $311.7 million looted by the late despotic leader, Gen. Sani Abacha…
Lagos’ Coronavirus infections hit 1,107, with 39 new cases
The total number of confirmed Coronavirus infections in Africa's largest Mega City, Lagos has reached 1,107, with 39 new cases…
170 new Coronavirus cases hit Nigeria, total figures now 2,558
Nigeria has recorded another 170 new Coronavirus cases, taking its overall total to 2,558.
Updated: 68,566 Americans killed by coronavirus
At least, 68,566 Americans have died from the Coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
17 Chinese, 10 Nigerians arrested for illegal mining in Osun
The Osun Joint Task Force charged with fighting assorted crimes, has apprehended 27 persons suspected to be illegal miners in…
Six Coronavirus patients recover in Kwara, discharged
Kwara Government has discharged another six Coronavirus patients, after testing negative twice for the virus,
Press Freedom Day: Government must respect rights of journalists – GJF
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF), has called on governments and citizens to respect the rights of journalists and ensure their…
Abiodun orders corporate organizations to decontaminate premises
Ahead of relaxation of lockdowns, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has ordered corporate organizations to decontaminate their premises against covid-19.
Lagos, COVID-19 and Fake News
Ralph Fiennes is one of the most fearless individuals on Earth, having embarked on incredibly dangerous expeditions. But then, even…
Some serious soul searching on World Press Freedom Day
Established by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 1993, May 3 is dedicated and celebrated as World…
Polo fetes journalists, salutes courage in stemming Fake News
Nigeria's foremost luxury and lifestyle company, Polo Limited, as part of its multi-level intervention in providing succour for segments of…
Press Freedom Day: Abiodun lauds Journalists’ role in nation building
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the press will continue to be relevant in Nigeria's…
Senate President celebrates Nigerian journalists on World Press Freedom Day
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated Nigerian journalists and all the stakeholders in the profession as they join…
Oshiomhole violating directives to halt Coronavirus spread in Edo – Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has accused the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole,…
Sanwo-Olu delays resumption of civil servants, releases numbers for whistleblowers
The five-week lockdown imposed by the Federal Government on Lagos State and two other states to combat Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)…
Killers of UNIPORT students must be brought to book – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the families of three University of Port Harcourt students reportedly murdered by their kidnappers…
COVID-19 enforcement: IGP condemns attack on police officers in Oyo
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu has condemned the attack on police officers enforcing Coronavius lockdown in Oyo…
JUST IN: Stop the retrenchment now, CBN orders Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has ordered banks to stop any form of retrenchment of workers now.