Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
27,510 Britons are now dead from Coronavirus pandemic
The death toll in the United Kingdom arising from the deadly Coronavirus pandemic has hit 27,510.
May Day: Edo Rep salutes frontline health workers battling COVID-19
A member of the House of Representatives from Edo State, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama has commended health workers across Nigeria in the…
Rapper, Don Paapi releases two-track project, “waves n portals”
Budding Afro-Nola rapper and songwriter, Chukwubuikem Nwachukwu, better known as Don Paapi has released a two-track project, titled, “Waves n…
Fani-Kayode attacks Ganduje for asking for relaxation of lockdown
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has attacked Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje for asking the Federal Government to relax the…
Workers are wheels of progress of nation’s economy – Obasa
The Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures In Nigeria, Mudashiru Obasa has extended…
Uzodimma appoints Njoku Acting President, Customary Court of Appeal
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has appointed Justice Matthew Njoku as the Acting President of the Customary Court of…
Coronavirus outbreak vindicates Labour’s agitation for improved healthcare – Atiku
Nigeria's former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Friday said the outbreak of Coronavirus pandemic has vindicated organised Labour’s long time…
Coronavirus infections in Singapore surpass 17,000
Singapore has recorded another 932 new infections for the past day, bringing the country's total to more than 17,000.
Lockdown: Access Bank plans to cut workers’ salaries
Access Bank PLC is planning to cut salaries of its workers to prevent job losses as lockdown occasioned by coronavirus…
58 Nigerians are dead from Coronavirus, as pandemic spreads
No fewer than 58 Nigerians have died from the deadly Coronavirus, as the pandemic spreads unabated in 34 States.
COVID-19: Choosing between Life and Bread
I have known Kelvin for over three decades. A tall, sturdy and gangling personality, he is brave and daring. We…
Lagos set to hit 1,000 Coronavirus infections
Lagos is set to hit 1,000 Coronavirus infections at the end of Friday (today) if it ramps up at least…
NCDC activates second COVID-19 test centre in Kano
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has activated the second Molecular Laboratory in Kano State, to enhance…
Danger: Coronavirus spikes in Kano with 80 new cases in single day
There is serious danger in Kano as the state recorded a whopping 80 new cases of Coronavirus on Thursday.
Nigeria hits 204 new cases of Coronavirus, Kano leads Lagos
Nigeria has recorded its highest Coronavirus infections in a single day, ramping up 204 news cases on Thursday.
COVID-19: 100 persons tested in Nasarawa, 3 positive
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa says over 100 persons have so far been tested for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in…
Lagos orders civil servants back to work Monday
Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola has conveyed the approval of the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu that…
Osun extends lockdown by three days
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has extended the lockdown of the state over Coronavirus by three days.
Enemy of the State
You have possibly watched the 1998 action-thriller film with the above title, starring Will Smith. It was the box office…
National Lottery Commission faults Lagos blacklisting some licensees as illegal operators
The National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) has noted with dismay, series of publications recently by the Lagos State Lotteries Board…
Buhari extends tenure of NDDC Interim Committee
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of the Professor Keme Pondei-led Interim Management Committee of the Niger Delta Development…
Senate debunks alleged approval of ‘fresh’ N850bn loan
The Senate has denied alleged report suggesting that the upper chamber on Tuesday gave a fresh approval for a loan…
Breaking: Lagos discharges 12 more Coronavirus patients
The Lagos State Government has discharged another 12 Coronavirus patients who tested negative twice for the virus.
Nigerian govt orders civil servants back to work Monday
The Nigerian Government has ordered civil servants to resume for work on Monday.
Danger: Coronavirus positive nursing mother escapes in Edo, declared wanted
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has declared one Mrs. Amaka Okoro, who tested positive for coronavirus disease, wanted for treatment.
How to pull Nigeria from the brink
On Monday, April 27, 2020, British oil and gas giant, BP, became the latest in a growing number of energy…
COVID-19: Lagos issues guidelines for transport operations
The Lagos State Government on Thursday issued fresh guidelines for transport operations in the state as part of the controlled…
Coronavirus: More than 60,000 Americans are now dead
More than 60,000 people have died from coronavirus in the United States, as the virus continues to spread massively.
No respite: Lagos hit with 87 new Coronavirus infections, 2 deaths
There is no respite for Lagos, as the state recorded its biggest Coronavirus infections in a single day, ramping up…
Nigeria records 196 new cases of Coronavirus
Nigeria has recorded 196 new cases of Coronavirus, the highest in a single day, with the virus spiking up in…