Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
13 medical doctors infected with Coronavirus
Thirteen medical doctors have been infected with the deadly Coronavirus in Ghana.
Tit for tat : Nigerian Reps seek repatriation of Chinese
Members of Nigeria's House of Representatives on Tuesday said they will investigate the legality of Chinese nationals living in Nigeria…
JUST IN: Senate gives Buhari nod to obtain N850bn loan
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday granted the request of President Muhammadu Buhari to obtain N850 billion fresh loan to fund…
Nigeria’s Coronavirus infections at a glance: Deaths, survivors, active cases
Nigeria has recorded 1,337 confirmed cases of Coronavirus since the pandemic hits the country on 25 February, 2020.
Breaking: Coronavirus lands in Nasarawa
The deadly Coronavirus has landed in Nasarawa, one of the four states that were yet to record any case of…
Global Coronavirus cases surpass 3 million
Global coronavirus cases have surpassed three million, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
Australian tracing app gets 2.4 million registrations
Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt told reporters on Tuesday that 2.4 million people had downloaded and registered for the government's…
Coronavirus vaccine: Oxford University to begin clinical trial on 6,000 people
The Oxford University's Jenner Insititute believes it has produced an effective Coronavirus vaccine, and plans to carry out clinical tests…
World’s biggest film festivals unite for 10-day global streaming event
More than 20 film festivals around the world have joined together to stream movies free on YouTube, after the Coronavirus…
Hope rises, as Lagos records drop in Coronavirus infections
Lagos State has again recorded a drop in Coronavirus infections, with 34 new cases recorded on Monday.
Policeman who shot female colleague dead in Rivers dismissed
Sergeant Bitrus Osaiah, the Policeman who shot and killed a policewoman, Lavender Elekwachi has been dismissed by the Police Force…
Nigeria’s Coronavirus infections hit 1,337, with 64 new cases
Nigeria's Coronavirus infections have reached 1,337, with 64 new cases recorded on Monday, according to NCDC.
Fayemi imposes another 6-day lockdown, curfew
Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi on Monday extended the current 4-week old lockdown and restriction of movement in the state…
COVID-19: Masari signs law restricting movement
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has singed into law the Order restricting movement of people in local governments under…
Resignation of Obaseki’s Chief of Staff suspicious – Ojezua
Factional Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Edo State, Anselm Ojezua, has expressed suspicion over the sudden resignation…
Buhari signs proclamation order on management of COVID-19
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday signed the Proclamation Order on the General Management of COVID-19 in Lagos, Ogun, Kano, the…
President Buhari’s Nationwide Broadcast (Full Text)
I have approved a phased and gradual easing of lockdown measures in FCT, Lagos and Ogun States effective from Monday,…
Atiku’s son survives Coronavirus, discharged
Son of Nigeria's former Vice President, Mohammed Abubakar has survived the dreaded Coronavirus and has been discharged.
Lagos discharges 15 more Coronavirus patients
The Lagos State Government on Monday discharged 15 more Coronavirus patients after they tested negative for the virus twice.
Coronavirus lockdown: Buhari briefs the Nation 8pm
President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation Monday, April 27, 2020 at 8pm.
Four Nigerian States without Coronavirus: How long can they be lucky?
As the deadly Coronavirus pandemic rages in Nigeria, spreading fear and panic and shutting down the nation's economy, only four…
Coronavirus infections in Lagos reach 731, with 43 new cases
Confirmed Coronavirus infections in Africa’s largest mega city, Lagos has reached 731 with 43 new cases reported on Sunday.
Another 91 new Coronavirus cases hit Nigeria
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has announced another 91 new cases of Coronavirus in the country, taking the…
Aisha Oyebode-Muhammed writes Ganduje over mysterious deaths
Aisha Oyebode-Muhammed, eldest child of the former Head of State, late General Murtala Muhammed, has called for a war-time strategies…
PDP to Buhari: Investigate mysterious deaths in Kano now
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately wade in and arrest the situation of…
Maxxiebaby makes debut with single, ‘Paradise’
Nigerian Afro-Fusion singer, Victor Akachukwu Maxwell, professionally known as ‘Maxxiebaby’ has released his debut single titled, ‘Paradise’.
DSS officials invade, ransack Akerele’s residence, arrest aide
No fewer than 25 operatives of the State Security Services (SSS) on Sunday evening invaded the private residence of former…
Gunmen abduct Ekiti Commissioner, shoot councillor dead
Gunmen have reported abducted the Commissioner for Agriculture in Ekiti State, Folorunso Olabode and shot dead a councillor who was…
Buhari gets update on COVID-19, Kano strange disease
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday received briefing from Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, and Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease…
No fake COVID-19 vaccine in Kano – Govt
Kano State Government has debunked reports insinuating circulation of purported Coronavirus vaccine in the state.