Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Over 100,000 people beat Coronavirus in Italy
The number of recoveries from COVID-19 in Italy has exceeded 100,000, according to the latest tally posted by the country’s…
Lagos releases guidelines for easing of lockdown in building industry
Sequel to the gradual and controlled easing of the COVID-19 lockdown in the State, the Lagos State Government, through the…
Journalist tests positive for Coronavirus in Bauchi
A journalist working in Bauchi State has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the state’s Deputy Governor, Mr Baba Tela,…
Lebanese Nollywood actor rescued from kidnappers
The police in Rivers State have rescued a Lebanese Nollywood actor, Bilal Nosser, who was kidnapped by gunmen recently.
10 Coronavirus patients recover, discharged in Ogun
Ogun State Government says it has discharged 10 Coronavirus patients who recovered from the pandemic.
Retired judge, Justice Oluwa dies at 102
A retired judge in Lagos State, Justice Isiaka Ishola Oluwa died on Saturday at the age of 102.
COVID-19: Those demanding whereabouts of Buhari, Osinbajo are detractors
A group of young and politically conscious Nigerians has described attempts by some elements to distract Nigeria’s focus on containing…
Pandemonium in Benin: Policemen beat soldier for refusing to wear face mask
There was pandemonium in Benin City, Edo State on Saturday, when a combined team of police and Nigerian Security and…
We never asked Sanwo-Olu to account for COVID-19 donations – Lagos Assembly
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Saturday debunked claims that it asked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to account for Coronavirus…
Sanwo-Olu: Why Lagos is recording huge Coronavirus infections
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has opened up on why Lagos is recording huge Coronavirus infections in the last few…
Lockdown tragedy: Gunmen shoot police inspector dead in Edo
A police inspector, Felix Egbon, was on Friday night shot dead by unknown gunmen who attacked a team of police…
I will lockdown Lagos if Lagosians continue to violate social distancing – Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Government, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday threatened to lockdown Lagos again if Lagosians continue to violate the social…
Coronavirus strikes 10 Nigerians dead in one day
Nigeria on Friday recorded 10 new deaths arising from the deadly Coronavirus pandemic, taking its total deaths to 117.
Lagos’ Coronavirus cases jump to 1,667, with 176 new infections
By Kazeem Ugbodaga There is no respite for Africa’s largest mega city, Lagos, as the state’s Coronavirus cases jump to…
Nigeria hits 386 new Coronavirus cases, total now 3,912
Nigeria has recorded another huge 386 new cases of Coronavirus, with Lagos in sharp lead, with 176 new infections.
Danger! Coronavirus patients flee in Lagos
Lagos State Government on Friday lamented that some people who tested positive for Coronavirus have fled their homes when government…
Breaking: Lagos discharges 42 more Coronavirus patients
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday said 42 more Coronavirus patients who tested negative twice for the virus…
Devil pushed me to defile four children – Randy pastor
A 48-year-old randy pastor, Otobong Emerson, who allegedly abused four children, aged between six and 11, has blamed the act…
First batch of Nigerians evacuated from UK land in Lagos
The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from the United Kingdom have landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Lagos may record 120, 000 Coronavirus cases in July – LASG
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi on Friday said Lagos may record between 90,000 and 120,000 positive cases…
We are set for immediate retrial of Orji Kalu – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday said it was ready for immediate retrial of former Governor of…
FSARS busts fake Vehicle Plate Number syndicates in Ondo
Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FSARS deployed to Ondo State, Southwest, Nigeria have arrested two suspects who allegedly…
Lockdown: Lagos Mobile Court to prosecute owners of impounded vehicles
The Lagos State Government has concluded arrangement to prosecute all owners/drivers of impounded vehicles during the second phase of the…
Women are not merely baby-making machines – Maryam Adamu
Maryam Ali Adamu, Chief Executive Officer of Aljism Skincare Products has two missions she has set her sight on in…
Fake News: Lagos Health Commissioner didn’t test positive for Coronavirus
The Lagos State Government has described as fake news report going round that the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi…
Supreme Court nullifies Orji Kalu’s trial
Nigeria's Supreme Court has nullified the trial of Dr. Orji Kalu, former Abia State Governor, who was convicted and sentenced…
Lockdown: 170 people convicted in Rivers
The Mobile Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has convicted 170 defaulters arrested during lockdown of some parts of the…
Lagos sets new Coronavirus record, ramps up 183 new infections in single day
Lagos State has set a new Coronavirus record, as it ramped up 183 new infections on Thursday, the highest in…
Nigeria records highest single day Coronavirus cases of 381
Nigeria has recorded its highest Coronavirus cases of 381 in a single day, taking its total to 3,526.
Kano discharges 16 more Coronavirus patients
Kano State Government said 16 more COVID-19 patients were discharged from isolation facilities after they tested negative for the virus…