Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
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.
Fani-Kayode to Wigwe: You gave FG N1bn, sack hundreds, shame on you
Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has berated the Managing Director of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe for sacking hundreds of staff after giving…
Emir of Kaura Namoda dies in isolation from suspected COVID-19 complication
The Emir of Kaura-Namoda in Zamfara State, Alhaji Mohammed Asha, has died in isolation of suspected COVID-19 complications
The facts about Senate’s approval of Buhari’s N850bn loan request
My brother, Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, once observed that those who believe…
Coronavirus strikes 17 Nigerians dead in one day; total deaths jump to 85
The deadly Coronavirus has continued to inflict sorrows in families in Nigeria, as 17 people were killed by the virus…
Anxiety: Lagos records spike in Coronavirus infections with 62 new cases
There is anxiety in Lagos as the state recorded a jump in Coronavirus infections, with 62 new cases on Saturday.
Nigeria records 220 new cases of Coronavirus, total figures now 2,388
Nigeria has recorded 220 new cases of Coronavirus, taking its total figures to 2,388.
Femi Gbajabiamila, the truth and the House of Representatives
It was easy deciding to write this. At least with the current situation of the country brought by COVID-19 and…
16 health workers catch Coronavirus in Borno
The Borno Government says no fewer than 16 health workers have been infected with COVID-19 since the outbreak of the…
LASWA charges boat operators to adhere with new transport guidelines
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has advised the commercial boat operators and all waterways users to strictly adhere to…
Lockdown: Group says Sarkin Hausawa of Lagos best example of leader
The Arewa United Political Forum (AUPF), led by Alhaji Mohammed Dandama, has described the Sarkin Hausawa of Lagos, Alhaji Aminu…
Four-year-old tests positive for Coronavirus in Bauchi
Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Primary HealthCare Development Agency (BASPHCDA) on Saturday said that a four-year-old child tested…
Buhari sacks NEMA DG, appoints replacement
President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Director General, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Engr. Mustapha Maihaja and appointed a replacement.
Homegrown feeding to continue in Lagos despite school closure – Presidency
The Federal Government has assured parents of pupils in Lagos State public primary schools that the Home Grown Feeding Programme…
Kaduna hit with 14 new cases of Coronavirus
The Kaduna State Government has announced another 14 new cases of Coronavirus in the state.