Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson tests negative for Coronavirus
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has tested negative for coronavirus before being discharged from hospital on Sunday, a government spokesman…
Abia resumes Coronavirus lockdown after Easter celebration
The two-week lockdown introduced as part of government’s measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 into Abia resumed on Sunday…
Nigeria’s Coronavirus toll climbs to 323, with five new cases
Nigeria's Coronavirus cases have reached 323 after five new cases were confirmed on Sunday, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control,…
Coronavirus lockdown: 150 robbers, cultists arrested in Ogun
The Police in Ogun State said they have arrested 150 suspected robbers and cultists involved in series of robberies in…
Police Inspector arrested for extorting N40,000 from motorist
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested an Inspector for allegedly extorting N40,000 from a motorist.
Five more Coronavirus patients survive in Lagos, discharged
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday disclosed that another five Coronavirus patients have been discharged after testing negative twice…
Lockdown: Pastor, Turkish, Angolan arrested in Abuja; 269 vehicles impounded
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Enforcement Team, has confirmed the arrest of a cleric, a Turkish and an Angolan…
Coronavirus: Umahi dissolves committee over border leakages
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has directed the suspension of some Development Centre Coordinators and immediate dissolution of Sub-Committee…
Man lures 8-year-old girl with biscuits, defiles her
A randy 28-year-old man has allegedly lured an eight-year-old girl with biscuits to his room and defiled her.
Two teenagers drown in Lagos beach
Two teenagers have reportedly drowned while swimming at a community beach in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
Coronavirus strikes another Lagosian dead
The Lagos State Government on Sunday confirmed the death of a Coronavirus patient in the state.
Coronavirus: Religious centres must adhere to social distancing – LASG
The Lagos State Government has insisted on continuous maintenance of the social distancing rule in all religious houses and worship…
Lockdown: How Caverton Helicopters flew 220 passengers into Rivers – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has defended his action in arresting two pilots of Caverton Helicopters and 10 passengers.
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson discharged from hospital
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from hospital after being in intensive care with Covid-19, Downing Street has…
Nigeria will defeat Coronavirus – Atiku
Nigeria's former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Sunday said the nation will sure defeat the deadly Coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Lagos, Julius Berger begin disinfection of major roads, bus stops
As part of efforts to curtail the spread of Coronavirus, the Lagos State Government has partnered construction giants, Julius Berger…
We need unity, courage, love to surmount current situation – Obasa
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said, more than ever, Nigeria and its citizens…
Notorious kidnapper shot dead in Rivers, guns, others recovered
The Rivers State Police Command has killed a suspected kidnapper, Samuel Nakpoo, who was said to be among hoodlums responsible…
Explosion rocks Benin
Tragedy was averted Friday night in Benin city, capital of Edo State, following alleged bomb explosion at Dumez Road area…
Coronavirus: Edo constitutes mobile courts to try violators
Violators of guidelines put in place by Edo State Government to check the spread of infectious coronavirus disease in the…
Ex-Nigerian Ambassador tests positive for Coronavirus in Kano
A former Nigerian Ambassador has tested positive for Coronavirus in Kano State, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje disclosed on Saturday.
Oyo discharges another Coronavirus patient
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde said on Saturday that another Coronavirus patient has been discharged after testing negative for…
Nigeria records 13 fresh cases of Coronavirus
Nigeria has recorded another 13 new cases of Coronavirus, taking the national figures to 318.
COVID-19: Uzodimma flags off distribution of food items in Imo
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State on Saturday began the distribution of relief materials and food items to the 27…
Wike makes u-turn, cancels concession for full congregational Easter Service
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has reversed his earlier decision to relax the concession granted churches to hold Easter church…
Delta confirms third Coronavirus case
Delta State has confirmed its third Coronavirus case, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa revealed on Saturday.
JUST IN: Four Coronavirus patients survive in Lagos
The Lagos State Government has discharged another four Coronavirus patients after they tested negative twice.
10 Coronavirus patients recover in Osun, Discharged
No fewer than 10 Coronavirus patients have recovered in Osun State after testing negative twice for the deadly virus.
Another four Coronavirus patients recover in Abuja, discharged
Another four Coronavirus patients have recovered in Abuja, Nigeria and have been discharged.
US sets record, hits 2,108 Coronavirus deaths in one day
The United States has recorded 2,108 Coronavirus deaths in one day, setting a new world record as the first country…