Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Sanwo-Olu sets 209 prisoners free over rising Coronavirus cases
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the release of 209 prisoners across various Correctional Centres in the state.
Lagos to hold mass burial for bodies not evacuated from morgues in two weeks
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday said the government would conduct mass burial for bodies in state mortuaries not…
Ramadan: Lagos directs Muslims to observe prayers at home
The Lagos State Government has directed Muslims across the State to observe their Taraweeh Prayers from home during the Ramadan…
Lagos’ 80 new Coronavirus infections highest in a single day
Lagos State has recorded a staggering 80 new cases of Coronavirus, the highest it has recorded in one day.
Lagos approves e-lecture portals for state-owned tertiary institutions
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved special e-portals that will allow Lagos State tertiary institutions commence online lectures as part of…
Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases surpass 1,000, with 114 new infections
Nigeria's Coronavirus cases have surpassed 1,000, as the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, announced 114 new infections on Friday.
Lagos shortlists 10 firms for Fourth Mainland Bridge
The Lagos State Government has shortlisted 10 firms out of the 32 eligible companies that responded to the call for…
Obasa’s Daily breakfast bread ends as Ramadan begins
The Speaker of the Lagos state House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has announced the end of his ‘breakfast bread’ programme…
Breaking: Oyo records another Coronavirus case
Another case of Coronavirus has been recorded in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde reveals on Friday night.
Mikano Limited sacks 600 workers
Mikano International Limited, Lagos, Nigeria, has sacked over 600 workers as a result of biting Coronavirus effect.
Ogun to begin face mask enforcement May 1
Ogun Government says it will begin enforcing the wearing of face masks as from May 1, 2020.
10 worst hit Coronavirus States in Nigeria; How they fare
As at Thursday, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has released 981 confirmed Coronavirus cases in Nigeria. The positive…
Sunlight can kill Coronavirus within minutes – US Department
The United States Department of Homeland Security has revealed that sunlight could kill the Coronavirus within minutes.
COVID-19: Is Hydroxychloroquine working?
A group of scientists at the University of Albany School of Public Health in the United States is testing the…
Almost 50,000 Americans are dead from Coronavirus
Almost 50,000 Americans have been killed in the United States by the deadly Coronavirus pandemic.
I owe no one apology for paying tribute to Abba Kyari – Fani-Kayode
Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has lashed out at those criticising him for paying glowing tribute to late former Chief of Staff,…
Ramadan: Muslims must adjust to new reality posed by Coronavirus – Atiku
Nigeria's former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has told Nigerian Muslims to adjust to the new reality posed by the deadly…
Saraki sends Ramadan message to Muslims
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has sent message to Muslims as the 2020 Ramadan kicks off.
Obasa preaches compassion at Ramadan
The Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, Mudashiru Obasa has urged…
COVID-19: Yoruba Tennis Club presents medical equipment to LASG
An indigenous social club, Yoruba Tennis Club, on Thursday handed over medical equipment to the Lagos State Government to help…
Coronavirus holds Lagos in jugular, with 78 fresh cases
It is no laughing time in Lagos as the deadly Coronavirus continues to spread like wild fire, ramping up 78…
US House of Reps passes $484bn COVID-19 relief package
The United States House of Representatives on Thursday passed a new COVID-19 relief package totalling $484bn (£391bn).
Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases near 1,000 with 108 new infections
Nigeria's Coronavirus cases are almost 1,000 with 108 new infections confirmed by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on…
It’s a lie: We didn’t release list of hospitals exposed to Coronavirus cases – LASG
The Lagos State Government has urged members of the public to disregard a list making the round on social media…
Sultan declares Friday beginning of Ramadan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Friday April 24, 2020 as the first day of the…
Ramadan: Muslims must shun congregational prayers, Buhari warns
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has warned Muslims in the country to shun all forms of congregational prayers and group meals…
Lockdown tragedy: Policewoman shot dead in Rivers
A policewoman has been shot dead in Rivers State by an official of the State Task Force enforcing the Coronavirus…
Kwara extends lockdown by 14 days after two more Coronavirus cases
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has announced the extension of the lockdown imposed on the state by another 14 days,…
We’re shocked, wounded over ill-treatment of Nigerians in China – Nigerian Govt
The Nigerian Government on Thursday said it was shocked, wounded and disappointed over racial discrimination against Nigerians and other Africans…
Covid-19: NABTEB postpones 2020 MAY/JUNE certificate exams
The management of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), has announced the indefinite postponement of the 2020 May/June…