Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Ken Saro-Wiwa’s son dies of Coronavirus in UK
Menegian, son of late activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa has died of Coronavirus in the United Kingdom.
Lassa Fever strikes 188 Nigerians dead in three months
Nigeria is paying more attention to Coronavirus, but a deadlier Lassa Fever has killed 188 Nigerians within three months.
Nigeria loses two cultural giants
Two cultural giants, Francesca Yetunde Emanuel and Professor Akin Euba, have died, several days apart in April
Kano records first Coronavirus death
The deadly Coronavirus pandemic has claimed its first victim in Kano State, Northwest Nigeria.
Coronavirus lockdown: Police shoot two dead in Anambra
The Police in Anambra have confirmed killing of two boys at Nkpor near Onitsha during a protest by irate youth…
Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases jump to 407, with 34 new cases
Nigeria has recorded another 34 new cases of Coronavirus, with the total figures jumping to 407.
JUST IN: Abuja discharges three more Coronavirus patients
Another three Coronavirus patients have been discharged in Abuja after they tested negative twice,
Tinubu to FG: Pay emergency relief funds to households through BVN
National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has urged the Federal Government to make cash payments to households…
Coronavirus strikes medical doctor dead in Lagos
A medical doctor who attempted to manage a Coronavirus patient at a private hospital has been struck dead by the…
Lockdown Extension: Using BVN for social intervention programme
The extension of the lockdown for another 2 weeks by President Muhammadu Buhari is not a bad idea on account…
COVID 19: Group scores Fayemi high in proactive leadership
Integrity Leadership Organisation, a development and civil society group, has praised Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, for his proactiveness…
LAWMA staff crushed to death in Lagos
A utility vehicle with registration number KSF 383 XZ, on Wednesday crushed to death a Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA)…
Lockdown: UK Nite Club donates foodstuffs to Ekiti indigents
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Deuce lounge & Marcvx Nite Club in United Kingdom (UK), Abiodun Ajayi has distributed…
El-Rufai speaks from Isolation: I’m still Coronavirus positive
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has spoke from isolation where he is receiving treatment for Coronavirus, saying he is still…
16 more Coronavirus patients recover in Lagos, Discharged
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said 16 more Coronavirus patients have been discharged from State's isolation centre after…
I’m happy you recovered from Coronavirus, Buhari tells Boris Johnson
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, following his discharge from hospital over Coronavirus.
6 more Coronavirus patients recover in Osun, discharged
Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola on Wednesday said six more Coronavirus patients have recovered in the State and have been…
COVID-19: Ogun acquires Molecular Laboratory
The Ogun State Government on Wednesday said it has acquired a Molecular Laboratory as part efforts towards flattening the curve…
CAC headquarters in Abuja goes up in flames
The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, headquarters in Maitama, Abuja has been gutted by fire.
Fire razes popular Dugbe Market in Ibadan
The popular Dugbe Market in Ibadan, Oyo State has been razed by fire.
COVID-19: Lagos CRPP commends Sanwo-Olu’s efforts
The Conference of Registered Political Parties, CRPP, in Lagos, has commended the efforts of the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide…
5 new Coronavirus cases hit Kano
Kano State has been hit with five new Coronavirus cases, government health officials have said.
NCDC announces 11 fresh Coronavirus cases, total now 373
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has announced another 11 fresh cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria, with all cases…
No laughing time: Lagos Coronavirus cases surpass 200
It is no laughing time in Lagos as the deadly Coronavirus keeps surging, with the state surpassing 200 infection rate.
Immigration boss, Babandede survives Coronavirus, discharged
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammed Babandede, has survived Coronavirus after he tested negative twice.
Coronavirus: Ganduje locks down Kano for seven days
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Tuesday ordered total lockdown of the state for the next seven days.
Lockdown: Lagos launches ‘Food Kitchen’ to feed 100,000 youths daily
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday announced a programme, tagged: "Food Kitchen" aimed at feeding 100,000 youths daily to…
Coronavirus lockdown: 100 suspected criminals arrested in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said over 100 suspected criminals causing unrest in the state due to Coronavirus…
Idem’s willpower
It could be understood that parleying with fellow parliamentarians at Nigerian parliamentary chambers may not be without peculiar politics and…
Coronavirus strikes Sosoliso Airline Chairman dead in UK
Chief Victor Ikwuemesi, Chairman, defunct Sosoliso Airline, has reported died of Coronavirus in London, United Kingdom.