Author: Michael Adesina
Adamawa sends people returning from Lagos, Ogun into isolation
The Secretary to the Adamawa State Government (SSG), Mr. Bashir Ahmed, said that 99 persons intercepted from Lagos and Ogun…
Herdsmen kill Lord’s Chosen members; Police recover bodies
The Police Command in Edo on Saturday recovered the bodies of two kidnapped victims allegedly killed by their abductors.
Queen Elizabeth makes strange request for her birthday
Chris Ship added that it would be the first time such a request had been made in her 68-year reign.
El-Rufai’s son apologises for sexual innuendo
Bello El-Rufai, the son to Governor of Kaduna State, has apologized for the outrageous comment he sent to one of…
Niger govt. lifts suspension on Sunday church services
The Niger Government has ordered the lifting of the suspension on Sunday church services in the state from Sunday.
Ooni phones Abba Kyari’s wife, children
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has described the death of the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba…
Abba Kyari, most misunderstood personality – Presidency
The Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Malam Bashir Ahmed, has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff,…
Gov. Okowa condoles with Buhari, Abba Kyari’s family
Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Saturday, condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his Chief of Staff,…
Trump announces direct payments of $16 billion to U.S. farmers
President Donald Trump, on Friday, announced a 19-billion-dollar aid package for farmers hurt financially by the coronavirus crisis.
China reports 27 new coronavirus cases
China’s National Health Commission reported 27 new confirmed coronavirus cases on April 17, up from 26 the day earlier, according…
COVID-19 suspect, Vincent Prosper, declared wanted
Abia Government, on Friday, declared one Vincent Prosper, suspected to have contracted Coronavirus, wanted.
Nollywood couple welcomes baby girl
Nollywood Actress, Yewande Adekoya, popularly known as “Kudi Klepto” took to her Instagram handle to announce the arrival of her…
Coronavirus: Dangote leads as Nigeria’s private donations hit N25.8bn
The Nigeria Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), has so far realized about N25.8 billion to help fight the COVID-19…
Gov Abiodun relaxes Buhari’s total lockdown on Ogun
The Ogun government has relaxed the total lockdown imposed on the state by President Muhammad Buhari. Gov Dapo Abiodun made…
Coronavirus: Governor Ganduje’s daughter goes into isolation
Dr. Amina Umar Ganduje, daughter of Kano state governor, has gone into self-isolation after a co-member on the State Task…
Wike vows to prosecute 22 arrested ExxonMobil staff
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to prosecute 22 staff of American oil giant, ExxonMobil, who entered the state…
Coronavirus: Kano Deputy Governor’s test result revealed
Dr. Nasiru Gawuna, Kano Deputy Governor, has tested negative for COVID-19.
Kaduna COVID-19 cases drop significantly
Kaduna State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Amina Mohammed-Baloni, on Friday, disclosed that three more coronavirus patients have been discharged.
Taylor Swift cancels 2020 shows; sends message to fans
An official statement from Taylor Swift reads: "Fighting COVID-19 is an unprecedented challenge for our global community and the safety…
Edo discharges five Coronavirus patients
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Friday announced the discharge of five COVID-19 patients in the state.
Rousaud confirms Barcelona want Neymar back
Emili Rousaud has confirmed FC Barcelona wish to re-sign Neymar from PSG this summer.
Abia Govt extends coronavirus lockdown indefinitely
Abia government on Friday announced an indefinite extension of the ongoing lockdown in the state.
Buhari mourns former Kano Attorney General, Aliyu Umar
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the government and people of Kano State in mourning former Attorney General and Commissioner of…
Onyekwum donates 137 motorcycles to youths, empowers widows in Anambra
Godwin Onyekwum also gave the sun of 17 million Naira to widows in Ekwusigo Local Government Area.
UK to evacuate more citizens as COVID-19 cases rise in Nigeria
The United Kingdom’s Mission in Nigeria has announced plans to begin evacuating another set of British nationals from Saturday, amid…
Lockdown: Miscreants attacking Lagos are not hungry – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, said miscreants using the lockdown to unleash havoc on the residents are not…
Joe Biden accused of sexual assault, campaign reacts
A former aide to presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has in several media interviews accused him of sexually assaulting…
COVID-19: Why Buhari extended lockdown – BMO
Akinsiju pointed out that no one has more information on the trajectory of the virus or the capacity of the…
Thailand reports 30 new coronavirus cases
Thailand reported 30 new coronavirus cases and 2 deaths on Wednesday.
Covid-19: Daura gets fully-equipped Isolation Centre
The National Lottery Trust Fund has built and handed over a fully-equipped Isolation Centre to the Katsina State Government as…