Author: Michael Adesina
President Buhari’s reaction to EU donation of N21bn
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday commended the European Union for donating N21 billion (50 million Euros), to support Nigeria’s efforts…
Coronavirus battle: Nigeria gets N21bn from EU
Nigeria on Tuesday received a grant of €50 million from the European Union to fight COVID-19.
Nigerian govt terminates Cash transfer contracts in 4 States
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, on Tuesday, directed the immediate termination of the…
US returnee is 6th Coronavirus patient to die in Lagos
A 56-year-old Nigerian man who recently returned from the United States has died of COVID19 related complications.
Spain Coronavirus: 172,541 cases, 18,056 deaths
Spain’s daily death toll is slowly decreasing from its peak in late March and early April when the daily death…
COVID-19: Buhari’s speech very disappointing – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Monday’s COVID-19 Pandemic speech by President Muhammadu Buhari as very disappointing.
How Youth Corps member contracted Coronavirus in Ondo
A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving at the Nigeria Army Clinic in the Army barracks, Akure…
Tory Lanez cautions Nigerian actor, IK Ogbonna
Canadian rapper, Daystar Peterson, better known by his stage name Tory Lanez, on Monday cautioned Nigerian actor IK Ogbonna.
Gov. Umahi orders arrest of monarchs
The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, on Sunday, ordered the arrest of the traditional rulers of Umuogodoakpu-Ngbo and Ohankwu communities…
Coronavirus lockdown: Ogun communities under siege by robbers
Several communities in Ogun States are now living in fear following rising cases of robbery attacks.
Lockdown: Criminals storm Lagos, Ogun; Police arrest 36
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 36 suspects who allegedly used the lockdown period to perpetrate crime in the…
COVID-19: Man dies in Delta 2 weeks after visiting Lagos
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday confirmed the second case of Coronavirus incident in the state.
COVID-19: Free electricity for 2 months to be paid by FG
The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) says the free energy to be supplied for two months is not free…
U.S. hits over 16,000 coronavirus deaths
The United States coronavirus death toll surpassed 16,000 on Thursday, according to data from the Johns Hopkins University dashboard.
Nigeria to discharge more COVID-19 patients
Nigeria will soon discharge more coronavirus patients who have been confirmed negative.
Coronavirus: 16.8 million Americans file for unemployment benefits
A staggering 16.8 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the last three weeks, with weekly new claims topping…
Supply of free electricity to Nigerians still a proposal
Ikeja Electric (IE) on Thursday said supply of free electricity to Nigerians during the period of the Coronavirus pandemic is…
COVID-19: Gov. Oyetola launches FG’s cash transfer scheme
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, on Thursday, launched the Federal Government’s Conditional Cash Transfer scheme in the state.
COVID-19: Christians get Akeredolu’s permission to hold Easter service
Ondo State, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has given Christians the go-ahead to celebrate Easter but noted that the ban on religious…
Governor Yahaya Bello lifts ban on religious gatherings
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has lifted the ban on religious gatherings.
C&S church to Sanwo-Olu: God wants relaxation of lockdown
The Lagos State chapter of Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria has told Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, that God wants…
Queen Elizabeth sends Maundy Money to elderly people
Queen Elizabeth II has sent alms by post to 188 elderly people to mark Maundy Thursday, after this year’s royal…
Nigerian entertainer, Small Doctor submits self to police
Nigerian entertainer, Adekunle Temitope a.k.a Small Doctor on Wednesday handed himself over to the police for breach of the social…
5G: Pastor Sam Adeyemi warns Oyakhilome, other leaders
Sam Adeyemi, the senior pastor of the Daystar Christian Centre, has warned leaders to stop giving extreme interpretations of the…
PDP alleges fraud as fire guts Accountant-General’s office
National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has alleged foul play by the Buhari administration.
Coronavirus: 66-year-old Briton dies in Lagos
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Wednesday, confirmed the death of 66-year-old Briton from Coronavirus.
Coronavirus: UCH chairman tests positive again
Ibrahim Shetima, the chairman of the governing board of the University College Hospital in Ibadan, has tested positive to Coronavirus…
Coronavirus: Chinese doctors arrive Nigeria today
A 15-member medical team from China will arrive in Nigeria today.
Enugu CP sends message to residents, religious leaders
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Ahmad Abdurrahman, has warned residents to respect the shutdown of public places…
How coronavirus enters lungs, affects breathing
In the pictures emerging on COVID-19, some trends have been noticeable.