Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Coronavirus: Amazonians demand for WHO’s emergency fund
The Indigenous people in Brazil have written to the World Health Organization (WHO), asking for an emergency fund to help…
COVID-19: Nestle donates N32m palliatives to Rivers
Nestle Nigeria has donated food items and beverages worth about N32 million to support Rivers Government’s fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
How COVID-19 pandemic may affect food harvest
A greenhouse farmer, Mr. Chuba Chukwuka, has stated that a prolonged COVID-19 situation in Nigeria may affect food harvest negatively.
EFCC arraigns ex-minister, Turaki, others over fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Monday arraigned a former Minister of special duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Kabiru…
Over 82 million Nigerians are poor – NBS reports
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said that more than 82.9 million Nigerians are poor by national standards.
Coronavirus: Spain reports sharp drop in new cases
Spain on Monday reported a sharp fall in the number of new coronavirus cases.
Pompeo insists on denuking North Korea
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has renewed Washington’s goal of denuclearising North Korea.
COVID-19: Japan extends state of emergency till later
Japan has extended the state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic by nearly a month.
Singapore to expand virus-testing capacity
Singapore is planning a 500% increase in its virus-testing capacity as part of its fight against the COVID-19 disease.
Zimbabwe orders citizens to wear face masks in public
Zimbabwean government has made the wearing of face masks, compulsory in public spaces to curb the spread of the novel…
NSCDC quarantines impersonator in Ebonyi
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has arrested one James Mbah in Ebonyi, who claimed to be its…
Charly Boy advises Nigerian celebrities on humility
Nigerian controversial entertainer, Charles Okputa, popularly known as Charly Boy has advised wealthy celebrities to be humble in their ordeals.
RTEAN warns bus drivers, conductors ahead lockdown ease
The Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) urged its members to adhere strictly to the new transport guidelines to…
COVID-19: Taraba discharges 124 persons from quarantine
The Taraba Technical Committee on COVID-19 on Sunday discharged 124 persons quarantined at the state NYSC orientation camp in Barikin-Sibre,…
Umahi confirms 2 new COVID-19 cases in Ebonyi
Governor Dave Umahi has confirmed the fourth and fifth positive cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Ebonyi state.
Gov. Bello pardons 46 inmates in Niger
Niger State Governor Abubakar Bello has granted an unconditional pardon to 46 inmates in various Correctional Centres in the state.
Lockdown Ease: Doctors warn against mass COVID-19 infection
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) cautioned Nigerians on the partial lifting of lockdown measures by the Federal Government, adding…
AGF Malami applauds media’s fight against corruption
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) on Sunday lauded the Nigerian media for enhancing…
May Day: NLC urges govt to prioritise workers’ welfare
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has appealed to the federal, state, and local governments to make the welfare of workers…
Gernot Rohr accepts NFF’s contract, conditions
Super Eagles' coach Gernot Rohr has accepted the Nigeria Football Federation's contract and conditions offered to him last month.
Japanese Emperor Naruhito marks first anniversary
Japan's Emperor Naruhito marked the first anniversary of his enthronement on Friday with a prayer at palace shrines amid coronavirus…
COVID-19: Bauchi govt extends market opening hours
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammad on Friday approved the extension of business hours for markets in the state.
Nasarawa House of Assembly loses member
A member representing Nasarawa Central constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu is dead.
Fela’s ex-drummer, Tony Allen is dead
Tony Allen, former drummer and composer for the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti is dead.
Nigerians react to surging coronavirus cases in Kano
Nigerians have reacted to the surge in coronavirus cases in Kano state, as the state for the first time recorded…
Fani Kayode denounces NCDC bill, Bill Gate’s vaccine
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has aired his disapproval of an alleged depopulation scheme by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
WHO announces 102 possible COVID-19 vaccines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced 102 potential Covid-19 vaccines still undergoing clinical trials.
NCDC activates 2nd COVID-19 test centre in Kano
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has activated the eighteenth testing centre in Nigeria and the second molecular laboratory…
Yobe confirms first case of Coronavirus
Yobe State Government on Thursday confirmed its index case of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Namibia reports increased malaria cases
Namibia has reported a 10 percent increase in malaria cases while still finding ways to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.