Author: Nimot Sulaimon
French PM Philippe to present lockdown exit plan soon
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced that he will present the government’s post-lockdown plan to the National Assembly on…
SDG trains Yobe youths on automobile repairs
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) office in Yobe state said it has sponsored 50 youths for training as auto mechanics…
Saudi Arabia partially lifts coronavirus curfew
Businesses in Saudi Arabia to re-open as the government has begun to loosen its nationwide curfew.
Fani-Kayode urges NCDC step up testing for coronavirus
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to the recent alarming death rate in Kano and the under-effectiveness of the…
COVID-19: Abia Govt. places 209 contacts under surveillance
Abia State Government has traced 209 contacts of the two index coronavirus cases in the state and placed them under…
Industries resume production in Hubei China
Over 98 percent of major industrial firms in central China's Hubei province have resumed work after months-long shutdown.
ECOWAS made a mistake – FFK reacts to Buhari’s appointment
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari's appointment by the Economic Community of West African States…
Coronavirus: Thailand records zero new death
Thailand on Friday reported zero new death from the novel coronavirus.
China names first exploration mission on Mars
China has unveiled the name of its first Mars exploration mission on Friday, April 24.
Algeria relaxes lockdown measures for Ramadan
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered the government to gradually lift the lockdown measures on the eve of Muslims' holy…
Coronavirus: WHO confirms over 25,000 cases in Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported over 25,000 coronavirus cases in Africa, with South Africa, the worst hit with…
COVID-19: Tambuwal suspends activities in all border markets
Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has banned activities in all international markets across the state in a bid to curb…
Osun still has a COVID-19 patient – Governor Oyetola
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun state has said that there is still one Coronavirus patient at the state's isolation centre.
COVID-19: APC chieftain distributes food items in Zamfara
The former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Zamfara, Alhaji Bello Dankande, distributed 5,000 bags of assorted grains…
Coronavirus-hit cruise ship Ruby Princess finally leaves Australia
Ruby Princess, the cruise ship solely responsible for 10 percent of all coronavirus cases in Australia has finally left the…
COVID-19: Imo increases weekly sample tests
Imo State Government said it has raised the COVID-19 sample test to 10 weekly as against the previous arrangement of…
Nigerian footballer Musa dismisses COVID-19 rumours
Nigeria Super Eagles player, Ahmed Musa, has dismissed claims on social media that he had tested positive for coronavirus.
Egypt records new coronavirus deaths
Egypt, on Wednesday, recorded 12 deaths from the novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus not reported to WHO on time – Pompeo insists
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday renewed the Trump administration’s criticism of China’s early handling of the coronavirus…
Stephen Keshi played a role in my stardom – Onazi recounts
Nigerian footballer, Ogenyi Onazi has recounted the vital role of Late Stephen Keshi, former Super Eagles' coach in making him…
Nigerian government bans movement of COVID-19 patients
The Federal Government of Nigeria has banned the inter-state movement of Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients in the country.
COVID-19: Pakistani doctors call for mosque restrictions
A group of Pakistani doctors on Wednesday urged the government and clerics to reverse a decision to allow prayer congregations…
Climate disruption nearing point of no return – UN Chief Guterres
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday said biodiversity was declining sharply and climate disruption “approaching a point of no…
3 Togo returnees test positive for coronavirus in Ogun
Dr. Tomi Coker, the Commissioner for Health in Ogun said the three new cases of coronavirus in the state were…
Tinubu mourns Globe Motors boss, Anumudu
The National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with family members and associates of…
Report suspected COVID-19 cases – Gov. Makinde tells Oyo residents
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged residents in the state to report any suspected cases of COVID-19 before…
JUST IN: Coronavirus strikes second person dead in Borno
Borno State Government on Wednesday announced a second death from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
COVID-19: Barau urges Buhari to rescue Kano
Senator Barau Jibrin of Kano North constituency has urged the Federal Government to assist Kano state financially, to enable it…
Russia’s coronavirus cases surpass 50,000
Russia’s confirmed cases of coronavirus surpassed 50,000 on Tuesday, according to the official daily statistics.
Ibadan Monarch pays tribute to ex-Attorney General Akinjide
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji has eulogized former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Richard Akinjide (SAN), who…