Author: Nimot Sulaimon
UNECA: Thousands will die in Africa of coronavirus
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) said in a report that more than 300,000 people in Africa could…
Emir of Daura’s wife, Binta Umar dies
Hajiya Binta Umar, the first wife of the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar died in Daura at the…
Germany records significant drop in coronavirus infections
Germany has recorded a significant drop in coronavirus infection rate.
Oyo commences radio lessons for primary school pupils
The Oyo State Government has commenced airing lessons in English Language and Mathematics for Primary School Pupils on the radio.
Niger government lifts suspension on Juma’at prayers
Niger State Government has lifted the suspension of congregational Friday Prayer (Juma’at) for today Friday
Kaduna State University begins online lectures for students
Kaduna State University has commenced online lectures for its students at home during the ‘lockdown’ period for coronavirus pandemic
Police urge Kano residents to comply with lockdown order
The Kano State Police Command has urged residents in the state to adhere strictly to the lockdown order to contain…
Coronavirus: Plateau grants amnesty to 63 inmates
The Nigerian Correctional Service said that 63 inmates in Plateau have been granted amnesty by the state government.
Egypt receives China’s anti-coronavirus materials
Egypt on Thursday received the first batch of China’s anti-coronavirus materials as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of…
Coronavirus: Russia says it will humbly accept U.S. ventilators
Kremlin on Thursday said that Russia would accept a “kind offer” from U.S. President Donald Trump to ship ventilators to…
Nairobi governor gives out cognac to ‘kill’ coronavirus
Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko distributed bottles of cognac to the poor, claiming that it kills the deadly coronavirus.
Prince William opens new emergency hospital in UK
Prince William, the grandson of Queen Elizabeth, has opened an emergency COVID-19 hospital in Birmingham, UK.
Luis Sepulveda Chilean dissident dies of coronavirus
Luis Sepulveda, a Chilean dissident author died in Spain on Thursday from respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
WHO confirms three fresh Ebola cases in DRC
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recorded three new cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Akwa Ibom discharges 3 Coronavirus patients
The Akwa Ibom Government said that three out of the six confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state have…
Wilder says Fury not yet champion after ”zombie” fight
Dethroned world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder said he still does not see his conqueror Tyson Fury as the true titleholder.
Coronavirus: UN solidarity flight arrives Kenya with supplies
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Congo disclosed that a UN Solidarity Flight carrying medical supplies…
NSCDC confirms killing of Abia motorist by its operative
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abia State Command has confirmed news that one of its operatives, Richard…
Ortom stretches lockdown by two weeks
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State on Wednesday extended the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on residents by two weeks.
Impounded vehicles to be released after lockdown – LASG
Lagos State Government has declared that all impounded vehicles would be returned to their owners after the lockdown.
Customs impounds cannabis-filled Volkswagen in Kaduna
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) intercepted a Volkswagen Golf 3 car with Reg no. ABC45LP laden with 5 bags of…
Chief Judge Zannah extends suspension of court sittings in Borno
The Chief Judge of Borno, Justice Kashim Zannah, has extended the suspension of court sittings to May 1, 2020.
Nigerian releases N200b to power sector
Nigeria has made payment of over N200 billion to the power sector towards improving electricity supply
Governor Seyi Makinde signs Agro bill into law
The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has signed the Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) bill into law.
Merkel to re-open schools after coronavirus lockdown
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Premiers of its 16 states have agreed to reopen schools from May 4, after the…
Police warn officers against extortion, abuse of power
The Nigeria Police Force has warned its officers against extortion and abuse of power while enforcing the lockdown orders.
Lockdown: Inmates get relief items in Edo
Edo State Government has donated relief items to the Nigerian Correctional Service for inmates in custody.
NYSC member Ondo’s 3rd coronavirus case
The third confirmed case of coronavirus in Ondo state is a National Youth Service Corps,NYSC member, a medical doctor
North Korea fires multiple missiles into East Sea
North Korea fired on Tuesday into the East Sea, multiple short-range projectiles believed to be surface-to-ship cruise missiles.
Coronavirus: India extends lockdown of 1.3 billion people
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has announced another nationwide lockdown after the number of coronavirus cases rose above 10,000.