Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Makinde says Oyo may compel wearing face masks in public
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has said that the state's COVID-19 Taskforce is working on a law to make…
Coronavirus: Gov Diri relaxes restrictions for Easter celebration
Bayelsa State Government on Wednesday announced that it would relax its Covid-19 lockdown for smooth Easter celebrations in the state.
Insurgency: Nigerian army procures additional artillery, tanks
The Nigerian Army has procured additional tanks and artillery armaments to further strengthen its fight against insurgency.
Abacha Loot: Nigerian government again says no third party agreement
The Federal Government of Nigeria has once again denied entering into any agreement to concede any amount of money to…
Why NDDC failed to procure ventilators for Niger Delta – Pondei
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has blamed its inability to distribute ventilators and other test kits to its mandate…
No face mask, No shopping in Shoprite
The Shoprite store in Kwara state has introduced a ‘no face masks, no entry’ policy to customers if they must…
Scapegoat: Court docks flouters of social distancing order
Police on Wednesday arraigned 36 flouters of the stay-at-home order of the Lagos State Government before a Chief Magistrates Court…
Coronavirus: Nigerian returnees arrive Seme border
The much-awaited Nigerian citizens in Ivory Coast on Wednesday arrived at the Seme Border Post.
Lockdown: Poly students receive relief package
Stranded students of Gateway Polytechnic, Itori in Ogun State on Wednesday received relief materials from Governor Dapo Abiodun.
IPMAN, others back removal of fuel subsidy
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and some other stakeholders have supported the removal of fuel subsidy.
PDP to fulfil electoral promises in Bauchi
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Bauchi chapter has reinstated to fulfill its electoral campaign promises are fulfilled well ahead of…
Confirmed coronavirus cases in Africa surpass 10,000
Africa's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has revealed that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has exceeded…
Kwara commences fumigation of major markets
Kwara State Government on Tuesday began fumigation of major markets in Kwara South Senatorial District, after confirmation of two coronavirus…
India set to export anti-malaria drug, Hydroxychloroquine
India said on Tuesday that its stocks of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) were enough to meet the export commitments.
Coronavirus: Reekado Banks stuck in Gabon, cries out
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon, better known as Reekado Banks is currently stuck in Gabon, urging the federal…
Libya records first coronavirus recovery
Few weeks after Libya's first coronavirus case, the country has recorded its first recovery as well.
Akeredolu pays salaries of ex-political office holders
Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has paid former political office holders, two out of the seven months salary arrears owed…
Gov. Ayade extends stay-at-home order
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has extended the stay-at-home order for civil servants by one week. The initial order…
Coronavirus: Nigeria, UN launch operation ”Basket Fund”
The Nigerian government and the United Nations (UN) have launched a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Basket Fund to harmonise investments for the…
Rwandan officials donate salary to back Coronavirus battle
Cabinet members and other senior government officials in Rwanda have promised to donate their April salary to show solidarity with…
NCC verdict on Coronavirus and 5G
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said 5G Network has no link whatsoever with either Coronavirus or Security.
Coronavirus: Cases on the rise in Turkey
Turkey on Monday recorded an increase in the number of coronavirus infection cases after 3,135 tested positive to the virus.
Heineken, Carlsberg to close breweries in Malaysia
Malaysia has announced that two beer-producing companies; Heineken and Carlsberg will close their breweries to comply with the country's ongoing…
Man shoots 5 dead over noise
A man in Russia shot five people dead with a hunting gun after they held a loud conversation below his…
Coronavirus: Tokyo records high rise in new cases
Tokyo on Sunday recorded 143 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the number of people, who have tested positive for…
Nigerian gay activist Alimi calls out Pastor Oyakhilome
Nigerian gay activist, Bisi Alimi has called out the General Overseer of the Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome over his…
5G network not linked to Coronavirus – IT expert
An Information and Communication Technology expert, Mr. Jide Awe, on Sunday described rumours linking coronavirus to the roll-out of 5G…
Churches witness low turnout for Palm Sunday service
Many churches in Awka, Anambra capital witnessed a low turnout of worshippers on Sunday for the Palm Sunday service as…
Coronavirus: UN envoy decries electricity challenges
A United Nations envoy, Ms. Damilola Ogunbiyi has decried electricity supply challenges in most developing countries battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Lockdown: Ogun FRSC commends motorists over compliance
The Ogun State Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Sunday commended motorists over the high level of compliance…