Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Coronavirus: Udom Emmanuel warns mediamen on fake news
Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has urged the media to report the coronavirus pandemic with the utmost caution.
Coronavirus: Trump again calls for use of chloroquine
The United States of America's President, Donald Trump has again called for the use of malaria drug ''chloroquine'' and another…
Coronavirus: India begins 1-day curfew
Over a billion Indians remained indoors on Sunday during a one-day nationwide curfew as directed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Abule-Ado explosion: 1 dies, 1 still missing – LASEMA
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) announced the death of a female victim of the March 15 explosion at…
Enugu shuts primary, secondary schools
Enugu State Government has directed all primary and secondary schools in the state to close for the term on or…
Jobless man Olushola jailed for vandalizing a car
A Magistrates’ Court in Ikorodu, Lagos sentenced an unemployed man, Tunde Olushola, to nine months imprisonment with hard labour for…
Coronavirus-proof houses for sale in Turkey
Some estate realtors in Turkey are selling “coronavirus-proof” houses online in the wake of COVID-19 in the country.
Coronavirus: Jordan declares nationwide curfew
Jordan has announced a nationwide curfew on its citizens to curtail the spread of coronavirus.
Kidnapped Anglican Bishop’s wife regains freedom
The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) in Lokoja, confirmed the release of the wife of the Anglican…
Twitter blocks Venezuelan Vice President Rodriguez
Twitter blocked the accounts of Venezuelan Vice-President Delcy Rodriguez, who heads the country’s presidential commission on the fight against the…
Iran calls Coronavirus ”an unwelcome guest”
Iranian leader Hassan Rouhani called the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) ''an unwelcome guest'' as the pandemic rock the country.
Zamfara has no confirmed coronavirus case – Commissioner
Zamfara State Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Yahaya Kanoma, has refuted claims that the state recorded its first case of the…
WHO set to declare Congo Ebola free
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said it would soon declare the Democratic Republic of Congo free of the Ebola Virus…
EU’s lead negotiator tests positive for Coronavirus
Michel Barnier, lead Brexit negotiator has tested positive for coronavirus.
Blackout in Yaba caused by railway construction – EKEDC
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has explained why there is blackout in Yaba and environs.
Ilorin motorists yet to enjoy new pump price
Motorists in Ilorin, Kwara State are yet to enjoy the new pump price as filling stations refuse to adjust to…
Declare your commmunity’s abandoned projects – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Thursday, urged Osun state communities to speak out on…
Abule Ado Explosion: What really happened? (Video)
Distraught residents of the Abule-Ado community in Lagos spoke with PM NEWS, explaining what they think happened.
Plus-size Nollywood actress calls out AMVCA organisers
Nollywood actress, Lisa Omorodion has called out the organisers of the recently concluded Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) for…
China records new low in coronavirus cases
China has reported a decrease in number of infected persons by local transmission since the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).
NDLEA intercepts 3.5kg of tramadol
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Special Area Command at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport intercepted 3.5 kilogrammes of…
South American countries unite to combat coronavirus
Eight South American countries have agreed to a regional alliance ''PROSUR'' to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Turkey suspends all mass gatherings
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has suspended all mass gatherings including congregational prayers in mosques, cafes, cinemas, and sports…
Chelsea’s Mason Mount defies self-isolation protocol
Professional footballer, Mason Mount was spotted playing at a football park along with West Ham’s Declan Rice on Sunday, defying…
France fines Apple Inc €1.1bn
French authorities on Monday slammed a 1.1 billion Euros (1.2 billion dollars) fine on tech giant, Apple Inc. for making…
Wadume: Army shields 10 accomplices as terrorism trial begins
Nigeria's military authorities are shielding 10 soldiers connected with Taraba kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala, aka Wadume and have refused to…
English Premier league must continue – Former FA chairman
Former English Football Association (FA) chairman, Greg Dyke, said it would be nonsensical for the Premier League to abandon the…
David Ndidi the serial hemp dealer jailed again
A Federal High Court in Ibadan sentenced a 40-year-old serial drug dealer, David Ndidi, to five years in prison for…
ICPC slammed over shoddy trial of ex-Customs boss Dikko
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has been slammed by a Federal High Court in Abuja…
Coronavirus: Australian state of Victoria declares emergency
The state of Victoria in Australia and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on Monday announced a state of emergency to…