Author: PM NEWS Editor
Tedros replies Trump, says WHO not only about coronavirus
From Agency Report Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, said the agency regretted the decision of President…
NCDC establishes 7 more COVID-19 testing labs(The list)
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control now has 13 COVID-19 testing labs. The NCDC announced this Wednesday night.
Moody’s maintains negative outlook for Nigeria
America's credit rating agency Moody's in a statement on Wednesday affirmed Nigeria's B2 ratings.
Lagos bride Yetunde Alaka thanks Buhari, lockdown unlocks groom’s secret
A Lagos would-be-bride, Yetunde Alaka, has described the lockdown imposed by President Muhammadu Buhari as a blessing in disguise.
Updated: Dakuku Peterside confirms Keniebi Okoko’s death
Former director-general of NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside has cleared the confusion over the Bayelsa billionaire Keniebi Okoko's death.
Coronavirus: Spain at verge of recovery
Spain Wednesday recorded 523 coronavirus-related deaths in the past 24 hours.The figure released by the Health Ministry bolstered evidence that…
Keniebi Okoko, Bayelsa billionaire dies during liposuction surgery
Bayelsa-born Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Keniebi Okoko has died in Lagos, during liposuction surgery, throwing many Bayelsans into mourning.
Global coronavirus cases hit 2million
World coronavirus cases hit almost 2 million early Wednesday as China and Latin American countries reported new infections.
ASUU takes up COVID-19 challenge, produces sanitisers
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has lived up to the challenge of COVID-19, by producing sanitisers and donating…
2 Brazilian state governors test positive for coronavirus
Two Brazilian state governors tested positive for the new coronavirus on Tuesday. They are Governor Wilson Witzel of the tourist…
New isolation centre in Daura handed over to Katsina govt
The National Lottery Trust Fund has built and handed over a fully-equipped Isolation Centre in Daura to the Katsina State…
3 classes of Nigerians to benefit from Buhari’s cash transfer: Minister
Urban poor Nigerians with an account balance of N5,000 or less will be among the beneficiaries of the Federal Government…
NCDC issues new advisory on wearing masks
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued new advisory to guide Nigerians on the use of face masks…
Abiodun amends Buhari’s lockdown order
Gov Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has slightly adjusted President Muhammadu Buhari's lockdown order on his state.
Covid-19 tragedy an opportunity for a New Nigeria: Emefiele
COVID-19 may have plunged Nigeria into a crisis of unprecedented proportions. It is also an opportunity to shape its future,…
JUST IN: Trump stops funding WHO over coronavirus
U.S. President Donald Trump has stopped funding the World Health Organisation, blaming it for America's coronavirus pandemic woes.
Nigeria hits 362 in coronavirus cases, NCDC confirms 19 more
The confirmed coronavirus cases in Nigeria crept by another 19 to 362, according to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
Caverton helicopters pilots granted bail
A Chief Magistrate Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Tuesday granted bail to two pilots of Caverton Helicopters, Samuel…
Obama endorses Biden for White House(Video)
"I’m proud to endorse my friend JoeBiden for President of the United States. Let's go", Barack Obama said on Tuesday.
IMF: Nigeria’s economy to shrink 3.4%, South Africa 5.8%
The IMF has projected significant economic contraction this year for Sub-Saharan Africa's two leading economies, Nigeria and South Africa.
America has no king: New York governor Cuomo faults Trump’s ‘total authority’
America has no king, but a constitution, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared Tuesday as he debunked President Trump's statement…
One third of hospital staff test positive for coronavirus
A startling one-third of hospital staff in the UK have tested positive for coronavirus, according to latest data from the…
116 discharged coronavirus patients test positive again
About 116 coronavirus patients, who tested negative when discharged have tested positive for the second time.
Marouane Fellaini overcomes coronavirus, discharged from hospital
Marouane Fellaini, former Manchester United and Everton was discharged on Tuesday after being treated for coronavirus, his club said.
Social distancing: Usain Bolt goes viral with Olympic photo
Retired Jamaican track star Usain Bolt set Twitter on fire Monday after he posted a picture of him outstripping his…
Northern governors ask Buhari for COVID-19 fund as granted Lagos
The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) is seeking a special fund from the Federal Government to combat the spread of COVID-19…
China reports 89 new coronavirus cases, majority from border with Russian
China reported 89 new coronavirus cases on April 13, down from 108 the previous day, the health authority said on…
Not Trump’s call: U.S. governors band together to re-open their states
U.S. Governors in the Northeast and along the West Coast on Monday announced separate state compacts to coordinate one of…
IMF approves debt relief for 19 African countries(The List)
The International Monetary Fund on Monday announced immediate debt relief for 25 poor countries, to help them free up funds…
Sanders endorses Biden, vows Trump must be one-term president
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden’s presidential candidacy on Monday, with a vow to kick…