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Orji Kalu condoles Kano people over Bashir Tofa’s transition

Supreme Court nullifies Orji Kalu’s trial

Nigeria's Supreme Court has nullified the trial of Dr. Orji Kalu, former Abia State Governor, who was convicted and sentenced…

Russia posts another humongous coronavirus number for 6th day

Russia posts yet another mind-boggling 10,699 confirmed cases of coronavirus for the sixth successive day, taking the total to 187,859

Face masks compulsory in Nigerian courts in new rule

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has made wearing of face masks compulsory in all the courts, to reduce the spread…

Lagos sets new Coronavirus record, ramps up 183 new infections in single day

Lagos State has set a new Coronavirus record, as it ramped up 183 new infections on Thursday, the highest in…
Testing for COVID-19 in Abuja Nigeria

Nigeria records highest single day Coronavirus cases of 381

Nigeria has recorded its highest Coronavirus cases of 381 in a single day, taking its total to 3,526.

Lockdown: 200 arrested, as Wike locks horns with Deputy Police Commissioner

Over 200 people have been arrested in Rivers State, as Governor Nyesom Wike monitored lockdown occasioned Coronavirus pandemic on Thursday.

Breaking: Another 48 Coronavirus patients recover, discharged in Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday disclosed that another 48 Coronavirus patients who recovered have been discharged after testing…
Trump and Pence

Breaking: Trump staff tests positive for COVID-19

There was palpable concern for the health of U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence on Thursday after a…

Federal Court stops Kashamu’s extradition to U.S.

By Taiye Agbaje/Abuja Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, restrained the Federal Government from extraditing…

How I lived with COVID-19 for 21 days without infecting anybody – Edo Speaker

Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Frank Okiye, on Thursday in Benin, revealed how he lived with and recovered…
Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos Commissioner for Health

JUST IN: Coronavirus strikes two Lagosians dead again

The deadly Coronavirus disease has claimed the lives of two more Lagosians, Lagos Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi disclosed…

Coronavirus infects 10 in Lagos House, Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s residence

Ten staffers of the Lagos House Marina, the official residence of Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu have been diagnosed with coronavirus.

Debt relief: Buhari in telephone conversation with Pakistan Prime Minister

President Muhammadu Buhari and the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Imran Khan, Thursday had a phone conversation…

COVID-19 hits Kano ex-commissioner Magaji who gloated over Abba Kyari’s fate

Dismissed Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in Kano State, Engineer Mu'azu Magaji has tested positive for COVID-19.

Russia breaks another coronavirus record

Russia has broken its grim coronavirus record with confirmed 11,231 new cases. It was the highest one day figure till…
Covid-19

103 Nigerians are now dead from Coronavirus

Coronavirus death toll in Nigeria has climbed to 103, with five new deaths recorded by the nation on Wednesday.

Suspected killers of UNIPORT, RSU students unmasked 

The Rivers State Police Command says it has arrested five suspected kidnappers who killed three undergraduates of the University of…

Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases surpass 3,000, with 195 new infections

Nigeria's Coronavirus cases have surpassed 3,000, with the addition of 195 new cases on Wednesday.

37 more Coronavirus patients recover, discharged in Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said the state has discharged 37 more Coronavirus patients after they tested negative…
NNPC

NNPC again reduces ex-depot price of petrol

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

Oyedepo chides FG, States for locking churches, opening markets

Presiding Bishop, Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has chided the Federal and State Governments for opening markets and…

Buhari appoints Ex-IGP, Abba, Chairman of Police Trust Fund Board

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of retired Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, as Chairman, Board of Trustees of…

COVID-19: Buhari prays for Emir of Daura

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sent his goodwill and prayers to the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar after…

Nigerian govt extends closure of airspace, airports by four weeks

The Nigerian Government has extended closure of airspace and airports across the country by four weeks.

U.S. tracks another $319m Abacha loot in Europe

The United States said it has tracked another $319m Sani Abacha loot in the United Kingdom and France, just days…

JUST IN: Three Coronavirus patients flee isolation centres in Oyo, Bauchi

Three Coronavirus patients have fled from Isolation Centres in Oyo and Bauchi States where they were receiving treatment.

Nigeria’s oil revenue dries up and may be so for next 3 years: Bloomberg

Nigeria, is facing a fast-looming future without reliance on revenue from its massive oil wealth as prices crash and buyers…

Italian firm Takis develops world’s first coronavirus vaccine

An Italian medical firm, Takis said it has developed the world's first vaccine that neutralises the coronavirus in human cells.
South Africa health minister Zweli Mkhize speaks on vaccines

511 health workers in South Africa contract coronavirus, 2 dead

Zweli Mkhize, health minister of South Africa revealed today that 511 health workers have tested positive for the coronavirus.
General Tukur Buratai

General Buratai now an orphan, buries mum today

Lt. General Tukur Buratai, Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, is now an orphan. After losing his father in 2018, Buratai…