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Lagos leads new COVID-19 cases

Coronavirus cases top 3.5 million worldwide

Global coronavirus cases surpassed 3.5 million on Monday, with deaths nearing a quarter of a million.

COVID-19 linked with deaths in Kano

The Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force set up for Kano on Covid-19, Dr. Sani Gwarzo, has linked the recent…

Lagos’ Coronavirus infections hit 1,107, with 39 new cases

The total number of confirmed Coronavirus infections in Africa's largest Mega City, Lagos has reached 1,107, with 39 new cases…

170 new Coronavirus cases hit Nigeria, total figures now 2,558

Nigeria has recorded another 170 new Coronavirus cases, taking its overall total to 2,558.

Venezuela foils mercenary invasion, kills 8 attackers

Venezuela said it foiled a mercenary invasion by “terrorists" who attempted to enter the country on speedboats from neighbouring Colombia.
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State

Six Coronavirus patients recover in Kwara, discharged

Kwara Government has discharged another six Coronavirus patients, after testing negative twice for the virus,
Goodluck Jonathan

Press Freedom Day: Government must respect rights of journalists – GJF

The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF), has called on governments and citizens to respect the rights of journalists and ensure their…

Abiodun orders corporate organizations to decontaminate premises

Ahead of relaxation of lockdowns, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has ordered corporate organizations to decontaminate their premises against covid-19.

Polo fetes journalists, salutes courage in stemming Fake News

Nigeria's foremost luxury and lifestyle company, Polo Limited, as part of its multi-level intervention in providing succour for segments of…

Press Freedom Day: Abiodun lauds Journalists’ role in nation building

The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the press will continue to be relevant in Nigeria's…

Senate President celebrates Nigerian journalists on World Press Freedom Day

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated Nigerian journalists and all the stakeholders in the profession as they join…

Oshiomhole violating directives to halt Coronavirus spread in Edo – Obaseki

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has accused the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole,…

Sanwo-Olu delays resumption of civil servants, releases numbers for whistleblowers

The five-week lockdown imposed by the Federal Government on Lagos State and two other states to combat Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)…

Abba Kyari mourners all test negative to coronavirus

All the improperly kitted mourners at the burial last month of Malam Abba Kyari have tested negative to coronavirus.

Killers of UNIPORT students must be brought to book – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the families of three University of Port Harcourt students reportedly murdered by their kidnappers…

COVID-19: Piers Morgan goes into isolation

Piers Morgan, host of popular ITV programme Good Morning Britain is retreating into isolation as he awaits the results of…

COVID-19 enforcement: IGP condemns attack on police officers in Oyo

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu has condemned the attack on police officers enforcing Coronavius lockdown in Oyo…
Abayomi

Lagos records another 3 COVID-19 related deaths

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Sunday announced another three COVID-19 related deaths.

Woman, son test positive in Osun, Coronavirus cases hit 36

Osun state said it has recorded two new cases of coronavirus. They were the wife and son of a patient…
An officer from the NSCDC Lagos Command on ground

NSCDC quarantines impersonator in Ebonyi

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has arrested one James Mbah in Ebonyi, who claimed to be its…
pregnancy

Pregnant woman dies of COVID-19 in Abeokuta hospital

The Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, has confirmed the death of a pregnant woman in the facility as a result of…

RTEAN warns bus drivers, conductors ahead lockdown ease

The Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) urged its members to adhere strictly to the new transport guidelines to…

Police detain Clarence Peters over Kodak’s death

Music director and producer Clarence Peters is currently being detained by Lagos police over the death of popular dancer, Love…
Coronavirus

COVID-19: Taraba discharges 124 persons from quarantine

The Taraba Technical Committee on COVID-19 on Sunday discharged 124 persons quarantined at the state NYSC orientation camp in Barikin-Sibre,…

UNIPORT disclaims 2 of the murdered victims of abductors

The authorities of University of Port Harcourt said two of the murdered victims of abductors in Rivers were not their…
Gov. Umahi explains why he will not release Ebonyi APC Chairman, Stanley Emegha and Rep candidate detained over killings in their community

Umahi confirms 2 new COVID-19 cases in Ebonyi

Governor Dave Umahi has confirmed the fourth and fifth positive cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Ebonyi state.

Gov. Bello pardons 46 inmates in Niger

Niger State Governor Abubakar Bello has granted an unconditional pardon to 46 inmates in various Correctional Centres in the state.

COVID-19: Nasarawa lawmaker dies, buried without safety measures

Until his death, Suleiman was the lawmaker representing Nasarawa Central Constituency at the State House of Assembly.

Emir of Kaura Namoda dies in isolation from suspected COVID-19 complication

The Emir of Kaura-Namoda in Zamfara State, Alhaji Mohammed Asha, has died in isolation of suspected COVID-19 complications

Lockdown Ease: Doctors warn against mass COVID-19 infection

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) cautioned Nigerians on the partial lifting of lockdown measures by the Federal Government, adding…