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PDP blasts Buhari over national broadcast on COVID-19

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s nationwide speech on Monday as appalling.

Nationwide curfew begins today

The nationwide curfew announced by President Muhammadu Buhari begins today. It begins from 8pm to 6am.
Scientists collate 55 after effects of COVID-19

Global Coronavirus cases surpass 3 million

Global coronavirus cases have surpassed  three million, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

How coronavirus killed the first U.S. casualty, Patricia Voyles Dowd

Patricia Voyles Dowd, the first U.S. citizen killed on 6 February by coronavirus-related ailment person died from a ruptured heart,…

Coronavirus vaccine: Oxford University to begin clinical trial on 6,000 people

The Oxford University's Jenner Insititute believes it has produced an effective Coronavirus vaccine, and plans to carry out clinical tests…
Bola Tinubu to chair Arewa House Lecture

Tinubu, wife test negative for COVID-19

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bola Tinubu, and wife, Oluremi, have tested negative for the new…
Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos Commissioner for Health

Hope rises, as Lagos records drop in Coronavirus infections 

Lagos State has again recorded a drop in Coronavirus infections, with 34 new cases recorded on Monday.
Testing for COVID-19 in Nigeria

Nigeria’s Coronavirus infections hit 1,337, with 64 new cases

Nigeria's Coronavirus infections have reached 1,337, with 64 new cases recorded on Monday, according to NCDC.

Coronavirus: Buhari slams curfew on Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has slammed an immediate nationwide curfew as part of new, vigorous measures to stop the spread of…

President Buhari’s Nationwide Broadcast (Full Text)

I have approved a phased and gradual easing of lockdown measures in FCT, Lagos and Ogun States effective from Monday,…

Buhari: Lagos lockdown stays for one week extra, gradual easing begins in May

President Buhari has extended the lockdown imposed on Lagos, Ogun and the FCT Abuja by one week. Kano has now…

Atiku’s son survives Coronavirus, discharged

Son of Nigeria's former Vice President, Mohammed Abubakar has survived the dreaded Coronavirus and has been discharged.

Lagos discharges 15 more Coronavirus patients

The Lagos State Government on Monday discharged 15 more Coronavirus patients after they tested negative for the virus twice.

Woman flogged by policemen demands N200m compensation, apology

The woman who was flogged by two police officers enforcing the coronavirus lockdown in Osun, has petitioned the Inspector General…

Buhari speaks to the nation

President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation Monday, April 27 at 8pm, his third since the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus lockdown: Buhari briefs the Nation 8pm

President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation Monday, April 27, 2020 at 8pm.

Breaking: NNPC petrol station gutted by fire in Lagos

Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC filling station at Yaya Abatan area of Ogba, Lagos State is currently on fire.

Four Nigerian States without Coronavirus: How long can they be lucky?

As the deadly Coronavirus pandemic rages in Nigeria, spreading fear and panic and shutting down the nation's economy, only four…

Minors to escape death penalty in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has abolished the death sentence on individuals who committed crimes while still minors, the latest in a series…

Coronavirus infections in Lagos reach 731, with 43 new cases

Confirmed Coronavirus infections in Africa’s largest mega city, Lagos has reached 731 with 43 new cases reported on Sunday.

Another 91 new Coronavirus cases hit Nigeria

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has announced another 91 new cases of Coronavirus in the country, taking the…
An eyewitness reveals how gunmen abducted nine passengers between on Ikom-Ogoja Highway in Cross River State on Tuesday.

Gunmen abduct Ekiti Commissioner, shoot councillor dead

Gunmen have reported abducted the Commissioner for Agriculture in Ekiti State, Folorunso Olabode and shot dead a councillor who was…

Buhari gets update on COVID-19, Kano strange disease

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday received briefing from Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, and Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease…
El-Rufai

El-Rufai extends Coronavirus lockdown by 30 days

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has extended the lockdown order being enforced in the state for another 30 days.
Gov. Babagana Zulum

Danger: Two Coronavirus patients abscond in Borno

Two people who tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus have absconded in Borno State, sending panic of mass infections.

Fact Check: Did Chinese coronavirus whistleblower recommend African lemon grass tea as cure?

Is African Lemon grass a cure for COVID-19? A post on WhatsApp and shared by many made the claim recently

Deadly Coronavirus snuffs out two lives in Osun

Osun State has recorded its first two Coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began, Governor Gboyega Oyetola said on Sunday.

Coronavirus strikes 17 police officers dead

The deadly Coronavirus pandemic has killed 17 police officers, after they were infected while enforcing the nation's lockdown.

Prominent Professor Maikaba dies in Kano

Prof. Balarabe Maikaba, a prominent scholar and former Head of the Department of Mass Communication, Bayero University, Kano (BUK), is…

COVID-19: Africa records 9,106 recoveries

As the world battles the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Africa has recorded 9,106 COVID-19 recoveries from its 30,329 confirmed cases in…