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Governor Douye Diri:, imposes curfew on Bayelsa waterways as part of measures to check cases of insecurity along the creeks in the state

Lockdown: Food markets, banks, others exempted in Bayelsa

The Bayelsa State government has given clarification about those exempted from the stay-at-home directive of the governor, Senator Douye Diri.

Coronavirus: Nigeria will overcome economic challenges – Lawan

President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, assured Nigerians that the country will overcome economic challenges facing the…
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COVID-19: Sokoto records 3 deaths

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state has announced the death of three COVID-19 patients in the state.
Governor of Jigawa Muhammad Badaru

Jigawa locks down 3 LGAs after 2 new coronavirus cases confirmed

The Jigawa Government has confirmed two additional cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state, Gov. Muhammad Badaru said.

ECA mourns Nigerian ex- chief economist Prof. Owodunni Teriba

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has joined the mourning train over the death of one of its distinguished chief…

Coronavirus spikes in Lagos, with 80 new infections

There is no respite for Africa's largest city, Lagos, as the deadly Coronavirus pandemic spikes in the state, with 80…
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NCDC announces 195 COVID-19 cases, Lagos and Kano lead

Nigeria's COVID-19 cases reached a new milestone of 1,532 early on Wednesday with NCDC announcing 195 new cases.

Nigeria records highest Coronavirus infections in a day, with 195 cases

Nigeria has recorded its highest Coronavirus infections in a single day, with 195 news cases on Tuesday.
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NCDC goes COBAS for Coronavirus testing

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, said it is poised to increase its testing capacity for coronavirus. This followed its…

More trouble: Bauchi records 11 new cases of Coronavirus

Bauchi State has recorded 11 fresh cases of the deadly Coronavirus pandemic.

Want to beat coronavirus? Brush your teeth before leaving home

Emeritus professor of dentistry, Martin Addy has urged people to brush their teeth before leaving the house in a bid…

Jonathan reacts to FG’s demand for account statements from US banks

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has reacted to report that the Federal Government has requested his account statements and that…
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COVID-19 cases explode in Bauchi

Bauchi State said it has recorded 11 new COVID-19 cases. This brings confirmed cases in the state to 25, the…

COVID-19: Expect more cases, Edo warns

The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, has warned that cases of coronavirus disease will continue to increase,…

Lagos-based trader defeats Atiku, Saraki in court

Lauretta Onochie, an aide to President Buhari on social media, mocked PDP's 2019 Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and Bukola Saraki…

Lawan appoints new Senate spokesperson

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has appointed Sen. Ajibola Basiru, representing Osun Central, as the new chairman of the Senate…

Gov. Makinde pardons 15 inmates

Fifteen inmates were on Tuesday granted state pardon from the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Oyo State.

Big asteroid passing by Earth tomorrow mocks with face mask

The "potentially hazardous" big asteroid 1998 OR2, which will safely fly by Earth on Wednesday at 0956 GMT, appears to…

APM Terminals staff treated for Malaria tests positive for COVID-19

An employee of APM Terminals Apapa has tested positive for COVID-19, an official said Tuesday.

We didn’t get rice from Lagos Commissioner – Arewa chiefs

The Arewa Council of Chiefs in Lagos has slammed the state's Commissioner for Waterfront, Ahmed Kabiru Abdullahi, for allegedly claiming…

Photo of the day: Tinubu takes Coronavirus test

National leader, All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was caught in this photo taking the Coronavirus swab test.

World Safety Day: Lagos reiterates commitment to safety of lives, properties

The Director General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola has reiterated government's commitment to safety of lives and property…

New police commissioners posted to Imo, Plateau, Adamawa

The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has ordered the posting of new police Commissioners to Imo, Adamawa and Plateau…

Nigerians mock TB Joshua for praying on mountain against Coronavirus

Nigerians on Twitter are reacting to photos and video of Prophet T.B Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All Nations…

Ooni presents three motorised fumigators to LASG

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi on Tuesday presented three locally made motorized modular fumigator to Lagos State Government…

Breaking: Trump calls Buhari, pledges to donate ventilators to Nigeria

United States President, Donald Trump on Tuesday called President Muhammadu Buhari on phone, promising to send ventilators to Nigeria over…
Grammy-nominated gospel singer, Tory Sneed

Gospel singer, Tory Sneed dies of Coronavirus

Grammy-nominated gospel singer, Tory Sneed has died from Coronavirus complications at the age of 52.

Another prominent lecturer dies in Kano 

A prominent lecturer at the Kano State University of Science and Technology, Dr Ghali Umar is dead.

13 medical doctors infected with Coronavirus

Thirteen medical doctors have been infected with the deadly Coronavirus in Ghana.
Festus Keyamo

Coronavirus: FG seeks safe health practices in workplace

The Federal Government has called for the adoption of safe practices in the workplace as preventive measures to reduce the…