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74 suspected Coronavirus cases test negative in Ebonyi

The Ebonyi Commissioner for Health, Dr Daniel Umezurike, on Thursday said that all the 74 suspected cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19)…
Coronavirus code-named Covid-19

Ogun discharges three Coronavirus patients

The Ogun State Government has discharged three coronavirus patients from one of its isolation centres between Wednesday and Thursday, bringing…
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State

COVID-19: Why we can’t declare total lockdown in Bauchi – Mohammed

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State says government cannot afford to impose a total lockdown in the state because the…

Photo news: Faces of Funke Olakunrin’s killers

The Nigerian Police have unveiled the faces of four suspects said to be Funke Olakunrin's killers

Lagos discharges five more Coronavirus patients

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday disclosed that five more Coronavirus patients have been discharged from isolation centre in…
Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos Commissioner for Health

Coronavirus strikes 10 dead in Lagos

Lagos State has recorded 10 Coronavirus death so far, Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi disclosed on Thursday.

Lockdown rebellion in Mararaba Abuja

By Hawa Lawal Residents of Mararaba, an Abuja suburb located in Nasarawa State have defied the stay-at-home and social distancing…

Coronavirus: EEDC pledges regular power supply to Anambra isolation centres

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has promised to ensure that there is a regular power supply to all COVID-19…
PDP reschedules its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting from Oct 24 to Nov. 28 over Nov 16, 2024 Ondo governorship election

Bauchi discharges three Coronavirus patients after recovery 

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed on Thursday disclosed that three Coronavirus patients have been discharged after they tested negative twice…

Rivers: Police deny keke driver died in its custody

The Rivers State Police Command has denied that a Keke Driver died in its custody, at Woji Estate Police in…

Ken Saro-Wiwa’s son dies of Coronavirus in UK

Menegian, son of late activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa has died of Coronavirus in the United Kingdom.

Police arrest Funke Olakunrin’s killers, 4 other suspects still on the run

Four men suspected to have murdered Mrs Funke Olakunrin, daughter of Pa Reuben Fasoranti have been arrested, but the ring…
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya says his administration will continue to borrow funds to address development deficits in Gombe

Coronavirus: Gombe gov inaugurates treatment, isolation centers

Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, on Thursday, inaugurated treatment and isolation centres in his efforts to combat the Coronavirus…

Coronavirus: Ekiti pensioners beg for palliatives

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) in Ekiti on Thursday appealed to both the Federal and State Government to give…
NCDC says 172 deaths have been recorded from Lassa fever in 21 states so far, 17% higher than that recorded in the same period in 2024.

Lassa Fever strikes 188 Nigerians dead in three months

Nigeria is paying more attention to Coronavirus, but a deadlier Lassa Fever has killed 188 Nigerians within three months.
Chris Cuomo

CNN presenter’s wife tests positive for Coronavirus

Cristina Cuomo, the wife of CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, has been diagnosed with Coronavirus two weeks after he announced he…

Lockdown extension: NAWOJ calls for adequate security measures

As the coronavirus induced lockdown continues for another 14 days, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, Lagos State Chapter calls…
UBTH

Coronavirus: UBTH CMD concerned over rising cases

The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Darlington Obaseki, has expressed fear that containing…

Let the Orishas punish me: Badirat Ajoke Alaafin’s wife reacts to KWAM 1 affair

Olori Badirat Ajoke, wife of the Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has reacted to the rumours of an extra-marital affair with…

Coronavirus: Health workers want support for nurses

Adeniji Alani, President, National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), has called on Federal Government to support the nurses…
UBTH

Coronavirus: UBTH equips isolation center

The Management of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has equipped a 10-bedded Isolation Centre ahead of the first…

Nigeria loses two cultural giants

Two cultural giants, Francesca Yetunde Emanuel and Professor Akin Euba, have died, several days apart in April
Traders in Abia and Imo lament says two-day sit-at-home across the South-East crippled their businesses, caused them huge financial losses.

Lockdown: Ilorin residents decry high cost of consumer items

Some residents of Ilorin have expressed worries over the sudden rise in the cost of consumer items following the lockdown…

Coronavirus: Osun residents rush to banks, markets ahead of lockdown

Residents of Osun on Thursday rushed to banks and major markets ahead of lockdown in the state.
Governor Douye Diri:, imposes curfew on Bayelsa waterways as part of measures to check cases of insecurity along the creeks in the state

Coronavirus: Bayelsa yet to begin palliatives distribution

Bayelsa Government is yet to commence the distribution of donations from corporate bodies and individuals, to cushion the effect of…

Coronavirus: Kaduna private school teachers fear job loss

Fear of job loss has griped private school teachers in Kaduna State as school owners may not cope with payment…
Rihanna, Jay-Z and Jack

Rihanna, Jay-Z, Jack support Coronavirus relief funds with $6.2M

American musicians, Rihanna, Jay-Z, and co-founder and CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey through their foundations have teamed up to launch…
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Abducted Oyo monarch’s wife, daughter freed

The kidnapped wife of a traditional ruler in Oyo State, Funbi Ojo, has regained freedom from her abductors.
Femi Falana

FG’s School Feeding, Cash Transfer programmes questionable – Falana

Foremost human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has described the Federal Government’s plan to continue with the School Feeding programme…

Coronavirus: Ogun sets up state-owned molecular laboratory

Ogun State has become the first State in Nigeria to set up a molecular laboratory for testing suspected cases of…