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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State

Oyo records two new cases of Coronavirus, total now 11

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has confirmed that the state has recorded two new cases of Coronavirus, bringing the total…

Lawan, Gbajabiamila fault SIP implementation

The leadership of the National Assembly has faulted the way the Social Investment Programme of the Federal Government is being…

Atiku writes: What Nigeria, Africa must do to mitigate coronavirus effects

The worst thing we can do now is to wring our hands and look to outsiders. Not now. The leadership…

Yahaya Bello sacks VC, Rector

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has sacked the Vice Chancellor of the Kogi State University, Ayangba , Prof Mohammed Abdulkadir.

Buhari sends sympathy message to Boris Johnson

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday sent a message of sympathy and goodwill to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Gov. Aminu Masari signs Security Containment Order to contain banditry.

Coronavirus strikes medical doctor dead in Katsina

The deadly Coronavirus disease has struck a medical doctor dead in Katsina State, the government has said.

Lagos begins second half of stimulus package distribution

The Lagos State Government has said it begin the second round of distribution of its Emergency Food Response packages to…
Chris Oyakhilome now a grandfather

Oyakhilome’s comment on lockdown of Lagos, FCT disheartening – FG

The Federal Government has described comment made by founder of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome that the lockdown of Lagos…
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi sacks senior lecturer, Dr. Usman Mohammed Aliyu, over alleged sexual harassment of student.

Coronavirus: Nigerian varsity invents disinfection machine

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi has invented a disinfection machine to help prevent the spread of coronavirus in…

Only Buhari can determine extension of lockdown in Lagos, FCT – FG

The Federal Government on Tuesday said only President Muhammadu Buhari can decide if the lockdown of Lagos, Ogun and the…
Testing for COVID-19 in Nigeria

See who qualifies for coronavirus testing in Nigeria

So far, countries across the African continent and further afield have implemented varying testing strategies in their countries, with a…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye of RCCG

Coronavirus: RCCG donates medical equipment to Ogun govt

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on Tuesday, donated intensive care medical equipment to the Ogun Government to assist…

Coronavirus: Oyo APC lauds Nigerian Govt’s intervention

Oyo State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has lauded the Federal Government for taking decisive action to ameliorate the…

Coronavirus: LUTH commissions 60-bed isolation center

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on Tuesday, commissioned a 60-bed isolation centre for Coronavirus (Covid-19) patients.
Court dismisses suit seeking to stop FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, AEPB from arresting and prosecuting Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) in Abuja.

Coronavirus: Sex workers groan as brothels, beer parlours shut in Rivers

Sex workers in many parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, are groaning over temporal shutdown in obedience to Governor Nyesom…
Yahaya Bello, Governor of Kogi state

Kogi governor sacks state institutions’ VC, Rector

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has relieved the Vice-Chancellor of the Kogi State University, Ayangba, Prof Mohammed Abdulkadir, of his…

Lagos holds makeshift food markets in schools Thursday

Sequel to the flagged-off of the emergency neighbourhood food markets for residents of the State essentially to address the problem…

Sacked doctors: Association issues hospital 21-day ultimatum

Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the management of…
surgeon

Coronavirus: WHO reviews use of masks

World Health Organization (WHO) is re-evaluating the use of medical and non-medical masks for COVID-19
Akure

Lockdown: Deji’s wife distributes palliatives in Akure

The wife of the Deji of Akure, Olori Funmilayo Aladelusi, on Tuesday, distributed palliatives to over 300 less-privileged residents of…
NSCDC Operative deployed to combat coronavirus.

Coronavirus: NSCDC deploys personnel to enforce restriction order

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, says it has deployed 150 personnel to monitor all…
Fred The Godson

US Rapper Fred The Godson tests positive to coronavirus

American rapper, Fred The Godson has tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus as the pandemic continues to spread across the…

Lagos discharges another Coronavirus patient

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday discharged another Coronavirus patient after she tested negative twice.
Babatunde Gbadamosi

Police give updates on Naira Marley, Gbadamosi’s arraignment

The Lagos State Police Command has said it is yet to fix a date to arraign controversial singer, Azeez Fashola,…

62-year-old UK returnee is second COVID-19 patient in Rivers

The identity of the second Coronavirus case recorded in Rivers State is a 62-year-old returnee from UK who is also…
Police dock Lagos man Timothy Chukwudi for falsely describing one Chika Eze and Sunday Akpoyibo as ritualists on WhatsApp platforms.

Coronavirus: WhatsApp limits message-forwarding to tackle fake news

WhatsApp has announced it is imposing a strict new limit on message forwarding to slow the dissemination of fake news,…
WHO renames Monkeypox

Coronavirus: WHO Nigeria appreciates front-line health workers

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Office in Nigeria, Abuja on Tuesday appreciated the contribution of front-line health workers fighting the…
Okezie Ikpeazu

Coronavirus: Aba residents flout stay-at-home order

Some Aba residents on Tuesday flouted the stay-at-home executive order of the Abia government, which is meant to check the…
When Did Pastor Chris' Nephew Begin His Journey?

When will Pastor Chris Oyakhilome be arrested for spreading falsehood?

It is time to arrest Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and make him face trial under the cybercrime law for spreading injurious…
FG set to bring succour to victims of Isheri flood in Ogun

World Health Day: Commissioner tells FG to strengthen health system

The Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Betta Edu, on Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to urgently strengthen the…