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128 Nigerians are now dead from Coronavirus
Nigeria's Coronavirus deaths jump to 128 on Saturday, with 11 new cases recorded.
Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases hit 4,151, with 239 new cases
Nigeria recorded 239 fresh cases of Coronavirus on Saturday, taking its overall total to 4,151 infections.
Another 12 medical officers test positive for Coronavirus
The Bauchi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aliyu Maigoro, says 12 medical officers in the state have been infected with…
Ghana overtakes Nigeria as COVID-19 number surges
Ghana recorded 251 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, taking the national total to 4,263, to surpass Nigeria
Over 100,000 people beat Coronavirus in Italy
The number of recoveries from COVID-19 in Italy has exceeded 100,000, according to the latest tally posted by the country’s…
Strange coronavirus-related disease kills kids in New York
Three children in New York have died from a rare inflammatory syndrome believed to be linked to the novel coronavirus.
Journalist tests positive for Coronavirus in Bauchi
A journalist working in Bauchi State has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the state’s Deputy Governor, Mr Baba Tela,…
10 Coronavirus patients recover, discharged in Ogun
Ogun State Government says it has discharged 10 Coronavirus patients who recovered from the pandemic.
COVID-19 wracked Russia buries Father Molchanov, 11th priest to die
Father Andrei Molchanov, the latest and 11th Russian Orthodox priest to die from the novel coronavirus, was buried on Saturday…
COVID-19: Those demanding whereabouts of Buhari, Osinbajo are detractors
A group of young and politically conscious Nigerians has described attempts by some elements to distract Nigeria’s focus on containing…
Pandemonium in Benin: Policemen beat soldier for refusing to wear face mask
There was pandemonium in Benin City, Edo State on Saturday, when a combined team of police and Nigerian Security and…
We never asked Sanwo-Olu to account for COVID-19 donations – Lagos Assembly
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Saturday debunked claims that it asked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to account for Coronavirus…
Sanwo-Olu: Why Lagos is recording huge Coronavirus infections
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has opened up on why Lagos is recording huge Coronavirus infections in the last few…
Palliatives: Student association bemoans Ogun companies’ nonchalant attitudes
The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) has condemned some multinational companies operating in Ogun State for not donating…
Ogun health workers to get life insurance, hazard allowance
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun states that his administration has put in place life insurance policy for the State…
Coronavirus: ActionAid Nigeria begins sensitization in Kogi
ActionAid Nigeria has embarked on awareness creation and sensitization campaign in Kogi to strengthen rural community groups against Coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus: Plateau govt urges residents to shun panic
Plateau Government has urged its residents not to panic as the state recorded 10 new cases as announced on Friday…
Coronavirus found in semen of recovered patients
Researchers have detected the coronavirus in the semen of both infected and recently recovered patients, just like it was with…
COVID-19 kills scores in Azare, says ex-Rep in shocking letter to Buhari
A former member of House of Representatives, Ibrahim Mohammed Baba, has raised alarm that about 100 persons may have died…
Coronavirus: Russia soars again, Spain slows
Russia posted another high figure of confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, the 7th day in a row.
US magician, Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy dies from coronavirus
Roy Horn, one half of the magician duo Siegfried and Roy, has died from coronavirus complications.
Ekiti to set up coronavirus testing lab
Ekiti state government said it has concluded arrangements to open its own COVID-19 testing lab next week.
Idris Elba steps out for first time after recovering from Coronavirus
Popular Hollywood actor, Idris Elba has been seen walking streets of London for the first time since recovering from coronavirus.
Global coronavirus cases top 4 million
Confirmed cases of the coronavirus globally crossed 4 million on Friday night with death toll also soaring to 275,783.
Nurse steals money from dying COVID-19 patient
A nurse in New York City has been charged with stealing two credit cards of a dying Covid-19 patient while…
COVID-19: Kano, Oyo confirm new cases, deaths
Kano State Government has confirmed 65 new cases of coronavirus disease in the State.
COVID-19: EPL threatens clubs over restarting matches
The Premier League said it will send warning to clubs at a meeting on Monday, not to vote against the…
Coronavirus strikes 10 Nigerians dead in one day
Nigeria on Friday recorded 10 new deaths arising from the deadly Coronavirus pandemic, taking its total deaths to 117.
Lagos’ Coronavirus cases jump to 1,667, with 176 new infections
By Kazeem Ugbodaga There is no respite for Africa’s largest mega city, Lagos, as the state’s Coronavirus cases jump to…
Nigeria hits 386 new Coronavirus cases, total now 3,912
Nigeria has recorded another huge 386 new cases of Coronavirus, with Lagos in sharp lead, with 176 new infections.