Tag: coronavirus
Coronavirus-free states in Nigeria
The deadly coronavirus, which started in Wuhan China, has spread to 25 states in Nigeria including the Federal Capital Territory…
Group criticises sack of Imam for respecting lockdown order
A group, Kofar Gayan Lowcost Community Development Association, has criticised the sacking of the Imam of Abubakar Mahmood Gumi Mosque,…
More trouble, as Lagos is hit with 59 new Coronavirus infections
There is still no respite in Lagos, as the state is hit with 59 fresh cases of Coronavirus, taking its…
Nigeria records 117 new cases of Coronavirus; total figures now 782
Nigeria has recorded 117 new cases of Coronavirus, the biggest by the nation in a single day, with the total…
Lockdown: Miyetti Allah wants cattle markets to open
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MCBAN, has appealed to Nasarawa State Government to allow partial operation in…
Second WHO staff tests positive for coronavirus in Bauchi
Another World Health Organisation, WHO staff has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Bauchi.
COVID-19: Another WHO staff tests positive in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Government on Tuesday confirmed that another official of World Health Organisation (WHO) has tested positive of Coronavirus,…
WAEC, NECO exams postponed indefinitely
The Federal Government has announced the indefinite postponement of this year’s West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination and the National…
Coronavirus: Buhari must act fast or thousands may die in Kano – Fani-Kayode
Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to act fast or hundreds of thousands of people may begin…
Coronavirus lockdown: Police arrest 30 footballers in Kano
The Police Command in Kano on Tuesday confirmed it had arrested 30 youths allegedly involved in a football match in…
COVID-19: Five Governors denied flight approval
Five governors have been denied flight approval by the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika since the closure of the airports…
Victory is near in Boko Haram war – Gen Udoh
The Chief of Training and Operations, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Enobong Udoh, has charged troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) to…
COVID-19: Why number of cases increased in Lagos – Banky W
Popular Nigerian singer and actor cum politician, Bankole Wellington also known as Banky W has explained reasons for the increase…
Lagos discharges nine more Coronavirus patients
The Lagos State government, on Tuesday, announced the discharge of nine more Coronavirus patients, having tested negative twice for the…
Russia’s coronavirus cases surpass 50,000
Russia’s confirmed cases of coronavirus surpassed 50,000 on Tuesday, according to the official daily statistics.
Coronavirus ? Kano probes sudden death surge
The Kano State Government said it has begun investigation into claims that there was a surge in deaths and burials…
COVID-19: 81% of African countries received medical supplies – WHO
WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says 81 per cent of countries in Africa have received medical supplies…
Coronavirus: Africa’s cases rise to 23,000 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, has said the number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases…
Immigration boss resumes work after COVID-19 recovery
The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. Muhammad Babandede, has resumed work following recovery from COVID-19 infection.
Governor Abiodun urges Ogun students to join COVID-19 fight
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state called on students in the state to cooperate with his administration in the fight…
Spain to stream coronavirus victims’ funeral online
Funeral homes in Spain announced that they would begin streaming funerals online for loved ones in a bid to combat…
NMA Chairman tests positive for Coronavirus
The Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Sokoto state chapter, Dr Sani Abubakar, has tested positive for Coronavirus.
Group suspends Ramadan lectures, congregational prayers
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has ordered the suspension of annual Tafsir sessions and congregational Tarawih prayers…
Pastor T.B. Joshua: Hardship virus worse than coronavirus
Pastor T.B. Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All Nations has urged leaders of all countries to lift the lockdown…
Coronavirus: Women embrace family planning in Niger
Some childbearing age women in Niger are now accessing family planning following the lockdown imposed by the State Government to…
Coronavirus: Australia PM throws weight behind virus inquiry
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday threw his weight behind calls for an international inquiry into China’s initial response…
UN predicts spike in global hunger due to COVID-19
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has said that the number of people facing acute food insecurity could nearly…
Coronavirus: Firms make donation to Anambra
The Anambra Government on Tuesday took delivery of additional food items donated by companies for distribution to residents of the…
Air pollution makes coronavirus deadlier: Scientists
A team of scientists from Denmark and Italy has found possible link between air pollution and coronavirus lethality.
Coronavirus: Afghan president, wife test negative
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and the first lady have tested negative for the novel coronavirus, officials announced on Tuesday, after…