Tag: coronavirus
Coronavirus: Edo govt set to distribute relief materials
As part of the effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Edo state government said it has concluded…
Buhari to Christians: Pray for Nigeria to overcome Coronavirus
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has called on Christians in the country to use the Easter period to pray for the…
How 10 Lagos ministries are collaborating to kick out coronavirus
The Lagos State Government on Thursday held an inter-ministerial media briefing on COVID-19 at JJT Park, Alausa, where 10 members…
Coronavirus: 91 recovered patients test positive again
Seoul health authorities have announced that more than 90 people who fully recovered from the novel coronavirus have tested positive…
South Koreans vote amid coronavirus pandemic
South Koreans wearing face masks and disposable gloves on Friday, queue to vote amidst coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: NAWOJ preaches against stigmatization of survivors
The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Lagos State Chapter, has advised Nigerians to refrain from stigmatizing survivors of coronavirus.
Wike Vs FG: ‘Love Rivers or leave her alone’, Rivers lawmakers warn
River State lawmakers made up of Senate and House of Representatives members have cautioned the federal government not to meddle…
Coronavirus: Oil marketers donate food, medical equipment to Delta govt
A consortium of petroleum products marketers in Delta have donated food items and medical equipment worth N100 million to the…
Coronavirus: World Bank approves loan to Philippines
The World Bank on Friday approved a 500-million-dollar loan for Philippines to boost the country’s capacity to address the coronavirus…
Hungary records biggest rise in coronavirus cases
Hungary on Friday recorded its biggest daily rise of coronavirus cases ravaging the country.
Fani-Kayode reacts to Nigerians being maltreated in China
Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to reports of Nigerians being maltreated and thrown out of Chinese Hotels in the midst…
What we do to cope with coronavirus lockdown – Lagosians
It's already eleven days into the total lockdown of some states in Nigeria as a result of outbreak of the…
Coronavirus: 1,000 Nigerians in US, Europe apply for evacuation
More than 1,000 Nigerians in the United States and across Europe have applied to be evacuation from the Coronavirus-torn countries.
Nigerians, Africans will surely defeat Coronavirus – Dangote
Aliko Dangote, Chairman Dangote Industries Limited has assured Nigerians and Africans of victory over the coronavirus pandemic.
China reports 42 new COVID-19 cases
Chinese health authorities said Friday that they received reports of 42 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Thursday,…
Coronavirus: Daegu worst hit Korean city records zero infection
The South Korean city of Daegu, which endured the first large coronavirus outbreak outside of China, on Friday reported zero…
Nigeria, Angola, South Africa going into recession: World Bank
The World Bank Group said on Thursday that Coronavirus will drive many African countries, such as Nigeria, South Africa and…
FG’s invitation of Chinese doctors gross disrespect for NMA – Dino Melaye
Controversial former Senator, Dino Melaye has said the Federal Government displayed gross disrespect for the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, by…
Coronavirus: Edo warns of imminent increase
Edo State Government on Thursday warned that cases of coronavirus in the state might rise significantly in the next few…
Nigeria hit with 14 new cases of Coronavirus
Nigeria has been hit with another 14 new cases of Coronavirus, with the national figures standing at 288.
U.S. hits over 16,000 coronavirus deaths
The United States coronavirus death toll surpassed 16,000 on Thursday, according to data from the Johns Hopkins University dashboard.
Nigeria to discharge more COVID-19 patients
Nigeria will soon discharge more coronavirus patients who have been confirmed negative.
Coronavirus: 16.8 million Americans file for unemployment benefits
A staggering 16.8 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the last three weeks, with weekly new claims topping…
Coronavirus lockdown: Lagos Police arrest 202 violators
The police in Lagos have arrested 202 residents of the state for flouting the lockdown order aimed at checkmating the…
COVID-19: Gov. Oyetola launches FG’s cash transfer scheme
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, on Thursday, launched the Federal Government’s Conditional Cash Transfer scheme in the state.
Governor Yahaya Bello lifts ban on religious gatherings
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has lifted the ban on religious gatherings.
C&S church to Sanwo-Olu: God wants relaxation of lockdown
The Lagos State chapter of Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria has told Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, that God wants…
Coronavirus infection hits elderly home in Budapest
Over 100 people at a nursing home in Budapest, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus
Coronavirus outbreak in Spain now under control – PM Sanchez
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of Spain has said that the coronavirus outbreak in the country is under control, citing the…
Coronavirus: EEDC donates sanitizers, others
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), says it has donated hand sanitisers and other protective items to five states in…