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COVID-19: Popular comedian, AY offers prayer for Nigeria
Priscilla Osaje Abuja, April 8, 2020 Popular Nigerian Comedian, Ayo Makun, a.k.a AY, has offered words of prayer for citizens…
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COVID-19: Virtual work, e-learning spark scarcity of laptops in Europe, others as demand soars in Nigeria
The on-going COVID-19 crisis has sparked a spike in demand for laptops in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa as Europe, the…
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How Medical Doctor died of Coronavirus in Daura Airforce Hospital – Katsina Governor
The Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Aminu Masari has confirmed the death of a medical doctor, Aliyu Yakubu who was…
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Sanwo-Olu receives Fed Govt’s 12-man Taskforce, pledges more collaboration to stop pandemic …‘We’re satisfied with facilities assessed’ – Health Minister
Lagos State Government has earned a remarkable commendation for its response strategy deployed to curtail the spread of the novel…
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COVID-19: 70,000 metric tons of grains from Nigeria’s strategic reserve for distribution
By Florence Onuegbu Lagos, April 7, 2020 The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 says only President Muhammadu Buhari can decide…
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PDP calls for policy statement on subsidy removal
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, April 7, 2020 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the Federal Government to announce the total…
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COVID-19: NIMASA presents ventilators, response vessels, Ambulance to Lagos State …As Jamoh charges Media on awareness
The Director General, of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh has presented a number of medical…
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COVID-19: Wike ready to waive immunity to testify against state’s border closure regulations violators
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Tuesday declared that he is willing to set aside his immunity to testify…
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Covid-19: Gombe Isolation centre ready for any eventuality… Committee
William Attah, Gombe Acting Chairman of the Gombe State Taskforce on Covid-19, Engineer Saleh Mohammed, has stated that the multimillion…
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Group launches innovative knowledge-based COVID-19 prevention awareness campaign in Mbaise
New York, April 6, 2020: An Owerri, Imo State headquartered organization, Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR), through its New York, USA…
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Coronavirus also exposes ills of Nigeria’s leadership By Dr. Iwuozo Livinus Obilo
To All My Fellow Nigerians – Good day and I hope this message finds you safe during this unprecedented Coronavirus…
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COVID -19: Food relief packages are for indigent, vulnerable persons only – Lagos government
The Lagos State Government has said that identified lapses in the distribution of food relief packages to indigent, vulnerable residents…
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COVID-19: Rotary can assist Lagos, others distribute palliatives equitably — James
A call has been made to the Lagos State Government, individuals and corporate organisations who are currently deploying all manner…
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NBA coaches prepare for possible intriguing playoff matchups
Los Angeles, April 6, 2020 With NBA games indefinitely on hold there has been a lot of discussion about postseason…
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COVID-19: I didn’t dare govt, police over closure of churches in Enugu – Archbishop Chukwuma
The Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province (Anglican Communion) and Bishop of Enugu Anglican Diocese, Most. Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuma, has…
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Donations to CACOVID Relief Fund now N21.5 Billion
ABUJA Donations from individuals and corporate bodies in Nigeria to the Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) Relief Fund domiciled…
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Beware of COVID-19 cyber-attacks, fraud – CBN warns (See sample scams & how to avoid them)
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted Nigerians of the activities of cyber criminals and other fraudsters using the…
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Akindele’s party: Police detain Naira Marley after surrendering self, to appear in court Tuesday
By Patricia Amogu Abuja, April 6, 2020 The Lagos State Police Command will, on Tuesday, arraign a controversial singer, Azeez…
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COVID-19: Chinese doctors must undergo laid-down protocol – Gbajabiamila ‘…they won’t have contact with Nigerian patients’
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila on Monday said that the Chinese medical personnel coming to…
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NAF graduates 30 helicopter gunners in Kaduna
By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, April. 6, 2020 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says it has graduated 30 Helicopter Backdoor Gunners…
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Court sentences Funke Akindele, husband; Artistes sympathise with Funke Akindele over arrest
By reporters Ikeja, April 6, 2020 An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday sentenced Nollywood star, Funke Akindele, and her…
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Buhari approves withdrawal of $150m from NSIA stabilisation fund to support June FAAC disbursement
By Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, April 6, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the withdrawal of 150 million dollars from the…
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WHO lauds nurses, midwives’ contributions to COVID-19 fight
By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, April 6, 2020 Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Director for Africa, has commended…
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COVID-19: Buhari approves engagement of 774, 000; FG provides N102bn intervention in healthcare sector; Seeks $3.5bn from IMF, AfDB
By Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, April 6, 2020 Mrs Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, says President Muhammadu…
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Dangote Cement woos investors with N100 billion issue
Dangote Cement Plc, Africa’s leading cement manufacturer, is seeking to raise up to N100 billion in fresh funds from the…
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