Coronavirus: Davido self-isolates, advises Nigerians to stay at home, as fiancee tests positive
David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has advised everyone to please stay at home as we control the spread of the coronavirus. Davido who is currently on self-isolation…
COVID-19 impact: We have entered recession – IMF Chief cries out
The world’s economy is now in a recession and projects a rebound in 2021, the IMF said on Friday. Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Friday…
Nigeria may go into recession if COVID-19 continues beyond 6 months – Minister warns
Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has warned that Nigeria may go into a recession if the coronavirus…
COVID-19: Confirmed cases in Nigeria now 70
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria has risen to 70, following the discovery of five new cases. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed…
Gov. Zulum donates N23.5 m to support families of slain soldiers
Borno Government on Friday donated N23.5 million to support families of the 47 soldiers who lost their lives fighting Boko Haram in Gorgi village, on March 22. Gov. Babagana Zulum…
ISWAP launches bi-weekly Hausa newspaper
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has intensified its recruitment drive in the countries of the Lake Chad region with the launch of a bi-weekly digital newspaper in Hausa,…
COVID-19: Cruise ships around the globe stranded at sea as ports turn them away
Ports around the globe are turning cruise ships away en mass amid the coronavirus pandemic, leaving thousands of passengers stranded even as some make desperate pleas for help while…
First Bank, others stop transfer of forex from domiciliary accounts
Nigerian banks have stopped international transfer of dollars and other foreign currencies from domiciliary accounts, claiming it was a directive from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Investigations by Political Economist…
Covid-19: British PM, Health Minister’s positive results sends fear among cabinet members
Moments after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that he has tested positive for coronavirus as the outbreak spreads across the UK, Health Secretary Matt Hancock also announced he is…
LASG closes Marine Bridge till August 15 for repairs
The Lagos State Government on Friday said it would close down the Marine Bridge, partially between 8.00p.m and 8.00a.m daily from March 28 to Aug. 15 for repair. The Public…