Confirmed coronavirus cases in Nigeria hits 131
Nigeria has confirmed twenty new cases of coronavirus according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). In a tweet on its official handle, the NCDC noted that 13 of…
COVID-19 Lock down: Our loading depots will remain operational – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says its depots will be in operations to ensure availability of petroleum products in the country. The Managing Director of the Petroleum Products Marketing Company…
I FOUGHT TO LIVE! I FOUGHT!!, Nigerian woman discharged shares recovery experience
Oluwaseun Osowobi, believed to be the third person to be tested positive for the COVID-19 in Nigeria on Monday, took to Twitter to share her experience and journey to recovery. In…
COVID-19: Gov Seyi Makinde tests positive
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has tested positive for coronavirus Makinde who is currently in self-isolation revealed this in a statement on Twitter on Monday, disclosing that he’s asymptomatic. “I…
FG sues supermarkets, pharmacies over hike in prices of sanitisers
The Federal Government has filed charges against four supermarkets and their proprietors in Abuja for alleged arbitrary hike of prices of sanitisers, handwash liquids, disinfectants, and other anti-bacterial hygiene products….
Nigeria records second death from coronavirus
The Nigerian Government has confirmed the second death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, announced this on Monday during the Presidential Task Force…
Five days of worship that set a virus time bomb in France, worshippers stigmatised
From the stage of an evangelical super church, the leader of the gospel choir kicked off an evening of prayer and preaching: “We’re going to celebrate the Lord! Are you…
COVID-19: Lagos State to begin clinical trial on chloroquine – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has ordered the manufacturing of Chloroquine for emergency stock for possible clinical treatment of Coronavirus. The agency’s…
Military kills top Boko Haram Commander, Abu Usamah
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says a top commander of the Boko Haram terrorist group, Abu Usamah, has been killed. The Acting Director of Defence Media Operations, Brigadier General Benard Onyeuko,…
LASG urges residents to comply with restriction of movement directive
The Lagos State Government on Monday urged residents to obey the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari on restriction of movement, aimed at at stopping the spread of coronavirus pandemic. Gov….