Arsenal players, coaching staff on self-isolation as Arteta tests positive to Covid-19
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive for coronavirus less than an hour after the Premier League announced that this weekend’s fixtures will go ahead. Arsenal were due to play…
Sanusi sues IGP, DSS, others, seeks court order for immediate release from detention
Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II Dethroned Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja to enforce his fundamental rights. The former Emir is…
Buhari urges ASUU to call off strike, says IPPIS is in their best interest
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to rescind its decision on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and the 14-day…
Investors lose N1.87trn to oil crash, COVID-19
The Nigeria bourse has lost N1.87 trillion to global oil price crash and increasing spread of COVID-19 in four days. Specifically, the market capitalisation, which opened trading for the week…
Delta govt enrols 660,000 people Contributory Health Insurance Scheme
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta says a total of 660,000 people have so far enrolled in the State Contributory Health Insurance Scheme. Okowa disclosed this during…
Coronavirus: Algeria to close schools, universities after first death
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered schools and universities to close until April 5 to slow the spread of the coronavirus, state media reported on Thursday,…
COVID-19: FG says Nigeria has not yet placed any travel restrictions, advises against non-essential travel to countries with high level of transition
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said on Thursday that Nigeria had not placed travel restrictions or ban following the outbreak of the coronavirus, code-named COVID-19. Osagie said this…
NAFDAC raises alarm over “inappropriate” use of infant formula, says breast milk remains the appropriate feeding practice
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the widespread use of infant formula products will increase child morbidity and mortality in the country. Mr…
Coronavirus index case to be discharged soon – Health Minister
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire says that the Italian man, the index case of Coronavirus in Nigeria, will be discharged soon. The Minister…
Generator ban Bill: Nigerians should not be punished for ineffectiveness, policy inconsistencies of successive govts – NECA
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) on Thursday said the Senate bill banning importation of generators would be inimical to the quality of lives of Nigerians and national development…