Report of returnees from UK paying for coronavirus test untrue – NIDCOM
The Federal Government on Monday refuted claims alleging that Nigerian returnees from the UK were asked to pay for coronavirus test. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) reacting to the…
Chibok: President Buhari assures girls not forgotten, tells community, I’m still mindful of your welfare, concerns
President Muhammadu Buhari has once more assured the Chibok community of government’s commitment to rescuing the missing Chibok girls. President Buhari while extending good wishes to the people of…
IMF approves immediate debt relief for 25 countries
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board has approved immediate debt service relief to 25 of its member countries under the IMF’s revamped Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT). Ms…
91 coronavirus patients discharged as cases rises to 343 – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said that the Coronavirus pandemic in the country had risen to 343, following 20 confirmed new cases in five states. NCDC via its…
What needs to happen before countries lift lockdowns
With signs in some countries that the coronavirus pandemic may have reached a plateau, governments are looking at how to lift lockdown restrictions on their crippled businesses and restless populations….
FG to expand social register to reach 3.6m households in the next 2 weeks
President Mhammadu Buhari has directed that the current social register be expanded from 2.6 million households to 3.6 million households in the next two weeks. This is following the…
FG extends lockdown in Lagos, Ogun, FCT for additional 2 weeks
The Federal Government has extended lockdown orders following increased cases of coronavirus infections. The President announced this in a live nationwide broadcast to the nation on Monday. The President’s speech…
COVID-19: Endure lockdown order, it is not intended to trample on fundamental human rights – SGF tells Nigerians
Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, has called for cooperation from all sectors in the…
Six more COVID-19 patients discharged in Lagos
Lagos State government has announced the discharge of Six more coronavirus patients that have recovered from the disease. This was disclosed by governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday in a series…
Social media just dishing out fear, Ogun unrest simply caused by cult supremacy battle – Police Commissioner
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Kenneth Ebrimson, says the unrest in Ogun State is as a result of cult supremacy. The CP in reaction to the reports…