Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has insisted that there is no evidence yet, that the mysterious deaths in Kano state were caused by COVID-19. Advertisements Ehanire stated this on Tuesday while […]
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COVID-19: What Health Minister told Reps about ‘mysterious’ deaths in Kano
Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has insisted that there is no evidence yet, that the mysterious deaths in Kano state were caused by COVID-19. Advertisements Ehanire stated this on Tuesday while […]
Labour exposes plans to sack staff by oil and gas companies
Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) said they have received reports of a looming sack of its members. […]
COVID-19: Residents panic as truck dumps Almajiris from Sokoto in Ondo
There was apprehension among residents of Akure, in Ondo State on Tuesday over the discovery of 19 Almajiris from the northern part of the country at the Oyemekun axis of the state […]
Abuja: Police begins curfew enforcement in FCT
The FCT Police Command has announced the enforcement of the presidential directive on curfew in Abuja. Advertisements DSP Anjuguri Manzah, Police Public Relations Officer, in a statement on Tuesday, reminded residents that […]
600 Almajiris being tested for coronavirus in Jigawa- Gov Badaru
Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa has disclosed that samples of 600 Almajiri pupils repatriated to the state are being tested for Coronavirus. Advertisements The Governor while briefing newsmen on Tuesday said that […]
COVID-19: Clinical tests begin for German-U.S Coronavirus vaccine
A German-United States COVID-19 vaccine has been administered to human test subjects in the U.S, the companies involved reported on Tuesday. Advertisements After preliminary tests in Germany, Biontech of Mainz and U.S.-based […]
NEMA coordinator in Borno is dead
The North-East zonal coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is dead. Advertisements The management confirmed his death on Tuesday. Abdulkadir Ibrahim, NEMA north-east principal information officer, told NAN that the […]
Pamper doctors before they run away – Archbishop Kaigama warns Nigerian govt
The Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, Ignatius Kaigama, has advised the federal government to take proper care of doctors in Nigeria. Advertisements He observed that medical workers were getting scared of treating […]
Pamper doctors before they run away – Archbishop Kaigama warns Nigerian govt
The Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, Ignatius Kaigama, has advised the federal government to take proper care of doctors in Nigeria. Advertisements He observed that medical workers were getting scared of treating […]
Infectious Diseases Bill: Gbajabiamila clears air on COVID-19 vaccine legislation
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said the Control of Infectious Diseases Bill was conceived in the best interests of the Nigerian people. Advertisements According to him, the allegation […]
Nigeria in danger of growing population against dwindling economy – University Don
A professor of Economics, Prof. Ken Ife has raised concerns over the geometric growth in the Nigerian population. Advertisements He said Nigeria must do everything possible to control her population and at […]
COVID-19: NSCDC Secures conviction of three in Kaduna
Following the violation of COVID-19 restrictions on movement in Kaduna, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kaduna State command has secured the conviction of three persons for violations of different degrees. […]
Lagos govt confirms 76 new cases of coronavirus
The Lagos State Government has confirmed 76 new cases of coronavirus disease in the state. Advertisements The confirmation was made by the Lagos State Ministry of Health in a tweet on it’s […]
Nigeria govt finally reveals drug used for treating COVID-19 patients
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has revealed the drug used in treating COVID-19 patients in Nigeria. Advertisements Ehanire during a press briefing on Tuesday said Nigeria has started using Remdesivir. Remdesivir […]
Abacha Loot: Buhari opens up on how returned $311m will be spent
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday opened up on projects that the repatriated $311m from the United States will be expended on Nigeria. Advertisements The amount is part of funds looted by the […]
Retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, Hamza Idris is dead
A Retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, Hamza Idris is dead. Advertisements Hamza Idris who retired from the Nigeria Police four years ago was the turbaned Village Head of Malikawa Garu in Jigawa […]
Pope’s prayer intention for May: For deacons
In his prayer intention for the month of May 2020, Pope Francis asks everyone to pray for permanent deacons, who live their vocation in and with their family. Advertisements It has become […]
$10million Bill Gate Bribe: Reps resolve to seek legal action against accusers
The House of Representatives has resolved to seek legal redress on the allegation of $10million bribe from Bill Gate to members of the House to pass the Infectious Disease bill. Advertisements On […]
COVID-19: WHO sends message to midwives in Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, on Tuesday, commended midwives across the continent for their commitment to ensuring the safety of mothers and their newborn babies. […]
Coronavirus: NCDC driver tests positive in Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has announced an additional confirmed case of coronavirus in the state, bringing the number of active cases to 12. Advertisements Sule made the disclosure while briefing newsmen […]
COVID-19: Northern elders sending Almajiris infected with Coronavirus to South East – Ohanaeze alleges
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, Worldwide, OYC, has reacted to the interception of Kano State Almajiri children at Enugu State border by the State COVID-19 task force. Advertisements OYC described the move […]
NCDC Chairman reveals why lockdown was eased by Nigerian govt
The Director-General of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu has said the lockdown was eased because the Federal Government had expected that Nigerians will take responsibility for their […]
Family reveals how Ex-Minister of Justice, Richard Akinjide died
The family of a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the federation, Chief Richard Akinjide (SAN) on Tuesday declared that the legal luminary died peacefully of natural causes. Advertisements DAILY […]
Senate probes status of 5G network in Nigeria
The Senate on Tuesday, commenced investigation into the status of 5G Network in Nigeria. Advertisements The upper legislative chamber reached the decision following a motion by Senator Lilian Uche Ekwenife representing Anambra […]
BREAKING: Kano State discharges three COVID-19 patients
Three COVID-19 patients have been discharged in Kano State. Advertisements The coordinator of the Technical Response Team on COVID-19, Dr Tijjani Hussain, who disclosed this said the patients were discharged after testing […]
COVID-19: 67 Almajiri children, 2 policemen infected by Coronavirus in Kaduna
The Government of Kaduna State has revealed that it has 72 COVID-19 patients in the state. Advertisements It said that 67 of the 72 are Almajiri children who were recently deported from […]
Vaccine: Why we can’t continue public hearing on controversial infectious disease bill – Gbajabiamila
The speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has disclosed that there will be no public hearing on the infectious disease bills due to the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. Advertisements He […]
Controversial vaccine bill enters Senate under different title
The controversial bill on Vaccine titled, “Control of Infection Diseases Bill 2020,” which first surfaced in the House of Representatives, has been submitted for debate in the Senate on Tuesday. Advertisements The […]
Family members of policeman raise alarm as officer manifests symptoms of COVID-19 in Ondo
Family of a senior female police officer serving at the Yaba Police Division, yesterday, raised the alarm over the refusal of the policeman to go on self-isolation after showing symptoms of the […]
NCDC lied about Kano deaths figure – MURIC
An Islamic human rights organization, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has disputed figures recently quoted by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, as the death toll for Kano State. Advertisements MURIC kicked […]
COVID-19: Nigerian Senate honours, prays for late health workers
Nigeria Senate on Tuesday observed a minute silence in honour of health workers who lost their lives in the battle against COVID-19. Advertisements The upper chamber also lauded the effort of those […]
Benue: Why I revealed identity of latest COVID-19 case – Governor Ortom
The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has revealed why he disclosed the identity of the latest COVID-19 patient in the state. Advertisements Recall that Ortom while confirming the second COVID-19 case in […]
Kano records 23 fresh COVID-19 cases
Kano State Ministry of Health, on Monday, announced that it recorded twenty-three new cases of coronavirus. Advertisements A tweet by the Ministry’s Twitter page confirmed a total of 365 cases and eight […]
COVID-19: Nigerian leaders, including me have failed – Dino Melaye
A former Senator representing Kogi-West senatorial zone, Senator Dino Melaye, has blamed himself and all Nigerian leaders, both past and present, as Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across the country. Advertisements According […]
COVID-19: Falana writes to ECOWAS court, makes demand
Femi Falana, A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, (SAN), has demanded the ECOWAS Court of Justice located in Abuja to facilitate online filing court processes. Advertisements Falana made the request in a letter […]
Benue governor, Ortom confirms new COVID-19 case in state
The Benue State government has confirmed a new case of COVID-19. Advertisements Addressing a press conference yesterday in Makurdi, the state capital, Governor Samuel Ortom said the patient is a returnee from […]
COVID-19: Nigerian university leads race to produce Coronavirus vaccine
The University of Ilorin, is currently leading the race to produce the first ever vaccine for Coronavirus (COVID-19). Advertisements The institution yesterday said it will soon produce a vaccine for the dreaded […]
Ogun govt confirms five new cases of Coronavirus
The Ogun State Government has confirmed that five new cases of Coronavirus have been recorded in the state. Advertisements According to an update from the state government, the five cases were announced […]
Ogun govt confirms 5 new cases of coronavirus as toll rises to 2,802
The Ogun State government has confirmed 5 new cases of Coronavirus disease in the state. Advertisements The confirmation was made by the State Government in a tweet via its official Twitter handle […]
Zamfara closes mosques, churches, markets to tackle COVID-19
Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle, the executive governor of Zamfara State has announced the closure of all markets in the State as well as the suspension of congressional prayers in mosques and churches […]
Infectious Diseases Bill: Lawmakers desperate to force vaccine on Nigerians – CSOs
Over forty Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria, on Tuesday, alerted that the House of Representatives was acting too fast in its bid to pass the Control of Infectious Diseases Bill. Advertisements The […]
Saraki, Ekweremadu reveals Yar’Adua’s personality 10 years after his death
Bukola Saraki, former Senate President, has paid tribute to late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, 10 years after his death. Advertisements Saraki said Yar’Adua will be remembered for his humanity, dedication to duty […]
Saraki, Ekweremadu reveal Yar’Adua’s personality 10 years after his death
Bukola Saraki, former Senate President, has paid tribute to late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, 10 years after his death. Advertisements Saraki said Yar’Adua will be remembered for his humanity, dedication to duty […]
Benue govt suspends three traditional rulers
Benue State Security Council, on Monday, suspended three traditional rulers over violent land disputes in Ushongo and Gwer East Local Government Areas of the State. Advertisements A statement by the Governor’s Chief […]
Benue govt suspends three traditional rulers
Benue State Security Council, on Monday, suspended three traditional rulers over violent land disputes in Ushongo and Gwer East Local Government Areas of the State. Advertisements A statement by the Governor’s Chief […]
COVID-19: Matawalle shuts down international market in Zamfara
Zamfara State Governor, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has directed for the immediate closure of a popular Shinkafi International Market over the spread of coronavirus in the State. Advertisements The Commissioner of Police, […]
Kogi has no COVID-19 case, pay workers – PDP leader, Okai Austin tells Gov Bello
The National Youth Coordinator of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Usman Okai Austin, has urged the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello to pay workers their remunerations without delay. Advertisements Austin, who is […]
COVID-19: Nigerians react as Jigawa records 100 mysterious deaths
Nigerians have reacted to a report of over 100 mysterious deaths in Jigawa State. Advertisements DAILY POST reported on Monday that about 100 persons have died in the Hadejia area of the […]
Enugu Govt nabs COVID-19 patient who escaped from Delta isolation centre
The Enugu State government, Tuesday, said it has “detected, contained and returned a confirmed coronavirus patient” who had escaped from an isolation and treatment center in Delta State. Advertisements The patient was […]