By Owei Lakemfa THESE are times people are burdened. When many, with the future appearing bleak due to partial or full lockdowns, need help to get by. This is when religious leaders […]
Come and I will increase your heavy burden
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Putting Eastern Ports back to work
“THE long awaited FEW3 service, which is a direct service from the far East into Eastern Nigeria has started, and we are here to witness the first call”. With these words, the […]
COVID-19, Bob-Nosatradamus who saw tomorrow
By Osa Amadi, Arts Editor Ato Arinze Nigeria’s Bob-Nosa Uwagboe’s fame has risen rapidly as Africa’s foremost protest artist. Since he hit the international limelight through his distinctive style of painting, concepts, […]
Tinubu donates N200m to contain coronavirus
The National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu has donated N200 million to support current effort of the Federal Government towards curbing the spread of Corona Virus or […]
Trump says Harry and Meghan must pay for security
President Donald Trump says the US will not foot the bill for Prince Harry and Meghan’s security amid reports that the pair have moved to the US from Canada. Mr Trump tweeted […]
Court orders arrest of socialite, Chief Odibo over N250m fraud
Justice Sherifat Solebo of a Special Offences Court, Ikeja-Lagos state, has issued a bench warrant against a Lagos Socialite, Waheed Gabadamosi Eletu Odibo, for his failure to appear before the court to […]
Roksie emerge Ultimate Love winning couple, gets N5m, traditional marriage
After seven weeks of coupling up and intense competition, the duo of Rosie and Kachi (Roksie) has emerged as winners of the maiden edition of Ultimate Love, proudly Naija reality television show. […]
Lovers drown in Ekiti dam
Kainji dam By Rotimi Ojomoyela A yet to be identified young man and his girlfriend were said to have drowned in the popular Ureje Dam, managed by the Ekiti State Water Corporation, Ado Ekiti. […]
COVID-19: UBA presents N1billion to Lagos
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has presented the sum of N1 billion to the Lagos State Government as part of the bank’s commitment to help curb the effect of the Coronavirus […]
CUPP supports Buhari’s order for 14 days lockdown of Abuja, Lagos, Ogun
President Muhammadu Buhari …Hails suspensions of loan repayments by small businesses …Conversion of public infrastructures to isolation centres, a welcome development,it says ..says president Broadcast is better late than never By Joseph […]
COVID-19: Ecobank commits about N100M to national radio campaign ‘StaySafeNigeria’
…Announces Zero Charge for Digital Money Transfers Below N5,000 Ecobank Nigeria says it is committing about a hundred million naira to drive its National Radio Campaign “StaySafeNigeria”, being part of its corporate […]
[NEWS FLASH] COVID-19: Ecobank commits about N100M to National Radio Campaign ‘StaySafeNigeria’
…Announces Zero Charge for Digital Money Transfers Below N5,000 Lagos, March 29, 2020 – Ecobank Nigeria says it is committing about a hundred million naira to drive its National Radio Campaign “StaySafeNigeria”, […]
German state minister kills himself as coronavirus hits economy
Thomas Schaefer, the finance minister of Germany’s Hesse state, has committed suicide apparently after becoming “deeply worried” over how to cope with the economic fallout from the coronavirus, state premier Volker Bouffier […]
FLASH: Nigeria coronavirus cases rises to 111, with 14 new cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 14 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Nigeria taking the total to 111. According to NCDC, the 14 new cases of COVID-19 consist of nine […]
COVI9-19: WHO clarifies rumours of Coronavirus being airborne
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has disclosed that the message spreading on social media that Coronavirus (COVID-19) is airborne, is incorrect. The WHO headquarters in Geneva explained this in its official twitter […]
COVID-19: Oyo ALGON advises Makinde to activate medical machinery for identification of cases at LG level
By Adeola Badru AS the Coronavirus pandemic is taking its toll on Oyo State, the governor of the state, Mr Seyi Makinde has been advised to begin the activation of medical […]
COVID-19: Oyo NUJ warns journalists against physical interviews
Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) By Adeola Badru AS the Coronavirus pandemic takes a toll on many states, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has warned members to stop […]
BREAKING: COVID-19: Confirmed cases of coronavirus hits 111 in Nigeria as Buhari orders lockdown
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday night, confirmed 14 new cases of coronavirus in the country. This was disclosed via a tweet on their verified Twitter page. “Fourteen new […]
300 die from drinking methanol to cure coronavirus in Iran
Firefighters disinfect a square against the new coronavirus, in western Tehran, Iran The death toll from alcohol poisoning in Iran has risen to 300 after people started to consume methanol because of […]
BREAKING: NCDC confirms 14 new cases
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COVID-19: Your broadcast empty, PDP mocks Buhari
By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sunday night lamented decried President Muhammadu Buhari’s broadcast on the COVID-19 pandemic, describing it as empty and failing to address the yearnings of Nigerians. […]
Coronavirus: Abba Kyari breaks silence on health status, confirms transfer to Lagos
Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, has finally given an update on his health status after testing positive for the COVID-19. Kyari, who tested positive six days ago in […]
CORONAVIRUS: New York doctor successfully treats patients with drug cocktail
Zero deaths, zero hospitalisations, zero intubations DOCTOR Zev Zelenko is a doctor in New York who just wrote an open letter to President Trump and medical professionals around the world alerting them […]
Buhari has no power to restrict movement – Adegboruwa
Adegboruwa Henry Ojelu A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun Olu-Adegboruwa (SAN), said on Sunday President Muhammadu Buhari has no power to restrict movement in Lagos and Abuja. In a statement made available […]
COVID-19: Pandemic may delay 2019/2020 bursary payment — Orishedere
Orishedere The Executive Secretary of the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Orishedere Sunny, yesterday, disclosed that payment for the 2019/2020 bursary may be delayed due to closure of tertiary institutions across […]
COVID-19: Abba Kyari speaks from Isolation centre
—Makes private arrangements for his treatment in Lagos By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—-CHIEF of Staff to the President Mallam Abba Kyari yesterday from his isolation place said that he had made a private […]
Buhari’s restriction order: No need for legal arguments now ― Gbenga Ojo
Gbenga Ojo By Henry Ojelu A senior lecturer in the faculty of law, Lagos State University, Gbenga Ojo has said this is not the time for lawyers to engage in legal arguments […]
Coronavirus: Foreign Affairs Minister, Onyeama opens up on rumours of his status
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama has finally spoken on speculations that he may have been infected with the dreaded coronavirus disease. The minister’s silence in the face of the ravaging […]
COVID-19: Enforcement of FG’s directive on social distancing in Abuja
Images of law enforcement agents enforcing the directive of the Federal Government on social distancing in Abuja, yesterday. Enforcing social distancing on drivers along Dei-Dei /Kubwa Expressway in Abuja. ALSO […]
Social media picks hole in Buhari’s COVID-19 speech
President Muhammadu Buhari Victor Ogunyinka All the president in the world has said something but Muhammadu Buhari, can’t he just say something? Nigerians query on social media. But their complaints got to […]
Buhari’s address empty, failed to address real concerns
President Muhammadu Buhari addresses the nation on the COVID-19 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) laments that President Muhammadu Buhari’s long awaited address on the COVID-19 pandemic came empty and failed to address […]
FULL SPEECH: Buhari outlines government intervention, explains curfew
President Muhammadu Buhari addressed Nigerians on coronavirus pandemic announcing some far reaching decisions made by his administration including curfew on two states and the Federal Capital Territory. ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, […]
COVID-19: Oyo residents under fear of unknown
By Adeola Badru Since the confirmed cases of the dreaded Coronavirus in Oyo State, many residents have been living in fear of the unknown, as the state government itself, found the pandemic […]
Coronavirus: Pastor Giwa attacks Buhari over nationwide broadcast
The presiding Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has expressed disappointment over the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to declare curfew without providing relief packages for […]
Coronavirus: Buhari orders 3 months suspension of TraderMoni, MarketMoni, FarmerMoni debts
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed a 3-months suspension of debts owed the Federal Government through the TraderMoni, MarketMoni and FarmerMoni loans. This was part of the President’s nationwide broadcast on government’s efforts […]
Plane carrying coronavirus materials crashes, kills all onboard
A chartered medical evacuation flight on Sunday crashed during takeoff in Manila Philippines. The plane carrying emergency medical supplies to Japan amid the coronavirus outbreak crashed and exploded. According to the Manila […]
Akure explosion: Ikubese knocks security agencies
Prof. Adepelumi and Dr. Ikubese Former presidential aspirant, Dr Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, has disagreed with the explanation given by the security agency over the recent explosion that occurred in Akure, the Info state […]
Buhari suspends passenger planes, private jets operations over coronavirus
Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday suspended the movements of all passenger aircraft, including commercial and private jets in Nigeria over the coronavirus scourge in the country. The President stated this during […]
Coronavirus: Buhari exempts some groups from ban on movement in Abuja, Lagos
President Muhammadu Buhari has listed those that will not be affected by the lockdown in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun state. Buhari during his live broadcast on Sunday banned vehicular movement in high […]
NCC denies giving NITDA N300 million subvention
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has denied that it gave the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA N300 million subvention, as claimed by some publications and online platforms. […]
Shehu Sani suggests ways to cushion effect of stay at home order
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial district, Shehu Sani on Sunday has asked the government to provide food and relief materials for the poor in Nigeria to make the stay at home […]
Buhari’s speech: Movements of all passenger aircrafts, are suspended
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the suspension of movement of all passenger aircrafts both private and public. Buhari in a The post Buhari’s speech: Movements of all passenger aircrafts, are suspended appeared […]
Maharaji to Buhari: Empower Nigerians to cushion effects of COVID-19
Maharaji Olasunkanmi Akoni Following the rising cases of coronavirus in the country and its effect on the economy, the Spiritual Head of One Love Family, Sat Guru Maharaj Ji, has urged the […]
Stay at Home: Provide food, water to people in Lockdown to avert a national crisis, Shehu Sani to Buhari
Shehu Sanni ***Urges FG, States to Release of Prisoners to decongest the prison. ***Calls for Suspension of payment of rents, payment of electricity and water bills. ***Calls for Half payment of Tuition fees […]
Coronavirus: Buhari promises relief materials for Lagos, Abuja, Ogun residents
As Nigeria prepares for total lockdown of major cities of Abuja, Lagos and Ogun due to the outbreak of Coronavirus, President Muhammadu Buhari has promised relief materials for residents of Satellite towns […]
Coronavirus: Buhari’s aide, Onochie reacts to El-rufai’s Covid-19 positive status
Aide to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Media matters, Lauretta Onochie, has reacted to news of Governor Nasir El-rufai of Kaduna State testing positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). DAILY POST recalls that El-rufai […]
Libya frees over 450 inmates due to virus fears
Libya’s justice ministry announced Sunday over 450 prisoners were being freed in a bid to protect against the spread of coronavirus in the wake of the war-torn country’s first declared infections. Judicial […]
COVID-19: NCDC to increase testing laboratories to 13
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it will expand its testing capacity for COVID-19 from six laboratories to 13 in the next three weeks. NCDC, through its verified Twitter […]
FLASH: Buhari slams curfew on Lagos, FCT, Ogun
President Muhammadu Buhari has slammed a two-week curfew on the epicenter of coronavirus in Nigeria, Lagos state. Nigeria’s capital, Abuja and Ogun state will also observe the two week curfew from Monday […]
BREAKING: COVID-19: Buhari bans movement in Abuja, Lagos for 14 days
President Muhammadu Buhari has placed 14 days ban on all movements within Abuja and Lagos State. Buhari’s directive is aimed at containing the spread of Coronavirus. Speaking during a nationwide broadcast, the […]
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