Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Abba Kyari, attends the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House in Abuja on July 25, 2018. The Chief of Staff to the […]
Abba Kyari Confirms He Is Positive For COVID-19, To Be Moved To Lagos
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COVID-19: Nigeria Records 14 New Cases
Nigeria has confirmed fourteen new cases of COVID-19, according to a statement by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Nine of the new cases were confirmed in Lagos State with […]
Coronavirus: President Buhari Suspends Operations Of Private Jets, Passenger Planes
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the movements of all private jets and passenger flights in Nigeria. The President announced the suspension during a nationwide broadcast on Sunday, March 29, 2020. He […]
COVID-19: Hospitals, Medical Establishments And Nine Others Exempted From Total Lock Down
President Muhammadu Buhari addresses Nigerians on the Federal Government’s preparedness in tackling the COVID-19 outbreak in the country on March 29, 2020. President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, March 29, imposed a […]
Full Text Of Buhari’s Address To The Nation On COVID-19
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, addressed the nation with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his national broadcast on the 29th of March, 2020, the President revealed that the Federal Government […]
BREAKING: Buhari Imposes Curfew In Lagos, Ogun And Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has imposed a curfew restricting movements in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja. This the President disclosed in his address to the nation on Sunday, March 29. Below is the […]
President Buhari Addresses Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari is addressing the Nation. READ ALSO: Buhari Imposes Curfew In Lagos, Ogun And Abuja The Presidency had in an earlier communique on Sunday, informed the public that the […]
Roksie Wins Ultimate Love Reality Show
Roksie the duo of Rosie and Kachi have won the Ultimate Love Reality Television game show. Roksie the duo of Rosie and Kachi have won the Ultimate Love Reality Television game […]
Famfa Oil Pledges N1bn To Support FG’s Fight Against Coronavirus
The Chairman and Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil Limited, Modupe and Folorunsho Alakija have donated N1bn to help the Federal Government tackle COVID-19 in the country. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of […]
African Development Bank Launches Record Breaking $3bn ‘Fight COVID-19’ Social Bond
The African Development Bank has raised an exceptional $3 billion in a three-year bond to help alleviate the economic and social impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on livelihoods and Africa’s […]
Police Arrest Two Suspected Vandals In Ogun
The police in Ogun State have arrested two suspected vandals of telecommunication mast in Ifo Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the […]
COVID-19: Be Vigilant Against Criminal Elements, IGP Warns Nigerians
Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has asked Nigerians to be vigilant against criminally-minded individuals amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has warned Nigerians to […]
COVID-19: Rather Than Show Support, Nigerians Are Engaging In Meaningless Criticism – The Week In Quotes
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the world to its knees. Thousands are dead and thousands more have been confirmed to have the disease. The coronavirus has changed narratives all around the […]
Buhari Stops Repayment Of TraderMoni, Other FG Loans For Three Months
President Muhammadu Buhari addresses Nigerians on the Federal Government’s preparedness in tackling the COVID-19 outbreak in the country on March 29, 2020. President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the repayment of TraderMoni, […]
54 Inmates Missing After Mass Jail Break In Iran
Members of the Iranian Red Crescent test people for coronavirus Covid-19 symptoms, as police blocked Tehran to Alborz highway to check every car following orders by the Iranian government, outside Tehran on […]
Benin Republic Says It Does Not Have The Money To Confine The Population
(FILES) This file handout illustration image obtained February 3, 2020, courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural […]
12 Kidnapped Persons Rescued As Troops Kill Nine Bandits In Zamfara
A file photo of troops. Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have rescued 12 kidnapped persons in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The victims who have been united with […]
Egypt Shuts Hospitals, Isolates Villages To Slow Coronavirus
(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on March 29, 2020 shows views of Attaba square in the centre of the Egyptian capital Cairo, packed with pedestrians on December 12, 2017 (R) and […]
Netherlands’ Coronavirus Cases Exceeds 10,000
People wearing protective masks move packages distributed during the start of the meal delivery campaign of the platform justpeople.nl (gewoonmensen.nl) in collaboration with the Food Bank on March 28, 2020 in The […]
Spain Records 838 Coronavirus Deaths In 24 Hours
A passenger wearing a face mask and gloves as a preventive measure pushes a trolley at the Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suarez Airport in Barajas on March 20, 2020. Spain has ordered all hotels […]
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s Wife Recovers From Coronavirus
(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 20, 2019 Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, attends a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Canada. Chris […]
President Buhari To Address Nigerians – Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari at his office in the Presidential Villa in Abuja on March 26, 2020. Photo: Twitter- @NGRPresident President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation by 7pm on Sunday. […]
British Fighter Yarde Loses Father To Coronavirus
British Boxer, Anthony Yarde has lost his father to the coronavirus disease (COID-19). Credit: @thebeastyarde British boxer Anthony Yarde urged the public to stay at home after revealing his father has […]
PHOTOS: Israel Evacuates Over 270 Embassy Officials, Citizens From Abuja
Israeli citizens at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on March 29, 2020. Channels TV/ Sodiq Adelakun. The Israeli government has commenced the evacuation of its citizens resident in […]
German Minister Worried By Coronavirus Crisis Commits Suicide
Thomas Schäfer (CDU), Minister of Finance of the State of Hesse, takes part in the plenary session of the Hessian state parliament. Photo: Arne Dedert/dpa Thomas Schaefer, the finance minister of […]
Pope Joins UN Appeal For Global Ceasefire
Pope Francis waves to the faithfuls as he delivers the Sunday Angelus prayer from his studio window overlooking Saint Peter’s Square, at the Vatican on March 01, 2020. Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP. […]
BREAKING: ‘Stay At Home,’ Fayemi Shuts Down Ekiti Over Coronavirus
A file photo of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi. Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has ordered a total shutdown of the state and directed all residents to stay […]
Niger Governor Bello Tests Negative For Coronavirus
A file photo of Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, has tested negative for coronavirus (COVID-19) and gone into self-isolation. The Chief Press Secretary to the […]
COVID-19: NCDC Launches WhatsApp Service To Engage Nigerians
A file photo of the NCDC Director-General, Chikwe Ihekweazu. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has launched a WhatsApp service to engage Nigerians on how to curtail the spread […]
COVID-19: Isolated In Foreign Lands, Learn To Deal Without Football
Aerial view of the empty Azteca stadium in Mexico City on March 22, 2020, as the Mexican football tournament was postponed to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. ALFREDO ESTRELLA / […]
COVID-19: Quarantine Of New York Is Unnecessary, Says Trump
US President Donald Trump speaks at a press conference on COVID-19, known as the coronavirus, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, March 13, 2020. SAUL LOEB / […]
Australia Announces Nearly $100m To Fight Coronavirus-Triggered Domestic Violence
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (C) attends a videoconference with G20 leaders to discuss the COVID-19 coronavirus, at the Parliament House in Canberra on March 26, 2020. Gary Ramage / POOL / […]
COVID-19: Ogun Shuts Borders With Neighbouring States, Benin Republic
A file photo of Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, at his office in Abeokuta. The Ogun State Government has announced the closure of its borders with the neighbouring states and […]
Mali Votes Amid Coronavirus, Security Fears
A Malian woman holds a polling paper during a meeting for the campaign of the parliamentary elections in Bamako on March 23, 2020. MICHELE CATTANI / AFP Malians headed to […]
COVID-19: Tinubu Asks FG To Suspend VAT, Seeks United Nigeria
A file photo of APC National Leader, Mr Bola Tinubu. The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Bola Tinubu, has called for the immediate suspension of Value […]
COVID-19: Zulum Announces Ban Of Vehicular Movement Into Borno
A file photo of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum. The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has announced a ban on incoming vehicles into the state. In a statement on Saturday, […]
[PHOTOS] COVID-19: Lagos Gets New 110-Bed Isolation Centre
The Lagos State Government has taken delivery of a new isolation and treatment centre as additional measures to handle the coronavirus pandemic. The 110-bed facility which is located within the Mobolaji […]
BREAKING: Nigeria’s Coronavirus Cases Rises To 97 As NCDC Confirms Eight More Infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported eight new cases of coronavirus in the country, taking the total number of infections to 97. According to the NCDC, two of the […]
Mali Records First Coronavirus Death Hours Before Election
A street vendor sells sunglasses and masks in front of a supermarket of Bamako on March 26, 2020. – The price of masks, gloves and sanitising gel has increased as supplies have […]
Vibez: Shocking News For AMVCA Attendees, Panicked Cardi B Goes Viral + More
The COVID-19 has shut down parts of the world, forcing many to stay at home and practice social distancing. While the world of showbiz is not left out, it’s still far […]
BREAKING: Governor El-Rufai Tests Positive For Coronavirus
A file photo of Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Photo: Twitter The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has tested positive for the coronavirus disease. The governor announced this in a […]
Italy’s Coronavirus Death Toll Exceeds 10,000 Despite Lockdown
Priest Don Marcello gives a blessing to the coffins of deceased people inside the church of San Giuseppe in Seriate, on March 28, 2020. Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP The coronavirus toll […]
UK Coronavirus Deaths Surge Past 1,000
Travellers await for their flights out of Peru on March 16, 2020 at the Jorge Chavez international airport in Callao, Lima, minutes before borders are closed. On March 15, 2020, President Martin […]
NNPC, 33 Other Oil Firms Donate ₦11.4bn To Curb Coronavirus Spread
A file photo of NNPC GMD, Mele Kyari. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and 33 of its partners in the oil and gas sector have contributed $30 million, about ₦11.4 billion […]
The Week In Photos: Coronavirus Pandemic Disrupts Daily Life
A combination of some of the best photos of the week ending March 28, 2020. The coronavirus pandemic has continued to escalate. In Nigeria, more than 80 cases were reported this week; […]
COVID-19: Kaduna Govt Arrests Two Clerics For Conducting Service
File photo of Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Two clerics have been arrested in Kaduna State for conducting congregational prayers. The state government announced this via Twitter on Saturday, noting that […]
NCDC Receives Four Ambulances From Dangote To Tackle COVID-19
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has received four ambulances from billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote as part of his support in tackling the COVID-19. The NCDC confirmed this on Saturday, […]
BREAKING: Eight New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed In Nigeria, Total Infections Now 89
Eight new cases of the #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 89. The Nigeria Center For Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed this […]
Buhari Receives COVID-19 Updates From Minister Of Health, NCDC Boss – Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari met with the Minister of Health, Ehanire Osagie and NCDC boss, Chikwe Ihekweazu on Saturday, according to State House media. The Presidency on Saturday tweeted a video and […]
COVID-19: Wuhan Partially Reopens After Months Of Lockdown
People wearing face masks as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 novel coronavirus walk to a train, one of the stops being Wuhan, at a station in Shanghai on March 28, 2020. […]
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