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Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, on Tuesday asked the passengers who were on the same plane with the lady to self-isolate as he released hotlines to call should they show any symptoms.

Five coronavirus patients discharged in Lagos

Minister of Health, Prof. Osagie Ehanire has disclosed that Nigeria has recorded 10 new cases of the deadly Coronavirus, bringing the total to 22 cases.

Nigeria records second death from coronavirus

Emergency medical personnel carries a patient affected with coronavirus (Covid-19) from a military hospital to an ambulance before being transported aboard a medicalised TGV (high-speed train) to be evacuated towards hospitals of other French regions on March 29, 2020 in Mulhouse, eastern France, amid the spread of the COVID-19 (new coronavirus) pandemic. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP)

Global coronavirus cases top 700,000

Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse-Getty Images)

Jose Mourinho names his dream Starting XI

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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

FAO urges countries to keep food chain alive, avoid crisis

Lagos state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday directed law enforcement agencies to arrest and disperse any large gatherings to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus in the state. 4

Lagos confirms release of five more coronavirus patients from Isolation centre

Chinese group donate 150,000 medical protection materials to Bauchi

Oyo State COVID-19 Security and Enforcement sub-committee has impounded a total of Twenty-Two (22) illegally parked vehicles during its special night operations, to enforce compliance at club houses and public places in Ibadan.

Event centre denies being raided by Oyo agency

Zimbabwe, Lesotho begin three weeks virus lockdown

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, on Tuesday asked the passengers who were on the same plane with the lady to self-isolate as he released hotlines to call should they show any symptoms.

Five coronavirus patients discharged in Lagos

Minister of Health, Prof. Osagie Ehanire has disclosed that Nigeria has recorded 10 new cases of the deadly Coronavirus, bringing the total to 22 cases.

Nigeria records second death from coronavirus

business

A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Shehu Koko representing Maiyama-Koko-Besse Federal Constituency of Kebbi State made the plea in a statement made available to journalists on Monday.

Reps member calls for suspension of utility bills

The Chairman and Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil LTD, Modupe and Folorunsho Alakija, have donated N1 billion to support Nigeria’s fight against COVID-19.

Famfa Oil donates N1 billion to fight coronavirus

UBA - United Bank for Africa

UBA donates N28.5 million to fight coronavirus in Kwara

NSE extends filing of 2019 results

Brent oil dives over 7% to lowest since 2003

Energy minister Gwede Mantashe on Thursday tweaked regulations for generators with a capacity of less than 1 megawatt (MW), effectively exempting them from the need to obtain a licence from the regulator

South Africa tweaks rules for small-scale power producers

The Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Idris, has disclosed that the FAAC allocation of March 23, 2020, for the month of February has fallen short of the State government’s expectations

Kogi government laments on low allocation

Eko DisCo lauds customers for embracing online transactions

nigeria

A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Shehu Koko representing Maiyama-Koko-Besse Federal Constituency of Kebbi State made the plea in a statement made available to journalists on Monday.

Reps member calls for suspension of utility bills

Afenifere: President Buhari should have given Nigerians enough time to prepare for lockdown

Lagos confirms release of five more coronavirus patients from Isolation centre

Chinese group donate 150,000 medical protection materials to Bauchi

Nigeria records second death from coronavirus

africa

Zimbabwe, Lesotho begin three weeks virus lockdown

Vedanta to suspend operations at Namibian zinc unit

Zimbabweans enter coronavirus lockdown amid severe economic crisis

Akinwumi Adesina hails Victor Oladokun as he quits as AfDB’s communications chief

Ghana legend Kwasi Owusu passes on

world

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

FAO urges countries to keep food chain alive, avoid...

Wuhan records no coronavirus case for six days

France records 292 deaths in a day, total death toll now 2,606

Donald Trump uses wartime Act but General Motors says it’s already moving fast

Iran virus deaths reach 2,757, infections cross 40,000

sports

Barcelona have reportedly pinpointed Marcus Rashford and Harry Kane as two potential targets as the club looks to locate a replacement for Luis Suarez next summer.

Marcus Rashford cleared to step up rehabilitation

Lionel Messi reportedly held heated talks with Barcelona’s assistant manager after the latter’s behaviour during their El Clasico loss to Real Madrid on Sunday night.

Lionel Messi announces additional Barcelona pay cut to help...

Eliud Kipchoge’s bid on Saturday to become the first person to run a marathon in under two hours will excite scientists and sports followers alike.

Eliud Kipchoge: We will win fight against coronavirus

Oscar Tabarez

Uruguayan football federation lays off 400, including head coach

Naomi Osaka of Japan poses with the championship trophy at the Top of the Rock Observatory the day after winning the Women's Singles finals match against Serena Williams at the 2018 U.S. Open in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., September 9, 2018. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs/File Photo

Naomi Osaka: We’ll be stronger than ever in 2021

The management of Gateway United FC have condoled with Enugu Rangers over the demise of their player Ifeanyi George who passed on on Sunday after a fatal accident in company of his colleagues.

Nigerian footballers association lauds Rangers over life insurance policy for Ifeanyi...

Former Green Eagles winger, Adegoke Adelabu, says the spread of coronavirus, which has led to postponement and cancellation of sporting events across the world has in a way killed the ‘main source of joy’ around the globe.

Adegoke Adelabu: Coronavirus has ‘killed’ our source of joy

Former German international Michael Ballack has admitted he regrets leaving Chelsea ten years ago and wishes he had retired at the west London club.

Michael Ballack regrets leaving Chelsea for Bayer Leverkusen

art

Terrence McNally, one of America's great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays Love! Valour! Compassion! and Master Class and the musicals Ragtime and Kiss of the Spider Woman, has died of coronavirus.

American playwright Terrence McNally dies of coronavirus

Banky W, wife Adesua self-isolate as AMVCA attendee tested positive

Lagos: AMVCA participants exposed to coronavirus

Africa’s Namwali Serpell wins Windham-Campbell 2020 Prize

Coronavirus: AGN mulls cancellation of movie productions

film

Mark Blum, a veteran stage actor known for films including “Desperately Seeking Susan” and “Crocodile Dundee,” has died, after contracting the coronavirus disease.

Veteran actor Mark Blum dies of coronavirus disease

Afro-jazz star Manu Dibango dies after contracting coronavirus

Coronavirus: I have recovered – French actress

Why Nigerians living abroad love to watch Nollywood movies

Wale Adenuga: All is not well with Nollywood

people

Joe Diffie. Eighteen of his singles landed in the Top 10 on the country charts, with five going No. 1. Crystal K Martel-Adkins Publicity

Grammy winning music star dies of coronavirus

Aliko Dangote tests negative for coronavirus

Davido goes into self-isolation as partner tests positive for virus

Davido’s fiancée Chioma tests positive for virus

Ali Nuhu: I have not contracted coronavirus

technology

Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, Director General, NAFDAC

NAFDAC chief orders chloroquine manufacturing

Facebook on Tuesday said the coronavirus pandemic has users flocking to its services while it undermines ad revenue on which the world’s biggest social network depends.

Facebook invests $100 million in journalism as virus makes...

Mary Uduk - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged investors with multiple shareholding accounts to regularise such before December 31, 2019.

SEC unveils regulatory framework for crowdfunding

Video conferencing app Zoom updated its iOS app Friday to remove code that sent user data to Facebook, Motherboard reports.

Zoom updates iOS app to remove code that sent device data...

Facebook on Tuesday said the coronavirus pandemic has users flocking to its services while it undermines ad revenue on which the world’s biggest social network depends.

Facebook invests $100 million in journalism as virus makes it more...

A Tinubu Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State has ordered Adeyemi Fashola, aka as Naira Marley, to appear on January 14, 2020 for arraignment for alleged car theft.

Twitter users slam Naira Marley over comment on virus

A hydroxychloroquine sulfate medication pill- Trump’s touting of the drug as a coronavirus cure has led to shortages for people who need it to treat conditions such as lupus. John Phillips-Getty Images

Doctors warn of dangers of using chloroquine to treat coronavirus

Apple launches coronavirus screening app and website

opinion

Historiography and tale of two Awe towns

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the restriction of movements in Nigeria’s capital city Abuja and Lagos, which are the hardest hit by coronavirus in the country.

President Buhari’s coronavirus speech is like fine wine with a bit...

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the restriction of movements in Nigeria’s capital city Abuja and Lagos, which are the hardest hit by coronavirus in the country.

President Buhari’s speech on coronavirus pandemic — full text

Patrick Olusegun Odegbami

Sports and the coronavirus lockdown

Closure of inter-state borders: An administrative explanation