Featured
Nigeria records 23 new cases of coronavirus
For the second time today, the total number of coronavirus cases have increased by 23, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control can confirm.
Osun, Ekiti, Edo record new coronavirus cases
Nigeria has confirmed 12 new cases of coronavirus with total number of cases in the country rising to 151.
Nigeria confirms four new coronavirus cases, toll rises to 139
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Tuesday, has announced four more new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), making the number of confirmed cases in Nigeria rise to 139.
Nigeria’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 135
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced additional four new cases of Covid-19 in the country.
Nigeria records four new cases of coronavirus
Nigeria has recorded four new cases of the COVID-19 Pandemic increasing the number to 135 in 12 states.
Oyo coronavirus index patient discharged
“The news of Makinde’s positive test came on the heels of the release of the state’s index case from the COVID-19 isolation centre,” Taiwo Adisa, the chief press secretary of Makinde, wrote in a press statement issued on Monday evening.
Tanzania confirms its first coronavirus death – minister
The 49-year-old Tanzanian male, who had pre-existing conditions, had been admitted to Mloganzila Hospital in Dar Es Salaam for treatment. Tanzania had 19 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Monday.
Nigeria records 20 new virus cases, total now 131
Announcing this Monday night, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said 13 of the cases were from Lagos, four from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, two from Kaduna and one from Oyo State.
Oyo governor tests positive for coronavirus
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Five coronavirus patients discharged in Lagos
This brings to eight the total number of discharged patients from the centre since the outbreak of the disease in Nigeria on February 27
Nigeria records second death from coronavirus
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, announced this on Monday at a press briefing in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
Global coronavirus cases top 700,000
These are notably in the United States which has reported 143,025 coronavirus cases and 2,514 deaths and Italy with 97,689 cases and the world’s highest death toll of 10,779.
Jose Mourinho names his dream Starting XI
Former Inter coach José Mourinho, currently in charge of Premier League side Tottenham, named his dream starting eleven, but only included one Inter player, according to a report from today’s paper edition of the Spanish newspaper Marca.
Nigeria to follow up over 6,000 virus contacts
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) will follow up on over 6000 contact tracing to curb the spread of Novel Coronavirus(COVID-19), pandemic outbreak in the country.
Nigeria’s confirmed virus cases jump to 111
Fourteen more new cases of coronavirus have emerged, bringing the country’s total number of infections to 111, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced Sunday night.
14 new confirmed virus cases in Lagos, Abuja
It also comes about two hours after President Muhammadu Buhari announced a complete lockdown of the FCT and Lagos and Ogun States effective 11pm on March 30, 2020.
Police alert Nigerians on emerging crime trends
In the wake of Convid-19 pandemic, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has enjoined members of the public to remain vigilant and take precautionary actions against criminal elements.
Plateau confirms suspected case of coronavirus
The Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nimkong Ndam, said on Sunday a suspected case of coronavirus has been recorded in Jos North local government area of the state.
Recent Stories
APC expels Reps member over anti-party activities, others
A member of the House of Representatives, Usman Kumo, has been dismissed from the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the leadership of the Kumo East Ward of Akko Local Government.
Jurgen Klopp tells pals Liverpool will be last club job
The Mirror says Klopp sees managing the national side as a natural development in his career with a growing enthusiasm for him to be Joachim Low’s successor within Germany.
Osun prioritises sick, poor people in coronavirus relief distribution
The Osun State Government has disclosed that its priority would be the sick and poor residents of the state while distributing its relief materials.
President Buhari meets with presidential committee on Nigeria’s economy
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with the Presidential Committee on the impact of the coronavirus on Nigeria’s economy, and directed the Ministry of Finance and National Planning to ensure that salaries were paid.
President Buhari directs prompt payment of salaries
He also directed the ministry to ensure that critical infrastructure like roads, rails are protected and as much as possible, use local inputs so that the country retains value within her economy.
Most Popular
Ekiti to commence teaching of pupils on radio
The Ekiti government says it will commence teaching of primary school pupils on the state-owned radio station, Ekiti FM 91.5.
Senator Omo-Agege: Asiwaju Tinubu still has a lot to offer Nigeria
Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo Agege, All Progressives Congress, APC, Delta Central yesterday said that the National Leader of APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu still has a lot to offer Nigeria in the area of leadership and nation-building.
English handbook author Ajibola Ogundipe passes on at 92
Co-author of popular early learners English handbook, Brighter Grammar, Ajibola Ogundipe, has died at the age of 92.
Abia to close land borders Sunday
Following the recommendation of the state’s inter-ministerial committee on COVID-19 based on situational reviews, Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has approved the closure of all the state’s land borders with effect from 4am on Sunday, 29th March, 2020.
Zoom updates iOS app to remove code that sent device data to Facebook
Video conferencing app Zoom updated its iOS app Friday to remove code that sent user data to Facebook, Motherboard reports.