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Coronavirus: What President Buhari has done and still doing
In his broadcast to the nation on Sunday, March 29, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari declared that “in Nigeria’s fight against Covid-19, there is no such thing as an overreaction or under-reaction. It is all about the right reaction by the right agencies and trained experts.”
Julius Aghahowa explains why he shunned coaching
Former Super Eagles striker, Julius Aghahowa, has explained the poor treatment of Nigerian coaches discouraged him from coaching.
Coronavirus: Travel restrictions, border shutdowns by country
Countries around the world are increasingly adopting sweeping measures to stem the spread of the new coronavirus, including full lockdowns, shutting down airports, imposing travel restrictions and completely sealing their borders.
Nigeria move up in latest FIFA world ranking
Nigeria climbed one place in the latest FIFA Women’s World ranking, moving from 39 to 38 and thus retain its top spot on the continent.
Greta Thunberg says it’s ‘extremely likely’ she has coronavirus
Greta Thunberg said Tuesday it’s “extremely likely” that she became infected with COVID-19 on a recent jaunt to Europe — but has “basically recovered.”
Lawyers for WikiLeaks founder to ask for bail
Lawyers for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange say they will file papers Wednesday to have him released on bail because he is at risk of contracting coronavirus.
Passengers to undergo rigorous screening at Lagos, Abuja airports
The shutting down of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja to scheduled international flights will take effect Monday March 23, 2020.
Nigeria adds Sweden, Austria to restricted countries
Nigeria had, on Wednesday, placed travel restrictions on entry into the county from 13 countries with high-burden of coronavirus.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic begins coronavirus crowdfunding
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is spearheading an initiative to raise €1 million (£920,000/$1.1m) in a bid to improve hospitals dealing with the coronavirus outbreak in northern Italy.
Coronavirus: European cities shut down
Streets across Europe were quiet on Sunday, as lockdowns aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus prompted countries to tighten borders and people to avoid public spaces.
Europe now new epicentre for coronavirus
As of Friday, new confirmed cases in China where the disease originated from in December has dropped as low index cases. Unfortunately, the disease has spread across the world, having been reported in every continent except Antarctica.
Coronavirus: Turkey stops flights to nine European countries
Turkey will halt flights with nine European countries, including France, Germany and Spain, the transport minister said on Friday, as part of Ankara’s bid to contain the spread of the new coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Czech bans travellers from 15 countries
The Czech Republic on Thursday declared a 30-day state of emergency and closed its borders to people from 15 “risk countries” to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Sweden partners firm to empower Lagos women
Fanny Nylander, Deputy head of Mission, Embassy of Sweden to Nigeria, has partnered Wikimedia Nigeria Foundation to empower 30 women in Lagos.
Iran Air suspends Europe flights indefinitely
Iran Air announced on Sunday the suspension of all its flights to Europe until further notice.
Uganda coach names squad for Afcon qualifier vs South Sudan
Uganda head coach Johnathan McKinstry has named a squad of 20 foreign-based players for preparations ahead of their 2021 Afcon qualifier against South Sudan set for the 28th of March.
Nokia chief to step down in September
Nokia chief executive Rajeev Suri will step down in September and be replaced by Pekka Lundmark, the company said.
Over 85,000 infected globally by coronavirus, over 2,900 deaths — list
The coronavirus outbreak that began in China has infected more than 85,000 people globally.
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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.
Akwa Ibom government demands second coronavirus tests, questions NCDC announcement of confirmed cases
The Akwa Ibom government appears to be contesting the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)’s announcement of cases of the novel coronavirus in the state.
Shippers council donates N10 million items to curtail coronavirus spread
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), has donated protective gears for port users worth N5 million and an additional N5 million to curb the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Lagos and FCT respectively.
Official: Bauchi to discharge two coronavirus patients
The Bauchi State Government has said that two out of the three index Coronavirus (covid-19) patients would soon be discharged.
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All five suspected virus cases in Borno test negative
The Borno State Government has confirmed that the five suspected COVID-19 cases isolated in the state Public Health and Emergency Operation Centre tested negative.
IGP condemned police highhandedness ensuring compliance in Lagos
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Muhammed Adamu, has condemned what he described as “The apparent unprofessionalism and highhandedness exhibited by the Police officers as shown in a trending video on social media while trying to ensure total compliance to the lockdown order by the state government”.
Stranded cruise passengers split between two ships amid coronavirus fears
More than 220 British nationals are being split between two cruise ships off Panama after four passengers on one of the vessels died amid coronavirus fears.
Eliud Kipchoge: We will win fight against coronavirus
Eliud Kipchoge, the world’s greatest marathon man, reckoned his first reaction was shock when he heard at home in Kenya that the 2020 Olympic Games had been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Osun police nab fraudster over virus relief scam
Osun State Police Command has arrested a middle-aged man in Osogbo for impersonating the state government to swindle unsuspecting citizens of the state under the guise of providing social relief during the stay-at-home period.