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Majek Fashek passes on
It was gathered that he died in a hospital in New York on Monday around 5:45pm after a prolonged illness
Lagos records four new coronavirus deaths
Four patients have died of coronavirus-related complications in Lagos State, The PUNCH reports.
Jigawa doctor dies after treating coronavirus patient
A medical doctor with the Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kudu in Jigawa State, Dr Naseer Adam, is dead.
Police arrest four over kidnap of Nasarawa CAN chairman
Mr. Bola Longe, Commissioner of Police Nasarawa State command has confirmed the arrest of four suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of Arch Bishop Joseph Masin in the State.
Nigeria records 553 new coronavirus cases, total now 9,855
Nigeria has recorded 553 new coronavirus infections, bringing the total cases close to 10,000.
Lagos records 21 more coronavirus recoveries, three fatalities
It said in a statement that 15 of the discharged patients were males while six were females, noting that they tested negative twice for the virus upon treatment at the state isolation centres.
268 Nigerian nationals arrive Abuja from China
The flight that conveyed the evacuees landed at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport on Saturday afternoon.
President Buhari reconstitutes NNPC Board
Members of the new Board include Mohammed Lawal (North West), Tajudeen Umar (North East), Adamu Attah (North Central), Magnus Abe (South-South), Stephen Dike (South East), and Pius Akinyelure (South West)
Borno discharges 135 coronavirus patients
Speaking on Friday at the Abba Kyari COVID-19 Isolation Centre in Maiduguri, Deputy Governor, Usman Kadafur, said the state has recorded successes in recent time while commending the efforts of the World Health Organisation and other developmental partners.
301 Chinese nationals evacuated from Nigeria
The nationals were evacuated on Thursday night through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Premier League top scorers before coronavirus
The Premier League season is set to restart on June 17, three months after it was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, British media reported on Thursday.
Sokoto governor to meet President Buhari over bandit attacks
A meeting has been scheduled between President Muhammadu Buhari and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, over recent killings in the state.
Kogi rejects coronavirus result, insists state still free
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday alleged that two index cases were recorded in Kogi bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 8733.
Nasarawa CAN chairman kidnapped
The Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria in Nasarawa State, Bishop Joseph Masin, is reported to have been kidnapped by unidentified gunmen.
Lagos records five new coronavirus deaths
Five patients have died of coronavirus-related complications in Lagos State.
CAN holds virtual meeting on church reopening today
The Christian Association of Nigeria would hold a virtual meeting with Christian leaders on Wednesday to review guidelines, which would prevent the spread of COVID-19 in churches after the reopening of worship centres in the country.
Nigeria considers traditional herbal treatment for coronavirus
The Federal Government is not ignoring any direction in it’s search for cure for the Coronavirus disease. Aside orthodox sources, the government is exploring traditional alternatives for ways to defeat the virus.
Rainstorm destroys school, several houses in Lagos
A heavy rainstorm has destroyed several buildings in Lagos State, including school, church, and several houses.
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