Covid-19: Governor Ayade imposes new restrictions in Cross River to curb spread of virus
Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade has imposed a new restriction he described as ‘no nose mask, no movement.’ In a press statement signed by […]
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Nigeria records 23 new cases of COVID-19, total now 174
Nigeria has recorded 23 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 174. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control […]
President Buhari approves release of 70,000 tonnes of grain
President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the release of 70,000 tonnes of grains from Nigeria’ National Strategic Grain Reserves, to be distributed to the poor and […]
FG to convert Tuberculosis testing machines to COVID-19 – Minister
The Federal Government said it had concluded arrangements to convert tuberculosis’ diagnostic machines in the country to coronavirus’ detection machines. Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, […]
Africa Covid-19 update: Burundi, Botswanna, Sierra Leone confirm index cases
Sierra Leone has confirmed its first Covid-19 case, after a 37-year-old male travelled from France on March 16 via Air Brussels. Prior to this confirmation, […]
Nigeria’s coronavirus cases rise to 139
The Federal government has announced four new cases of COVID-19 in the country. This brings the total number of cases so far confirmed on Tuesday […]
PDP to Buhari, appoint eminent Nigerians to manage donations to avoid corruption
Nigeria opposition party, The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged President Buhari to immediately constitute an ‘Eminent Nigerians Group’ to manage donations from the private […]
NNPC to supply gas to power stations – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has yesterday allayed the fear on the alarm it raised earlier about a nationwide blackout as a result of […]
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases hit 135
Four new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Nigeria. Three were recorded in Osun State and one in Ogun State. “As at 11:15 am […]
Afenifere faults timing of lockdown by President
Pan Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has faulted the timing of President Buhari’s order for a lockdown to be observed in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun States […]
COVID-19: U.S. begins evacuation of citizens from Nigeria
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the commencement of evacuation of its citizens from Nigeria. This is happening after Germany, Israel, and France […]
Increase in electricity tariffs begins April 1
The new electricity tariff, which will see increases in different electricity rate categories, begins tomorrow Wednesday 1st April 2020. The new regulation had been announced […]
Nigeria confirms 14 new coronavirus cases, total now 111
Few minutes after President Muhammadu Buhari addressed Nigerians, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced the confirmation of 14 new cases of COVID-19 in […]
COVID-19: More states shut ‘borders’, impose curfew
More states on Sunday announced complete lockdown as practical way of stemming the rising spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The states that are to join others […]
Lagos state opens 25 temporary markets
The 25 temporary neighbourhood markets set up by Lagos State government as a result of Coronavirus outbreak and restriction were yesterday formally opened for residents […]