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Doctors and pharmacists are divided over the implications of easing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)-induced lockdown from today nationwide. While the

The Lagos State Government has issued new guidelines for the reopening of markets and shopping malls in the state as

No bank worker, whether permanent or temporary, will be sacked due to the economic slump occasioned by the current coronavirus

Nigeria on Tuesday confirmed a total number of new 195 coronavirus cases in the country. Nigeria economic hub Lagos and

Nigerian Government has declared Friday, May 1, as public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day Celebration. The Minister

ariPresident Donald Trump of the United States has discussed with his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari, on the steps being taken

A sharp rise in deaths in the Nigerian city of Kano was caused by complications from other health conditions and

Dr Inodu Akpoku, the Chairman, Bayelsa COVID-19 Task Force implementation Committee, says the state has confirmed the first case of

Residents of Kano have continued to live in anxiety about the strange ailment killing many people, including prominent indigenes, in

The Federal Government through the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has received $1.5 million worth of ventilators, 36,000 testing

Member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have appointed Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari as the coordinator

A black market in coronavirus test kits is flourishing in Nigeria, spurred in part by negligible faith in the country’s

State governors in the North have begun deporting students of the Almajiri educational system as the region battles growing cases

The team of 15 Chinese medical professionals who arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on April 8, 2020,

The Bauchi State Government on Tuesday confirmed that another official of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has tested positive of

The husband of a 68-year-old woman who delivered twins in Nigeria has told the BBC it took 43 years and

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 (PTF) yesterday apologised to Nigerians over the violation of social distancing rules during the

Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on Monday directed investigation to ascertain the cause of the records tens of “unusual”

Lagos State commissioner for health Akin Abayomi on Tuesday announced the death of two coronavirus patients. Abayomi stated that although

Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, President, Centre for Change, has called on Federal Government to increase the number of isolation centres and

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday insisted that there was no approved vaccine in Nigeria or any part of

The Kano State Government has closed down Tiamin Rice Mill along Zaria Road due to complaints of air pollution. The

Several key Boko Haram Terrorists/ISWAP leaders have been killed in multiple air strikes conducted by the Air Task Force of

An aid worker, Babangida Buba, working with Medicins Sans Frontieres has died in Borno State after contracting coronavirus. Siham Hajaj,

The Guild of Medical Directors (GMD) has declared that all patients who attend any private facility nationwide would be deemed

A much trumpeted oil and gas investment plan between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia that would have addressed key challenges in

Confusion and fear held sway yesterday in Kano as the government and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) presented

Kano State Ministry of Health has announced the first coronavirus death as 12 new cases of the virus were confirmed

Fear of job loss has grips private school teachers in Kaduna State as school owners may not cope with payment

The World Health Organisation (WHO) “will no longer be able to meet its obligations and mandate,” President of the Nigerian

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced the recruitment of qualified candidates for various positions in at least 18 states

The frequency of international flight services in and out of Lagos and Abuja airports amid the lockdown has raised fresh

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muhammad Musa Bello has announced the discharge of nine coronavirus patients in

The Lagos State government has announced another coronavirus death, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the state

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued a new advisory to guide Nigerians on the use of face

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday disclosed that 80% of persons with the novel coronavirus have mild form

Nigerian Government has begun plans to expand the testing capacity to all 36 states and the nation’s capital Abuja. Nigeria

After a day of rage across communities in Agege, Alimosho, Ejigbo and Oshodi areas of Lagos State yesterday, the president’s

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to inflict high and rising human costs worldwide, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected

Osun State governor Gboyega Oyetola on Tuesday extended the state lockdown for another 14 days. “In order to ensure a

Lagos State Governor Banajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday announced a daily food kitchen programme to feed at least 100,000 youths in

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday said it will start testing 3000 samples per day in Lagos

A total lockdown has been imposed in Borno by the state government which shut its borders to non-essential movements in

The World Health Organisation at the weekend warned against easing restrictions on social distancing too early. “WHO wants to see

With global case currently put at 1.39 million and 101,000 deaths, Coronavirus is arguable the biggest challenge facing humanity today.

A Bill announced by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, with the intent of waiving the payment

The Presidential Task Force for the Control of Coronavirus (COVID-19), says it has successfully traced no fewer than 8,932 people

Lagos state government on Friday announced the discharge of seven coronavirus patients after making full recovery from the new coronavirus.

Delta State governor Ifeanyi Okowa has announced the death of a coronavirus patient in the state. In a statement by

The Lagos Government on Friday said it has not relaxed the lockdown in the state for the Easter celebrations. “Mr.

Nigeria’s Health Minister Osagie Ehanire has said he is not aware if health workers treating the dreaded coronavirus patients are

Nigerian Government on Friday said it has not agreed to provide free electricity for two months. buhari“NO DECISION has been

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has cautioned gas dealers against situating their plants in residential areas. The

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has granted conditional emergency use approval of medical devices

Crackdown on lockdown violators begins as police arraign 78 offenders, impound 600 vehicles in Lagos. As some Lagos residents slowly

The Nigeria Government on Thursday granted amnesty to no fewer than 2,600 inmates as part of measures to decongest prison

Dr Osagie EhanireThe Nigerian Government Thursday said the 15-man team of medical experts from China that arrived the country on

A 15-MAN medical team from China yesterday arrived in Nigeria aboard an Air Peace chartered flight earlier designated for that

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has lifted the social distancing order imposed to curb the spread of the novel

The Federal Government has said that conducting mass testing for Coronavirus in Nigeria would not be feasible now given the

In line with its corporate strategy of giving back to Nigerians, Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria (SHIN) Limited has secured the

Nigeria’s cental bank has raised alarm over activities of fraudsters trying to defraud citizens during the coronavirus lock-down. The CBN

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed worries over the implications of the lockdown, due to Coronavirus pandemic, on jobs

While results of the two suspected cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Taraba State are still being awaited, Governor

wikeRivers State governor Nyesom Wike has accused Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari of politicising the N10b support fund approved to support

The move by the Federal Government to bring Chinese medical experts to help it check the coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria

FirstBank Plc has announced its donation of N1 billion towards the joint effort by the Nigerian Private Sector Coalition Against

The current dwindling of the nation’s fortunes in the oil and gas sector following the outbreak of the coronavirus has

Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has ordered a detailed investigation into alleged battery and rape of Elizabeth Oyeniyi by the

The Federal Government has apologised for openly begging American billionaire businessman, Elon Musk, for ventilators. The President Muhammadu Buhari administration

Nigeria has shown interest in getting at least 100 to 500 free ventilators from Elon Musk, a South African-born American

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and his wife, Hafsat Ganduje have tested negative to Coronavirus. Abba Anwar, Chief Press

The presidency yesterday released a “chronicle of some of the reactions by the agencies and trained experts under the leadership

As confusion pervades the imposition of curfew in parts of Rivers, the state government has threatened not to re-open sanctioned

Following the 24-hour curfew in Kaduna to check the spread of Coronavirus, the state Chapter of the Christian Association of

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has offfered over N1 billion as palliative to the nine oil-producing states to fight

Amid rising tension from the outbreak of Coronavirus pandemic and the shrinking activities across oil fields, there are indications that

Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 165 persons and impounded 205 cars and tricycles for violating the curfew imposed by

A group of media professionals reporting the nation’s maritime sector, Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON), has called on

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent messages to Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, extending

Mixed reactions yesterday trailed the lockdown of Lagos and the Ogun States by President Muhammadu Buhari as part of efforts

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, yesterday, exhibited its clout for upsetting human activities at the top echelons of the Nigerian government.

EFCC arraigns two for obstructing arrest of alleged money launderer A Wuse Zone 6 Magistrates’ Court sitting in Abuja yesterday

• Assembly suspends legislative activities • Oyo reiterates readiness, denies infected Atiku’s son attended PDP rally • Ogun reduces people

In an attempt to zero in on the closest buddies to the occupant of Nigeria’s Number One seat of power,

Yoruba socio-cultural organisations, Afenifere, Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), and Yoruba United Front (YUF) have urged political leaders and elders

Nigeria has recorded the first coronavirus death, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said on Monday. “The 1st #COVID19 death in

Registered trustees of the Niger Delta Youth Forum have filed a suit at the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeking the

Heavy rain which started by 9:45 pm, in Calabar on Saturday, March 21, has destroyed property and power installations in

As part of efforts to bridge the communication gap between the distressed and emergency response agencies, the Nigerian Communications Commission