The world coronavirus death toll passes 25,000, with Italy and Spain announcing almost 2,000 fatalities in just 24 hours. Italy has reported 919 new deaths from coronavirus, the highest number of fatalities any country has
A deserted street in Riyadh Saudi Arabia after the lockdown for coronavirus Saudi Arabia reported 92 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, increasing the tally of cases in the Kingdom to 1104. The health ministry
Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has tested negative for Coronavirus. Fayemi had told Nigerians on Wednesday that he had given out his sample for test having come in contact with two people who tested positive
More two persons have tested positive for COVID-19, otherwise known as coronavirus in Bauchi State. They were in close contact with the State Governor, Bala Mohammed, whose case had earlier been confirmed. The State’s Commissioner
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, on Thursday, charged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to pay at least N25,000 monthly to all indigent families and the elderly, amid the Coronavirus outbreak. HURIWA,
Amidst deaths and other daunting health challenges occasioned by the rampaging coronavirus the world over, former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked Nigerians to remain courageous and faithful. Jonathan who made the call on his Facebook
Alhaji Lai Mohammed at the press conference in Abuja: says FG tracing over 4000 suspects Nigerian authorities are in search of 4,370 “people of interest” in connection with the deadly coronavirus. Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister
A father of five, simply identified as Joe, was reportedly compressed to death in a detergent factory where he works at Opic estate in Ogun State. It was gathered that the machine operator at the
The Zamfara State House of Assembly has announced the suspension of all activities including plenaries until further notice. The Speaker of the House, Alhaji Nasiru Magarya, made this known in a statement issued to newsmen
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has confirmed that he tested negative for coronavirus. Lai Mohammed made his test result known while briefing newsmen. He revealed that he got his test result on
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has called on the Federal Government to immediately devise ways of providing relief for poor Nigerians whose daily livelihood will be affected as a result of the restriction on
Popular Kannywood actor, Ali Nuhu has denied reports that he tested positive to coronavirus. Nuhu made this known during an interview with the BBC Hausa service on Thursday. The actor said it was unnecessary for
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, on Thursday, said many Nigerians are busy making “meaningless criticisms” instead of complying with the stipulated directives to curtail the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). Speaking at a press
Even as the Federal Government moves to completely lock down the nation, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN has made all contingency plans to sustain the supply and distribution of petroleum products across
The global pandemic has affected 200 countries and caused over 20,000 deaths globally. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the WHO, at a briefing lauded the lockdown that has been affected is many countries. He