The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari on Friday commended the public-spiritedness of some wealthy Nigerians and organisations for standing up to be counted in the battle against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a statement by
The presidency has debunked an audio making the rounds that President Muhammadu Buhari has been flown abroad for treatment over coronavirus. According to the audio in circulation online, President Buhari and his Chief of Staff,
Mr. Obinna Okwara, the lawmaker representing Nkwerre State Constituency was asked to leave the plenary at Imo State House of Assembly after he began coughing and sneezing, The Nation reports. This is coming after the
US registers nearly 86,000 cases including fewer than 800 recoveries; 1,300 people have died so far in the country. The US has registered nearly 86,000 cases, including fewer than 800 recoveries, while China counted about
Spain’s death toll from the coronavirus rose by 769 overnight to 4,858, but a senior health official said the daily increase in the number of deaths was stabilising. Spain is second only to Italy in
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
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