British-Nigerian actor, John Boyega has reacted to opinion by two French doctors, Jean-Paul Mira and Camille Locht that the new COVID-19 drug be tested in Africa. Mira and Locht, had
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An Information and Communication Technology expert, Mr Jide Awe, on Sunday, dismissed rumours linking coronavirus to 5G technology. The Nigerian government on Saturday denied it was set to allow the
Niger State Government has invoked law to punish violators of Niger State Covid-19 Preventive, Containment and Emergency Order, 2020. The measure, according to the Secretary to the Niger State Government,
Jigawa State government has disclosed that results of the five suspected cases of COVID-19 in the State returned negative. This was stated by the Chairman Jigawa COVID-19 Taskforce and Commissioner
As Nigeria and the rest of the world struggle to find a lasting solution to the scourge of coronavirus, otherwise known as COVI-19, Bishop Sam Zuga of House of Joy
CNN anchor, Brooke Baldwin has tested positive for Coronavirus. This happened few days after her colleague, Chris Cuomo tested positive for COVID-19. Baldwin announced her test results on Instagram page,
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, his Deputy Engineer Benson Abounu and Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, David Olofu have all tested negative for Coronavirus. Governor Ortom who received the
The Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), DCP, in Lagos, Olatunji Disu on Friday appealed to Muslim faithful gathering for Jumat prayers in two mosques in Agege Lagos to comply with
Residents of Jigawa state have defied state government order on the suspension of public gatherings as part of measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Governor
The Federal Government says an 18-man team of Chinese medical experts, including doctors and nurses will be arriving in Nigeria in a couple of days. The Minister of Health, Osagie
In keeping with the directives of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, the State Fire Service has continued with the fumigation of the state as part of the proactive safety
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has ordered the disbursement of 9 billion riyals (N910billion) to private-sector workers amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The government said this was to deter companies from laying
The Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, has demanded that President Muhammadu Buhari government suspend all States’ deductions and restructure all debt service due to the coronavirus crisis. The body also urged
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has alerted Nigerians of messages being spread by a fraudulent website The fake website (https://covid-19-fg-grant.blogspot.com/?=1) is asking Nigerian citizens to apply for a free internet
Dr Haliru Yahaya Ndanusa, Chairman Kwara State steering committee on palliative, Wednesday, expressed the readiness of the state government to commence distribution of relief materials to cushion the effects of
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, signed the COVID-19 Regulations, 2020. The Act declared coronavirus a dangerous infectious disease. The signing was contained in a statement by Buhari’s spokesman, Femi Adesina.
The leadership of IPMAN has intensified efforts to ensure that all filling stations remain wet with products to complement government efforts at cushioning the effect of strict measures put in
The Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has tested negative to Coronavirus. Diri’s test was obtained by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC. A terse statement by the Governor’s Chief
Fidelity Bank has confirmed that one of its staff has tested positive for coronavirus. This was contained in a statement signed by the bank’s divisional head for brand and communications,
The Lagos State Government has started construction of another Isolation Centre. The state is converting a section of the newly renovated Mobolaji Johnson Stadium in Onikan. When ready, it would
