COVID -19: The troubling data behind Nigeria’s low number
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, has a case count of fewer than 50 coronavirus cases. But what’s become increasingly clear is that low number is not because the country has…
COVID-19: Abba Kyari & his three aides test positive; Osinbajo, Ministers self-quarantine
The coronavirus pandemic, yesterday, exhibited its clout for upsetting human activities at the top echelons of the Nigerian government. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, some ministers, senior government officials, and top…
Panic as new strain of Coronavirus (Hantavirus) claims life in China
Amid the seeming inability to contain the deadly coronavirus which broke out in China and is fast ravaging many other countries, there was panic yesterday as another strain of the…
Boko Haram insurgents ambush, kill 47 soldiers in Borno
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday confirmed the killing in an ambush of 47 soldiers by members of the Boko Haram sect in Borno State. The clarification, which was in the…
Coronavirus: Nigerian cases now 44; Aliko Dangote at risk after meeting Bauchi Governor
The Nigeria’s centre for disease control on Tuesday confirmed two new cases of the coronavirus in the country, bringing the total number to 44. The two cases were located in…
Manchester United set to sign Ighalo in £15m permanent deal
Manchester United now plan on signing Odion Ighalo on a permanent basis as they’re unsure if the striker would be able to play for the club again under the current…
Closure of Lagos markets, courts, takes effect Thursday; Sanwo-Olu bans all travel
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday directed that all open markets and stores should close, except for sellers of food and medicines, medical equipment and other essential life-saving products. Briefing…
Nigeria’s high temperature, humidity capable of reducing spread of virus – Report
Nigerians can now have some hope that the Coronavirus may not be as devastating as it has been in China, Italy, Spain, United States and some other parts of the…
Nigeria records first COVID-19 death, plans troop deployment as Aisha Buhari urges total shutdown
The Federal Government has ordered full closure of land borders, suspended FEC meetings and said it wouldn’t rule out tougher decisions in its bid to control the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19),…
China’s imported Coronavirus cases spike as fears grow of second wave
Pedestrians wore face masks as a precautionary measure as they waited for buses in Hong Kong after the city’s Chief Executive announced plans to temporarily ban the sale of alcohol…