How I suffered for 26 days in isolation – Governor El-Rufai
Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has revealed for the first time his experience while undergoing treatment for COVID-19 in isolation. El-Rufai, who was diagnosed with the disease on March 28, became Kaduna’s index case…
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visits COVID-19 clinic without mask
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, who leads White House’s coronavirus task force, on Tuesday visited the Mayo Clinic without a mask. This behavior not only violates the policy advocated by…
Want to beat coronavirus? Brush your teeth before leaving home
Emeritus professor of dentistry, Martin Addy has urged people to brush their teeth before leaving the house in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Addy who teaches at the University of…
‘Our app is working’– Kogi tackles NCDC over comment on zero COVID-19 case
The Kogi state government says its self-assessment app has been effective in checking for COVID-19 cases in the state. Kogi, Yobe and Cross River are the three states yet to record any case of COVID-19.…
Driver remanded for overtaking mobile policeman freed
The Chief Judge of Edo State, Hon. Justice Esther Edigin has ordered the unconditional release of a 24-year-old commercial bus driver, Lucky Elum, from the Benin Custodial…
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds announce birth of baby boy
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have announced the birth of a healthy baby boy at a London hospital earlier this morning. Both mother and baby are doing very well, their spokesman said. A spokesman for…
Suspected COVID-19 patient dies in Ondo hospital
A man suspected to have contracted coronavirus disease died on Tuesday at a government hospital in Ipe Akoko in the Akoko North-East Local Government Area of the state. According to a source, the deceased was…
Reps seek deportation of illegal Chinese immigrants
The House of Representatives on Tuesday moved a motion seeking relevant government agencies to check the validity of immigration documents of Chinese nationals in Nigeria, to fish out illegal and…
Oscars forced to change movie eligibility rules by coronavirus
The organisers of the Oscars, the U.S.highest awards in the movie industry said on Tuesday that films released only on streaming platforms or video on demand would be eligible for…
Jigawa locks down 3 LGAs after 2 new coronavirus cases confirmed
The Jigawa Government has confirmed two additional cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state, Gov. Muhammad Badaru said. According to Badaru, the two infected persons are from Birnin…
I wish you were U.S. President now – Clinton tells Biden
Former U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton endorsed Joe Biden’s White House bid on Tuesday. But the endorsement came with a jab at incumbent Donald…
Celebrity couple, Zayn Malik, Gigi Hadid expecting 1st child
Supermodel, Gigi Hadid, and her longtime boyfriend, British singer Zayn Malik are expecting their first child together. A Family source for the couple revealed to TMZ, that Gigi is 20 weeks along but didn’t reveal the sex of the baby. The…
Dybala tests positive for coronavirus for fourth time
Paulo Dybala has tested positive for coronavirus for the fourth time in just six weeks. The Juventus forward confirmed to his 37.9million Instagram followers on March 21 that both he and girlfriend Oriana Sabatini had caught the disease.…
Salary Cut Will Be Resisted – NLC Warns FG, States
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday cautioned the federal and state governments against any bid to slash workers’ salaries on the excuse of the economic crisis occasioned by the COVID-19…
Netflix is renewing Queen Sono for a second season
Good news, Queen Sono hive! Netflix has renewed the show for a second season. Queen Sono became the toast of conversations heralding Netflix’s original African content revival, an Afro-spy drama with…
NAICOM Mulls Shift in Recapitalisation Deadline
National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) is to reconsider the deadline for insurance companies to recapitalise, THISDAY has learnt. It was gathered that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NAICOM may extend December 31, 2020…
Senator Basiru named new senate spokesperson
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has appointed Sen. Ajibola Basiru, representing Osun Central, as the new chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs. Lawan, who made the announcement at Plenary on Tuesday, also…
Borno confirms 11 new cases of coronavirus
Borno State Government has confirmed 11 new cases of coronavirus in the state. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, on Tuesday confirmed 195 new cases of coronavirus in the country. Out of the 195 cases, eleven were…
Liverpool open talks with Lille to sign Victor Osimhen
Liverpool have opened talked with the representatives of LOSC Lille striker Victor Osimhen, according to Le Foot Mercato. According to the report, Liverpool are laying down the foundations to offer Osimhen a deal at Anfield. However,…
Analysts Ask FG to Prepare for Another Lockdown to Avert Disaster
The ramping up of testing for COVID-19 is raking up an alarming figure of people returning positive for the virus and projecting into the future, analysts are asking the federal government to prepare…
Family hid first case from govt team, says Governor
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has expressed disappointment with the family of a lady in Kokona Local Government Area for allegedly shielding her from the state government’s…
Nigeria at crossroads over COVID-19
As the stay-at-home order in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja to curb the spread of Coronavirus expires tonight, residents are anxiously waiting for President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians…
Oyo PDP hails Buhari for relaxing lockdown
The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed some of President Muhammadu Buhari’s decisions with regard to his initial total lockdown of Lagos, Ogun…
Chinese medics test negative, says Minister
The 15-member medical team from China have tested negative to Coronavirus, according to Minister of Health Dr. Osagie Ehanire. The Chinese who were tested after…