SGF, Health Minister Test Negative for Covid-19
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, and the Permanent Secretary, Abdulaziz Marshi, have tested negative to…
COVID-19: FCT Minister test negative
The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has tested negative to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Aliyu disclosed this in a tweet on Thursday. She said:…
Nigerian govt announces plan to ban inter-state travel
The Federal Government of Nigeria, on Thursday, announced plans to ban inter-state travel and possibly close down all motor parks as part of measures to curtail the spread of…
Kylie Jenner donates $1 million to fight Coronavirus
Makeup mogul and reality star, Kylie Jennerhas donated $1 million to aid in the fight against COVID-19 (Coronavirus)after she warned her fans to ‘stay home’ during the pandemic.…
Prince Charles did not jump the queue for a coronavirus test – UK
Britain on Thursday said heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles, who has coronavirus, did not jump the queue for a test because his symptoms and condition met the criteria. Charles, 71, tested…
COVID-19: FG traces 4,370, says Buhari is not coughing
The Federal Government said it is still on the trail of 4,370 people of interest over COVID-19 pandemic. It expressed regrets that most of the returnees from abroad…
Kannywood star, Ali Nuhu, denies being positive to COVID-19
Popular Kannywood movie star, Ali Nuhu, has denied the rumour making the rounds that he tested positive for coronavirus. The actor was among the several Nollywood stars,…
UBA donates N5bn relief support for COVID-19
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has donated over N5bn ($14 million) through the UBA Foundation, to catalyse a comprehensive pan-African response to the fight against the coronavirus…
Ramaphosa tests negative for coronavirus as South Africa to begin lockdown
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he has tested negative for coronavirus after taking the test as a precautionary measure. The presidency said this in a statement on…
BREAKING: Lagos Assembly lifts suspension of Lawmakers
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday lifted the suspension on four of its members. The Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa made the announcement at the start of plenary. Obasa said the…
Buhari goes back to office — and fumigation of Aso Rock begins
President Muhammadu Buhari was in the office on Wednesday after testing negative for the coronavirus, TheCable can report. However, he worked from home on Thursday as the office was closed for fumigation. The president worked till…
BREAKING: Six coronavirus patients recover in Lagos, set to be discharged
Six patients being treated for the coronavirus have recovered and will soon be discharged by the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Lagos. Tunde Ajayi, special assistant to the Lagos state…
Countries must not squander chance to control coronavirus – WHO
Countries that have locked down their populations to prevent the spread of coronavirus need to put a premium on finding new cases and doing everything they can “to suppress and control” the virus, the World Health Organization said…
Gunmen kidnap man after forcing wife to cook jollof rice
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have reportedly kidnapped a man simply identified as Mr Joseph after allegedly forcing his wife to cook jollof rice for them in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. It…
Dana Airlines suspends flights operations
Dana Airlines has announced the suspension of all its scheduled flight operations for 14 days, effective from midnight of March 25. Kingsley Ezenwa, Media and Communications Manager of the airlines, made this known in a statement in…
Video: Toke Makinwa talks about s*x toys, urges every woman to buy one
Popular Nigerian celebrity, Toke Makinwa revealed in her latest vlog that she owns three s*x toys. She urged every woman to buy one. According to her, a lady must own at least one to learn about her…
Pope Francis in coronavirus danger, Vatican worker catches the bug
Pope Francis is in coronavirus danger after a Vatican worker who lives in his residence was hospitalised for testing positive for coronavirus. The unidentified clergyman has lived in…
COVID-19: List of markets shut down by LASG
In line with its directives to shut down non-essential markets in the State to control the spread of COVID-19, the Lagos State government has released the names of the markets to be closed.…
JUST IN: Akeredolu tests negative for COVID-19
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has tested negative to COVID-19. His samples were collected after some persons in the presidency tested positive to coronavirus. Akeredolu revealed his…
Chloroquine not approved for coronavirus treatment – NCDC warns
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned that Chloroquine has not been approved for treatment of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General of NCDC, gave the…
COVID-19: Rush for “Dogoyaro”, “Tagairi” on increase in Lagos — Herbs Sellers
The Herbs Sellers Association of Nigeria (HSAN) in Lagos State says the rush for Laganaria Breviflorus, locally known as “Tagairi”, and Neem or Azadirachta Indica, locally known as…
BREAKING: Obaseki tests negative for Coronavirus
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has tested negative for coronavirus but has decided to remain in self-isolation. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor…
Obafemi Martins Set to Replace Ighalo at Shanghai
Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins is on the verge of a return to Shanghai Shenhua, Chinese media have reported, increasing the likelihood Odion Ighalo will make his stay at…
Coronavirus: Bill Cosby seeks early release from prison
The legal team of disgraced actor and comedian Bill Cosby are currently making moves to secure his release from prison due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The 82-year-old Cosby is…