COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu deploys equipment to fumigate Lagos
Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that his administration would deploy equipment to fumigate the entire state. This effort, he said, seeks to keep the environment safe and curtail the contagion of coronavirus…
South Africa’s COVID-19 cases rises to 900
The number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa on Thursday rose to 900, President Cyril Ramaphosa says as the country prepares to institute a lockdown. “We now have more than 900…
Alleged drug offence: Kashamu panics over extradition to USA amid Coronavirus pandemic
A former Ogun State Senator, Prince Buruji Kashamu, has again rushed to the Supreme Court praying for an order of interim injunction to stop the federal government from extraditing him to the United States of America (USA) until the…
Barcelona to let eight key players leave club
Barcelona are reportedly ready to let eight key players leave Camp Nou this coming summer transfer window amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak across the world. According to Barca Blaugranes, Ivan Rakitic, Arturo Vidal, Samuel…
COVID-19: I and my family are well, says Shade Okoya
Business mogul, Chief Mrs Shade Okoya has described as false, reports making the rounds that guests at the 80th birthday celebration of Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the…
FBI arrests man for hawking fake ‘coronavirus prevention pill’
The Justice Department arrested a California man for hawking a fake COVID-19 cure, marking the first federal criminal case tied to the novel coronavirus. Keith Lawrence Middlebrook allegedly advertised on Instagram that he’d…
Tesla to reopen factory for production of ventilators
CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that the company’s factory in Buffalo, New York, will open “as soon as humanly possible” to produce ventilators that are in short supply due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. His comments, which…
Coronavirus: Nigerians busy making “meaningless criticisms” instead of complying with directives –…
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, on Thursday, said many Nigerians are busy making “meaningless criticisms” instead of complying with the stipulated directives to curtail the…
Ighalo offered £400K weekly wage by Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua want Odion Ighalo to return to China by offering an irresistible £400,000 weekly wage in a new contract. Ighalo, who is on loan to Manchester United, is at present on…
I have tested negative for COVID-19, says Uzodinma
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has denied being in self-isolation. He also clarified that he had since tested negative for the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).His Chief Press…
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…