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The Academic Staff Union of Universities has commenced an indefinite strike. The union’s President, Biodun Ogunyemi, at a press briefing in its National Secretariat in Abuja on Monday, noted that the…

Immediate-past Head of Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, has been arraigned for N3bn fraud by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Federal High Court in…

The First Lady, Aisha Buhari on Monday called for a total lockdown over the outbreak of coronavirus in the country. She commended the state governors for closing down schools but…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Monday said that the family of the late ex- Pipeline Products Marketing Company (PPMC) Managing Director, Suleiman…

Residents of Central China where the coronavirus was first detected are allowed to go back to work and public transport is restarting, as some normality slowly…

A prison riot in Colombia’s capital Bogotá left 23 prisoners dead and 83 injured, the country’s justice minister said on Sunday, as detainees protested about sanitary conditions amid the global outbreak of coronavirus.…

Nigeria has recorded its first death from coronavirus. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the death in its update on the virus on Monday. The victim, Suleiman…

Experts from China’s Ministry of Science and Technology have confirmed the potency of Chloroquine on the treatment of Covid-19 infections. This is based on the results of Clinical Trials which confirms that Chloroquine Phosphate…

Over the weekend, some Nigerian banks worked out plans to prevent exposure of their staff and curb the spread of coronavirus in the country, POLITICS NIGERIA exclusively gathered. Banking sources told POLITICS NIGERIA that top management…

Nigeria has recorded five new cases of the coronavirus, making a total of 35 cases in the country. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced this via its Twitter handle on Monday.…

Amid the Covid19 pandemic, human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, says the federal and state governments cannot stop people from gathering unless a proper legal framework is put in place. Effiong…

Arsenal have cancelled plans to resume training on Tuesday, telling players to remain at home because of the coronavirus pandemic. Arsenal said in a statement: "Our men's first-team players were scheduled…

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, says that he will shock the people of the state with breathtaking achievements in the next 12 months of his administration. He said that his policies will change the landscape of the state and make…

The International Olympic Committee said Sunday that postponing the 2020 Olympics is one its options as the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, but that cancellation of the Tokyo showpiece was “not on the agenda”. The IOC…

Kaduna State Government has taken measures to protect the people of the state from the widespread of the coronavirus pandemic. The state Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarebe, said that herself and the state Ministry of Health met with…

The United States Department of Defense announced on Sunday that 111 members of the military have tested positive for coronavirus. Giving a breakdown on number of positive cases, the…

In the wake of the recorded cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has praised health workers and stakeholders in the nation’s healthcare system for their efforts in containing the continued spread of…

Liverpool have expressed an interest in Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to 90min. Aubameyang, who signed for Arsenal in 2018, has been sensational for the Gunners. The striker has scored 61 goals in 96…

Barcelona are ready to sell Antoine Griezmann, less than one year after signing him from Atletico Madrid, according to Sport. The LaLiga champions could accept a bid of €100 million (£92m) for the France forward. Barca chiefs feel…

China has started the first phase of a clinical trial for a novel coronavirus vaccine, records show, as the world’s scientists race to find a way to combat the deadly pathogen. It comes after US health officials said last week they…

          Social media went on frenzy on Sunday as some reports claimed that Vladimir Putin has ordered a release of around 500 lions on the streets of Russia to ensure that people remain inside their houses during the coronavirus…

The wife of the President of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, on Monday, sent a message of strength and prayer to former Vice-President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Atiku, on his verified…

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Sunday, directed state civil servants to work from home beginning from Monday, March 23. The governor in a statement…

A jealous husband has been arrested in Ogun state for allegedly killing a man he suspected to be dating his wife. The 35-year-old suspect identified as, Habeed Kasali, was arrested by the police for allegedly killing 32-year-old Bamidele…