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…
U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 1,000
The U.S. coronavirus death toll surpassed 1,000 on Wednesday. Statistics showed that 247 people died in 24 hours and 13,355 new cases recorded. Recovery rate remains poor: 384 out of…
Salihu ex-NNPC depot staff fined N1m for N6 billion theft
Abdulkadir Mohammed Salihu, a former sales assistant of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Kaduna Depot on Wednesday got a kid-glove treatment…
Military on red alert, sets for enforcement of total lockdown in Nigeria
In anticipation of federal government directive, military higher authorities have put in place the machinery to enforce total lockdown of the country to reduce the spread of coronavirus, a top security source told Daily…
New York Hospitals Treating Coronavirus Patients With High Dosages Of Vitamins C After Positive…
Doctors throughout New York state are giving their critically ill coronavirus patients massive doses of vitamin C, a tactic said to have helped those hit the hardest in China. A Long Island based pulmonologist and critical-care…
We will unmask those behind Kalu’s ordeal — Yerima Shettima
President of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum Alhaji Shettima Yerima, yesterday, disclosed they will unmask the conspirators who made sure a former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu…
Labour demands nationwide lockdown
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday, demanded for nationwide lockdown with exception for providers of essential goods and services, saying “Such large-scale lockdown should be accompanied with…
Kyari: Buhari’s governance structure has collapsed, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday expressed apprehension over the alleged collapse of governance command structure of the Federal Government since the isolation of Mallam…
London party: Attendees go into isolation as two guests die
•Okoya, Osoba, Abiodun, Shagaya, Obey, others at Justice Oguntade’s birthday •Doctors obtain Abba Kyari’s medical records from British hospital •Edo speaker tests positive, Obaseki, Fayemi, Sule in self-isolation •Cases…
Foundation donates N250 million to Lagos, Ogun
FATE Foundation has pledged a sum of N250 million to support Lagos and Ogun states in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Chairman of the Foundation, Fola Adeola, explained that this is just first instance support…
Senator wants ‘returnee’ lawmakers quarantined
The Vice-Chairman, Senate Committee on Trade and Investment, Senator Francis Fadahunsi, has said the lawmakers, who returned from overseas, should be traced and quarantined immediately to stop coronavirus spread. Fadahunsi, who spoke…
Coronavirus: No military lockdown of Nigeria tomorrow
There will be no military lockdown of Nigeria tomorrow, as part of measures to contain coronavirus epidemic, the Army has said. Col. Sagir Musa, acting Director Army Public Relations,…
10-year-old ‘who did not show symptoms’ of coronavirus tests positive in UK
A 10-year-old school girl who did not show any symptom of coronavirus has tested positive for the disease in the UK. The symptoms of the virus include sore throat, cough, fever and…
COVID-19: Governors in self-isolation as ministers undergo test
Following the positive COVID-19 result for Chief of Staff to the President Mallam Abba Kyari and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, some of the governors who had contact…
COVID-19: LBIC rolls out new guidelines
The Lagos State Building Investment Company plc (Mortgage Bankers) has immediately commenced skeletal operations to ensure safety of customers and members of the public. Speaking in his office…
Novel coronavirus not mutating quickly, will respond to vaccine – Experts
Researchers working to understand the COVID-19 disease, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and hunting for a cure have reported that the novel virus is not mutating at a fast rate and any vaccine…
Nigeria cases jump to 51 as NCDC confirms five new cases
Nigeria announced new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday night, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 51, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has disclosed. The NCDC via its…
COVID-19: Almajiris’, IDPs’ fate in limbo
Since the outbreak of Coronavirus, countries all over the world are putting mechanism in place as preventive measures to curtail the spread. Nigeria too has joined the…
COVID-19: FCMB guarantees hitch-free services
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has assured its customers of prompt and convenient financial services accessibility and delivery, despite the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic…
Oil price may fall to $10 a barrel as world runs out of storage space
The world may soon run out of space to store its extra oil as Saudi Arabia prepares to increase its fossil fuel production even as global demand for energy continues to fall due to…