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The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Wednesday maintained that it will not suspend its ongoing strike until the Federal Government honours its agreements with the union. This was disclosed by Dr Ezekiel Agbalagba, the…

Osun State government on Wednesday confirmed an index case of Coronavirus, as the governor, Adegboyega Oyetola and his wife tested negative for the virus. Oyetola disclosed this during a press conference at the government house,…

In a statement on Wednesday, Momodu said it became necessary to speak about his health status since he was at a birthday party in London where someone believed to have contracted COVID-19 attended and later died of the disease. He…

The governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has announced that he has taken Coronavirus test. Fayemi disclosed that the test became imperative after his contact with two people with confirmed cases of COVID-19, an announcement that…

The Nigerian Army is to embark on a special operation with a multidimensional approach, which includes enforcing the restriction of movement and compulsorily moving sick people to hospitals.…

Nigeria’s biggest carrier, Air Peace, has announced the suspension of all its flights from Friday. The airline said the decision was part of the concerted efforts to stop the spread of…

Panic reigns at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters as staff have become agitated since the acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu, returned from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without subjecting himself to a…

The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus, Clarence House has confirmed. Prince Charles, 71, is displaying mild symptoms "but otherwise remains in good health", a  …

The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has spoken from his isolation after his diagnosis with coronavirus. Mohammed was diagnosed of the virus on Tuesday following a test he requested. The governor reportedly asked for the…

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has opened up on his first meeting with Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford, admitting that the coach initially came across as “scary” before they became acquainted. Mata completed a £37 million…

A member representing Eti-Osa constituency 02 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu has reiterated the need for regular hand washing with soap to protect ourselves and prevent…

Facebook on Tuesday said the coronavirus pandemic has users flocking to its services while it undermines ad revenue on which the world’s biggest social network depends. Online voice and video calls at Facebook-owned Messenger and…

Engineers, anaesthetists and surgeons from the University of Oxford and King’s College London are building and testing prototypes that can be manufactured using techniques and tools available in well-equipped university and small and…

The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has advised Governor Yahaya Bello to immediately subject himself to the Coronavirus test, haven had contact with Abba…

Cristiano Ronaldo might be locked down in Madeira but he is clearly not letting himself go amid the Coronavirus crisis. The Juventus forward retreated to his native island towards the start of the month after his mother suffered a stroke…

Abba Kyari, chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, did not self-isolate after an official foreign trip because Germany and the UK were yet to be designated high-risk…

Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City boss has donated €1m (£918,000) to help fight coronavirus in Spain, his home country. Guardiola, a former manager of Barcelona, made his donation to the Medical College of…

Former Manchester City, Real Madrid and Togo international forward Emmanuel Adebayor is stuck in quarantine in Benin over the coronavirus pandemic, his Paraguayan club Olimpia said on social…

Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has tested negative to COVID-19, THE WITNESS reports. In a tweet by Senator Babafemi Ojudu, Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria on Political…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, yesterday, exhibited its clout for upsetting human activities at the top echelons of the Nigerian government. Shortly after reports that…

Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) on Tuesday slammed attempts by some in the media to create a rift between him and US President Donald…

Attendees of the just concluded Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards have been advised to observe strict self-isolation as they were likely exposed to the novel coronavirus. According to the…

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo appealed to the U.S. Government to rush aid to the state as the number of COVID-19 cases has failed to slow down. This is despite a statewide…

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said he would support the total lockdown of Lagos to curb the spread of coronavirus. Lagos, at the…