COVID-19: We have traced 6700 contacts says NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has traced 6,700 contacts in Nigeria over the novel Coronavirus (COVI9-19) pandemic outbreak in the country. Dr Chikwe…
Behave yourselves or lockdown will be extended – FG warns Nigerians
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Friday, said the Federal Government could extend the 14-day lockdown should Lagosians and residents of Abuja and Ogun…
”Chinese President did not speak for once yet they have beaten the pandemic” –…
Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, has once again dismissed the call made by some Nigerians for President Buhari to make it a priority to…
Nigeria’s response to Coronavirus is remarkable – United Nations
The United Nations has praised Nigeria for it's handling of the Coronavirus pandemic. Nigeria, Africa's most populated country with an estimated 200 million inhabitants, currently has 190…
FCMB Group Records N188bn Revenue, Grows Profit to N20.1bn
FCMB Group Plc has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2019. The audited results showed that the Group's gross revenue increased to N188 billion compared…
“Shoot them dead” – Philippines president orders officers to kill those violating…
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered officers to shoot dead anyone “who creates trouble” during a month-long lockdown enforced to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country. In a late-night televised national address on…
Apostle Suleman Reveals Why He Will Not Give His Money To Govt To Fight Coronavirus
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries, has provided reasons he would not give his money directly to the government to help in the fight to eliminate Coronavirus. The cleric said that he rather…
BREAKING: Lagos Discharges Four New Patients
The Lagos State Government has discharged four more COVID-19 patients after their viral loads returned negative This brings to 23 the number of discharged patients from the Infectious…
Akindele, OAU ‘sex-for-marks’ lecturer, released from prison after 2-year term
Richard Akindele, sacked lecturer of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has been released from prison after serving a two-year term. TheCable learnt that the lecturer was released on March 19 and now back home to his…
Trapped by coronavirus, Nigeria’s elite faces squalid hospitals
For decades, powerful Nigerians could ignore the government’s failure to invest adequately in the health-care system by seeking medical treatment abroad. The coronavirus pandemic means they can no longer escape. Since…
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 6,000
The number of people in the U.S. who have died from the novel coronavirus has surpassed the 6,000 mark, according to data released early Friday by Johns Hopkins University. The university’s running…
‘COVID-19 corpses’ can’t be claimed for burial – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, says corpses of persons who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) cannot be claimed for burial. He said such corpses…
Blackmail: Salawa Abeni lauds Nigerians over support
Veteran musician Queen Salawa Abeni, has expressed gratitude to fans for their unwavering support over an attempt to blackmail her on social media. Salawa gave her gratitude…
Mexico stops brewing Corona beer, deemed non-essential in epidemic
Mexico’s Grupo Modelo said on Thursday it will temporarily stop brewing Corona beer and other brands exported to 180 countries after its business activities were declared non-essential under a…
COVID-19: Retired Doctors, Nurses volunteer services
Retired Doctors, Nurses and Laboratory Scientists across the country have volunteered their services to the cause of fighting the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic spreading across…
BREAKING: Nigeria records six new coronavirus cases in Osun — toll hits 190
Six new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Osun state. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Contro broke the news on Twitter on Friday. “Six new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Osun State, Nigeria,” it said.…
Improve power supply within Three months or face sanction ― FG tells DISCOs
In a bid to restore efficiency in the power sector to grow the country’s economy, the Federal Government has threatened to sanction the Distribution Companies of Nigeria, DISCOs, on…
Lassa fever deaths in Nigeria rise to 185
Amidst the outbreak of Coronavirus disease, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, yesterday said deaths from the Lassa fever the outbreak in the country has hits 185. The…
Why is coronavirus killing more men than women?
When Chinese authorities released data on coronavirus deaths, one striking trend emerged - fewer women were dying than men. Researchers looked at 44,672 confirmed cases of coronavirus in China from late 2019, when the virus first…
Premier League could ‘complete the season in China’
The Premier League have been exploring the concept of completing the 2019/20 season in China, according to The Athletic. All 20 clubs are due to hold a videoconference call on Friday afternoon to discuss plans on how to salvage the…
Couple names twin babies Corona and Covid
An Indian couple have done the unthinkable by naming their newborn twins as Corona and Covid, names connected with the pandemic raging in the world. For the couple based in Raipur, in the state of Chhattisgarh, the two words may…
COVID-19: Govt finds 3,550 contacts, concern as cases reach 190
The Federal Government on Thursday said it had succeeded in tracing 3,550 people who came in contact with patients infected with COVID-19 in the country. The Director General of the Nigeria…
In need of coronavirus test in any part of Nigeria? Here are the numbers to call
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has released emergency numbers that can be called in each of the 36 states of the federation to get a coronavirus test done. In a tweet on Thursday, the agency advised the…
Trump passes the buck as deadly ventilator shortage looms
President Donald Trump is pinning the blame on states for a shortage of ventilators that governors warn could effectively condemn coronavirus patients to death when the pandemic peaks.…