Coronavirus deaths hit 35,000 worldwide, kills Nigerian student in US
More than 35,000 people have died worldwide from the coronavirus pandemic since it emerged late last year in China, most of them in Europe, according to an AFP tally at…
The Psychology of COVID-19 by Reuben Abati
Nigeria announced its first COVID-19 case on February 27 – an Italian who came into the country on February 24 and displayed symptoms of the disease while visiting Lafarge Cement…
Editorial: The Coronavirus Lockdown and Matters Arising
As at the last count, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 111 cases of the deadly Coronavirus in Nigeria. Compared to the statistics in many countries, this figure…
Buhari orders 14-day curfew in Abuja, Lagos, Ogun as Coronavirus cases jump to 111
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the restriction of movements in Nigeria’s capital city Abuja and Lagos, which are the hardest hit by a coronavirus in the country. “Based on the…
Abba Kyari speaks on COVID-19 status, moves to Lagos for further tests, observation
The Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari, has confirmed that he tested positive for coronavirus and would be moving to Lagos later on Sunday for further tests…
Don’t Panic, We have 60-days fuel sufficiency; NNPC tells Nigerians
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has urged Nigerians not to engage in panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), as the country has adequate stock of the products to…
75 demoted Ogun monarchs seek court intervention
The 75 Coronet monarchs demoted by Ogun State Government have approached the court challenging Governor Dapo Abiodun’s decision to reverse their upgrading, appointments and promotions. In the suit, which joined…
Dangote to establish 600-bed Coronavirus isolation centre in Kano
The President of Dangote Group, Alhadji Aliko Dangote, has pledged to establish a 600-bed isolation centre in Kano State. Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje announced the philanthropist’s gesture on Sunday at the…
El-Rufai tests positive as Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases rise to 90
The Nigeria’s National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday confirmed eight new cases of coronavirus in the country; which, added to the case of Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai…
Presidency says Aso Rock not immune to Coronavirus, berates critics who “conjure evil’ against Buhari
The Presidency, yesterday, descended heavily on critics of the Buhari administration; berating those it called “purveyors of wickedness” as responsible for the propagation of falsehood against President Muhammadu Buhari. Reacting…