Politics

President Muhammadu Buhari has begged Nigerian Muslims to avoid large gatherings and socializing as they start the Ramadan fast on Friday, April 24. Buhari revealed that as they all practice self-denial, universal brotherhood, austerity, helping relatives, and needy people, every form of socializing remains a risk during the coronavirus outbreak. ...

As the current lockdown nears its end, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control NCDC has hinted at a further extension in the nearest future. The disease control body recently revealed that our nation is yet to reach the point where its containment protocols could be relaxed amid the deadly pandemic. ...

The President of Gbenga Akinwande Foundation, Engr. Gbenga Akinwande has hailed Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun for the steps he has taken thus far in curbing the spread of the coronavirus in the state. Gbenga revealed that Gov. Dapo has shown leadership and brilliant humanitarian gestures with the way he ...

Every new vaccine and treatment against the deadly coronavirus must be made equally available to everyone globally, the World Health Organization, WHO has said. WHO revealed this today as the organization shared its plan to accelerate work to fight the pandemic. According to WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus the lung ...

The United States government just came out to describe the late Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari as a dedicated public servant and respected interlocutor for the US government. In a recent condolence message to President Muhammadu Buhari, the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Tibor ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has come out to say that nations have different approaches to test for coronavirus and Nigeria is not tampering with its testing approach in any way. Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General of NCDC revealed this today in Abuja at a recent gathering. According to ...

Osun State governor, Gboyega Oyetola has announced the compulsory use of face mask in public places by residents as from tomorrow, April 24. He revealed this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan today. According to him, the decision was taken as part of the resolutions by ...

Ex-Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George has come out to reveal his worry over the continued lockdown of Lagos State by the Federal Government. Bode George, via a recent statement, said the lockdown will lead to hunger and this might eventually result in a ...

The Federal Government just banned the inter-state movement of coronavirus patients in the country. Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, revealed this recently in Abuja, at the Presidential Taskforce (PTF), briefing on COVID-19. According to Osagie, everyone that has tested positive must be treated in the state where their diagnosis ...

FG has come out to say that Nigeria will not rule out homegrown vaccine towards the prevention and cure of coronavirus in the country. The Minster of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire revealed this as he answered questions from Journalists at the Presidential task force on COVID-19. According to him, the ...

Ex PDP Delta State Governorship aspirant, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has come out to tell rural dwellers to not confuse the ravaging coronavirus pandemic with malaria. Sunny recently revealed that the coronavirus is a deadly disease that spread from person to person via contact with a carrier of the virus and ...

The world is at risk of widespread famines of biblical proportions amid the coronavirus pandemic, WHO has said. David Beasley, head of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), revealed recently that urgent action is required to avoid a worldwide catastrophe. According to him, the world might battle several famines of ...

Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Frank Okiye has begged Edo residents to take advantage of the screening and testing centres set up by the government to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. He revealed that the virus is not a death sentence ...

The Chief of Training and Operations, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Enobong Udoh, has urged troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) to be battle-ready as they aim to defeat Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists once and for all. Enobong Udoh revealed this as he addressed troops of 159 Battalion at Geidam in Yobe today. ...

The Federal Government has begged Nigerians using fake vaccine manufactured in Kano State for the treatment of coronavirus to desist from the habit. Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed revealed this today in Abuja during the daily briefing of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19. According to him, now that no ...

Femi Fani Kayode has come out to react to the death of the former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari. Fani believes that it is baffling for people to suggest that the deceased was not a man worth celebrating or mourning after his death. According to him, ...

Kaduna State governor, Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai is getting better in isolation and he is not in the ICU, Chief of Staff, CoS, Muhammad Sani Dattijo has said. Sani recently came out to say all the reports predicting doom for the governor are from detractors because his boss is even working ...

The World Health Organisation, WHO, has come out to say that more than 100 nations have joined the Solidarity Trial, as it is still at the forefront of research and development efforts with 1,200 COVID-19 patients. WHO’s Director-General, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, revealed this during a briefing today. According to him, ...

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has come out to say that any coronavirus patient who lies about his or her travel history will be prosecuted from now on. He revealed this during a press briefing at the State House Marina today. According to him, the government will no longer allow ...

A clergyman, Isaac Idahosa has begged the Federal Government to convert all isolation centres in Nigeria into hospitals immediately the fight against the coronavirus pandemic is won. He disclosed this while advising Nigerians to avoid spreading fake news that can create fear in the minds of the people amid the ...