Politics

The Senate has come out to say that no senator in the 9th Senate has tested positive of Coronavirus, COVID-19. Chairman, Senate Committee on Health, Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe revealed that any report saying otherwise is false because it is just not true. According to him, the Nigerian Center for Disease ...

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has come out to say that the trial of former Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita has shown that President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to fighting against corruption without bias. BMO Chairman, Mr. Niyi Akinsiju, revealed this in a recent statement in ...

Ex Nigerian Vice President, Abubakar Atiku has prayed for Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, who recently tested positive for COVID-19. Atiku simply shared that his thoughts and prayers are with Abba and he hopes that he will get well soon. His words, “My thoughts and prayers are with Chief of ...

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has come out to urge everyone that attended the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA) held on March 14 in Lagos to self-isolate because they might have been exposed to COVID-19 infection. Akin revealed this today through his Twitter handle in ...

Major Nigeria Carrier, Air Peace has come out to say that it did not transport a passenger suspected of being infected with Coronavirus on its Lagos-Kano flight on Tuesday. The airline’s Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Toyin Olajide revealed this today. According to her, the suspicious case was only of a ...

The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire is threatening to publish the names of those who have refused to comply with the directive to isolate themselves to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Nigeria. He revealed this recently in Abuja as he updated newsmen on COVID19 pandemic in the country. ...

The Christian Council of Nigeria, CCN has told its members and non-members in Nigeria to avoid public gatherings that can expose them to the deadly coronavirus. The message was shared in a statement by its Chairman and Bishop on the Niger, Rt. Rev. Owen Nwokolo titled “Our Position on Coronavirus.” ...

Wife of the President, Hajia Aisha Buhari has come out to say a complete lock-down of the country is necessary to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the nation. She hailed state governors for shutting schools down but added that it will make no sense if parents are still ...

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has come out to say that the present economic challenges is as a result of the coronavirus outbreak will not affect payment of salaries, completion of legacy projects and other developmental initiatives in the State. Kayode revealed this at the Civil Centre complex in ...

Cross River state governor, Prof Ben Ayade has come out to say that every entry point into the state by land, Sea, and air has been locked down amid the coronavirus outbreak. Ben Ayade revealed that henceforth, access to Cross River state will only be by thorough screening regime and ...

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has begged Nigerian Muslims to obey the ban on social gathering by the Lagos State Government to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. MURIC Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola revealed this in a statement in Lagos on Monday. According to him, MURIC is not in support of ...

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat has come out to say that a state is allowed to borrow constructively in order to bridge its infrastructure deficit. Hamzat revealed that the fact is that borrowing helps to provide needed resources these days as long as it is constructive ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has suspended all regular and non-essential activities at its headquarters and offices nationwide amid the coronavirus outbreak. National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Barr. Festus Okoye revealed this in a recent statement today in Abuja. According to him, the ...

The management of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, has ordered a section of its workforce to remain at home for 2 weeks amid the coronavirus outbreak. The university revealed that the decision was taken after an emergency management meeting held earlier in the day. According to UNILAG, religious gatherings or ...

A media adviser to the ex-vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe has come out to say that Atiku’s son who recently tested positive for coronavirus did not visit any club in Abuja before he got diagnosed. Paul shared this in a recent press statement reacting to the circulating ...

Ex-governor of Ogun State, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun has come out to say that the capital market can rescue Nigeria’s economy from recession amid the coronavirus outbreak. Amosun revealed that there is no better time for FG and state governments to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the capital market ...

President Muhammad Buhari has finally come out to speak on the coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria. This is coming after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the 30th case of the disease in Nigeria. In a 23 seconds clip shared on social media by Bashir Ahmad, his Personal Assistant ...

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu has warned Nigerians to avoid social visits to police stations across Nigeria amid the coronavirus outbreak. Mohammed revealed this alongside a warning to police officers to avoid unnecessary arrests and detention of suspects during this period. According to him, police officers should observe ...

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, a human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong has come out to say that the Federal and State governments cannot prevent people from gathering in high numbers unless a proper legal framework is put in place. Effiong revealed that in developed nations like the United States and the ...

Delta State Chairman of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Professor Godini Darah has come out to talk about expectations from the Senate Review committee on some portions of the 1999 constitution headed by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Senator representing Delta central. He revealed that ...