Tag: Coronavirus
Nigeria records 265 new cases as coronavirus infection hits 7,526
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday recorded 265 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country, bringing its total number...
2Baba, Sarkodie, others headline AU, AFRIMA #StrongerTogether concert for COVID-19
The Africa Union Commission, (AUC) and the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) will, in commemoration of this year’s Africa Day, host a live virtual...
Ortom reverses decision to open churches, mosques, markets
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has rescinded the order allowing churches and mosques in the state to reopen for religious activities.
Mr Ortom announced the...
10 new deaths as Nigeria’s coronavirus figure hits 7261
Nigeria has recorded ten new coronavirus-related deaths and 245 new infections, bringing the nation's total confirmed cases to 7261.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control...
Again, Dapo Abiodun extends Ogun lockdown by one week
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has yet again extended the existing lockdown in the state by another week.
The governor made this known while briefing...
Kano commissioner sacked for ‘celebrating’ Kyari’s death recovers from coronavirus
The sacked Commissioner for Works and Infrastructural Developments in Kano, Mu’az Magaji, has recovered from coronavirus (COVID-19).
Mr Magaji announced in a message posted on...
Coronavirus: Buhari cancels Sallah homage
President Muhammadu Buhari says he will be conducting his Eid prayers with his family at home as directed by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji...
Coronavirus: Pregnant woman dies in Ogun after police delay
A pregnant woman is said to have died in Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State following a delay by policemen enforcing the coronavirus-induced...
27 more iSON Xperiences staff test positive for coronavirus
Twenty-seven more staff of a customer experience provider, iSON Xperiences, in Ibadan, Oyo State, have tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The new cases were...
14 Togolese, others arrested at Ogun border, tested for coronavirus
Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested 14 Togolese and 10 Nigerians at Ajilete and Ilase border posts in the...