Friday, 20 March 2020

NigerianEye: “Coronavirus: Lagos state searching for 1,300 people who had contact with the 12 confirmed COVID-19 cases” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Coronavirus: Lagos state searching for 1,300 people who had contact with the 12 confirmed COVID-19 cases” plus 29 more

Coronavirus: Lagos state searching for 1,300 people who had contact with the 12 confirmed COVID-19 cases

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 06:47 PM PDT

The Lagos State Government on Thursday confirmed four new coronavirus cases, bringing to 12, the total number of cases in the country. The state Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, who...

Nigerians raid pharmacies for Chloroquine after Trump recommends as medication for Coronavirus

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 06:47 PM PDT

A remarkable increase in demand for Chloroquine (Primarily used to treat Malaria) skyrocketed in Nigeria on Thursday after American President, Donald Trump said the drug had been approved to treat...

Coronavirus: Nigeria shuts all universities, schools nationwide

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 06:48 PM PDT

The Federal Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate closure of tertiary institutions, secondary and primary schools nationwide over the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country and as part...

Nigeria shuts three international airports over coronavirus

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 06:48 PM PDT

The Federal Government of Nigeria has shut down three international airports in the country as part of its strategic measures to curb the spread of coronavirus across the country. In a statement...

Lagos Explosions: Death toll rises to 21

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 06:44 PM PDT

One more body was recovered on Thursday from the ruins of Sunday's explosions at Abule Ado, a Lagos suburb, bringing total fatalities to 21. The state Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said no...

Coronavirus: Don’t panic, we’re on top of it, Buhari tells Nigerians

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 06:40 PM PDT

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has told Nigerians not to panic over the rise in Coronavirus cases in the nation, as government is on top of the situation. Nigeria has recorded 12 cases of...

EFCC arraigns Saraki’s cousin for diverting N221.33 million

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 06:36 PM PDT

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned Ope Saraki, a cousin of the former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, for alleged diversion of N221,339,827.00 Kwara State Government...

Oyo governor apologies for going ahead with PDP rally despite Coronavirus

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 06:34 PM PDT

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Thursday evening apologised for the rally of the Peoples Democratic Party which was held in Ibadan on Wednesday in spite of the fears of Coronavirus...

Nigeria is seating on a time bomb -PDP writes President Buhari

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 10:24 AM PDT

The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), on Thursday, sent a message to President Muhammadu Buhari through its national chairman, Uche Secondus. According the PDP chairman, the country is seating on a time...

Why I can never marry a poor girl- Wizkid

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 10:58 AM PDT

Nigerian pop star, Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a Wizkid has stated that he cannot marry a poor girl. The 'Ojuelegba' crooner made this known in a recent interview, adding that a successful singer like...

Coronavirus: Aisha Buhari shuts down office

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 10:51 AM PDT

Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has shut down her office for two weeks after some of her workers returned from a trip to the United Kingdom. She also said her daughter, who returned from...

How my shock at IDPs camps made me run to TY Danjuma — Buhari

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 10:42 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken of his experience at camps holding people displaced by Boko Haram, saying he saw "pathetic scenes" that were "really terrible" he could not return there. Mr...

Why Buhari is yet to address Nigerians – Lai Mohammed

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 10:20 AM PDT

It is not yet the 'appropriate' time for President Muhammadu Buhari to adress Nigerians on the coronavirus pandemic, the information minister, Lai Mohammed, suggested on Wednesday. Mr Mohammed told...

BREAKING: Four more Nigerians today test positive to Coronavirus in Lagos

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 07:45 AM PDT

The Lagos State government says four new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the state. Akin Abayomi, the state commissioner for health, disclosed this during a press conference on...

BREAKING: US approves chloroquine to treat coronavirus

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 10:14 AM PDT

United States President, Donald Trump has approved chloroquine for treatment of Coronavirus. Chloroquine is a drug used to treat malaria and severe arthritis. Trump speaking at a press conference on...

BREAKING: Buhari’s daughter in self-isolation after returning from UK

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 09:51 AM PDT

One of the daughters of President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in self-isolation over coronavirus. Aisha Buhari, the first lady, who disclosed this in a series of tweets, said although her daughter...

LASU postpones convocation over coronavirus

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 09:12 AM PDT

The Lagos State University management has postponed its 24th convocation indefinitely over growing coronavirus cases in Nigeria. Before the postponement, the convocation was scheduled for March 20...

Coronavirus: Premier League shutdown extended till April 30

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 09:07 AM PDT

The shutdown of English football was extended until at least April 30 on Thursday after the Premier League and English Football League held crisis meetings. "We've collectively agreed that the...

Senate endorses bill to make election debate mandatory for president, governors

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 08:40 AM PDT

A bill seeking to make election debates compulsory for presidential and governorship candidates has scaled second reading at the senate. The senate voted in favour of the electoral act amendment bill...

BREAKING: COVID-19 – Enugu govt directs closure of public, private schools

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 08:31 AM PDT

As part of its proactive safety measures arising from the global Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the Enugu State Government has Directed public and private primary and secondary schools in the state...

Nollywood movies bound people in bondage of immorality, violence -Mike Bamiloye

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 08:27 AM PDT

Mike Bamiloye, the founder of the Mount Zion Faith Ministries International, says Nollywood movies bound people in the bondage of sin, immorality and violence. The 59-year-old clergyman disclosed...

My zone poorest in Nigeria – Senate President

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 08:22 AM PDT

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has lamented that his state, Yobe, and the Northeast zone have remained the poorest in the country. Lawan expressed this on Wednesday when the Yobe State Students...

BREAKING: Katsina suspected coronavirus case tests negative

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 07:13 AM PDT

The Katsina state indigene who returned from Malaysia and was suspected to have been infected by the dreaded Coronavirus has tested negative. The Katsina State Commissioner for Health, Engineer Nuhu...

COVID-19: Buhari addresses threats to Coronavirus on Nigeria’s economy

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 08:02 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday directed a repositioning of the economy, starting with a review of 2020 budget to reflect realities in oil sector, and prioritizing health sector infrastructure...

BREAKING: Italian man who brought Coronavirus to Nigeria tests negative

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 09:00 AM PDT

The Italian who imported coronavirus to Nigeria has tested negative for the virus. The man, who flew into Nigeria from Milan, Italy, on February 24, had been receiving treatment at the Infectious...

COVID-19: Nnamdi Kanu explains why Buhari can’t address Nigeria

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 07:19 AM PDT

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Wednesday reacted to Senate's call that President Muhammadu Buhari should "immediately" address Nigerians over the scourge of...

COVID-19: APC, Buhari govt playing politics with Coronavirus – PDP cries out

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 06:53 AM PDT

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government of playing politics with the Coronavirus epidemic. PDP lamented that rather than join...

National sports festival, NYSC camp activities — Events grounded by coronavirus in Nigeria

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 06:45 AM PDT

Beyond the medical implications of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus which broke out in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, there are also social and economic consequences. Several events and activities...

Reasons why we can’t sell petrol at 125/litre – Oil Marketers

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 06:22 AM PDT

Some private fuel marketers have yet to reduce the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), while retail stations belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation have started selling at...

Coronavirus will die like Ebola – Fr Mbaka

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 05:54 AM PDT

Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka, Adoration Minister, on Wednesday declared that the deadly Coronavirus will die just the way ebola vanished when it entered Nigeria few years back. Mbaka urged Nigerians not to be...
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