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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 advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the NCDC, I am directing the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an […]

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 and observation. In his first statement since he tested positive for the virus, Kyari on Sunday night said on medical advice, he would move to […]

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 last for over 60-days. Mr. Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director of the corporation, gave the assurance while briefing newsmen on Sunday in Abuja.     […]

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 the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; House of Assembly and the State Attorney General as […]

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 inauguration of a 37-member fundraising committee set up to provide succor to the vulnerable in the state amid the rising spread of the Coronavirus. Ganduje […]

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 through the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, the Presidency wondered why some people choose to imagine vain things and […]

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said it has received four ambulances from the Aliko Dangote Foundation to support the COVID-19 pandemic response activities in Lagos State. The NCDC disclosed this through its verified Twitter account on Saturday. It expressed gratitude for collective efforts demonstrated by the government and private sector in response to […]

Imo Governor, Hope Uzodinma has ordered a complete lockdown of the state as part of measures to prevent the dreaded Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease from entering the state. Uzodinma gave the order in a state broadcast on Saturday in Owerri. He said the move was in line with his commitment to protect the lives of the […]

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Nigeria has risen to 81, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said on Friday night. The NCDC confirmed 11 new cases. Eight of the cases were discovered in Lagos, while two were discovered in Enugu and one in Edo State. “As at 11:55pm 27th March, there are […]

One of the leading global rating agencies, Standard & Poor’s (S&P), has downgraded Nigeria’s credit rating further into junk territory with a B- rating, down from “B/B,” on the country’s weak external position linked to the plunge in oil prices. This was a one-notch downgrade. S&P Global Ratings downgraded Nigeria further into junk territory just […]Read More

The Supreme Court in a four-to-one ruling on Friday refused to set aside its consequential order that made the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) beneficiary of all elective positions in the 2019 general election in Zamfara State. The apex court in a majority ruling just like in earlier rulings held that the Supreme Court cannot review […]

Millions of Nigerians may be caught between a rock and a hard place, should federal and state authorities shut down the nation in a desperate bid to contain the coronavirus outbreak. To rein in the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials have been urging people to shelter indoors; a move that has witnessed deserted streets as state […]