Tag: Coronavirus
30 new coronavirus cases raise total to 373 in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 30 new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country.
The agency first tweeted on...
Immigration boss, Babandede, tests negative for coronavirus after self-isolation
The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede, has tested negative twice for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after time in self-isolation.
NIS spokesman, Sunday James,...
Coronavirus: We can’t share money donated as palliatives – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has said it cannot use funds donated by the private sector towards fighting coronavirus to provide palliatives during the lockdown.
Speaking on...
Amala can’t cure coronavirus, Kwara Govt tells residents
Kwara State Government has dismissed claims across the state suggesting that a local delicacy of yam flour, popularly called amala, cures the coronavirus disease...
Abike Dabiri speaks on coronavirus test for Nigerians seeking repatriation from...
Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, says Nigerians seeking repatriation from the United Kingdom are not compelled to undergo coronavirus...
Cannes 2020 faces cancellation as Macron extends festival ban over coronavirus
The Organisers of the Cannes Film Festival have announced that the 2020 edition of the festival may be cancelled due to the extension of...
Coronavirus: UNIBEN suspends resumption for workers, students
The management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has suspended the resumption for the staff members and students until further notice due to the...
Lagos discharges 8 more coronavirus patients
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that eight coronavirus patients have been discharged from Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba.
Mr Sanwo-Olu said on Tuesday...
Akeredolu imposes curfew in Ondo to stem coronavirus
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has imposed a curfew in the state to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The governor said in a...
Mike Godson warns bank against donating money to fight coronavirus
Nollywood actor, Mike Godson, has warned the management of Access Bank not to donate his money to help the government tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
The...