Nigeria Update

Coronavirus: 100 arrested in Rivers state for violating lockdown order

The Rivers State Police has arrested and prosecuted over 100 residents of the state…

Coronavirus: Bayero University reportedly begins production of ventilators

The engineering department of Bayero University, Kano says it is trying to develop ventilators…

JUST IN: Lagos discharges four COVID-19 patients

The Lagos state government has announced the discharge of four coronavirus patients. The state…

FG disowns free Internet promises, COVID-19 donations

The Nigerian Communications Commission has warned Nigerians, especially telecoms consumers, not to fall prey…

‘COVID-19 corpses’ can’t be claimed for burial – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, says corpses of persons who tested…

COVID-19: CAN prays for health workers in Nigeria

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna state chapter,  says it appreciates and will…

Covid-19: FG urges states to provide 300-bed facility each

The Federal Government has asked Governors to provide, at least, 300-bed space facilities in…

COVID-19: WHO committed to fight against pandemic, Dr Ghebreyesus says

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is committed to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic…

COVID-19: Tonto Dikeh calls on foodstuff sellers, says she wants to buy 100 bags for charity

Due to the COVID-19 lockdown a directive from the president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari,…

JUST IN: FG confirms six new conronavirus cases in Osun, updates Nigeria’s toll to 190

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced six (6) new cases of…

COVID-19: Women are less likely to die compared to men (see details)

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the world and with the growing trends,…

COVID-19: I will not give money directly to the government, giving is for the needy not the greedy- Apostle Suleman

Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries has given reasons he would not give…

COVID-19: JAMB donates three ventilators

Following the outbreak of coronavirus in Nigeria, three ventilators have been donated by the…

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu, wife tests negative

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Joke Sanwo-Olu, have tested negative…

COVID-19: Tension in Ejigbo over rumours Cote d’Ivoire returnee left isolation to visit bar in town

There is tension in Ejigbo, Osun State after rumours emerged that a suspected COVID-19…