Nigeria Update

Christians mark Palm Sunday at home amidst lockdown

Christians in parts of Kaduna marked this year’s Palm Sunday in their homes because…

Coronavirus kills three Nigerians in USA

The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Mr Benaoyagha Okoyen, has confirmed the…

Covid-19 kills Nigerian woman in UK

A Nigerian, Mrs. Sheba Ogheneovo Kudehinbu née Eferoghene, has reportedly died of the pandemic…

Lagos declares free treatment, deliveries during lockdown

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday announced free treatment for patients with…

Coronavirus: Plateau health workers threaten strike over lack of protection equipment

Nurses and midwives in Plateau State under the aegis of the National Association of…

Covid-19: Our microbiologists, epidemiologists ‘are now fashion designers, shoemakers’ – Seun Kuti

Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has said the rampaging coronavirus pandemic has exposed the failings…

Edo Hospital denies two doctors tested positive for COVID-19

The Head of Public Relations Unit of the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Mr Odijie…

COVID-19: In 330 flights, US evacuates 38,296 citizens from Nigeria, 80 other countries

The United States has so far evacuated 38,296 citizens from Nigeria, Ghana, Benin Republic,…

COVID-19: Is Zlatan positive?

Nigerian singer, Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, popularly known as Zlatan Ibile has just posted on…

Tension in UBTH as two patients, who earlier tested negative for COVID-19, now positive

Tension mounted among health workers at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital on Saturday…

I’m proud to be your governor, Abiodun tells nine-year-old who donated N950 to COVID-19 fight

Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has expressed shock over a N950 donation made…

Nigeria to set up $1.39bn fund to fight coronavirus

Nigeria plans to create a 500 billion naira ($1.39 billion)coronavirus fund to strengthen its…

Bauchi coronavirus cases rise to six

The number of coronavirus cases in Bauchi State increased from three to six on…

COVID-19: Taskforce impounds 51 cars, 46 motorcycles for lockdown violation in FCT

The Joint Operation Task -Team for the Enforcement of Presidential Lockdown order on COVID-19…

JUST IN: Lagos deputy governor tests negative for COVID-19

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has tested negative for Coronavirus.…