Nigeria Update

Nigerians picking face masks from dumpsites for resale, PTF chair cries out

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Tuesday revealed that used face masks were…

Covid-19: PTF asks northern state governments to stop evacuating almajiris

The Chairman of the Presidential task force on Covid-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, has asked…

JUST IN: Nigeria records 146 new cases of COVID-19, total now 4,784

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday, May 12, reported 146 confirmed…

Covid-19: Kwara records 10 new cases, toll now 44

Ten more people have tested positive to Coronavirus in Kwara state. This brings the…

Covid-19 kills four in Yobe as state confirm 20 cases

The Yobe State COVID-19 Committee on Prevention and Control has disclosed that the state…

COVID-19: Reps want local airlines to evacuate stranded Nigerians abroad

The House of Representatives has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Federal Ministries…

COVID-19: PTF warns Nigerians against sharing, recycling of facemasks

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has warned Nigerians against the sharing of…

Covid-19: Catholic bishop gives 425 hospitals as isolation centres

The National Coordinator, Presidential Taskforce on Covid-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, says the Catholics has…

I’m touched, El-Rufai says as he thanks citizens who donated N10, N100 to Kaduna COVID-19 fund

Governor Nasir el-Rufai, on Tuesday, said he was touched by the gesture of residents…

Madagascar’s COVID Organic won’t be given to Nigerians unless certified safe – Minister

The minister of health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has said Madagascar's COVID Organic, a drug…

Lagos shuts Maggi Hotel, Tambari Night Club in Badagry for violating COVID-19 guidelines

The Lagos State government has shut down two facilities in Badagry West Local Council…

FG, WHO carrying out COVID-19 tests in five states and FCT

Nigeria and the World Health Organisation are carrying out coronavirus tests in five states…

Kebbi discharges COVID-19 index case patient

Kebbi State Government says it has discharged the first person that tested positive for…

COVID-19: Sports Minister donates 5,000 face masks to Oyo

Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has donated 5,000 pieces of face…

FG set to evacuate 200 Nigerians from Canada

The Nigeria High Commission in Canada says it is set to evacuate Nigerians stranded…