Nigeria Update

I’ve authorised the use of chloroquine for Covid-19 treatment in Bauchi- Bala Mohammed

The use of chloroquine for treatment of Coronavirus has been ordered in Bauchi state…

We are struggling with bed spaces in Lagos, NCDC reveals

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed that the agency is currently…

COVID-19: Kano records 80 new cases, total infections now 219

Kano State Ministry of Health on Friday confirmed 80 new cases of the coronavirus…

NCDC activates second Covid-19 test centre in Kano

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has activated the second Molecular…

COVID-19: Bauchi Govt extends market opening hours

Governor Bala Mohammad of Bauchi State, on Friday, approved the extension of business hours…

JUST IN: 58 dead as Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases rise to 1,932

204 more persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, bringing to 1,932, the…

2022 World Cup ambassador, Khamis, tests positive for COVID-19

An ambassador for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has tested positive for the…

COVID-19 patient flees, declared wanted as Edo govt extends curfew

For allegedly absconding and refusing treatment after testing positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19), the…

Photos: LASEPA, safety commission sensitise Ikorodu residents on social distancing

Scenes from the community sensitisation on "Social Distancing" organised by the Lagos State Environmental…

Five simple ways Nigerians can mistakenly contract coronavirus

Here are 5 ways one can mistakenly catch the deadly coronavirus in Nigeria, as…

Covid-19: Bank shuts as 29-year-old worker tests positive in Damaturu

Yobe State government has confirmed her index case of coronavirus. The Chairman of the…

Why we can’t reveal details of COVID-19 palliatives beneficiaries – Minister

The federal government of Nigeria has explained why it can’t publish details of beneficiaries…

Retired banker dies of suspected COVID-19 in Kano

A retired banker on Thursday morning reportedly died of suspected complications from COVID-19 in…

Rainfall destroys COVID-19 isolation center on Kogi

Below is a picture from social media showing a COVID-19 isolation centre in Kogi…

Nigerian Catholic priest allegedly develops vaccine for Coronavirus

A Nigerian Catholic priest, Fr. Anselm Adodo, OSB has created a herbal remedy "CVD…