Nigeria Update

FG palliative rice good for consumption, says Ondo govt

The Ondo State Government has said it has no plan to return bags of…

FG rolls out allowance, insurance for health workers

The Minister of State for Health, Dr Olorunninbe Mamora, stated that the Presidential Task…

Covid-19 repatriation: Almajiris rights not trampled, says FG

The Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, said no pensioner was being owed and…

Cross River, Kogi, Nasarawa, Yobe not sending enough samples for Covid-19 testing, says NCDC

The NCDC on Monday said four states that had not recorded any case of…

COVID-19: Niger begins repatriation of Almajiris to states of origin

The Niger Government says it has concluded arrangements to repatriate all Almajiri children to…

JUST IN: Nigeria records 64 new COVID-19 cases, total now 1,337

Confirmed cases of coronavirus have increased to 1337 in Nigeria. This is after 64…

COVID-19: Again, Buhari’s address offers no solutions – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has slammed the President, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, Covid-19 address…

Coronavirus: Pastor Olukoya declares seven-day prayer and fasting

The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Worldwide, Dr. Daniel Olukoya,…

COVID-19: Task force arrests 18 prostitutes in Ondo for partying at night

No fewer than 18 commercial sex workers have been arrested by the Ondo State…

Buhari’s draft speech leaked ahead of broadcast

The text of the broadcast of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on…

Fayemi extends Ekiti lockdown till May 3, imposes 6pm to 6am curfew

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State on Monday night extended the lockdown in the…

COVID-19: TUC calls for safety of Lagos people, health workers

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has urged Lagos State Government to ensure…

COVID-19: Buhari signs fresh proclamation order

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has signed the proclamation order on the…

Taraba COVID-19 cases rise to eight

The cases of COVID-19 in Taraba State has risen to eight from six earlier…

COVID-19: Lagos discharges Indian, 14 Nigerians

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday announced the discharge of another 15 COVID-19…