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The Federal Government says it has no plans to impose  travel  restrictions  on visitors from countries where  coronavirus continues to spread rapidly. However,  Nigeria   has  decided to screen visitors entering the  country  from  China (where the disease originated last year), Japan, Iran, Italy , Germany, France,  South  Korea and Spain. The killer disease was brought […]

The suspected case of Coronavirus reported in Enugu State is negative. This is according to the state government who said that the result from the test carried out at the Irua Specialist Hospital confirmed the status. In a short statement by the permanent secretary,  in the State’s Ministry of Health, Dr Ifeanyi Agujiobi, the result […]

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday recommended that no gatherings with 50 people or more take place for the next eight weeks to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. The agency said these gatherings include conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings and other types of assemblies. “Large events and mass […]

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday condoled with the families of the victims of the explosion in Abule Ado, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. Buhari also consoled all those who lost property to the incident or were affected in any way, according to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and […]

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), has said he has no record of the amount of money stolen by the late military dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha. The AGF added that he wouldn’t also know about $5bn Abacha loot allegedly recovered between 1999 and 2015 and how the […]

Nigerian authorities Saturday shut down a Chinese restaurant in Lagos over its alleged discriminatory policy against Nigerian citizens. The restaurant, identified as Haufei, is located at 33 Aboyade Cole, Victoria Island. The facility also houses a supermarket also owned and operated by the Chinese nationals. The restaurant owners, it is alleged, do not sell food […]

The United States government has declared Sunday, March 15 as a national day of prayer in response to the coronavirus outbreak. President Trump made the announcement on Twitter on Saturday, urging Americans to turn to God for the country to prevail. “It is my great honor to declare Sunday, March 15th as a National Day […]

The United States Government says there is evidence that Nigerian security agents, including the Department of State Services and the Nigerian Army intimidated voters, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and even election observers during the 2019 general elections. According to the US, this fuelled the impression that the Nigerian Army worked for the […]

The Minister of Interior, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola has cautioned Nigerians to reduce the culture of handshakes and hugs to avoid contracting coronavirus (COVID-19). Aregbesola said this at the ground-breaking ceremony of a 3000-capacity custodial centre in Karshi, Abuja on Thursday. The minister urged the people to always stay three-feet away from one another and avoid […]

The English Premier League — the world’s richest top-flight division, has been hit by the decision to postpone all professional football in England until early April due to the coronavirus outbreak. “The FA, Premier League, EFL and FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England until Friday […]

The coronavirus outbreak has reached the top of the world… Nepal announced on Friday it is shutting down all expeditions on Mount Everest for the rest of this year’s climbing season amid the worsening global pandemic. The move followed reports from climbers that the Chinese government has shut the Tibet side of the mountain. “Expeditions […]

US President Donald Trump announced a national state of emergency on Friday, freeing up $50 billion in federal funds for the battle against the fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic. “To unleash the full power of the federal government, I’m officially declaring a national emergency,” Trump said in a statement on the White House lawn. He called on all US states to […]

Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, says Muhammadu Sanusi II, the deposed emir of Kano, can go anywhere, including Kano. After his dethronement, there were reports that he would not be allowed into Kano for at least three months. But fielding questions from journalists in Awe, Nasarawa state, on Friday, the governor said a federal […]

The convoy of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo was involved in an accident en route to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Friday. A source disclosed this to TheCable, saying one of the outriders in the convoy of Nigeria’s number two citizen died in the accident. The vice-president was said to be heading to the airport ahead […]

Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire says that the Italian man, the index case of Coronavirus in Nigeria, will be discharged soon.   The Minister disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during a conference with the diplomatic community about measures taken by the Federal Government to tackle the spread of Covid-19 in Nigeria. Dr Ehanire stressed […]

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the Premier League to announce they will hold an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss future fixtures. Arsenal have closed their training ground as a result of Arteta’s positive test, with Gunners players and club staff who had recent contact with the Spaniard now forced to self-isolate. […]

The Presidency on Thursday reacted to purported attack on Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari in Kebbi State. Buhari was in Kebbi State on Thursday to declare open the Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival. The president’s security was breached by a young man who moved briskly and menacingly towards him while taking photograph with host Governor Atiku […]

The deposed Kano emir, Muhammadu Sanusi, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking an order for his release from the post-dethronement detention and confinement. Mr Sanusi was deposed following a resolution of the Kano State Executive Council on March 9, on allegations of insubordination. Following his sack, he was taken […]