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The coronavirus, which was first detected in Wuhan, China, in December has found its way into more than 24 countries. While many countries, especially those in Africa, are yet to report any confirmed case, there have been scares of the disease in Nigeria. The World Health Organisation (WHO) have advised countries to heighten their health […]

Chinese electronics group TCL will stop producing BlackBerry-branded smartphones this year, the companies said on Monday, leaving it unclear whether that will be the end of the line for the once-dominant handsets. At the end of August, TCL will no longer have rights to design, make or sell BlackBerry smartphones, the Canadian company said in […]

The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Mr Zhou Pingjian, on Monday, said the embassy had stopped issuance of visas for now. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that he also advised Nigerians planning to travel to China to suspend their plans pending when the spread of the virus would be contained. […]

The United States has said that it notified all foreign governments including Nigeria about the identity-management and information-sharing criteria in 2019. The government stated that the Republic of Chad improved on the performance metrics and was removed from consideration for travel restrictions. The US described Nigeria as one of the worst-performing countries on the performance […]

An emergency hospital that was constructed in eight days for the treatment of coronavirus patients in China has been completed. Construction on Huoshenshan, a hospital with 1,000 beds, was finished yesterday and it will be able to receive patients from tomorrow, state media said. The 269,000-square-foot building is one of two new hospitals that has been constructed […]

A former member representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has accused officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of breaching his fundamental human rights during his 30-day incarceration. Sani, in a statement on Saturday, said apart from searching his houses and offices, the EFCC agents also forced him to […]

Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, says living in Nigeria is the biggest threat to one’s life. Obi said this while responding to questions during an interview with ThisDay. Asked if he has had a near-death experience, Obi said: “What is more threatening to someone than living in Nigeria? We live under constant threats here.” […]

The United States has given reasons for imposing visa restrictions on Nigerians and five other countries’  nationals. It said Nigeria did not comply with the established identity-management and information-sharing criteria assessed by the performance metrics. The US also said  Nigeria did not adequately share public-safety and terrorism-related information necessary for the protection of the national […]

For Nigeria to have stable electricity supply, the power sector be run like a business where consumers are ready pay, Managing Director of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Usman Gur Mohammed has said. The TCN boss stated this in Kaduna at the weekend while speaking at a policy dialogue on power sector, an event put […]

The Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday said Nigerians should hold the President, Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress responsible for the negative impacts of the travel sanctions imposed on Nigeria by the United States. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement said immigration ban is another huge misfortune brought by […]

The police in Abuja have arrested five persons for falsely claiming that they had contracted the dreaded Coronavirus disease. They were said to have stormed the Wuse District Hospital claiming that one of them had been infected by Coronavirus. The incident reportedly sparked panic and confusion and also disrupted normal health service delivery at the […]

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, reacted to the suspension of the issuance of ‘immigrant visas’ to Nigerians by the United States’ Government. He set up a committee to look into the matter with a view to meeting the requirements of the new US’ policy on visa issuance, a State House statement said in Abuja. The […]

Resident doctors in Nigeria have called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency on Lassa fever. The group, under the aegis of Association for Resident Doctors, made the call in Abuja on Saturday as the country is currently battling the scourge of Lassa fever. It has become a yearly occurrence for Nigeria […]

Manchester United have reportedly agreed personal terms with Shanghai Shenhua forward Odion Ighalo as the Nigerian seemingly closes in on a switch to Old Trafford. The 30-year-old has seemingly emerged as United’s leading target as they look to bring a new striker to the club before the January transfer window closes for business. According to […]

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has reacted to the news making rounds that it rejected the visa application of Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners’ Chapel International. A newspaper had reported that the cleric was denied visa, a report which went viral on social media. The US, […]

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has expressed assurance that the Supreme Court would not reverse its judgement that sacked his predecessor, Emeka Ihedioha, and declared him the winner of the March 19, 2019 governorship election. The apex court had, on January 14, removed Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party on the ground that he […]