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Senators worried over Covid-19 status of 35 colleagues
FEAR heightened on Monday over the fate of about 35 senators who have not complied with the measures to determine their Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) status. The senators last week returned from a t…
14 year old student raped by her teacher in Ogun state
A twenty-three-year-old secondary school teacher in Ogun State, Azunyere Chima, has been arrested by the men of the Ogun State Police Command, for forcefully having unlawful carnal knowledge of his 1…
Coronavirus: New cases reported in Lagos, Abuja
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed new cases of coronavirus in Nigeria. The update was posted on NCDC Twitter handle, Monday night. Four new cases of #COVID19 have been conf…
COVID-19: Miyetti Allah orders herdsmen to close all cattle markets, return to the bush
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore-Fulani Socio-Cultural Association has directed its members to close their markets and return to the bush following the spread of Coronavirus.The National President of th…
Coronavirus : Kano govt evacuates 780 exchange students
Kano State Government says it has evacuated 780 exchange students to their respective states of origin, to contain spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. Aliyu Yusuf, Public Relations Officer (PRO…
Coronavirus : First Lady calls for total lockdown
Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has commended state governors for closing down schools to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). She, however, warned that the measure could be count…
Man Blinds Another During Fight With Lady Over Sex
A 35-year old man, Uche Okeke, who broke a bottle to stab a lady in a squabble over sex in a hotel in Lagos, has ended up damaging another man’s eye while trying to prevent him from attacking the lad…
EFCC to arraign ex-Head of service, Oyo-Ita and others today
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will today arraign the immediate past Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HoCSF, Winnifred Oyo-Ita for alleged fraud.A statement on the ag…
Aisha Buhari reacts to news of Atiku's son testing positive for coronavirus
The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has joined other Nigerians in responding to news that the son of former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for President, and ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubaka…
Army destroys boko haram food and logistics hideout in Borno
The Nigerian Army has confiscated and destroyed some foods, assorted provision and vehicles alleged to be logistics being transported to Boko Haram in their enclaves in Borno.Acting General Off…
Atiku's son tests positive for Coronavirus
Son to former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has tested positive for cornavirus. This was personally confirmed by Atiku Abubakar on his Twitter page on Sunday. He said his son has been mo…
Coronavirus : 4 New Cases Reported In Lagos Confirmed By State Ministry Of Health
The Lagos State Ministry of Health said four new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the case. This brings to 12 the total number of coronavirus cases in Nigeria, although one of the victims …
Abule Ado explosion : Death toll rises to 21 as Lagos govt warn residents
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Thursday released situation report on Sunday’s explosion at Abule Ado. The blasts impacted on adjoining areas such as Alakija, Amuwo Odofin, Fe…
Coronavirus : Anambra govt shuts down schools, bans mass gathering
As Nigeria records more cases of coronavirus, the Anambra state government has banned public gathering in the state until further notice, starting from Monday, March 23.The state government, under th…
National airline : Nigerian govt gives new timeframe for establishment
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, on Wednesday, told the Federal Executive Council (FEC) that efforts were on to ensure Nigeria’s national carrier takes off in 2021.Sirika briefed State Hou…
Coronavirus : Lagos closes public, private schools from Monday
The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of public and private schools, effective Monday, next week.A statement by the Lagos State Commissioner for Education,  …
PDP speaks on Atiku's advice to Buhari as they react to pump-price reduction
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has reacted to the reduction of pump price of fuel by the Federal Government. PDP claimed that Atiku Abubakar, its 2019 presidential candidate, gave the President M…
Coronavirus : Economic council meets Buhari, warns of recession
The Presidential Advisory Council on Tuesday warned about dire economic consequences for Nigeria if the raging coronavirus infection was not contained as quickly as possible.The council, which is cha…
ASUU give details of 8-hour meeting with govt officials
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it has reached concrete proposals with the Nigerian government on the ongoing strike. Biodun Ogunyemi, ASUU President said this in Abuja while add…
Nigeria bans travel from 13 countries over coronavirus
The Federal Government has issued a travel ban on 13 countries over the spread of the Coronavirus. The Government of Nigeria is restricting entry into the country for travelers from China, Italy, Ira…