China sealed off Wuhan, a central city of 11 million people, on Jan. 23, a drastic step that came to symbolise its aggressive management of the virus. More than 50,000 people in Wuhan were infected, and more than 2,500 of them died, about 80% of all deaths in China, according to official figures. READ ALSO: […]

Glasgow Rangers players including Nigerian duo Joe Aribo and Sheyi Ojo have struck a deal with the club to give up half of their salary until July 2020. The Scottish Premiership giants have embarked on cost-cutting measures because of the economic setback they are facing owing to the coronavirus pandemic. ALSO READ: Tyson Fury mocks Anthony […]

Residents of the DSS Quarters adjacent FCT Minister’s residence, Julius Berger Yard and environs working out amidst the total lockdown directive by the Federal Government to prevent the social spread of COVID-19 in FCT, Abuja.   By Abayomi Adeshida, April 8th, 2020. Vanguard News Nigeria.

UYO: AKWA Ibom state government yesterday said it has commenced construction of a -300 bed Isolation centre in Itu Mbang General Hospital, Uruan local government area to complement the existing ones in Uyo and Ikot Ekpene local government areas.

In a recent interview with an online platform, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin is quoted to have given back tithe and offering to Nigerians by way of charity, through his Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin (JOF) Foundation. The Man of God said that there is no better time for Men Of God to give back to members, followers and society as a whole, than this COVID-19 Isolation period. He stressed that it is very insensitive for Pastors to suggest the collection of tithe and offering from members through an online services and banking as everyone is obviously going through a tough times.

LAGOS—The  Federal Government, yesterday, said it does not know if the lockdown of Lagos, Ogun and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, ordered to check the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic would end in 14 days..

Katsina—Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State, yesterday said the dreaded corona virus, COVID-19 pandemic had claimed its first victim in the state. The victim was private medical practitioner.

The abducted Special Adviser on Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development to Nasarawa State governor, Mr. John Mamman, has been released by his captors. Mamman was abducted from his residence by unknown gunmen on April 4. The Executive Chairman of Kokona local government area of the state,  Saidu Kurki, disclosed this to journalists on […]

World Boxing Council chiefs have confirmed that a WBC Champion, Fabiana Bytyqi, is the first boxer with a title to be struck down by the deadly coronavirus – COVID-19. The world boxing body disclosed that the victim has been confirmed to a be female in possession of the coveted green and gold belt. “The President […]

Yobe State government yesterday extended the lockdown in the state for three more weeks, directing civil servants to remain at home  as part of the measures by the state to contain the spread of coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic.