Vehicle loaded with foodstuff somersaults in an attempt to escape from hoodlums Police arrest seven suspects Provide cover for religious bodies, others during distribution of palliatives By Evelyn Usman A police officer attached to the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Squad, IRT was attacked Tuesday, by some armed youths who have hijacked the lockdown directive […]

  Goods worth millions of naira were burnt in an inferno that swept through the popular Dugbe Market in Ibadan on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fire, which was said to have started at about 2.pm, was put out at about 4.05 pm by a combined team of firefighters from […]

As Police allegedly brutalises at closed border towns in southwest Dayo Johnson – Akure The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday vowed to deal decisively with any of its officers manning closed borders in the southwest States who engage in extortion, brutality, and other unprofessional misdemeanors. Assistance Inspector General of Police( AIG) in charge of Oyo, […]

As over 100 countries seek IMF facilities Emma Ujah Central Banks across the globe have built an $8 trillion war chest against the Coronavirus pandemic. International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva disclosed this, today, during the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting. At the on-going virtual Spring Meetings. “Thank you to […]

By Dennis Agbo ENUGU State government in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, which led to the closure of schools, has commenced Radio School to ensure that school children, especially those in examination classes remain in the study while at homes. The Enugu Radio School is a broadcast tutorial programme that teaches secondary school students and […]

The FCT administration says it will ensure strict compliance with the presidential stay-at-home order to pave way for hitch-free distribution of palliatives to vulnerable groups. FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting with graded chiefs in the six Area Councils, and representatives of religious and political leaders, on […]

A medical expert, Dr. Chinonso Egemba, says users of skin-lightening creams, which contain steroids, are more likely to have severe illness or die from coronavirus disease. Egemba, who is popularly known as ‘Aproko Doctor’, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, that some bleaching creams and soaps contained steroids, which reduced body immunity. […]

The FCT Minister, Muhammad Musa Bello, disclosed on Wed, 15th April 2020 that nine (9) of FCT COVID19 patients have been discharged, Making a total of 20 discharged patients in FCT. Dear FCT residents, I am delighted to announce the discharge of an additional nine (9) COVID19 patients in the FCT after they tested negative. […]

By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City As recorded cases of coronavirus continue to increase in Edo state putting ahead of other states except for Lagos, Abuja and Osun state, one of the leading governorship aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the September 19 election in Edo State, Engr. Chris Ogiemwonyi […]

By Esther Onyegbula As the fight against the spread of the coronavirus continues, and governments at all levels putting up stringent measures to curb the spread, the Nigerian Police has been at the forefront ensuring the lockdown is adhered to while ensuring the safety of persons and property during this trying period of the nation. […]