93-year-old Queen Elizabeth II addressed Britons on Sunday as the United Kingdom battles to contain the coronavirus pandemic in the country. According to the Monarch, “will succeed” in the fight…
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Dettol reacts to Funke Akindele’s arrest, NCDC denies her
Dettol Nigeria has reacted after the Lagos state police command arrested actress, Funke Akindele-Bello, for flouting the lockdown order in Lagos state. Funke and her husband, JJC Skillz had a birthday party at…
Just in: UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson hospitalized as Covid-19 illness persists
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital ten days after testing positive for coronavirus. According to an announcement from Downing Street on Sunday night, the Prime Minister,…
Breaking: Nigeria records 8 new coronavirus cases, toll jumps to 232
Nigeria has recorded new eight coronavirus cases as the total number of confirmed cases jumps to 232. Five of the new cases were recorded in Lagos, 2 were recorded in…
Just in: FG politicising fight against COVID-19 by giving support to only Lagos – Wike
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has accused the Federal Government of politicising the fight against the spread of coronavirus, describing the selective support to states as unfortunate. Wike, who spoke in…
Breaking: Funke Akindele arrested for hosting a party despite lockdown
The Lagos state police command has arrested Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele for violating coronavirus restriction orders in Lagos state. A statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Bala Elkana…
House of Reps seek Stimulus Bill for two-month free power supply to Nigerians
The House of Representatives has said it is considering a stimulus bill that will ensure that Nigerians get free electricity supply for two months to mitigate the effects of the…
See How Pope Francis celebrated Palm Sunday Mass amid coronavirus
Pope Francis celebrated the Palm Sunday today in an empty church as Italy and the rest of world battle to contain the deadly coronavirus pandemic. During the mass, the Pope…
I’m getting International threats for speaking against 5G – Dino Melaye cries out
Senator Dino Melaye has raised alarm that he is being threatened from outside the country since he publicly spoke against the 5G network. Recently there has been controversy surrounding the…
Breaking: 36-year-old man dies of coronavirus in Lagos
A 36-year-old man has died of coronavirus at a private facility in Lagos state, the state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi announced on Sunday. This makes it the second…
Confirmed Coronavirus case in Rivers state tests Negative in first sample
The only confirmed Coronavirus (Covid-19) case in Rivers state has tested negative in the first test conducted as her treatment continues. Governor Nyesom Wike disclosed this on Sunday in Port…
Policeman demoted for assaulting a medical doctor over Coronavirus lockdown in Akwa Ibom
A police officer deployed to the Akwa Ibom State command has been demoted for assaulting a medical doctor while enforcing the stay-at-home order of the Akwa Ibom government. The Akwa Ibom State government…
Pastor in Trouble for selling Anti-Coronavirus oil for protection of members
A Kenyan Pastor has gotten himself in trouble with the authorities in the United Kingdom for selling an anti-coronavirus oil to his members. The founder of Bishop Climate Ministries in Camberwell…
Three arrested for robbing stranded passengers in Lagos amid Coronavirus lockdown
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three persons for robbing commuters who are stranded due to the Coronavirus lockdown in the state. …
African countries need to quickly ask for debt relief over Coronavirus – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Nigeria’s former minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has advised Nigeria and other African countries to quickly pressure the G7 and G20 for debt-relief in order to deal with the economic…
Breaking: Nigeria confirms 10 new coronavirus cases, Total now 224
Nigeria has recorded ten new coronavirus cases which has now taken the total number of confirmed cases to 224. Announcing the update, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) tweeted:…
Nigeria’s response to Coronavirus is remarkable – United Nations
The United Nations has praised Nigeria for the way it’s handling the Coronavirus pandemic in the country. Nigeria, Africa’s most populated country with an estimated 200 million inhabitants, currently has…
Escape of Coronavirus positive patients: Osun govt reacts
The Osun Government on Saturday confirmed that some coronavirus positive patients escaped from the state’s isolation centre. Ismail Omipidan, the chief press secretary to the governor, in a statement did…
You need to see these Hilarious videos from the Ongoing #NakedChallenge
There is a #NakedChallenge going on online and many of the videos have turned out really hilarious. As you already know, many people are at home due to coronavirus lock…
Do not accept medical help from China – FFK tells Buhari
Former Aviation Minister and critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has told President Muhammadu Buhari and the federal government to reject any form of assistance from China with regards to fight against coronavirus. This is…