Nigeria records second death from coronavirus
The Nigerian Government has confirmed the second death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, announced this on Monday during the Presidential Task Force…
COVID-19: Lagos State to begin clinical trial on chloroquine – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has ordered the manufacturing of Chloroquine for emergency stock for possible clinical treatment of Coronavirus. The agency’s…
Military kills top Boko Haram Commander, Abu Usamah
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says a top commander of the Boko Haram terrorist group, Abu Usamah, has been killed. The Acting Director of Defence Media Operations, Brigadier General Benard Onyeuko,…
LASG urges residents to comply with restriction of movement directive
The Lagos State Government on Monday urged residents to obey the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari on restriction of movement, aimed at at stopping the spread of coronavirus pandemic. Gov….
We’re following up on over 6,000 contacts of 111 confirmed COVID-19 cases – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it is following up with no fewer than 6,000 people suspected to have had contact with the 111 confirmed cases of coronavirus…
Buhari suspends repayment of TraderMoni, other FG loans for 3 months
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the stoppage of repayment of TraderMoni, MarketMoni and FarmerMoni. The President disclosed this in a nationwide broadcast on Sunday. Buhari also directed that the…
We’ll use this containment period to identify, trace, isolate all individuals that have been in contact with confirmed cases – Buhari
The Federal Government says it will use this containment period to identify, trace and isolate all individuals that have come into contact with confirmed cases while working to ensure such inter…
As individuals, we remain the greatest weapon to fight the coronavirus pandemic – Buhari
As countries continue to seek possible ways to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, President Muhammadu Buhari has said as individuals, we remain the greatest weapon to fight…
Covid-19: Nigeria now has 111 cases, Lagos still leads with 68
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday night confirmed 14 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria, with nine reported in Lagos State and five in…
LASG flags-off emergency makeshift neighbourhood food markets
Lagos State Government on Sunday flagged-off emergency neighbourhood food markets to address the problem associated with the restriction and promote social distancing in the fight against the spread of…