23rd Virtual AIDS Conference begins, focuses on HIV, COVID-19
The first ever virtual edition of the world’s largest conference on HIV opened on Monday, with focus on links between HIV and the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
COVID-19
FG develops, launches new guidelines for elections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has developed and launched a new guideline for the conduct of elections during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak in […]
Nigeria is worried over impact of COVID-19 – Health minister
Dr Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of Health, says Nigeria is worried about the impact and effect of COVID-19 on its citizens. Ehanire said this in […]
Students in graduating classes resume in Oyo
Students in graduating classes in Oyo State on Monday turned up for revision classes ahead of their final examinations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
COVID-19: Ganduje presents N138bn revised 2020 budget to Assembly
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has presented N138 billion revised edition of the 2020 Appropriation Bill to the state’s House of Assembly for considerations. […]
COVID-19: Broadcast industry to receive lifeline from FG
The broadcast industry is set to receive lifeline from the Federal Government, to cushion the effects of coronavirus pandemic. Announcing this at a press conference […]
Nigeria records 544 new COVID-19 cases
The NCDC has confirmed 544 new COVID-19 cases in Nigeria. According a tweet on the NCDC handle Sunday night, Lagos state recorded 199 fresh COVID-19 […]
COVID-19: Again, Lalong, family test negative
Governor Simon Lalong and his family have again tested negative for COVID-19, following the infection of two members of his cabinet with the diseaese. The […]
Benue Vice-Chairman on COVID-19 committee dies
The Vice-chairman of Benue State Action Committee on COVID-19, Prof. Godwin Achinge, has died of Coronavirus complications. The state Commissioner for Health and Human Services, […]
Arik Air resumes domestic flights July 8
Arik Air, on Sunday, announced the resumption of its domestic flights from July 8, following the Federal Government’s decision to re-open Lagos and Abuja airports […]
COVID-19: NCDC launches online course on infection control for health workers
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has launched an online course on infection prevention and control (ICP) for health workers, to reduce the risk […]
COVID-19: WHO discontinues trial of hydroxychloroquine treatment for patients
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it has discontinued the use of hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir in its global trial for treatment of COVID-19 as recommended […]
Africa records over 444,000 cases of COVID-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are currently over 444,000 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Africa. The […]
Ghanaian president self-isolates after close associate tests positive for COVID-19
Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has gone into a 14-day self-isolation after one of his close associates tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a […]
How to stem COVID-19: experts advice FG, States as pandemic spikes
Nigeria may be entering a more dangerous phase of COVID-19 spread unless the Federal and State Governments intensify efforts to stem the growing tide of […]
Global daily toll of COVID-19 increases by more than 212,000 – WHO
The World Health Organisation reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Saturday, with the total rising by 212,326 in 24 hours. The biggest […]
Southeast citizens wear facemasks only for fear of security agencies – CLEEN
By Chimezie Godfrey CLEEN Foundation has disclosed that citizens of the South-Eastern part of Nigeria wear facemasks because of fear of security agents and not […]
Nigeria records 603 fresh cases of COVID-19, total now 28,167
Nigeria has recorded 603 new COVID-19 cases in the country, as total infections from the virus climbed 28,167. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) […]
COVID-19: Persons Living With Disabilities receive palliatives in Kwali
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has distributed palliatives to Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) in Kwali […]
COVID-19: Health professionals call for review of C/River testing claims
The Committee of Health Professionals in Cross River has called on the Presidentianl Task Force (PTF) through and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) […]
Akeredolu appoints Fatusi as Chairman of Ondo state COVID-19 Committee
Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu has approved the appointment of Prof. Adesegun Fatusi as the new Chairman of Ondo state Inter-ministerial Committee on COVID-19.This was contained in […]
COVID-19: Benue SSG, Chief of Staff, 32 others test positive – Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue, has said that the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Tony Ijohor and Chief of Staff, Mr Terwase Orbunde, have […]
Governor Umahi, ‘some close aides,’ test positive for COVID-19
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has tested positive for the ravaging coronavirus disease. Confirming the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday […]
Sultan mourns Ondo Commissioner, Adegbenro
Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has commiserated with the family and government […]
Girlfriend of Trump’s son tests positive for COVID-19
One of President Donald Trump’s top campaign fundraisers – and the girlfriend of his son Donald Trump Jr. – tested positive for coronavirus on Friday in South Dakota hours before […]