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Organized Labor in Nigeria has come out to say that Abba Kyari‘s death confirmed President Buhari’s numerous statements that coronavirus is not a joke. In a recent statement by the ex General Secretary of Textile Union and Vice President, Industrial Global Union, Comrade Issa Aremu described the deceased as a ...

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu has come out to say late Abba Kyari was not corrupt while he was alive. Garba Shehu recently revealed that Kyari was 100 percent loyal to President Muhammadu Buhari and he was grossly misunderstood. According to him, ...

Nigeria’s First lady, Aisha Buhari has reacted to the death of former Chief of Staff to the president, Abba Kyari, who died recently after battling coronavirus. In a recent post on Instagram, Aisha simply prayed for Allah to forgive Kyari’s shortcomings and give his family the fortitude to bear the ...

Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire has come out to say that no private hospital has been given approval for coronavirus treatment in Nigeria. Osagie recently revealed that the private hospitals that have been doing this are yet to meet the criteria to receive approval yet so it is not legal ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has come out to say that the state government has decided on making the use of face mask compulsory because it is the best way to prevent, contain and control the spread of coronavirus. Speaking at a recent press briefing today, Seyi disclosed that the ...

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu has come out to say that out of the 6,649 people tested for the Coronavirus (COVID-19), nationwide, we have had more males than females. Chikwe revealed that of the 6,649 suspected cases tested for the disease, 71 ...

Abia state government has come out to announce an indefinite extension of the ongoing lockdown in the state, which will start from April 20, as part of its effort to prevent coronavirus outbreak in the state. This was revealed in a recent statement signed by Chief John Okiyi-Kalu, the Commissioner ...

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has blasted security agents for allegedly shooting one of the protesters in Sapele, Delta State who were against the state government’s two-week extension of the lockdown. Omo- Agege recently called for the arrest and prosecution of anyone found wanting for it to ...

Nations that want to lift coronavirus restrictions must meet a row of conditions to prevent a rise in the number of cases, WHO health chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said. Tedros believes that easing social and economic difficulties during this period must be done with extreme care, else, there will ...

Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has said he is still under isolation because he is still testing positive to COVID-19. The governor revealed that this is the present situation and he will not hesitate to announce to the public immediately he is cleared negative of the disease. According to ...

The Edo State Government has come out to say that its decision to impose partial lockdown in the state in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is their best reaction due to the need to sustain a post-COVID-19 economy. In a recent statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on ...

Mr. Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) has urged Nigerians to embrace the lockdown imposed by governments at all levels to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Boss, who is also the Chairman, Presidential Taskforce (PTF) on COVID-19, revealed this as he answered questions after some ...

The Nigeria Police Force has vowed to deal mercilessly with any of its officers manning closed borders in the southwest States and take part in extortion, brutality, and other unprofessional habits. Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Oyo, Osun, and Ondo State Mr. Bashir Makama revealed this ...

The number of coronavirus cases all over the world has topped the 2-million mark today, just 4 months after the virus emerged in Wuhan, China. Over 128,000 people across the globe have died thus far, as per the latest figures from John Hopkins University, while over 500,000 people have recovered ...

A member of the House of Representatives, Lado Suleja has come out to air his displeasure over being forced to donate two months of his salary to Nigeria’s fight against coronavirus (COVID-19). Lado revealed that the lawmakers donated the salaries because of the progress of Nigeria but most politicians were ...

The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has come out to beg Nigerians to start using face masks in public places to prevent coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. He revealed this during a recent media briefing because it would provide extra protection from the virus that has infected nearly 2 million people across ...

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has promised to hold the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government accountable for the €50 million (N21 billion) donated to the nation by the European Union, EU, to control the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. Deputy national publicity secretary of the party, Diran Odeyemi revealed this recently during ...

Small Animal Veterinary Association of Nigeria (SAVAN) has come out to say that pet owners should ensure personal hygiene, hand washing and good sanitation practices before and after caring for their animals amid the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Kunle Abiade, the President of the Association, revealed that this would reduce the ...

The Kwara Government has come out to dismiss reports across the state suggesting that popular Nigerian food, “AMALA” is a cure for coronavirus. Dr. Abubakar Ayinla, the Permanent Secretary, state Ministry of Health, refuted the rumors today in Ilorin during the daily routine meetings of the Medical Team of the ...

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha has come out to say that the Federal Government is not expecting an upsurge of fatality in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic in the country. Boss, who is also the Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF), revealed this today ...