Coronavirus

The World Health Organisation, WHO, has come out to say that more than 100 nations have joined the Solidarity Trial, as it is still at the forefront of research and development efforts with 1,200 COVID-19 patients. WHO’s Director-General, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, revealed this during a briefing today. According to him, ...

Abia state government has come out to say that it is yet to receive any support from the federal government to combat the coronavirus. In a recent statement shared by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, the state revealed that not one grain of rice or any other ...

Human rights activist, Mr Femi Falana has come out to warn the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC against bending the rules in favour of any politician in the battle vs coronavirus. Falana believes the Federal and state governments need to start carrying out the fight against COVID-19 in a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Popular Nollywood actor, Adeniyi Johnson has come out to talk to ladies who are making this lockdown period hard for their husbands. The movie star simply jumped on Instagram to reveal that such habits from Nigerian women would be difficult to get some men back into their homes after the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Popular comedian, AY Makun has flaunted old pictures of wife Mabel Makun, to blast allegations of her undergoing plastic surgery. Recall that Mabel recently came out to say the allegations are far from true and the people behind it are beginning to sound like a broken record. Her words, “There ...

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 ...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo has come out to say that the number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa has risen to over 14,000. The UN’s health agency revealed this update on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO today. It read, “COVID19 cases in ...

Popular singer, Seyi Shay has come out to write about how the coronavirus lockdown has put entertainers at a disadvantaged position. In a recent statement, Seyi Shay simply wrote that the lockdown has actually led to the cancellation of her locals and international gigs. According to her, staying indoors has ...

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has come out to say that Easter provides us with an opportunity to rethink our relationships as individuals. He revealed this while begging Lagos residents to keep to social distancing measures while they celebrate Easter at home. According to him, he worshipped online for #Easter ...

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has come out to say that this is the time for Nigeria and its citizens to cherish unity, love and special courage. Obasa believes these traits alone will help us to defeat coronavirus in this part of ...