US Congress finally passes $900bn COVID-19 aid deal
The US Congress passed a US$900 billion pandemic relief package on Monday night that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals, as well…
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19-year-old UNILORIN student commits suicide after losing N300m to forex
A 300-level student of the Department of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, Gbenga Favour Olaoye-Akanbi, has committed suicide after he was allegedly duped by a forex trader, Eseka Chuckwutem Gospel (ESG).
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Mother of five commits suicide in Ebonyi because of hardship (Graphic Photo)
A community in Ebony state is in shock after a mum of five took her life because of destitution. The tragic incident happened at Okposi…
Covid- 19, FG orders closure of all schools till January 18
Nigerian Government on Monday ordered closure of schools in the country till 18th of January, 2021. This became necessary following the second wave of COVID-19…
FG to impose travel ban over new strain of COVID-19 in UK
The Federal Government says it may impose a travel ban to and from certain parts of the world especially over the mutated strain of COVID…
Second wave of Covid-19: Lagos Govt orders civil servants to work from home
Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed civil servants in the state from Grade Level 14 and below to work from home.
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Omah Lay, Tems thank Nigerians, narrate ordeals
Nigerian singers, Omah Lay and Tems have both taken to their Twitter accounts to thank Nigerians for their support while they were arrested in Uganda.
Nigeria records highest single-day tally as 1,145 fresh infections take total COVID-19 caseload to 76,207. Deaths, recoveries updated
Nigeria on Thursday recorded its highest single-day tally after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 1,145 fresh COVID-19 cases in several parts of the country.
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University of Ibadan clinic closed over confirmed COVID-19 case
The University of Ibadan (UI) clinic has been closed down after a patient tested positive for Coronavirus.
FG approves 5-year plan to tackle hunger in Nigeria
The federal government has approved a five-year nutrition action plan that will help to reduce hunger and malnutrition across the country.
Mother of quintuplets stranded in hospital, accumulates N3.7m bill
A woman, Mrs Abigail Musa, who was delivered of five babies after 23 years of bareness, has been stranded at the Fertile Ground Hospital, Zaramaganda Road, Jos, Plateau State, over an accumulated hospital bill of N3.7m.
Eswatini’s Prime Minister, Dlamini dies of COVID-19
Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini of The Kingdom of ESwatini, one of Africa’s smallest countries, is dead.
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu goes into isolation
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has gone into self-isolation, the state government said on Friday. This was contained in a statement titled ‘Sanwo-Olu goes…
Large religious gathering spreading Covid – PTF
Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 pandemic (PTF) has accused religious organizations of holding large gatherings that are capable of spreading the virus.
Nigerian govt targets 20m doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, said on Thursday the Federal Government was working toward getting 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from other parts of the world.
Army chief Buratai, others self-isolate as COVID-19 scare hits army after GOC’s death
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, General Officers Commanding (GOCs), field commanders and other participants, who attended the Chief of Army Staff Conference have gone into isolation following the death of the GOC 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Maj. Gen. Olubunmi Irefin, who died of complications arising from COVID-19.
90-year-old UK woman is first person to get COVID-19 vaccine
A Covid-19 vaccine has been injected into a patient for the first time in the UK.
Indian health minister tests positive after getting COVID-19 vaccine trial dose
Health Minister of the northern Indian state of Haryana Anil Vij, who was given a trial dose of a Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in November, tested positive for the virus on Saturday.