The Nigeria House of Representatives, which consists of 360 members have agreed to donate their two months' salary to the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic ravaging the country, announced by the Speaker of the house, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Mesut Ozil Marries 2014 Miss Turkey Amine Gulse In Glamorous Istanbul Ceremony (Photos)
Arsenal midfielder, Mesut Ozil has married his partner Amine Gulse at a glamorous wedding ceremony which took place today in Istanbul, Turkey.
Rihanna Arrives Her Hometown In Barbados After A Visually Impaired Woman Sued Her Fenty Beauty Brand (Photos)Church
Barbadian singer, Robyn Rihanna Fenty who is simply known as Rihanna showed off her stunning look as she made a trip to her hometown of Bridgetown, Barbados on Thursday.
Update: LASTMA Official Beats Up A Lady At Fagba Roundabout Agege Lagos
The lady beaten up by a LASTMA official controlling traffic at Fagba roundabout, Iju Ifako area of Lagos State has been identified as Folashade Salami, a 30-year-old.
Tearful Story of how a Young Man Found his Mum Washing Plates for #250 to Sponsor his EducationThe US
A young man identified as Legendary Soul on Twitter has shared a very touching story of himself when he was younger.
Australian Author Who Suddenly Became Mute For 12 Years Finds Out It Was Because She Accidentally Swallowed A Coin
Marie McCreadie, an author who suddenly became mute when she was 13 years old, discovered 12 years later that it was because she accidentally swallowed a coin without knowing about it.
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
NERC Reverses Plan To Increase Electricity Tariff
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reversed plans to effect the transition to a cost-reflective tariff on April 1.
Aston Villa Goalkeeper, Pepe Reina Recounts His Terrifying Experience With Severe Coronavirus Symptoms
Spaniard and Aston Villa goalkeeper, Pepe Reina has recounted his terrifying experience after he has contracted Coronavirus that left him struggling to breathe at some point.
Ekiti State Discharges Coronavirus Patient After Treatment
The Ekiti State Government has announced that the index COVID-19 patient in the state has been discharged after being certified free of the disease.
Portugal Gives Migrants, Asylum-seekers Citizenship Rights During Coronavirus Crisis
The Portuguese government has temporarily given all migrants and asylum seekers full citizenship rights, granting them full access to the country's healthcare as the outbreak of the novel coronavirus escalates in the country.
Mesut Ozil And Wife Amine Welcome Their First Child Together, A Baby Girl
Arsenal midfielder, Mesut Ozil and his wife, Amine Ozil have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl, the former Real Madrid player revealed via his Twitter handle.
Ex-President Of Congo, Jacques Joaquim Yhombi Dies Of Coronavirus In France
Former Republic of Congo president, Jacques Joaquim Yhombi Opango has died after contracting COVID-19 at the age of 81.
It is the government’s job to make lives better not mine - Burna Boy Tells Fans
Nigerian Afro-pop star, Burna Boy has informed a Nigerian man that the responsibility of making life better for the common man lies in the hands of the government and not his.
£5m Van Gogh's Painting Stolen Overnight From Dutch Museum Currently Closed Due To Coronavirus
A painting by Dutch post-impressionist painter, Vincent van Gogh has been reported stolen from a Dutch museum currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Photos: Nigerian Mega-city Lagos And Abuja Streets Deserted As 14-day Lockdown Begins
The majority of roads and streets in Lagos state and FCT, Abuja were seeing empty of people following the 14 day total lockdown order issued by President Buhari on Sunday, March 29, which was effected from 11pm on Monday, March 30.
4 New Cases Of Coronavirus Confirmed In Ogun And Osun
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed another four new cases of Coronavirus in Ogun and Osun state.
Wife Kills Commercial Sex Worker For Dating Her Husband In Imo
A housewife, Ada Amuzie, has been arrested by the police for killing a commercial sex worker, identified simply as Happiness who she accused of dating her husband, Ejike Lambert Amuzie.
'Mikel Obi is the greatest Nigerian player' – Daniel Amokachi
Ex-Super Eagles player, Daniel Amokachi, has picked the former Chelsea player John Mikel Obi as Nigeria's greatest ever player.
'Raising kids is my greatest accomplishment' - Rapper Eminem
US legendary rappers, Marshall Bruce Mathers III, popularly called Eminem, has revealed that raising up kids has been his greatest accomplishment.
COVID-19: We’ve started immediate cash transfer to poorest households -- FG Reveals
Sadiya Farouq, the Minister of humanitarian affairs, disaster management and social development, at a press conference in Abuja says the Federal government has begun cash transfer to the poorest households in the country to cushion the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Naira Depreciates Further, Now Exchanging At N412 For A Dollar
The value of Nigerian Naira crashed further on Monday, March 30, as it exchanged at N412 for a dollar following a temporary suspension of sale of forex to the Bureau De Change operators in the country by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Nigerians Throw Shades At SSA To The Governor Of Lagos For 'Boasting' About Lagos State Excos' First Ever Virtual Meeting
The Senior Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State in New Media, Gawat Jubril, was called out after he took to Twitter to brag about the first-ever virtual meeting held by Lagos State excos amid the coronavirus crisis.
Botswana Records First 3 Cases Of Coronavirus
Botswana has confirmed its first cases of the novel coronavirus, became the latest African country to confirm cases of the rapid spread virus.
Governor El-Rufai's Wife, Hadiza Tests Negative For Coronavirus
The wife of Kaduna State Governor, Hadiza Isma El-Rufai, has announced that her test result for coronavirus has come out to be negative.
Cristiano Ronaldo, His Teammates And Manager, Sarri Agree To Forgo 4 Months Salary Totaling £80M To Help The Club During COVID-19 Crisis
Juventus head coach Maurizio Sarri, Cristiano Ronaldo and all other first-team players have agreed to give up their four months' salaries in order to help the club's finances during the coronavirus pandemic.
20 New Cases Of COVID-19 Confirms In Nigeria As Toll Rises To 131
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 20 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. According to the agency, 13 cases were confirmed in Lagos, 4 in FCT, 2 in Kaduna and 1 in Oyo State.
Monday, 30 March 2020
5 Coronavirus Patients Discharged In Lagos After Testing Negative
The Lagos state government has discharged five Coronavirus patients after they tested negative to the deadly virus, the patients underwent quarantine and treated at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba.
Ogun State Government Postpones President Buhari's Lockdown Order Till Friday
The Ogun State Government has extended Presidential's 14 days lockdown order in three states which was issued yesterday March 29 and expected to take off by 11pm today March 30.
COVID-19: FG Sues Four Supermarkets, Pharmacy & Stores For Increasing Prices Of Hand Sanitizers
Four supermarkets and pharmaceutical companies have been dragged to court by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for increasing the prices of hand sanitizers following the outbreak of coronavirus in the country.
JUST IN: Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, a few minutes ago announced he's tested positive for the novel Coronavirus.
BREAKING: Nigeria Records Second Coronavirus Death
Nigeria has recorded its second coronavirus death, Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire revealed on Monday.
Mike Adenuga Foundation Donates N1.5b To Fight Against Coronavirus
The Mike Adenuga Foundation (MAF), established by Nigerian businessman and billionaire, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., has donated a whopping N1.5 billion to the government to support Nigeria’s fight against the global novel Coronavirus pandemic.
Country Music Veteran Joe Diffie Dies Of Complications From Coronavirus At 61
Grammy-winning country music legend, Joe Diffie has died from complications of coronavirus at the age of 61.
Cote d’Ivoire Records First Coronavirus Death
West African country, Cote d’Ivoire has recorded its first coronavirus death, the country's health minister, Eugene Aoule confirmed in a statement on Sunday, March 29.
Prince Charles Recovers From Coronavirus And Is Out Of Self-isolation
The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles has reportedly recovered from COVID-19 and is out of self-isolation following his diagnosis for the deadly disease.
'Brighter Grammar' Author, Phebean Ajibola Ogundipe Is Dead, Aged 92
The co-author of the popular English Language textbook "Brighter Grammar", Phebean Ajibola Ogundipe, has passed away at the age of 92.
Senators Donate 50 Percent Of Their Salaries To Support Fight Against Coronavirus
Nigerian senators today, March 30, announced that they will be donating 50 % of their salaries from March to support the fight against coronavirus pandemic in the country.
Coronavirus: Cases Of COVID-19 Exceed 700,000 Worldwide
Latest update says more than 700,000 cases of the novel coronavirus have been officially declared around the world since the start of the pandemic, which broke out from Wuhan in China in December 2019.
Tokyo Olympics Organizers Considering July 2021 For Opening Ceremony
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics which has been postponed till 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic could start in July of the same year.
Princess Maria Teresa Of Spain Becomes First Royal To Die From Coronavirus
Maria Teresa, the Spanish Princess of Bourbon-Parma, who is the cousin of Spain’s King Felipe IV, has died from COVID-19, become the first royal family member to die due to coronavirus complications.
Oyo Taskforce Team Raid Clubs Defying Ban On Public Gatherings, 22 Cars Impounded (Photos)
The Oyo State COVID-19 Taskforce yesterday March 29th carried out a special night operation to enforce the ban placed on public gatherings in the state as part of measures put in place to curtail the spread of the novel coronavirus.
14 New Cases Of Coronavirus Confirmed In Lagos And Abuja
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 14 new cases of Coronavirus in Lagos and Abuja.
2 Nigerian Soldiers Test Positive For Coronavirus In Borno
Two Nigerian Army personnel have reportedly tested positive for Coronavirus in Monguno, Borno State.
Ex-Turkey Goalkeeper Rustu Recber In 'Critical' State After Testing Positive For COVID-19
46-year-old former Turkey shot-stopper, Rustu Recber, is reported to be in a 'critical' condition after tested positive for coronavirus.
Here Is The Full Text Of President Buhari's Speech On Coronavirus
President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday addressed the nation concerning the spread and fight against novel Coronavirus.
Tinubu Donates N200m To Fight Against Coronavirus
Former Lagos state governor and National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has announced the sum of N200 million donation towards the fight against Coronavirus in Nigeria.
Sunday, 29 March 2020
BREAKING: President Buhari In A Nationwide Broadcast Declares Curfew In Lagos, Abuja, Ogun To Curb The Spread COVID-19
The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari during a nationwide broadcast on Sunday evening has declared curfew in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun State as part of Federal Government measures to curtail the spread of Coronavirus in Nigeria.
UI College Of Medicine Provost And Deputy Provost Test Positive For Coronavirus
The provost and deputy provost of the University of Ibadan’s College of Medicine, Professors Oluwabunmi Olapade-Olaopa and Obafunke Denloye have both tested positive for coronavirus.
Dangote Tests Negative For Coronavirus
Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote has tested negative for coronavirus as confirmed via his Twitter handle today March 29.
UPDATE: Man Who Allegedly Kills Wife, Says He Stays With Her Corpse For 3 Days In Anambra (Photo)
A 49-year old man, Ikechukwu Atansi, has been apprehended by operatives of the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly killing his wife and locking up himself with her corpse for complate three days.
COVID-19: President Buhari To Address Nigerians By 7pm Today
The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari will at 7pm on Sunday, March 29 address the nation.
'Your pastors will only donate prayers which can't cure coronavirus' - Hushpuppi Blasts Nigerians Who Still Congregate In Church
Nigerian big boy, Hushpuppi has criticized Christians faithful who still went to church today, Sunday despite coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Canadian PM, Justin Trudeau’s Wife Recovers From Coronavirus
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, the wife to Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has now recovered from Coronavirus disease.
UCH Ibadan Medical Director Prof Jesse A. Otegbayo Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The Medical Director of the University College Hospital, UCH Ibadan, Professor Jesse A. Otegbayo has tested positive to the novel coronavirus.
Premier League May Restart In July And Ended Within 4-5 Weeks Behind Closed Doors -- New Report
The English Premier League football season could restart in July 2020 amidst the coronavirus pandemic and last 4- 5 weeks, a new report revealed.
'Coronavirus is not airborne' - WHO Debunks Myth
The World Health Organization (WHO) has debunked a myth that suggested that COVID-19 is airborne and can remain in the air for 8 hours.
