COVID – 19: Nigerians to get 2-month free electricity — DisCos

The Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have given assurance of its support for the plan to supply free electricity to all consumers, as one of the palliative measures to bring succour to Nigerians in the face COVID-19 induced period. Mr Sunday Oduntan, Executive Director,

Importation of unaccessed Chinese Dictors to Fight Covid – 19: You are violating due process and putting Nigerian lives in danger – Lifeline Center warns Fed. Govt.

Importation of unaccessed Chinese Dictors to Fight Covid – 19: You are violating due process and putting Nigerian lives in danger – Lifeline Center warns Fed. Govt. Lifeline Centre for Medical and Health Rights Advocacy (Lifeline Centre) has taken a swipe at the

NCDC Confirms 22 New COVID-19 Cases, Nigeria’s Total Infections Rise To 276

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 22 new cases of the COVID-19 in Nigeria, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 276. According to the NCDC, 15 are in Lagos, four are in the FCT, two are

Wike arrests two helicopter pilots for violating lockdown order, Remanded in prison custody

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the arrest of two helicopter pilots for allegedly violating the Executive Order issued by the state government to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state. In quick response, the Federal has chided Governor

COVID-19: FG begins release 70,000 metric tonnes of garri, others to vulnerable Nigerians

By CECILIA IJUO The Federal Government has begun the release of 70,000 metric tonnes of assorted food items to vulnerable Nigerians, as part of efforts to cushion the effect of the lockdown in some states. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo

Researchers discover drug that can kill Coronavirus in 48 hours

An anti-parasitic head lice drug available around the world has been found to kill COVID-19 in the lab within 48 hours. Ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug, has been found to kill coronavirus in the laboratory within 48, say researchers at the Australia’s Monash University.

Federal Govt hails Uzodinma’s approach in managing Covid – 19 pandemic

The Federal Government has commended the efforts of Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State in ensuring that the covid – 19 does not have a hold on the citizens. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya Umar-Farouk made the

COVID-19: Inviting Chinese doctors will increase index cases — Ohanaeze youths

By CHARLES IWUOHA The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC) has called on Nigerians to resist any attempt by the Federal Government to invite Chinese medical doctors into country, saying it might escalate the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of inviting the Chinese doctors, the group

4 shot dead in Kaduna for violating stay-at-home order

Four youths have allegedly been killed by Policemen at Tirkania community, a suburb of Kaduna metropolis. Our reporter gathered that 10 others sustained gun shot injuries with seven in critical condition. The injured are receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospitals in the area,

Covid 19: Lawmaker, Idirisu splashes food items, cash to constituents

Living up to the challenge of the penitious time caused by the ravaging novel Coronavirus, the lawmaker representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, Hon. Idirisu Lawal has taken steps to ameliorate the hardship being faced by his constituents as a result of ‘stay at home