Tag: Covid-19

Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state,says some “selfish” politicians are frustrating the war against insecurity by President Muhammadu Buhari. Mohammed Onogwu, chief press secretary to the governor, quoted Bello as…

The Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Abdulkadir Jimoh, is dead. He died on Friday morning at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital allegedly of COVID-19-related ailment. The Chief Medical…

By Olamilekan Alani Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has tested positive for COVID-19 after a test carried on him and members of his family. The governor’s Director of Press…

Oil prices extend its gains Thursday morning to a nine-month high at $51.06 after United States (US) crude stockpiles declined more than expected and lawmakers edged closer toward a new…

Tanzania has reportedly said it has no plans to import COVID-19 vaccines, instead of pinning its hopes on research into “local herbs”. In an interview with The East African newspaper,…

French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, the presidency said, adding that he would now self-isolate for the next week. “The president tested positive for Covid-19…

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has directed the closure of all public and private schools in the state with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement signed by the…

The Kaduna State Government has announced the closure of schools across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. This followed an upsurge of the COVID-19 in the state, according…

Ugandan presidential candidate under the umbrella of the National Unity Platform, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine, has called for the release of Nigerian singers, Omah Lay and Tems. The…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad has tested positive for COVID-19. The CJN is presently in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, receiving treatment. A member of the Supreme…