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Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna state on Tuesday night extended the ongoing lockdown imposed in the state to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic by two weeks. Kaduna state government …
Covid-19: Again, El-Rufai extends lockdown in Kaduna Read More
Despite the biting effects of lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Jigawa state pensioners are to smile as the state government approved the month of May payment of N668, 737, 055.64k …
Jigawa disburses N666.737m as terminal benefits to 321 pensioners Read More
As Nigerians look forward to the expiration of the second phase of the easing of lockdown restrictions on May 31, more businesses continue to reopen and find ways to operate …
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Kaduna state Police Command has assured residents of the state that it would intensify security and strictly enforce the Covid-19 lockdown during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in the state. A statement …
Eid-el-Fitr: Kaduna Police to enforce lockdown, intensify security Read More
By The Kaduna State Security Council is set to strictly enforce the Covid-19 lockdown after the weekly two-day window on Wednesday and Thursday elapses, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home …
Sallah: Kaduna Security Council to strictly enforce lockdown – Aruwan Read More
The commander of Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) in Gwagwalada area council, Alhaji Abdulmalik Danu Alkali, has said that members of the group would continue to complement the police …
Lockdown enforcement: Vigilante to team up with Police in Gwagwalada Read More
Tension built up in Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka local government area, Anambra state, as youth Thursday, protested over the death of a-22-year old man. The man was allegedly murdered on Wednesday night. …
Curfew: Uproar as Anambra youth protest alleged police killing Read More
The federal government, through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has Thursday flagged off the distribution of palliatives to orphanage homes in the Federal Capital Territory …
FG distributes palliatives to FCT orphanages Read More
Poultry farmers in Ibadan have raised alarm over an alleged loss of about N50 million day- old- chicks to alleged enforcement of interstate lockdown orders by security agencies in Oyo …
Lockdown: Ibadan poultry farmers count loses Read More
Tottenham have launched an investigation after Ivory Coast defender Serge Aurier appeared to flout social-distancing rules for a third time by getting a haircut during the coronavirus lockdown. Aurier posted …
Spurs probe Aurier’s third apparent lockdown breach Read More
Presidential Task Force on Control of COVID-19 has assured Nigerians that the extension of the eased lockdown by two weeks was not punitive but a drive to strengthening the fight …
COVID-19: Why FG extended 2 weeks ‘gradual ease of lockdown’ – SGF Read More
Ahead of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, Islamic scholars, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has urged Muslims to observe the Covid-19 lockdown regulations to ensure that “we don’t lose what we have gained in two …
Eid-el-Fitr: Don’t throw away Covid-19 protocols, Gumi tells Muslims Read More
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) who is also the Chairman of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID -19, Mr Boss …
Lockdown: SGF brought serious confusion in polity – PDP Read More
A Kaduna mobile court has convicted a renown Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yusuf Sambo Rigachukun and his son last Tuesday, for violating the Quarantine Order, which spells out measures to curb …
Covid-19: Kaduna Court convicts Islamic cleric, Army General over lockdown violation Read More
Anambra state governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has warned the populace against undermining the World Health Organisation (WHO) COVID-19 protocols including social distancing, face masks, hand washing and hand sanitiser especially …
Anambra: Relaxing lockdown not an end to COVID-19, Obiano warns Read More
Much-anticipated briefing on Covid-19 lockdown by President Muhammadu Buhari is not going to happen, Blueprint reports. Presidential spokesman Femi Adesina who just revealed this via twitter handle on Monday said, …
Breaking: Buhari calls off presidential address on lockdown Read More
Much-anticipated briefing by President Muhammadu Buhari has been shelved. Presidential spokesman Femi Adesina who just revealed this via twitter handle on Monday said, “No presidential broadcast on COVID-19 updates today. …
Breaking – Shocker!: Buhari makes u-turn on fresh lockdown broadcast, gives another directive Read More
Wearing a face mask has become commonplace for people going outside during the pandemic, even if it causes discomfort and makes breathing difficult. At a time, a 26-year-old man in …
Wearing face mask while on physical exercise could trigger chest pain, lung collapse – Doctor warns …see how Read More
A 113-year-old woman – believed to be the oldest woman in Spain – has recovered from the coronavirus, officials have said. Maria Branyas was diagnosed with Covid-19 after the country …
Like a Miracle! 113-year-old woman survives coronavirus Read More
The school feeding programme for pupils in basic schools will commence in four states next week, as part of measures to cushion the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on vulnerable …
Covid-19: FG opens up on when, states school feeding programme ‘ll commence Read More
No fewer than 160 Nigerians who were stranded in the United States following the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown have landed in Abuja, Channels Television is reporting. A plane carrying the returnees …
Breaking: 160 Stranded Nigerians from US land in Abuja Read More
Anambra Civil Society Network has expressed concern over alleged infiltration of the state with corpses and travelers from all parts of the country despite the border closure and presence of …
‘Corpses, travelers invade Anambra despite border closure’ Read More
Troubled British Airways could run flights at 50 per cent capacity for the next three years in a bid to save claw back costs. The plans could come into effect …
Breaking: British airways reveals when flights ‘ll resume amid Covid-19 Read More
It is not in doubt that coronavirus, aka COVID-19, has ravaged all parts of the world. North, South, East and West and are daily reporting incidents of patients afflicted by …
Nigerian government’s unique palliatives on Covid-19 Read More