Year: 2020
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Coronavirus: FG to evacuate Nigerians abroad
The federal government has announced that it will be evacuating Nigerians who stay abroad and are willing to return home. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) disclosed…
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First Coronavirus death recorded in Lagos as a 55-year-old man dies in LUTH hours after admission; another patient dies in Edo
Two new deaths resulting from Coronavirus have been recorded in Nigeria – One in Lagos and the other in Edo state – bringing the total recorded Coronavirus deaths in Nigeria…
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Entertainment News
I did what I felt was right – Desmond Elliot defends his makeshift cleansing project
Nollywood actor cum politician, Desmond Elliot has defended his cleansing project which elicited a barrage of criticism from Nigerians on social media. The lawmaker who represents Surulere constituency in the…
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Why I cannot reveal the drugs used in treating Coronavirus patients – Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has said that it will not be appropriate to reveal the drugs being used to treat Coronavirus patients in Nigeria as this will…
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Coronavirus: Chinese medical team to arrive Nigeria
The Federal Government says an 18-man team of Chinese medical experts, including doctors and nurses will be arriving in Nigeria in a couple of days. The Minister of Health, Osagie…
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Entertainment News
Instagram comedian, Sydney Talker, has apologized on Twitter, after being called out for wasting the NCDC’s time by raising false Coronavirus alarm.
It can be recalled that few days back, Instagram comedian, Sydney Talker called out the government for not testing him, as he shared a video, which showed him purportedly with…
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Viral Gist
Lagos discharges four more COVID-19 patients
Four more Coronavirus patients have been discharged from the Infectious Disease Hospital in Lagos. The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced this on his verified Instagram page on Friday afternoon. His…
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Entertainment News
Africa is not a testing lab – Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto’o slam French Doctors who asked for new Coronavirus drug to be tested in Africa
Ivorian football legend, Didier Drogba and Cameroonian football legend, Samuel Eto’o have joined other Africans in calling out two French Doctors who asked for the new Coronavirus drug to be…
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Coronavirus: FG hints on date for ending Lockdown
The Federal Government on Friday hinted that the lockdown of States would end when citizens fully comply with preventive measures to curtail against COVID-19. Officially, Nigeria has recorded 190 cases…
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Viral Gist
Coronavirus: Pastors are not ordinary people, anyone who assaults a pastor is in danger – Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (video)
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has warned against the arrest and assault of Pastors amid the outbreak of Coronavirus in the country. The founder of Loveworld Ministries a.k.a Christ Embassy said this…
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Bodies of Coronavirus victims will not be released to their families- Lai Mohammed
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said corpses of patients who test positive for COVID-19, will not be released to their families for burial. Speaking at a…
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Viral Gist
There will be no electricity disconnection during lockdown – IBEDC
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc (IBEDC) says there will be no disconnection of electricity to non-paying customers during this period of lockdown in Coronavirus pandemic. Its Chief Operating Officer,…
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Viral Gist
Abia Warriors goalkeeper Charles Tambe shot by suspected hoodlums in Ibadan
Abia Warriors goalkeeper, Charles Tambe has reportedly been shot by suspected hoodlums in Ibadan, Oyo State. His club confirmed the news on Twitter and said the incident occurred on Friday…
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Ebonyi governor signs COVID-19 bill into law
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has signed the State COVID-19 and other Dangerous Infectious Diseases and Related Matters bill into law. The governor’s signing comes 24 hours after the law…
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Viral Gist
Woman gives birth to twins after 40 years of childlessness (Photos)
A Nigerian woman has taken to social media to celebrate the arrival of her twins after 40 years of childlessness. The woman identified as Mz Adeola on Twitter shared pictures…
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Viral Gist
One dead and one left hospitalized after billboard falls in Aba (Photos)
There was tragedy in Abia State on Wednesday, 1st of April, 2020, as man was killed by a billboard which fell on him during a storm. The incident which happened…
