Nigeria

Tragedy: Boat Capsized in Lagos, Rescue Mission Underway
Breaking Not less than four persons were rescued from a boat mishap while other passengers are still missing on Lagos water Friday evening. A Nigerian local news portal …

OPINION: The Politics Of Ajimobi’s Death | By Reuben Abati
Except something else occurs that grabs the headlines and dominates Nigerian social media, the big news of the past week would probably be the death of Senator Abiola Ajimobi and …

FG’s directive on schools: PDP commends Makinde for maintaining Oyo’s pacesetting profile
…Says FG has done well by adopting Makinde’s proposals Hours after the Federal Government directed the reopening of schools to allow the resumption of final year primary and secondary school …

Parakoyi: Ibadan Lost Another Gladiator Cum Spartan, Elder Statesman Bode Akindele, Makinde Mourns
Oyo has lost a worthy statesman, Makinde mourns Bode Akindele Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has described the death of foremost Ibadan businessman and philanthropist, Chief Bode Akindele, as …

Buhari Extends Phase Two Of Eased Lockdown By Four Weeks: FG Opens Selected Classes For Schools, Inter-State Movements Outside Curfews
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended phase two of eased lockdown by another four weeks with effect from tomorrow Tuesday, June 30 through midnight of Monday, July 27, 2020. Chairman …

Tears as Ajimobi buried in Ibadan home amid tight security (See Photos)
The late politician was reportedly buried in strict compliance with the the COVID-19 protocols.

COVID-19: FG Makes Clarification For Another Lockdown From Next Month
“You want to hear the truth? If it were within my powers this is the time to lockdown..”

NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ON DEMOCRACY DAY, JUNE 12TH 2020
NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ON DEMOCRACY DAY, JUNE 12TH 2020 Fellow Nigerians, 1. The 2020 celebration of Democracy Day marks 21 years of uninterrupted civil administration in our …

Diezani: Dominica Falls Victim To Fake News
In a woeful attempt to tarnish the reputation of the small-island nation of Dominica, images of a Dominican passport belonging to alleged fraudster, Brenda Smith, have been used exploitatively in an …

African Development Bank loans Nigeria almost $300m
The African Development BankAfDB had approved the sum of $288.5 million (£227m) for Nigeria on Friday to help the nation tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate its impact on people, …

Nigeria’s economy expands 1.87pc in the first quarter amid global crisis
Nigeria’s economy grew 1.87 percent in the first three months of 2020 from a year earlier, the statistics office said on Monday, shrinking from the previous quarter as oil prices …

COVID-19: Use Turmeric, Ginger, Zinc, Bitter Kola To Boost Your Immunity As Certified By Experts – Makinde Urges Residents
Oyo releases food advisory to boost immunity *We will reveal identity of company with 38 infections Tuesday —Makinde …considers measures for opening religious centres The Governor of Oyo State, …

COVID-19: Online Journalists Are Also Frontline Workers, They Need To Be Part of Government Palliatives – Wole Arisekola
Online journalists are also frontline workers and as such must be included in whatever palliative package being rolled out by the Federal Government as well as other bodies. Mr. Wole …

Coronavirus cases rise by 170 to 2558, 87 death In Nigeria
170 new Covid 19 cases recorded in Nigeria A total of 2,558 COVID-19 cases have now been confirmed in 34 states and the federal capital territory (FCT). 170 new Covid …

COVID-19: FG/NCDC MUST ISSUE NEGATIVE TEST CERTIFICATE BEFORE GRANTING ACCESS TO PREMISES OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS -Kayode Ajulo.
COVID-19: FG/NCDC MUST ISSUE NEGATIVE TEST CERTIFICATE BEFORE GRANTING ACCESS TO PREMISES OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS. By KAYODEAJULO In about few hours to the relaxation of the Lockdown pursuant to …