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The Federal Government had expressed regret over its action of begging for ventilators online, and has apologised to Nigerians over the act, saying it was done without due authorisation. The Federal Government yesterday (Thursday) on social media pleaded with United States billionaire, Elon Musk, for ventilators to tackle the Covid-19 …

The Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has condemned Joseph Pessu killing in Warri, during the Covid-19 lock down in Delta state. Omo- Agege who said the authorities must ensure that the law took its course, call for the arrest and prosecution of the trigger-happy soldiers. A motorist, identified …

The Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Edo branch have organized free online awareness classes on Facebook in order to create awareness about Corona Virus (COVID-19). Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, the President of MWAN in Edo disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Thursday in Benin. “Even though we face …

United Kingdom Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has tested positive for coronavirus. He tweeted today (Friday), “Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus. “I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus. …

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has postponed the 2020 national common entrance examination indefinitely over the Coronavirus outbreak in the country. In a statement by the Head, Information and Public Relations Division, Azeez Sani, the examination into Federal Unity Colleges earlier slated for Saturday, March 28 has been moved to …

More than 1,000 Algerian passengers are stranded at Istanbul airport because of the new coronavirus pandemic, the facility’s operator said Tuesday, as Ankara urged Algiers to allow their return home. Algiers is refusing to let them back into the country, according to IGA Airport Operations. “We, as IGA, Turkish Red …

Iran has rejects help from foreigners over the fear that they might turn out to be spies for other nations. In a tweet by the Advisor to Iran Health Minister, Alireza Vahabzadeh, the government said “Due to Iran’s national mobilisation against the virus and the full use of the medical …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has unveil plans they would take to protect the Niger Delta People. The interventionist agency promised that they would intervene to protect the people of Niger Delta from the dreaded disease, adding that ventilators and oxygen would be prvided as part of its contribution …

Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari has tested positive for Coronavirus. President Buhari tested negative, according to Arise TV. Kyari who returned from Germany on March 14 did not self isolate as NCDC directed and attended a meeting on Sunday in Aso rock where he began …

Federal Civil Servants at grade levels one to 12 in Nigeria have been issued a stay at home order by the Federal Government, as a precautionary measure against the spread of coronavirus in the country. Im a circular signed by the Head of the Civil Service, Folashade Yemi-Esan, said all …