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Covid-19 Lockdown Triggers Robberies and Killings in Lagos and Ogun States

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, April 13, 2020 announced a 14 day extension of the…

What you need to know about the Ghanaian dancing pallbearers inspiring internet memes

With people across the world confined to their homes over COVID-19 pandemic, the internet is…

Jack Dorsey donates 28% of net worth to charity after nearly losing his job

Jack Dorsey’s donation comes after enduring a rocky couple of months for some of his personal and company’s decisions.

What Africa Must Do To Mitigate the Damaging Effects of Coronavirus – Atiku Abubakar

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar opines that Africa has all it takes to effectively tackle the Covid-19 pandemic without going into a state of panic.

MTN Nigeria unveils Y’ello Hope Package to address impact of COVID-19   

In the words of Sir Winston Churchill “Come then, let us go forward together with…

COVID-19: MultiChoice Nigeria commits N400m to safeguarding income of cast and crew of various productions

To cushion the harsh effects of the present economic condition, MultiChoice Nigeria, owners of DStv…

Kaduna Governor, El-Rufai becomes 90th person to test positive for COVID-19 in Nigeria

Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has become the second Nigerian state governor to test positive for COVID-19.

What to do if someone you live with starts showing COVID-19 symptoms

With the large number of Nigerians who have returned to the country from overseas in…

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Coronavirus Lockdown -South African sex workers ask government for financial aid

South Africa currently has more than 1000 coronavirus cases. The country also recorded the first…

UBA donates 5% of company profit to fight COVID-19 in Africa

The United Bank of Africa (UBA Group) is donating money and relief materials to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa, following an announcement of a N5 billion($14 million) donation on Thursday.

Abia Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu takes precautions after saying Coronavirus can’t get to the state

The governor has begun a campaign to prevent and respond to any Coronavirus cases in the state.

FULL SPEECH: How Delta governor, Ifeanyi Okowa plans to tackle COVID-19

Deltans are advised to avoid all non-essential travel within or outside the State.

COVID-19: More Woes For Displaced Abule-Ado Residents After Gas Disaster

As the message of social distancing reaches a crescendo in a valiant bid to combat…

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Tokyo 2020: The IOC and Japan Finally Agree to Cancel the Olympics

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will now be postponed to next year. The decision to postpone…

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COVID-19: Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive8) Postponed

Due to uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and recent advisory from the Federal Government and the Nigeria…

Coronavirus: All the restrictions that will come into effect in Nigeria today

While some of the restrictions were immediate, others were meant to come into effect today, March 23, 2020.

COVID-19: Why Access Bank is shutting down one of its Lagos branches

Access Bank Plc on Monday announced that it is shutting down its branch at Ligali…

How Lagos plans to implement social distancing in Markets and public transport instead of total lockdown

Among the 36 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria, 25 of them are from Lagos.