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Abule-Ado Explosion: Succour comes for victims one month after as government pays families N2.5m

Succour finally came for victims of gas explosion in Shoba community in Abule-Ado, Lagos State…

Why Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom is calling for 30-day fasting and prayers.

Ortom said he had to resort to prayers for divine intervention following the recent onslaught against his people by the herdsmen.

COVID-19: Lufthansa airline says it lost 1.2 billion euros in first quarter of 2020

With World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) projecting that the deadly coronavirus could cut 75…

Health Minister, Ehanire calls for precautions after 40 health workers test positive for COVID-19

“I urge you all to take all the necessary precautions for your own safety, please do not try to treat patients without using adequate PPE,” he said.

How a female police officer, Lovender Elekwachi was killed by her male colleague during lockdown enforcement

Rivers Police Command noted in a statement that Osaiah has been arrested, disarmed, and undergoing Orderly Room Trial.

‘We are feeding 300 frontline runners daily, complying with lockdown order’ – Eko Hotel management on COVID-19

The Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos is providing food for workers on the frontline, scaling down services across all its four arms, and running skeletal services to its in-house guests in an effort to adapt to the lockdown due to COVID-19.

Celebrating Dr Oluyinka Olutoye: Son of Nigerian monarch who removed fetus, operated on it and returned it to mother’s womb

Prof Oluyinka Olutoye’s name wouldn’t have rang a bell if you had stumbled on it…

The Coca-Cola Foundation supports the IFRC to respond to the COVID-19 Spread in Nigeria

The Coca-Cola Foundation has provided a grant to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to help curb the spread of COVID-19 across Nigeria.

Why Buhari ordered Tanko Muhammad to release prison inmates awaiting trial

According to a statement released by the Presidency, about 42 percent of Nigeria’s 74,000 prisoners are awaiting trial.

How a mother of four, Nkiru Alagbu was abandoned to die at UNTH over Coronavirus scare

Just a month after a 70-year-old patient died unattended over the scare of Coronavirus at…

Public health campaign launched to fightback against COVID-19 ‘Infodemic’

A new public health information campaign, launched by hygiene brand Dettol, is assessing and evaluating…

COVID-19 Lockdown: Where is Amotekun? Nigerians ask amid southwest unrest

Before COVID-19 hit Nigeria in February 2020, several controversial national issues dominated the media space.…

How Northern governors are responding to rising cases of COVID-19 in the region.

Kano state which has seen a spike in the number of Coronavirus cases had already placed the state on a 7-day total lockdown.

How the ‘one million boys’ are bringing back the dark days of terror in Lagos

The attacks have become so imminent that some residents are now organizing vigilante groups to protect their neighbourhoods.

COVID-19: South Africa announces new $26bn budget to relieve hunger and social distress

South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa has announced an “extraordinary coronavirus budget” of $500 billion rand…

June 12 protest
‘There’s no unrest in Lagos, videos on social media are old, recycled’ – CP Odumosu

There were multiple videos circulating on social media on Monday, with users claiming they were…

Why Nigeria is requesting for $3.4 billion emergency bailout from IMF

The Federal Government, for the first time in over 20 years is seeking an emergency bailout fund from the International Monetary Fund, IMF.

Why St Nicholas, St Edwards and four other Lagos Hospitals are suspending operations

Some private hospitals in Lagos have suspended operations at their medical facilities due to exposure…