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Why South Africa invited over 200 Cuban doctors to fight COVID-19

Despite warnings by the United States government that countries not to accept Cuban medical missions,…

Buhari relaxes lockdown in FCT, Lagos, Ogun from May 4

President Muammadu Buhari has ordered a gradual easing of lockdown measures in the Federal Capital…

How NCDC’s ‘depleted test kits’ may hamper Nigeria’s fight against COVID-19

With just about 11,000 tests conducted so far, most people have been expecting a ramp-up in the COVID-19 test, but the shortage of test kits seems to have slowed down the pace.

How Senegal is leading the fight against COVID-19 by creating $1 test kits and 3D printed ventilators

The Director of the Pasteur Institute, Amadou Sall, told Aljazeera that the COVID-19 testing kit would function similarly to a pregnancy test kit.

How Kano lost Obasanjo’s economic adviser, two Professors, editor to mysterious ailment in 24 hours

As authorities continue to beam searchlight into unravelling the cause of mysterious deaths in Kano…

Kano ‘strange deaths’: Rising toll worries Nigerians as many VIPs drop dead

While Nigeria and the rest of the world are battling to contain the spread of…

COVID-19: Why the FG cannot evacuate all Nigerians seeking to return home

Because of the high numbers, and limited mandatory-isolation spaces in Nigeria, the evacuations will be done in batches.

How American rapper Fred The Godson died of COVID-19 days after calling for prayers

The deadly COVID-19 has continued to prove it is a no respecter of power, stardom…

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

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‘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…