Sequel to the directive of the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday on more restrictive measures to break the cycle of transmission of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the State, the State Government on Thursday set up makeshift markets for food and agricultural produce in selected schools across Local Governments in the State.
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The third fight between heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury and former titlist Deontay Wilder is still on track to take place as their next bout, but it will not be on July 18 as originally planned due to the coronavirus pandemic, Top Rank chairman Bob Arum told ESPN on Tuesday.
The Federal Government says it is tracing no fewer than 4,370 people that have had contact with suspected cases of the novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
The Advocacy for Integrity and Economic Development has urged the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to stop wasting “limited testing kits” on political office holders and government officials.
The United Bank for Africa Plc has announced a donation of over N5 billion ($14 million) through the UBA Foundation to catalyse a comprehensive pan-African response to the fight against the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) global pandemic.
Fury dominated Wilder last month, inflicting a first career defeat on his American opponent to claim the WBC world heavyweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, has called on the Federal Government to immediately devise ways of providing relief for poor Nigerians whose daily livelihood will be affected as a result of the restriction on movement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Federal Government on Thursday debunked the rumour that President Muhammadu Buhari has been coughing and now on ventilator.
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday granted post-conviction bail to a former Abia State Director of Finance and Account, Jones Udeogu, who was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in December 2019.
A College of Bishops have taken it upon themselves to pray for miraculous end of the incarceration of former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzo Kalu.
The trip was not planned. As concerns over the spread of COVID-19 grew and the country inched more and more towards the abnormal, I figured travel might be restricted before the end of the week. A call that Tuesday morning confirmed that feeling: I decided to travel out of Abuja immediately.
The law was passed during the House plenary session on Thursday
Kabiru said the four victims were rival members in Eiye Confraternity
The Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, made the announcement at the start of plenary activities on the floor of the House
The Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Health, Dr. Tunde Ajayi, disclosed this on Thursday via his Twitter handle
Makinwa stated this in her Vlog video for on YouTube
The Benue State branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria has recommended the suspension of all Sunday worship and wedding activities in the state as a proactive measure against the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
The Delta State Government and religious leaders on Wednesday reached a consensus not to allow more than 50 worshipers at a time in any church or mosque in the state.
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has approved Group Life/Group Personal Accident Assurance Policy for all medical doctors in the state Ministry of Health and hospitals.
The Chairman of National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Bauchi State chapter, Ibrahim Maikudi, has called on the State government to provide Personal Protective Equipment for nurses in the state.