The former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, and his wives have tested negative for coronavirus which has killed many people globally. This was contained in a statement signed by the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria’s son, Adam Sanusi,…
Month: March 2020
Coronavirus : Germany to evacuate citizens from Nigeria
The German Mission in Nigeria is planning to evacuate interested nationals from Nigeria , The insidesources magazine reports . This is not unconnected to the exploding cases of COVID -19 in the country which hit 111 on Sunday, March 29…
Senators donate half salaries, to slash NASS 2020 budget
The senators have agreed to donate half of their March salaries to the fight against the spread of coronavirus in the country . They are however still consulting among themselves on the amount to cut from their own portion of…
Group to distribute N50bn food nationwide
The Mona Audu Foundation (MAF), has concluded plans to commence the distribution of N50 billion worth of relief materials across Nigeria, starting from April 3, 2020. Disclosing this in a statement, issued in Abuja on Friday, the Convener of the…
Nigeria heading towards economic depression, not recession – Fasua
The coronavirus pandemic has devastated and thrown the global economy into disarray. The Chief Executive Officer, Global Analytics Consulting Limited, Tope Fasua, spoke with Business & Economy Editor, BASSEY UDO, on why Nigeria is facing a potential economic depression. PT:…
Lawyers divided over Buhari’s restriction of movement order in Abuja, Lagos, Ogun
LAGOS—Lawyers were yesterday divided on the propriety of President Muhammadu Buhari declaring lrestrictions on movements in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states to check the spread of coronavirus pandemic in the country. The President had said in his nationwide broadcast last…
Coronavirus : Trump prepares Americans for extended coronavirus lockdown; U.S. accounts for more than one in seven global cases
With the United States entering its 15th day of lockdown Monday and the death toll soaring, President Trump steeled the nation late Sunday for an extended shutdown, dashing hopes of a quick resumption of normal life. The global number of…
Give Nigerians N50k each-Actor Yul Edochie tells President Buhari
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie have beckoned on Nigeria’s President, Muhammad Buhari, to give out at least 50,000 naira each to all Nigerians to aid them during the Coronavirus lockdown. “Dear President @MBuhari Pls provide an economic relief package for Nigerians,…
Covid-19 – Oparanozie calls the Nigerian government ‘incompetent’
As the pandemic continues to spread, the striker has urged her compatriots to stay at home Desire Oparanozie has urged Nigerians to remain at home as she raises concerns about the country’s readiness to combat the coronavirus. The outbreak of…
How my assistant and I escaped Ondo explosion – Truck driver
A motorist, who witnessed the explosion that occurred on the Akure -Owo Expressway in Ilu Abo town in the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State , Mr Richard Solomon , has said he and his motor assistant escaped…