There was panic at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), yesterday, following claims that some students have contracted COVID-19, while authorities also confirmed there has been a recent increase in the number of persons within the university community, who have presented…
NCDC records 154 new COVID-19 infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC), has recorded 154 new COVID-19 cases. The NCDC disclosed this on its official website on Wednesday morning. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the new infections indicate a decline from the 161…
NCDC announces 98 new infections, as Lagos state leads again
Nigeria posted more COVID-19 cases on Saturday, with Lagos state topping the chat in infections. The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), said it registered 98 new cases but no death on Saturday, as the deadly virus continues to rage…
An authentic African epic -Yusiff Nanah Charm Kamara
I stumbled on Odili Ujubuonu’s Crows of the Yellow Stream on Amazon. I was instantly drawn to the word “Crows” in its title. These birds have been known in several cultures to signify death, danger and sometimes lead actors in…
Nigeria records 40 new Covid-19 infections, total now 166,019
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has recorded 40 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 166,019. The NCDC disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Sunday. It stated that the…
Covid-19: NCDC records 43 new cases, 36 recoveries
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 43 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 165,852. The NCDC stated this on its official Twitter handle on Wednesday. The agency said 36…
Post-Covid-19 Pandemic, Nigeria and France must seize the chance to strengthen military and economic ties – Muhammadu Buhari
Today, leaders from across Africa meet in Paris to discuss plans to recover from the impact of a common enemy – COVID-19. But for African nations from across the Sahel region and beyond, the issues are inseparable from the fight…
FG restores curfew, restriction on mass gatherings
The Federal Government has re-introduced a nationwide 12am to 4am curfew to curtail further spread of COVID-19. The National Incident Manager, Mukhtar Mohammed, disclosed this at the briefing of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 in Abuja. Mohammed said the…
*Fire guts Oshodi market (Guardian)*Siblings nabbed for Internet fraud, love scam (Punch)
Fire guts Oshodi market (Guardian) The popular Kairo Market in Oshodi area of Lagos State, was gutted by fire yesterday night around 8:00p.m. Though the extent of the damage could not be ascertained at press time, it was gathered that…
Japan nurses voice anger at call to volunteer for Tokyo Olympics amid Covid crisis
The organisers of the Tokyo Olympics have sparked anger in Japan’s medical community after they asked 500 nurses to volunteer at this summer’s games. The request came as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and organisers pressed ahead with plans to…