The federal government says only few Nigerians staying abroad have so far indicated interest to be evacuated because of the coronavirus pandemic. Geoffrey Onyeama, minister of foreign affairs, however, said
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Ignatius Kaigama, bishop of Abuja Catholic diocese, says coronavirus has has reduced humanity to same level. Addressing reporters after celebrating Palm Sunday at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral, Garki,
Femi Falana, a senior advisor of Nigeria, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to withdraw armed troops from enforcing COVID-19 restrictions. His advice is premised on reports of human rights abuses
A coalition of civil society groups has asked the federal and state governments to release guidelines on relief materials donated to cushion the effect of the lockdown on citizens. The
The Kaduna state command of the Nigerian Correctional Service says four inmates died during an attempted jailbreak in its facility.
Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti, has appointed Ayodele Fayose, his predecessor, into the the COVID-19 response resource mobilisation committee. Fayose
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has made special arrangement for the wife of
Anthony Ugochukwu, commissioner for health in Enugu, is dead Ugochukwu reportedly died on Friday at Memfys Hospital, Enugu, a private
Lai Mohammed, minister of information, says the lockdown in federal capital territory (FCT), Lagos and Ogun states could be extended
Joe Osuji, commissioner for health in Abia state, has warned health institutions against rejecting patients with COVID-19 symptoms. In an
