The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has ordered a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the state following the confirmation of two new confirmed cases were confirmed and 84 new suspected infections discovered. He disclosed this known via a series of tweets on Saturday morning. This is coming a few hours after the Nigeria Centre for Disease…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled economic stimulus package for the indigent and the most vulnerable in the society. The stimulus, which comes in food packs, to be distributed to every local government in the State is aimed at cushioning the effect of the fourteen days stay-at-home directive. Speaking after an on-the-spot assessment of one of…

Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola has donated 1 billion naira to fight the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Otedola made the announcement via his social media page some minutes ago. He wrote; “I will be donating 1 billion naira towards the eradication of COVID-19 across Nigeria.” “We must all do what we can to flatten the…

The Ministry of Agriculture has set up sites for food and agricultural produce in selected schools across Local Governments in the State. Recall that some school grounds be used as temporary markets as part of measures to curb the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) The Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal disclosed this development, noting that…

The federal government is considering a ban on inter-state and inter-town travels, to curb the spread of Covid-19 across the country. Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, who made this known in Abuja on Thursday, said the federal government is also considering closing all motor parks and inter-state rail stations.

Aliko Dangote, through the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), will be leading a coalition of private sector organisations to support the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to tackle the coronavirus (COVID-19) menace sweeping across the country. This gesture is in addition to the N200 million earlier pledged by the ADF to help curb the spread of the virus. The…

ABC Transports Plc, Thursday, confirmed that the company will suspend it’s daily transportation business in compliance with the states and Federal government directives to reduce the spread of the COVID-19. “In a bid to fight the pandemic(COVID-19) we will be suspending all operations Nationwide for the next 14 days starting Friday 27th March, 2020. “Together…

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently sick with persistent coughing following contact with his chief-of-staff, Abba Kyari who already tested positive to coronavirus pandemic, findings have shown. Investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, Tuesday, revealed this on her Facebook page, after reports that Kyari had contacted the virus. In her words; “BREAKING UPDATE is that President Muhammadu Buhari…

Two new cases of the COVID-19 have been confirmed in Nigeria, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said on Wednesday. As of  07:00 am 25th March, there are 46 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Nigeria. 2 have been discharged with 1 person has died.  According to NCDC, one additional case was found in Lagos State…

President Muhammadu Buhari has advised residents of Lagos and Abuja to stay indoors in a bid to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja. “All Abuja and Lagos residents are strongly advised to stay at home, avoid…

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has denied media reports that his son who is currently undergoing treatment for coronavirus infection went to the club. In a statement released by Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to Atiku Abubakar, said there are false narratives which clearly indicate that his son was found in gatherings knowing fully well…

Access Bank Plc has shut one of its branches located around Lagos state after dictating coronavirus on one of its customers, official said on Monday. In a statement, the bank said, “We have just confirmed that an individual who visited our Ligali Ayorinde Branch on Monday, 16th March 2020, has tested positive for coronavirus. “He was…

Less than a day after former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar confirmed that his son tested positive on coronavirus, the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, said he has gone into self-isolation. Governor Mohammed had come in contact with him in the same aircraft coming to Lagos. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant…

The Commander of Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) DPC Tunji Disu on Sunday compelled the Victorious Army International Church to comply with the directive that limits gathering to 50 persons to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in the State. The team got to the Acme Road branch of the church at past 9:00 a.m….

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has directed all Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police nationwide to strictly enforce Social Restriction Orders of the Federal Government within their areas of jurisdiction. The IGP gave the order against the backdrop of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) global health threat and the subsequent social restriction orders…

The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has issued a guideline to prevent the spread of COVID-19 especially in motor parks, garages and other public transportation related environment. According to Frederic Oladeinde Hon. Commissioner for Transportation in a statement released on Sunday, it is important that the general public and stakeholders strictly adhere to  guidelines. Here are the…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said the country has recorded the first coronavirus death on Monday. The deceased, Suleiman Achimugu, was a former managing director of Pipelines and Product Marketing Company. According to NCDC in a tweet, “the 1st #COVID19 death in Nigeria has been recorded. The case was a 67 year old…

Lagos State Safety Commission has sealed Prime Mall Mega Plaza located in Lekki and three other event centres for flouting the State government’s directive on public gathering. The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu had issued a directive on the ban of public gatherings above 50 people, a combined team of the Lagos State Environmental…