JUST IN: Kano Records Two New COVID-19 Deaths, Total Now 139

Kano State has confirmed two more deaths from coronavirus. In a tweet on its handle on Thursday, the State’s Ministry of Health also confirmed 24 new infections in the state. This brings to 139 the total number of those who have contracted the virus in Kano State, as of 12:05 am on April 30. Residents … Read more

First Bank Donates N1b To COVID-19 Fund

Buhari Congratulates First Bank CEO On Prestigious Award

First Bank has announced its donation of N1 billion towards the joint effort by the Nigerian Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will be used to  expand the health facilities; especially testing, isolation, treatment and the provision of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facilities pivotal to controlling the spread … Read more

Coronavirus: Lagos State To Extend Lockdown Order 

Due to the sudden surge of coronavirus cases in Lagos, Governor Sanwo-Olu has hinted at a possible extension of the ongoing lockdown in the state. The Governor made this disclosure during a media parley with journalists, where he said the lockdown would be extended depending on the situation of things, adding that the number of … Read more

“Give Out Seized Food Items To Nigerians”- RMD Tells Customs Officials

"Give Out Seized Food Items To Nigerians"- RMD Tells Customs Officials

Nollywood’s Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) has called upon the Nigerian Customs Service to distribute the food items seized from smugglers. Ekohotblog reports that Richard Mofe Damijo made the call in a post via his twitter handle. RMD further appreciated the Federal Government for the reduction of fuel prices and other efforts being put in place … Read more