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COVID-19: US begins evacuation of citizens from Nigeria

COVID-19: US begins evacuation of citizens from Nigeria

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the commencement of evacuation of its citizens from Nigeria. This is happening after Germany, Israel, and France evacuated their nationals following the rising cases of coronavirus disease in the country. The Embassy confirmed the development Monday night on its official Twitter handle, @US Mission Nigeria. It said…

COVID-19: Ajimobi commends Buhari over nationwide address, wishes Makinde quick recovery

COVID-19: Ajimobi commends Buhari over nationwide address, wishes Makinde quick recovery

The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the immediate-past Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi has commended the Federal Government for the steps taken so far to curb the spread of Covid-19 otherwise known Coronavirus. Ajimobi spoke on Monday evening while reacting to President Mohammadu Buhari’s national broadcast where measures…

Pastor remanded in prison for denying coronavirus existence

Pastor remanded in prison for denying coronavirus existence

Controversial pastor, Augustine Yiga, who allegedly denied the existence of the new coronavirus, has been charged and remanded in prison. The Ugandan Police said this on Monday, AFP reports. The prominent cleric is accused by prosecutors of telling his Revival Christian Church on Friday, in comments carried by local television stations, that there is “no…

Tinubu says It’s Time for unity, thought, action — Coronavirus

Tinubu says It’s Time for unity, thought, action — Coronavirus

Ex-Governor of Lagos State and the National Leader for the All Progressive Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmad Tinubu has called for unity in Nigeria amidst the COVID 19 pandemic. Also Read: Buhari’s Full Speech on Coronavirus Pandemic He has called on the government to take necessary actions to prevent and control the widespread of the…