Nigeria has recorded its first death from COVID 19 ( Coronavirus). Despite measures to avoid deaths and stem the spread of coronavirus, the deadly pandemic has finally killed a 67 year old male who returned home following medical treatment in UK. Disclosing this via its verified twitter handle, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), said, “The 1st #COVID19 death …

The Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arraigned Ope on a two-count charge bordering on employment scam, put at over N200 million. The anti-graft agency alleged that the defendant, while serving as Special Adviser to the Kwara State Government knowingly acquired a contract. “A supply of 13 Ambulances to General Hospitals, into a company of …

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Abuja chapter, made the declaration on Tuesday. The body explained that the decision followed extensive deliberation on the health threat posed by the coronavirus scare, their work conditions, and patient care. ARD President, Roland Aigbovo, said the FCT Administration had failed to pay them basic salaries for more than two months. He lamented that …

Brazilian football great Ronaldinho will remain in pre-trial detention in Paraguay after a judge on Tuesday rejected his lawyer’s request that he be released on bail or to house arrest. The 39-year-old World Cup winner and his brother Roberto were arrested on Friday, accused of being in possession of fake Paraguayan passports. “The judge rejected the defense’s request for conditional …

The Mayor of Washington DC, Muriel Bowser, confirmed yesterday that a Nigerian man in his 50s, who lives in Nigeria, but has been staying with family members in Washington recently, has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Maryland, where he remains hospitalized. “With his test yielding presumptive positive, D.C. Health has started its investigation in keeping with CDC guidelines,” …

Inter Milan disclosed this in a statement on their official website on Monday, that former Super Eagles star and Inter Milan winger, Victor Moses, has suffered a major injury blow ahead of his side’s Coppa Italia second leg tie against Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo on Thursday. Antonio Conte’s side head to the game after losing 1-0 to Napoli …

At a press briefing on Monday March 2nd, Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Ehanire Osagie has revealed why the name of the 44-year-old Italian citizen who has been confirmed to have coronavirus cannot be disclosed. Osagie revealed that the name of the patient cannot be disclosed publicly because it goes against the ethics of medicine. ”You do not give out a …

A Japanese woman in her 40s was first confirmed as infected with the coronavirus on January 29. After being discharged from hospital she tested negative for the virus on February 6, although she still had a cough at the time. She was working as a guide on a tour bus with tourists from Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak, in …

Vanessa Bryant, wife of late NBA star, Kobe Bryant, has sued the owner of the helicopter, which crashed and killed her husband and their daughter. Her lawsuit alleges wrongful death and claims the pilot, Ara Zobayan, was careless and negligent. Vanessa believes Zobayan should have aborted the flight amid cloudy conditions. Zobayan was among the nine people killed in the …

The European Union says it plans to make visa approval tough for Nigeria, if it fails to play its part in the return and readmission of its nationals staying illegally in the EU. The EU, which comprises Germany, Italy, Spain, France and 23 other countries, further stated that although it would not place a visa ban on Nigeria, it could …