Super Eagles forward Samuel Kalu tests positive for COVID-19

The 22-year-old forward who was stranded in Nigeria for a while due to the closure of international borders because of the global pandemic managed to find his way back to France on the 2nd of July this month. According to a close source, he was tested for coronavirus on his arrival. However, the club announced […]

UK won’t pay you hazard allowance, FG tells doctors planning to relocate

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has told Nigerian doctors planning to relocate to the United Kingdom to take note of the fact that they will not be paid hazard allowance if they migrate. Ehanire said this during a briefing of the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 on Thursday in Abuja. The minister was […]

57 health workers contract COVID-19 in Plateau -Official

By Martha Agas The Commissioner for Health in Plateau, Dr. Nimkong Lar, said 57 health workers were infected with COVID-19 in the course of their duties in health centres in the state. Lar stated this at a press briefing after an executive council meeting on Wednesday in Jos. He said that they were workers managing […]

COVID -19: 63% of hand sanitiser in Abuja not registered by NAFDAC – PTF

Abujah Racheal The Presidential Task force (PTF), on COVID-19 has revealed that 63 per cent of hand sanitiser sold in Abuja, have no NAFDAC registration. The Chairman of the PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF Boss Mustapha, stated this while Speaking at the daily briefing of the PTF COVID-19, in Abuja, […]

Canada extends U.S. border closure for another 30 days, to Aug 21

(NNP) Canada and U.S. have agreed to close their shared border for another 30 days, to August 21, after the expiration of the current closure on July 21. With souring coronavirus cases in the United States, both countries agreed it will be in their mutual interest to close the border for an extended period after […]

Brain Drain: Immigration stops 58 London-bound Nigerian doctors at Lagos Airport – They were recruited by UK firm & hoped to get visas on arrival

By Lawani Mikairu Some facts have emerged as to why 58 Nigerian doctors, who were denied departure to the UK through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, by Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, were travelling without UK visas. The medical doctors were going to the UK for recruitment at NES Healthcare. A letter from the recruitment […]

Reopen all churches now: enough is enough – CAN

The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), His Eminence, Rev (Dr) Samson ‘Supo Ayokunle, on behalf of the association, has called on all state governments that are yet to reopen churches under their watches to do so now because the continued lockdown order on the places of worship is no longer acceptable and reasonably justified. […]

House Reps refute reports that 50 lawmakers tested positive for COVID-19

By Yemi ItodoThe House of Representatives has described as “fake news” and “gross misinformation”, the reports that over 50 lawmakers tested positive for coronavirus. There were publications on Tuesday [Not from Daily Post] that over 50 lawmakers allegedly tested positive for COVID-19. But the Spokesman for the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, in a […]

Gov Umahi, aides test positive for COVID-19; in isolation

Governor David Umahi Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in isolation, working from home. However, he handed coordination of the state’s fight against the pandemic to his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe. According to Governor Umahi, in a statement on Saturday, he and some of his close aides tested […]

Evacuation: 322 Nigerians from U.S. to arrive in Lagos

The Federal Government say 322 Nigerians, who departed New Jersey in the U.S. are expected to arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos on Saturday. Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama made this known via his verified twitter handle on Saturday. According to him, the returnees are expected to arrive at 2.30 p.m. “Evacuation […]

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