Nigeria:   Over 80 Journalists 'Barred' From Aso Rock

Daily Trust, 25 March 2020

The number of State House correspondents was yesterday pruned to 16 over the coronavirus pandemic. Only one of them is a newspaper reporter. Read more »

Nigeria:   Coronavirus - Why Nigeria's Ministers, Governors, Dangote Should Be Tested

Premium Times, 25 March 2020

At least two persons in Nigeria's high political class are now infected with the raging COVID-19, currently causing upset across the world. The Chief of Staff to the President,… Read more »

Nigeria:   Coronavirus - What Abba Kyari Did in the Last 10 Days

Daily Trust, 25 March 2020

Malam Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to president Muhammadu Buhari, who returned to Nigeria from Germany on March 14, had participated in several state functions and unofficial… Read more »

Nigeria:   Coronavirus - the Nigerian Dream Cure

Premium Times, 25 March 2020

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), which has compelled people to stay within their localities, illuminates the genius of the ageless adage: charity begins at home. It has… Read more »

Nigeria:   Coronavirus - How Prepared Are Abuja Hospitals to Prevent Transmission?

Premium Times, 25 March 2020

As Nigeria's number of confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 36 Monday afternoon, there are concerns over the preparedness of Nigeria's public health system for combating the pandemic. Read more »

Nigeria:   Seven States Have Confirmed Coronavirus Cases

Premium Times, 25 March 2020

Since the first case of Covid-19 was reported in Nigeria, seven states have so far confirmed at least a case of the disease. Read more »

Nigeria:   VP Osinbajo Tests Negative for Coronavirus

Vanguard, 25 March 2020

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has tested negative for coronavirus, 24 hours after he went into self-isolation following fears he could have physically interacted with some persons… Read more »

Nigeria:   Presidency Restricts Villa Coverage to 13 Media Houses

This Day, 25 March 2020

The Presidency has scaled down the coverage of the State House by media houses to only 13 in the wake of COVID-19 spread to the seat of power. Read more »

Nigeria:   Sick Passenger On Air Peace Flight Causes Coronavirus Panic

Premium Times, 24 March 2020

A video clip of a sick passenger on an <a target="_blank" href="http://flyairpeace.com">Air Peace</a> flight from Lagos that landed at the Aminu Kano International… Read more »

Nigeria:   Govt Orders International Airports Closed for 4 Weeks, but Exemptions Exist

Daily Trust, 24 March 2020

All International airports in Nigeria have finally shut down 12:00 a.m Tuesday for four weeks as directed by the Federal Government as a measure to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

Nigeria:   Buhari Meets Security Chiefs As Coronavirus Spreads in Nigeria

Daily Trust, 24 March 2020

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, is currently holding a meeting with the country's security chiefs. Read more »

Nigeria:   Coronavirus - Osinbajo in Self-Isolation - Aide

Premium Times, 25 March 2020

Nigeria's vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, is currently observing self-isolation, a statement from his office said on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria:   COVID-19 Cases On the Rise

HRW, 25 March 2020

The Nigerian government should ensure that its response to the COVID-19 pandemic is rooted in respect for human rights by ensuring access to standard health care services, clean… Read more »

Nigeria:   COVID-19 - House Urges Govt to Establish Isolation Units in Govt Colleges

This Day, 24 March 2020

Following the increasing number of people requiring treatment from the Covid 19 disease, The House of Representatives at its plenary on Tuesday mandated the Federal Ministry of… Read more »

Nigeria:   10 Fake News Stories on Coronavirus You Should Ignore

Premium Times, 24 March 2020

Since its outbreak in December 2019, coronavirus has affected over 300,000 people in over 180 countries across the globe. The virus has also caused the death of over 11,000 as at… Read more »

Nigeria:   NCDC Confirms 2 New Cases of Coronavirus, 1 in Lagos, 1 in Osun

Vanguard, 25 March 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed, early Wednesday two new of coronavirus in Lagos and Osun states. Read more »

Nigeria:   UN in Nigeria Strengthens COVID-19 Containment and Care

UN News, 24 March 2020

The United Nations system in Nigeria has mobilized $2 million to help the Government's efforts to contain the COVID-19 outbreak and care for those in the West African country… Read more »

Nigeria:   Cases of COVID-19 Rise to 46

Daily Trust, 25 March 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed two more new cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday morning, bringing the country's total to 46. Read more »

Nigeria:   Osinbajo, Ministers Self-Isolate As Kyari, Mohammed Test Positive

This Day, 25 March 2020

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, some ministers, senior government officials, and top business executives who recently had contact with President Muhammadu Buhari's Chief of Staff,… Read more »

Nigeria:   Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Now 42

Vanguard, 24 March 2020

Two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Nigeria. 1 is in Lagos State & 1 in Ogun Read more »

Nigeria:   Buhari's Chief Of Staff Abba Kyari Tests Positive for COVID-19

This Day, 24 March 2020

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has tested negative for the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus), following a test for the disease that was carried out yesterday on the president by… Read more »

Nigeria:   COVID-19 Pandemic - Nigeria Heads for Total Lockdown

Daily Trust, 24 March 2020

Nigeria is heading for a total lockdown as the coronavirus pandemic escalates across the globe. Read more »

Nigeria:   Closure of International Airports to Last for Four Weeks - Govt

This Day, 24 March 2020

The federal government has said the closure of all international airports in Nigeria would last for four weeks in order to curtail the spread of the COVID pandemic in the country. Read more »

Nigeria:   Raging Coronavirus - Let's Lock Down Now, Says Aisha Buhari

Vanguard, 24 March 2020

Wife of the President, Hajia Aisha Buhari, yesterday said there should be total lock-down of the country to prevent further spread of coronavirus currently ravaging the world. Read more »

Nigeria:   Govt Shuts Land Borders Over New Coronavirus

Premium Times, 23 March 2020

The federal government has announced immediate closure of all its borders to human traffic. Read more »

Nigeria:   Things May Get Worse With COVID-19, Govt Tells Nigerians

Daily Trust, 23 March 2020

The Federal Government says it is hoping for the best in its efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

Nigeria:   Niger State Imposes Curfew

Vanguard, 23 March 2020

Niger state imposes curfew in the state; prohibit gatherings more than 20 people; Civil Servants from Grade level 1-12 to stay at home. Read more »

Nigeria:   COVID-19 - Ayade Declares Total Lockdown in Cross River

Vanguard, 23 March 2020

Cross River state governor, Prof Ben Ayade Monday night declared that all entry points into the state by Land, Sea and air are hereby locked down stressing that access will only be… Read more »

Nigeria:   ActionAid Calls for Lockdown of Nigeria

This Day, 24 March 2020

The ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), has called on the federal government to lockdown the country for the next 14 days in order to fast-track the efforts of the Presidential Task Force on… Read more »