Nigeria:   COVID-19 Cases Rise to 373

This Day, 15 April 2020

Nigeria recorded 30 new cases of COVID-19, on Tuesday, bringing to 373 the total number of confirmed cases in the country. Read more »

Nigeria:   Lockdown Extension As a Necessary Measure

Daily Trust, 14 April 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari's decision to extend the 2 weeks lockdown of Lagos and Ogun states plus the Federal Capital Territory as contained in his speech to Nigerians yesterday… Read more »

Nigeria:   Clinical Trials On COVID-19 Vaccine Show Promising Results, Says NCDC

Vanguard, 13 April 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that while there is no known vaccine for the Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), some trials have shown promising results… Read more »

Nigeria:   Going House to House, Lagos Identifies 119 Suspected COVID-19 Cases in One Week

Premium Times, 14 April 2020

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, has said that about 119 people have been identified with coronavirus symptoms through the house-to-house active case search… Read more »

Nigeria:   Nigeria Records 19 New Cases of COVID-19

This Day, 14 April 2020

Nigeria has recorded 19 new cases of COVID-19, bringing to 362 the total number of confirmed cases in the country. Read more »

Nigeria:   Nigeria's Cases Now 323 As Coronavirus Spreads to 19 States, FCT

Daily Trust, 13 April 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control yesterday recorded five new cases of coronavirus, taking the total to 323 in the country. Read more »

Nigeria:   Lockdown - Hoodlums On Rampage in Lagos Suburb

This Day, 13 April 2020

Hell was let loose in Agege area of Lagos in the early hours Monday when miscreants also known as area boys went on the rampage and invaded several streets looting and vandalising… Read more »

Nigeria:   Nigeria Records Highest Daily Increase of Coronavirus Cases Tuesday

Premium Times, 15 April 2020

Eleven new COVID-19 cases were announced on Tuesday evening, bringing the total confirmed cases in Nigeria to 373. Read more »

Nigeria:   Let's Endure Longer, Buhari Appeals to Nigerians, Extends Lockdown By 14 Days

This Day, 14 April 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday extended the lockdown in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lagos and Ogun States by 14 more days and called for perseverance and more… Read more »

Nigeria:   COVID-19 - Police Arrest 191 Suspects Over Crime in Lagos, Ogun

Daily Trust, 13 April 2020

Nigerian Police Force says it has arrested 191 suspects for crime during the lockdown period in Agbado, Ifo, Otta and Agege axis of Lagos and Ogun State. Read more »

Nigeria:   Govt - Lockdown Reduced Pandemic Cases

This Day, 13 April 2020

The federal government through the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said the lockdown imposed on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, as well as Lagos and Ogun… Read more »

Nigeria:   Why We Extended COVID-19 Lockdown in Abuja, Lagos,Ogun - Buhari

Daily Trust, 13 April 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the cessation of movement, physical distancing measures and the prohibition of mass gatherings remain the most efficient and effective way… Read more »

Nigeria:   Coronavirus - How We're Coping With Lockdown Without Salaries - Nigerian University Lecturers

Premium Times, 13 April 2020

Some Nigerian university lecturers said they are facing serious economic hardship after being denied their salaries for two months for refusing to enrol in the federal government's… Read more »

Nigeria:   Lockdown Continues in Lagos, Ogun, FCT for Another 14 Days

This Day, 13 April 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the lockdown imposed on the country two weeks ago by another Read more »

Nigeria:   We Achieved a Lot During 14 Days of Initial Lockdown - Buhari

This Day, 13 April 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday night said a lot was achieved during the 14-day lockdown he ordered on March 30. Read more »

Nigeria:   What Buhari Said About Lockdown Extension, Support for Nigerians

Premium Times, 13 April 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday announced an extension to lockdown directive on Lagos, Ogun and Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria:   Coronavirus - Buhari Hails Health Workers

Premium Times, 13 April 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has described as heroes, health workers who have been part of the fight against COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Read more »

Nigeria:   Govt Confirms 20 More COVID-19 Cases, Now 343 in Total

Daily Trust, 13 April 2020

Nigerian government has confirmed 20 more cases of the coronavirus disease in the country. Read more »

Nigeria:   Country Records 20 New Cases of COVID-19

This Day, 13 April 2020

Nigeria has recorded 20 new cases of COVID-19, bringing to 343 the total number of confirmed cases in the country. Read more »

Nigeria:   Kano Confirms 2 New COVID-19 Cases

This Day, 13 April 2020

Kano State Government on Monday confirmed two fresh cases of COVID-19 in the state. Read more »

Nigeria:   COVID-19 - Experts Back Buhari On Lockdown Extension

Daily Trust, 14 April 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari last night extended the lockdown imposed on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lagos and Ogun states. Read more »

Nigeria:   Coronavirus - Buhari Tells Ministers to Ensure Limited Impact On Farming Season

Premium Times, 13 April 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono and other key players of the sector to join the already existing 12-member… Read more »

Nigeria:   Key Things Buhari Said in His Speech On Lockdown Extension

Daily Trust, 13 April 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has addressed Nigerians for the second time on Coronavirus outbreak in the country. Read more »