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COVID-19: 340 Americans Evacuated From Nigeria (Photos)

The United States Mission in Nigeria has evacuated 340 Americans from Nigeria

Abba Kyari comments: Sacked Kano commissioner hits back at Ganduje

The Commissioner of Works and Infrastructure in Kano State, Engr Mu’azu Magaji

Ganduje removes Kano commissioner for “celebrating” Abba Kyari’s death

The Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has terminated the

NCDC condemns mass gathering at Abba Kyari’s burial

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the agency spearheading the nation's

JUST IN: 3 more patients die of COVID-19 in Lagos, total now 13

Lagos has recorded the death of three more COVID-19 patients in the

Shekau, other Boko Haram members now lobbying for ceasefire – Military

Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau and his top commanders are reportedly angling

What Jonathan, Atiku, Lawan said about Abba Kyari’s demise

The death of Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to the President,

COVID-19 Committee Chair, Members Test Positive In Kano

Four members of the Kano State COVID-19 Task Force, including its co-chair,

Attack on Nigerians, other Africans in China likely with govt support – Foreign Minister

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama said the harassment of Nigerians

Lockdown War: Sarz Blasts MI Abaga Over Instagram Live Comments

Ace music producer, Osabuohien Osaretin aka Sarz has slammed rapper, MI over

Defying stay-at-home order, Imo youths chase police with masquerade

Some policemen in Imo took to their heels earlier in the week

Food relief: Police nab women for cursing Gov. Abiodun in Ogun

Three women in Ogun State have been arrested for raining curses on

COVID-19: Trump plans re-opening America’s economy, gives conditions

U.S. President Donald Trump has said border control and travel restrictions would

Lockdown: Police killing citizens more than coronavirus in Kenya

The police in Kenya have killed 12 persons in a bid to

Osundairo brother sexually linked with Jussie Smollett

One of the Nigerian brothers in the Jussie Smollet saga has been

Africa, O Mother Africa – By Femi Fani-Kayode

First to come to Africa were the Arabs. They hunted us down

I’m surprised CNN still exists – Elon Musk

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk has bashed popular Cable News Network (CNN) for

Why IMF omitted Nigeria from debt relief – Finance Minister

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed has

Curfew: Bandits now hungry, attack wedding to steal food in Kaduna

The ongoing restriction of movement in Kaduna State is forcing bandits to

JUST IN: Lagos Discharges 16 COVID-19 Patients, Total Now 85

Sixteen patients undergoing treatment for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lagos have

I’ve got stimulus payment from US despite 2-year entry ban – Runtown

Popular Nigerian music artiste, Douglas Jack Agu aka Runtown says he has

“Lies being told about palliatives will come back to bite you” – Junaid Mohammed warns Buhari

Second Republic Lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Mohammed has said that poor Nigerians are

Why Nigerians must question FG’s School Feeding, Cash Transfer programmes – Falana

Foremost human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has described the Federal Government's

Stop depending on amala to cure coronavirus – Kwara Govt warns residents

Contrary to widely-circulated rumour, amala does not cure coronavirus, the Kwara State

COVID-19: Why Trump Suspended Funding To WHO

US President Donald Trump has suspended funding to the World Health Organisation

(Full list): States that have received FG’s COVID-19 rice relief

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar

How Sosoliso Airlines lost founder to coronavirus

The Founder of defunct Sosoliso Airlines, Chief Victor Ikwuemesi, has died of

“It started with dry cough” – Ireland-based Nigerian narrates COVID-19 experience

A Republic of Ireland-based Nigerian, Mr. John Opabola has narrated how he

119 new suspected COVID-19 cases uncovered in community search – Lagos govt

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state

Man Utd offer Ighalo £100k-a-week permanent deal, despite £300k-a-week wage in China

Odion Ighalo's continued stay at Manchester United may be in jeopardy as