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The Philippines records first coronavirus death outside China

The first death has been reported outside of China, in the Philippines, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The international organisation, which made the...

Scientists in Rome isolate coronavirus for study, containment

 Italian scientists at the National Institute for Infectious Diseases have isolated the rapidly spreading coronavirus, Italian media reported on Sunday, February 2, 2020. This is coming even...

In China, deaths from coronavirus surpass 300

China saw a sharp rise in deaths from coronavirus on Sunday, as official statistics put the number of fatalities at 304, up from 259 a day...

Nigeria has acquired in-country capacity to test coronavirus – Minister

Nigeria, with the help of the World Health Organisation (WHO), acquired in-country capacity to test for coronavirus. Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said this in a...

Coronavirus: Nigeria stands by China in this difficult moment – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined other world leaders in expressing his support and good wishes to President Xi Jinping and citizens of the People’s...

No coronavirus case in Lagos, says govt

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has debunked the rumours making the round over a case of novel coronavirus in the state, saying...

Coronavirus cases in Germany’s Bavaria up to six after child infected

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany’s southern state of Bavaria has risen to six, after a child was found to have been infected. The child’s...

Coronavirus: Govt won’t stop Nigerians from travelling to China

The Federal Government will not stop Nigerians from travelling to China or any other country where coronavirus has manifested. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

In line with the presidential directive mandating the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to take NIN enrollment to the...
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Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning under the combined weight of intense heat and persistent power...

Stakeholders express divergent views on Lagos’ New Tenancy Bill 2025/2026

Some lawyers in Lagos State have lauded the proposed state tenancy law, describing it as a welcome development, while...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

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