![Coronavirus [Photo: Mayo Clinic]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/04/coronovirus-photo-Mayo-Clinic.jpg?fit=300%2C169&ssl=1)
![Vice President Yemi Osinbajo [Photo: Presidency]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/03/Vice-President-Yemi-Osinbajo-1.jpg?fit=50%2C27&ssl=1){kind=small}
![Multichoice Nigeria [Photo Credit: Brandcom.ng]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2018/01/MultiChoice-Nigeria1a_002_002_lrg.jpg?fit=50%2C28&ssl=1){kind=small}
![Coronavirus [Photo: Mayo Clinic]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/04/coronovirus-photo-Mayo-Clinic.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)
![Holed up in a Gold Coast hospital in Australia, Tom Hanks 63, said he and singer-songwriter partner Rita Wilson were taking the enforced isolation "one-day-at-a-time" [RFI - AFP/File]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/03/Tom-Hanks-and-his-wife.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)
![Selected Africa Countries Debt Profile. [PHOTO CREDIT: Source: IMF dataset, SPMProfessionals]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/02/Fullscreen-capture-2222020-83851-AM.bmp_.jpg?fit=50%2C25&ssl=1){kind=small}
![Video Assistant Referees (VAR). [PHOTO CREDIT: Sky Sports]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2018/11/Video-Assistant-Referees-VAR.jpg?fit=150%2C84&ssl=1)
![Simona Halep [Photo credit: YouTube]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2018/01/Australian-Open-e1516444672235.jpg?fit=50%2C35&ssl=1){kind=small}
![Former Olympic Marseille's boss, Pape Diouf. [PHOTO CREDIT: Brila.net]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/04/Former-Olympic-Marseilles-boss-Pape-Diouf.jpg?fit=50%2C28&ssl=1){kind=small}
![Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and Sports Development [PHOTO CREDIT: @SundayDareSD]](https://i2.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/01/EG9BjC_X4AEXa1Y-e1579097518883.jpg?fit=50%2C33&ssl=1){kind=small}
![Cyclers used to tell the story. [PHOTO CREDIT: The National]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/03/sp15-cycling-tours.jpg?fit=50%2C28&ssl=1){kind=small}
All content is Copyrighted © 2020 The Premium Times, Nigeria.
UPDATED: Cuba ready to help in Nigeria’s COVID-19 battle – Envoy
The envoy says Cuba will be “attentive to the request” but said no such request had been made “at the moment.”
CommentTop News
Nigerian govt pays N20,000 to 5,000 Abuja households — Minister
The minister says the disbursement is to help in reducing the effect of the lockdown in Abuja and Lagos over the COVID-19 pandemic.
CommentCBN-led coalition to tackle coronavirus raises N15 billion — Official
The CBN said the list of 37 donors include individuals, banks and other corporate organisations.
CommentCoronavirus spreads through air, lingers in rooms formerly occupied by patients — Study
![Coronavirus [Photo: Mayo Clinic]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/04/coronovirus-photo-Mayo-Clinic.jpg?fit=100%2C56&ssl=1)
The finding highlights the importance of protective equipment in hospitals to protect the frontline healthcare workers.
CommentEkiti confirms fresh case of coronavirus
The new case brings to two the number of coronavirus cases so far confirmed by Ekiti State Government.
CommentNigeria spent N722.3 billion on fuel subsidy in 2018 – NEITI Report
NEITI reported that Nigeria lifted 701 million barrels of crude oil for export and domestic sales in 2018
CommentSpecial Reports
Coronavirus: Nigerian tertiary institutions not equipped for distance learning
In Nigeria, physical learning has been halted for the next few weeks, most likely months, depending on containment of the disease.
CommentCoronavirus: Nigeria has 350 ICU beds for 200 million people
Intensive care is vital in the treatment of coronavirus, but experts estimate that one in 285,000 people in Nigeria could have access to critical treatment.
CommentRegional
South West
Coronavirus: Oyo NUJ launches special pass for journalists
NUJ says the special pass will aid easy movement of journalists in Oyo State.
CommentSouth South
COVID-19: Task force attacks journalists in Delta
![Nigerian journalists in an interview session[Photo: The Standard]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2018/11/Journalist.jpg?fit=150%2C85&ssl=1)
The journalists were monitoring the stay-at-home order by the Delta State Government when they were attacked.
CommentSouth East
COVID-19: Gov. Ugwuanyi inaugurates three isolation centres in Enugu
The isolation centres are located at the Ultra-Modern Diagnostic centre, the Colliery Hospital and the Nsukka Isolation and Treatment centre.
CommentNorth Central
Rainstorm damages houses, causes blackout in Kogi
![Heavy rain fall used to illustrate the story. [Photo credit: Daily Trust]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2018/05/Heavy-rain.jpg?fit=150%2C84&ssl=1)
The rainstorm accompanied the heavy downpour experienced in Lokoja, the state capital.
CommentNorth East
COVID-19: Adamawa gov signs restriction order into law
The restriction order is aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
CommentNorth West
Controller speaks on Kaduna Correctional Centre riot
There was an uproar at the Kaduna Central Correctional Centre on Tuesday.
CommentHealth
News Reports
Coronavirus spreads through air, lingers in rooms formerly occupied by patients — Study
![Coronavirus [Photo: Mayo Clinic]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/04/coronovirus-photo-Mayo-Clinic.jpg?fit=150%2C84&ssl=1)
The finding highlights the importance of protective equipment in hospitals to protect the frontline healthcare workers.
Comment
Investigations
SPECIAL REPORT: Residents lament as abandoned NDDC health centres litter Imo
In one of the communities, the abandoned and uncompleted health centre was simply converted to a school by residents.
Comment
Health Specials
Coronavirus: Taskforce to decide on travel bans as Nigeria confirms third Covid-19 case
The committee is expected to decide whether the government should ban flights into Nigeria from high-risk countries or gathering at social activiti...
Comment
Features
How China got to zero new domestic COVID-19 cases
![Health facilty where COVID-19 patients are being treated [Chinese Embassy in Nigeria]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/03/8a569596edba44bd979e3ab7014f992c.jpg?fit=150%2C84&ssl=1)
The outbreak as a whole was kept in one regional location which allowed more sufficient management elsewhere.
Comment
News Reports
Coronavirus spreads through air, lingers in rooms formerly occupied by patients — Study
The finding highlights the importance of protective equipment in hospitals to protect the frontline healthcare workers.
CommentInvestigations
SPECIAL REPORT: Residents lament as abandoned NDDC health centres litter Imo
In one of the communities, the abandoned and uncompleted health centre was simply converted to a school by residents.
CommentHealth Specials
Coronavirus: Taskforce to decide on travel bans as Nigeria confirms third Covid-19 case
The committee is expected to decide whether the government should ban flights into Nigeria from high-risk countries or gathering at social activiti...
CommentFeatures
How China got to zero new domestic COVID-19 cases
The outbreak as a whole was kept in one regional location which allowed more sufficient management elsewhere.
CommentOpinion
Latest
Improved Service Delivery – The Key to Unlocking Cost Reflective Retail Electricity Tariffs, By Odion Omonfoman
Once again, just as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and electricity distribution companies (“DisCos”) are about to conclude o...
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: COVID-19: Calling On Nigeria’s Billionaires and Religious Leaders To Step Up
The country is in dire need of help.
CommentMore
Countering Insurgency: Exploring A Different Narrative Strategy, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
It is hoped that the generation after the current Boko Haram members will be better equipped with knowledge to withstand any form of radicalisation, brainwas...
CommentCOVID-19: Making History Through Virtual Governance, By Lagos State Ministry of Information
“We should let our people know about this,” Waterfront Infrastructure Development commissioner, Kabiru Ahmed said excitedly after the meeting.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Social Distancing: Seven Nigerian series you can binge-watch
PREMIUM TIMES has compiled a list of “feel-good” Nigerian TV series that could help bring some cheer to your week as we all continue to engage in s...
Comment
Kannywood
INTERVIEW: KANNYWOOD: Why I chose dog as lead actor for my new film – Zaharadden
"I always wanted to do something different in everything I do."
Comment
Music
Salawa exposes man threatening to release her nude photos
Salawa accused him of threatening to tarnish her image and destroy her career.
Comment
Lifestyle
Coronavirus Lockdown: How to stay fit, active at home – Fitness experts
One of the concerns some Nigerians have expressed about the on-going lockdown is weight gain.
Comment
Arts & Books
Buhari mourns Nigerian author, Phoebean Ogundipe
Mrs Ogundipe was famous for authoring the English grammar series, Brighter Grammar.
Comment
Travel
Morocco: Feeding the Soil, While Rallying the South for Greatness!
![Casablanca-Morocco. [PHOTO CREDIT: hnoversa/Fotolia/Encyclopedia Britannica.]](https://i2.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/01/Casablanca-Morocco.jpg?fit=150%2C100&ssl=1)
"After the encounter, even in its brevity, I became inclined to agree with a friend who said: “If you die without seeing Marrakech, God would likel...
Comment
Nollywood
Social Distancing: Seven Nigerian series you can binge-watch
PREMIUM TIMES has compiled a list of “feel-good” Nigerian TV series that could help bring some cheer to your week as we all continue to engage in s...
CommentKannywood
INTERVIEW: KANNYWOOD: Why I chose dog as lead actor for my new film – Zaharadden
"I always wanted to do something different in everything I do."
CommentMusic
Salawa exposes man threatening to release her nude photos
Salawa accused him of threatening to tarnish her image and destroy her career.
CommentLifestyle
Coronavirus Lockdown: How to stay fit, active at home – Fitness experts
One of the concerns some Nigerians have expressed about the on-going lockdown is weight gain.
CommentArts & Books
Buhari mourns Nigerian author, Phoebean Ogundipe
Mrs Ogundipe was famous for authoring the English grammar series, Brighter Grammar.
CommentTravel
Morocco: Feeding the Soil, While Rallying the South for Greatness!
"After the encounter, even in its brevity, I became inclined to agree with a friend who said: “If you die without seeing Marrakech, God would likel...
CommentBusiness
News Reports
Atedo Peterside quits board of Nigerian Breweries Plc
Mr Peterside said he resigned to enable him focus on fulfilling the objectives of the Anap Foundation COVID-19 Think Tank, which he set up recently.
CommentSports
Football
Ighalo wins first Manchester United award
![Odion Ighalo celebrates his goal [PHOTO: talkSPORT]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/03/NINTCHDBPICT000568625536-e1583443134209.jpg?fit=143%2C100&ssl=1)
Ighalo pulled 32% of fans’ vote to emerge as the winner.
CommentForeign
Africa
COVID-19: Death toll hits 196 in African countries
The Africa CDC said the cases were spread across 49 African countries.
CommentWest Africa
Senegal confirms 13 new cases of COVID-19
With the 13 new cases, Senegal now has a total of 175 COVID-19 cases.
Comment