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ANALYSIS: Has Nigeria better managed coronavirus than many developed countries?
"Ultimately, our aim is to protect the health of Nigerians and we remain committed to this mandate."
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World Health Day: Equipping Nigerian nurses, midwives for roles in curbing coronavirus
Healthcare professionals and this includes nurses and midwives, are on the front line of the battle with COVID-19 pandemic.
CommentCoronavirus: Lawan, Gbajabiamila fault FG’s relief package distribution model
The National Assembly leaders say the initiatives should be reformed to get to those really in need.
CommentCoronavirus: We’re starting production of ventilators — Nigerian govt
The ministry of science and technology says it is also producing disinfectant spraying devices.
CommentCOVID-19: Nigeria Customs releases rice, other items worth N3.2 billion for distribution
The Nigeria Customs Service says the distribution of the items will help alleviate the sufferings associated with the ongoing lockdown.
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
Oyo records two more cases of COVID-19
This brings the number of confirmed cases in Oyo State to 11.
CommentSouth South
Edo confirms two new coronavirus cases
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With the two new cases, Edo State now has 11 coronavirus cases.
CommentSouth East
COVID-19 Lockdown: Aba residents flout stay-at-home order
The governor's directives included buses taking fewer passengers and traders procuring hand-washing materials for customers entering their shops an...
CommentNorth Central
Kwara govt locks down Offa to contain coronavirus
This directive is pursuant to the Kwara State Infectious Diseases (Emergency Prevention) Regulation 2020.
CommentNorth East
SSS seizes 1,207 bags of foreign rice, others
CBN said the raids were part of its joint anti-smuggling operations with the SSS.
CommentNorth West
Nigerian doctor dies of coronavirus
Aliyu Yakubu died three days ago at the Nigeria Air Force Reference Hospital, Daura, after a visit to Kogi and Lagos.
CommentHealth
News Reports
World Health Day: Health workers battling COVID-19 should be protected – WHO
The tagline of World Health Day 2020 is ‘Support nurses and midwives’.
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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.
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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...
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Features
World Health Day: Equipping Nigerian nurses, midwives for roles in curbing coronavirus
Healthcare professionals and this includes nurses and midwives, are on the front line of the battle with COVID-19 pandemic.
Comment
News Reports
World Health Day: Health workers battling COVID-19 should be protected – WHO
The tagline of World Health Day 2020 is ‘Support nurses and midwives’.
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
World Health Day: Equipping Nigerian nurses, midwives for roles in curbing coronavirus
Healthcare professionals and this includes nurses and midwives, are on the front line of the battle with COVID-19 pandemic.
CommentOpinion
Latest
What Africa Must Do To Mitigate the Damaging Effects of Coronavirus, By Atiku Abubakar
The worst thing we can do now is to wring our hands and look to outsiders. Not now.
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: COVID-19: Calling On Nigeria’s Billionaires and Religious Leaders To Step Up
The country is in dire need of help.
CommentMore
Kaduna Prison Riot and the Death Race, By Gloria Mabeiam Ballason
The correctional system lost a vital opportunity of attracting public sympathy to the dilemma they face with congested facilities.
CommentSouth-West Food Security: A Glance Backwards For The Future We Face, By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú
The South-West can reduce poverty at a fast pace through agricultural transformation by becoming the engine of rural economic growth.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Funke Akindele, husband to serve 14 days community service
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how the celebrity couple pleaded guilty to violating a government lockdown.
Comment
Kannywood
KANNYWOOD: It will take Kannywood years to get back on its feet – Hassana Dalhat
Mrs Dalhat said the only way forward is to get the private sector and the government to invest in the industry.
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Music
Coronavirus Lockdown: Naira Marley, three others granted bail
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The police said Naira Marley could be arraigned on Wednesday.
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Lifestyle
Coronavirus Lockdown: How couples can enjoy intimacy without pregnancy – Experts
Experts say prolonged period in lockdown combined with expected difficulties obtaining contraception may bring an increase in unplanned pregnancies
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Arts & Books
A tribute to poet and professor Harry Garuba: we continue to learn with you
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In 1996, Harry was a founding member and columnist for the Nigerian national daily newspaper, The Post Express. Harry used his words to illuminate ...
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Travel
Morocco: Feeding the Soil, While Rallying the South for Greatness!
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"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...
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Nollywood
Funke Akindele, husband to serve 14 days community service
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how the celebrity couple pleaded guilty to violating a government lockdown.
CommentKannywood
KANNYWOOD: It will take Kannywood years to get back on its feet – Hassana Dalhat
Mrs Dalhat said the only way forward is to get the private sector and the government to invest in the industry.
CommentMusic
Coronavirus Lockdown: Naira Marley, three others granted bail
The police said Naira Marley could be arraigned on Wednesday.
CommentLifestyle
Coronavirus Lockdown: How couples can enjoy intimacy without pregnancy – Experts
Experts say prolonged period in lockdown combined with expected difficulties obtaining contraception may bring an increase in unplanned pregnancies
CommentArts & Books
A tribute to poet and professor Harry Garuba: we continue to learn with you
In 1996, Harry was a founding member and columnist for the Nigerian national daily newspaper, The Post Express. Harry used his words to illuminate ...
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
NSE: Market indices close upbeat with 1.24 per cent growth
The market capitalisation, which opened at N10.771 trillion, rose by N134 billion or 1.24 per cent, to close at N10.905 trillion.
CommentForeign
Africa
South African newlyweds arrested for breaching lockdown order
All 50 wedding guests, the pastor who conducted the ceremony, and the newlyweds themselves were promptly arrested and taken to a police station
CommentWest Africa
COVID-19: ECOWAS orders one million kits, distributes Chloroquine for member States
ECOWAS says the one million kits will help the 15 member nations to fight the coronavirus.
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