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‘Celebrate Easter at home,’ Sanwo-Olu begs Lagosians as coronavirus cases continue to rise

Lagos is the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria with more than half of the country’s 288 cases. “This weekend, the sacrifice of staying at home and social distancing is required to stop the spread of #COVID19. “Avoid fake news, the lockdown hasn’t been lifted. Think longterm, #StayAtHomeAndStaySafe,” he tweeted. Nigeria has recorded cases in […]

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Just In: Nigeria Records Another COVID-19 Death

A file photo of Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi. Photo: Twitter- @ProfAkinAbayomi Another COVID-19 death has been recorded in Nigeria.  The new Coronavirus fatality was recorded in Lagos State. This was disclosed via Twitter by Professor Akin Abayomi, the State’s Commissioner for Health. In his tweet on Wednesday, Professor Abayomi stated that […]

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Nigeria visa firm owned by man on fraud charges

The owner of the Nigerian government-appointed company which produces visas for people wishing to travel to Nigeria from around the world is facing charges of fraud and money laundering in Nigeria in relation to a different company, the BBC has learnt in a joint investigation with the Premium Times. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing […]