Year: 2020
Why the coronavirus is very contagious: Scientists
Scientists have decoded why the highly contagious novel coronavirus has exploded into a global pandemic, which has now killed close…
Of safety concerns and Mikel
The world is in a huge mess at the moment. If one could see the future, one could have prayed…
Nollywood actor calls out LG over damaged N500K TV
Award-winning Nollywood actor cum director, Ramsey Nouah, has called out LG Electronics over its refusal to fix his damaged N500,000…
Photos: Evening of reminisces for late Prof Harry Garuba
Recently, friends and former students of the late Harry Garuba gathered in Lagos to have an evening of readings and…
UEFA postpones Euro 2020 amid Coronavirus
In the light of the ongoing developments in the spread of COVID-19 across Europe, UEFA has officially decided to postpone…
Yvonne Jegede warns people shaming her over ‘failed marriage’
Nollywood actress, producer, and television personality, Yvonne Jegede has issued warnings and words of advice to those who try to…
Matuidi tests positive for coronavirus
Juventus star, Blaise Matuidi, has become the latest in line to join a growing, worrying list of footballers with coronavirus…
Why Christian leaders should start studying Qur’an – Bishop Akubeze
The leadership of the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) Edo State chapter, has been advised to study the Holy Qur'an
Roger Mayweather, Floyd’s uncle dies, boxing world mourns
Roger Mayweather’s death was mourned Tuesday by boxing world. He was 58. The legendary boxing trainer and uncle to Floyd…
Mikel Leaves Trabzonspor
Former captain John Obi Mikel parted ways with Turkish club, Trabzonspor, on Tuesday.
Coronavirus effect: PEAC paints gloomy picture of economy in briefing to Buhari
The Presidential Economic Advisory Committee(PEAC) painted sobering scenarios of what could happen to the Nigerian economy, if the COVID-19 pandemic…
Coronavirus: Sanwo-Olu at Lagos Airport, says VIPs must be screened
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, made a surprise appearance at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) to…
Edo APC Crisis: Oshiomhole has learnt his lesson – Ojezua
Factional chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Edo state, Anselm Ojezua, on Tuesday said that the embattled national…
Dangote’s Indian staff quarantined over Coronavirus
An Indian contractor staff with Dangote Industries Limited has been quarantined for Coronavirus at the Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba area…
Lagos, Ogun partner to train 3,000 youths in agriculture
In a bid to make Southwest food basket of the nation, Ogun and Lagos States have partnered to train over…
U.S designates new ISIS leader global terrorist
The United States has named Amir Muhammad Sa’id Abdal-Rahman al-Mawla, the new leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and…
Coronavirus strikes 182 Spaniards dead in one day
The deadly Coronavirus has struck 182 Spaniards dead in one day, with the figures surging to 491 deaths overall.
Kwara Govt commiserates with victims of Owode market fire
The Kwara Government has commiserated with traders affected by the fire that razed Owode market in Offa Local Government Area…
Coronavirus: Buhari must suspend stamp duty on all accounts now – Atiku
Nigeria's former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has told the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the policy on stamp…
Coronavirus: Italy records 31,506 cases, 2,500 deaths
Italy’s national tally of cases of novel coronavirus contagion has increased to 31,506, with 2,503 deaths, the Civil Protection Agency…
I’m waiting for NFF to renew my contract – Rohr
Super Eagles Franco-German coach, Gernot Rohr, has stated that he awaits the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for a new contract.
Coronavirus: Airlines groan under refund requirements – IATA
Airlines are no longer able to comply with current rules on refunds for cancelled or late flights as the coronavirus…
UTME: 5 arrested for impersonation
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kaduna State Command, says it arrested five suspects
Coronavirus fears: Syria shuts restaurants, cafes
Deputy Health Minister Ahmad Khalifawi, on Tuesday, said the Syrian authorities have ordered for all restaurants and cafes to be…
Edo cancels 10-day break for schools
Edo Government has cancelled the earlier 10-day break declared for public and private schools in the state
JAMB candidates, baby kidnapped
Three candidates after writing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have been kidnapped in Kaduna by bandits.
Group states reasons for insecurity in Nigeria
An non-governmental organisation, Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), has attributed high rate of insecurity in the country to moral decadence…
Cardiovascular diseases: Doctors hold medical outreach
Doctors under the aegis of Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMPN), have conducted a medical outreach…
Coronavirus: Queen Elizabeth cancels annual parties
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth cancelled her annual garden parties and will leave London for Windsor Castle earlier than planned because of…
Why I met Buhari behind closed doors – Gov. Diri
The Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, revealed he met with President Muhammadu Buhari to familirise with him as the…