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Devil pushed me to defile four children – Randy pastor

A 48-year-old randy pastor, Otobong Emerson, who allegedly abused four children, aged between six and 11, has blamed the act…

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First batch of Nigerians evacuated from UK land in Lagos

The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from the United Kingdom have landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Abayomi

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Lagos may record 120, 000 Coronavirus cases in July – LASG

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi on Friday said Lagos may record between 90,000 and 120,000 positive cases…

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We are set for immediate retrial of Orji Kalu – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday said it was ready for immediate retrial of former Governor of…

Metro

FSARS busts fake Vehicle Plate Number syndicates in Ondo

Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FSARS deployed to Ondo State, Southwest, Nigeria have arrested two suspects who allegedly…

Metro

Lockdown: Lagos Mobile Court to prosecute owners of impounded vehicles

The Lagos State Government has concluded arrangement to prosecute all owners/drivers of impounded vehicles during the second phase of the…

Business

Women are not merely baby-making machines – Maryam Adamu

Maryam Ali Adamu, Chief Executive Officer of Aljism Skincare Products  has two missions she has set her sight on in…
Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos Commissioner for Health

News

Fake News: Lagos Health Commissioner didn’t test positive for Coronavirus

The Lagos State Government has described as fake news report going round that the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi…
Orji Kalu condoles Kano people over Bashir Tofa’s transition

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Supreme Court nullifies Orji Kalu’s trial

Nigeria's Supreme Court has nullified the trial of Dr. Orji Kalu, former Abia State Governor, who was convicted and sentenced…

Metro

Lockdown: 170 people convicted in Rivers

The Mobile Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has convicted 170 defaulters arrested during lockdown of some parts of the…

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Lagos sets new Coronavirus record, ramps up 183 new infections in single day

Lagos State has set a new Coronavirus record, as it ramped up 183 new infections on Thursday, the highest in…
Testing for COVID-19 in Abuja Nigeria

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Nigeria records highest single day Coronavirus cases of 381

Nigeria has recorded its highest Coronavirus cases of 381 in a single day, taking its total to 3,526.

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Kano discharges 16 more Coronavirus patients

Kano State Government said 16 more COVID-19 patients were discharged from isolation facilities after they tested negative for the virus…

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Lockdown: 200 arrested, as Wike locks horns with Deputy Police Commissioner

Over 200 people have been arrested in Rivers State, as Governor Nyesom Wike monitored lockdown occasioned Coronavirus pandemic on Thursday.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus WHO director-general

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190,000 people could die of Coronavirus in Africa – WHO

Eighty-three thousand to 190 000 people in Africa could die of COVID-19 and 29 to 44 million could get infected…

Metro

Clashes: Obiano imposes 12-hour curfew on two warring communities

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has imposed 12-hour curfew on Umumbo and Omor communities in Ayamelum Local Government area…

Business

Social distancing: Lottery Commission DG in virtual meeting with operators

In compliance to the social distancing protocol of the COVID-19 response, the Director General, National Lottery Regulatory Commission, NLRC, Lanre…

Metro

COVID-19: Ogun discharges six patients, records four new cases

Ogun State Government has discharged six Coronavirus patients from its Isolation Centre in Ikenne, after they tested negative twice for…

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Breaking: Another 48 Coronavirus patients recover, discharged in Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday disclosed that another 48 Coronavirus patients who recovered have been discharged after testing…

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How I lived with COVID-19 for 21 days without infecting anybody – Edo Speaker

Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Frank Okiye, on Thursday in Benin, revealed how he lived with and recovered…
Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos Commissioner for Health

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JUST IN: Coronavirus strikes two Lagosians dead again

The deadly Coronavirus disease has claimed the lives of two more Lagosians, Lagos Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi disclosed…

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Debt relief: Buhari in telephone conversation with Pakistan Prime Minister

President Muhammadu Buhari and the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Imran Khan, Thursday had a phone conversation…
Covid-19

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103 Nigerians are now dead from Coronavirus

Coronavirus death toll in Nigeria has climbed to 103, with five new deaths recorded by the nation on Wednesday.

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Suspected killers of UNIPORT, RSU students unmasked 

The Rivers State Police Command says it has arrested five suspected kidnappers who killed three undergraduates of the University of…

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Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases surpass 3,000, with 195 new infections

Nigeria's Coronavirus cases have surpassed 3,000, with the addition of 195 new cases on Wednesday.

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COVID-19: Zulum extends lockdown in Borno by 7 days

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has extended the lockdown in the state by one week.

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37 more Coronavirus patients recover, discharged in Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said the state has discharged 37 more Coronavirus patients after they tested negative…

Opinion

The pandemic and the country’s future

As we strive to “balance the need to protect health while also preserving livelihoods”, can we safely say that the…
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara: appoints Quranic recitation winner, Muhammad Gusau as SSA

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Serving Army Major appointed Emir of Kaura-Namoda

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has approved the appointment of Major Sanusi Muhammad as the new Emir of Kaura-Namoda.

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Oyedepo chides FG, States for locking churches, opening markets

Presiding Bishop, Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has chided the Federal and State Governments for opening markets and…