Author: Michael Adesina
WHO moves to fight COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria’s restive state
The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners are moving rapidly to help Borno, Nigeria's restive northeast state in the fight…
Coronavirus: 26 UN staff test positive
A total of 26 members from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) tested positive for COVID-19,…
Ghana’s capital region makes wearing masks mandatory
The Regional Security Council in Ghana's capital has made the wearing of face masks in public mandatory for all residents.
COVID-19: Fayemi unveils response hub, laments death of pregnant woman
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Thursday unveiled the state’s COVID-19 response hub, a Geographic Information System- based application, that…
NABTEB postpones 2020 examinations
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced the indefinite postponement of the Board’s 2020 May/June Ordinary Level…
Ramadan: Gov. Makinde sends message to Muslims
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has felicitated with Muslims in the state for witnessing the commencement of yet another…
Saudi Arabia confirms new moon, Ramadan starts Friday
The Muslim fasting month of Ramadan will start on Friday in Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, and most Arab…
Buhari mourns in-law, Galadima Modu Sheriff
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the news of the death of Alhaji Modu Sheriff, Galadima of Borno Emirate,…
Herdsmen attack: Gov. Ortom goes spiritual; calls for 30 days fasting
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has called for 30 days of fasting and intense prayers by the Benue people to…
Lai Mohammed clears air on petrol attendant killed in Abia
There had been insinuations that the petrol attendant that died in Abia was allegedly killed by police personnel.
COVID-19: 3 doctors test positive, 3 Lagos hospitals exposed
The Medical Guild says three of its members at Alimosho General Hospital and Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja,…
More tigers, African lions test positive for coronavirus
Four more tigers and three lions have tested positive for the novel coronavirus at a New York zoo after the…
US Senator Elizabeth Warren loses brother to Coronavirus
US Senator Elizabeth Warren said in a statement on Thursday that her older brother Don Reed has died from the…
Coronavirus: Salon prices increase, no eyelash tinting
In less than two weeks, German people whose hair has taken on the unkempt style of the lockdown era will…
Barcelona striker welcomes baby boy
FC Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite and his wife have plenty to rejoice about in these global pandemic times.
COVID-19 vaccine: Swiss scientist conducts successful tests; mulls mass immunisation
Mass immunisation with a newly developed vaccine against the coronavirus disease could start in Switzerland in October, according to immunologist…
Lebanese, Wael Jerro, advertises Nigerian woman for sale
Police have launched man-hunt on a Lebanese, identified as Wael Jerro after he advertised a woman for sale on social…
Coronavirus hits prison, 68 test positive
Sixty-eight people, mostly staff, have come down with the coronavirus at a prison in the southern Moroccan city of Ouarzazate,…
Coronavirus-free states in Nigeria
The deadly coronavirus, which started in Wuhan China, has spread to 25 states in Nigeria including the Federal Capital Territory…
NYSC speaks on payment of March, April allowances
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has assured that it will pay the allowances for March and April.
Group criticises sack of Imam for respecting lockdown order
A group, Kofar Gayan Lowcost Community Development Association, has criticised the sacking of the Imam of Abubakar Mahmood Gumi Mosque,…
WHO clears air on Coronavirus vaccine in Nigeria
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday insisted that there was no approved vaccine in Nigeria or any part of…
Busola rocks Timi Dakolo’s double-breasted suit (Photos)
Busola Dakolo sets tongue-wagging on Monday as she shared pictures of herself in Timi Dakolo's double-breasted suit, tie, and shoe.
FCTA speaks on palliative distribution
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured Abuja residents of transparency in the distribution of palliatives to vulnerable households.
COVID-19: Jack Ma announces more donation to Nigeria, others
Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group, on Monday, announced the donation of more medical equipment to Africa in the…
UN ‘on high alert’ as lockdowns expose women to violence
Displaced women around the world are exposed to a heightened risk of domestic violence because of restrictive measures to fight…
EU, Britain continue post-Brexit negotiations
Eleven weeks after Brexit, Britain and the European Union (EU) are hoping to finally make progress towards a trade agreement.
Ronaldo not on Messi’s level – David Beckham
Manchester United legend, David Beckham has joined the Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo debate.
COVID-19: South Koreans return to work, crowd parks, malls
South Koreans are returning to work and crowding shopping malls, parks, golf courses, and some restaurants as South Korea relaxes…
Police give update on kidnapped Edo commissioner
The Police Command in Edo on Sunday said the command was on the trail of the kidnappers who abducted the…