By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, received a briefing from the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehinare, and the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, at Presidential Villa, Abuja. This was contained in a tweet by the Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir […]

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu dropped the idea of imposing a curfew in the state meant to allow the fumigation exercise of public space. Relying on experts advice, the Governor said the disinfectant is non-toxic, noting that the exercise has commenced. He said: “I am pleased to note that we have taken possession of […]

By David Royal Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, on Saturday visited the scene of an explosion that rocked Akure, the state capital. on early hours of Saturday. According to the governor, a vehicle moving improvised explosive devices to a nearby state caused the explosion. “I have been briefed by the security chiefs that in the early […]

The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) announced that almost all of its staff, including coach Oscar Tabarez, have been laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic that has frozen sport worldwide. “The executive committee informs that, due to the current health crisis which has brought to a halt all its activities, it is obliged to take […]

Ace Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, says he has decided to go into self-isolation as his fiancée,  Chioma, has tested positive to the coronavirus. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Davido disclosed this in a series of tweets on Friday evening on his verified Twitter handle. The “Assurance” crooner […]

Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, on Saturday banned travels within and out of the state with effect from Sunday The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Alhaji Hassan Mijinyawa, disclosed this in a statement in Jalingo. The government said the decision to close the state’s land borders was taken as part of continued efforts to […]

Barcelona are growing more confident that they will complete a deal for Inter striker Lautaro Martínez this summer. The Catalan giants intend to strengthen their forward line in the upcoming transfer window, with Luis Suarez celebrating his 33rd birthday in January, and former Middlesbrough man Martin Braithwaite not regarded as the man to step into […]

By Sylvester Kwentua Naira Marley surely knows how to be in the news all the time. He is either beefing a fellow celebrity or he is contributing his opinion on issues of national interest. Just recently, Naira Marley suggested on his official Twitter page that this period of staying at home, would be the perfect […]

The Cross River State government on Saturday banned all religious gatherings of more than five persons in the state.

Tottenham look set to rival Manchester United for the signing of veteran Inter defender Diego Godin. The 34-year-old only joined the Nerazzurri at the beginning of the season but he could be convinced to depart San Siro after spending time in and out of the first team this term. According to the Mirror, Jose Mourinho […]