COVID-19: Kebbi govt orders closure of borders
The Kebbi State Government has ordered the closure of all its borders with neighbouring states, effective from midnight of Saturday as part of measures to curb the spread of coronavirus. The state governor, Atiku Bagudu, gave the directive in a special statewide broadcast to the people of the state on Saturday, in Birnin- Kebbi. He, […]
Truck carrying dynamite explodes in Akure, destroys church, houses
A truck loaded with dynamite exploded on the Akure-Owo highway on Saturday, destroying a school, church and some houses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), however, reports that no life was lost in the incident which occurred at about 1:00 am. NAN also reports that the severity of the blast had cut the Akure-Owo expressway […]
#StayAtHome: Rice, beans, garri, pepper, vitamins for 200,000 households in Lagos
Victor Ogunyinka With a lockdown imminent, the Lagos State government is set to distribute an economic stimulus package to Lagosians as they continue to strive to limit the spread of coronavirus. The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, explained that the first stage is targeting 200,000 households at an estimation of six people per household. With […]
NSCDC deploys 250 personnel in Ebonyi to curtail spread of COVID-19
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ebonyi said it has deployed 250 personnel across the state to curtail the spread of COVID-19 pandemic into the state. The State Commandant, Lucy Samu, disclosed this to newsmen on Saturday in Abakaliki on measures adopted to ensure the safety of citizens against the virus. Samu […]
Chile, the Soviet Union and a stain on FIFA’s reputation
On first viewing, the footage is quite benign. Almost cheerful. In a video shot in that rich 1970s colour, Chilean players are shown waving to the crowd as their national anthem plays. As the game kicks off, though, and the camera starts to retreat, clumps of supporters are shown among rows of empty seats. […]
Coronavirus shakes up politicians across Africa
South Africa came under a nationwide lockdown on March 27, 2020, joining other African countries imposing strict curfews and shutdowns in an attempt to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus across the continent. With Botswana’s head of state and Ivory Coast’s prime minister in self-quarantine and many government ministers infected across the continent, African […]
