Oil slump: Nigeria worst hit with mono economy — Ekweremadu
FORMER Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has said the global pandemic, Coronavirus and the dwindling oil price will hit Nigeria most hard because the country operates a mono economy, dependent only on oil.
FG bars AIT Crew from covering Buhari’s unveiling of broadband plan
By Emmanuel Elebeke Reporters of Africa Independent Television, AIT were on Thursday blocked by agents of government from covering President Mohammadu Buhari’s unveiling of the 2020-2025 broadband plan by President Muhammad Buhari. Vanguard gathered that the AIT crew were sighted leaving the venue of the event after they were asked to leave the venue of […]
Monaco’s head of state Prince Albert II tests positive for coronavirus
The palace of Monaco says its ruler, Prince Albert II, has tested positive for the new coronavirus but his health is not worrying. Albert, 62, appeared to be the first head of state who has publicly said he contracted the virus. In a statement Thursday, the palace said he is being treated by doctors from […]
Presidency to Senate: These are not the times for cheap politics
The Presidency on Thursday faulted calls by senators for President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation over the outbreak of Coronavirus in the country. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement urged Nigerians to unite against COVID-19. He told Nigerians this was not the time to […]
Israel Abia brace earns Rangers revenge over Dakkada
League’s top scorer Israel Abia scored twice to lead Rangers to a 2-3 win away at Dakkada FC in a Match Day 25 game decided at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Wednesday. Abia netted his 11th and 12th goal of the season in the encounter, sending him clear at the top of goalscorers’ […]
Family of 5 quarantined in Nasarawa over suspected cases of coronavirus
By David Odama THE authorities of Federal Medical Centre, Keffi in Nasarawa State have quarantined a family of five suspected to be carrying the deadly disease. This is just as it has taken proactive measures to contain the spread of coronavirus. Already, the sample taken from the affected persons have been taken to the National […]
Coronavirus: President Buhari’s daughter on self-isolation after UK trip
Victor Ogunyinka Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has announced that her daughter has gone into self-isolation after returning from the United Kingdom. In a tweet thread on her verified Twitter handle, Aisha Buhari explained that although she (her daughter) wasn’t showing any symptom, it is only important that she did the needful. “Good afternoon […]
Saudi to arrest duo for drinking steriliser to ward off coronavirus
Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor on Thursday ordered the arrest of two people who appeared in a video drinking a disinfectant in a bid to stave off the new coronavirus. The young men were separately seen gulping down a steriliser in a video that went viral, triggering a flurry of angry comments online. On Twitter, the […]
Washington’s 1st blind lieutenant governor leaving for the priesthood
United State’s Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib said Thursday that he is not running for re-election and will join the Jesuit order of the Catholic Church to start the process of becoming a priest. Habib, the state’s first blind lieutenant governor, said the decision comes after “two years of careful and prayerful discernment.” A Democrat […]
Saudi to arrest duo for drinking steriliser to ward off virus
Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor on Thursday ordered the arrest of two people who appeared in a video drinking a disinfectant in a bid to stave off the new coronavirus. The young men were separately seen gulping down a steriliser in a video that went viral, triggering a flurry of angry comments online. On Twitter, […]
NSE trading returns to negative territory, down 3.12%
The Nigerian equities market returned to negative territory on Thursday with the All-Share Index declining by 3.12 per cent due to price depreciation in blue chips. Specifically, the All-Share Index dipped 711.06 points, representing 3.12 per cent, to close at 22,078.58 compared with 22,789.64 on Wednesday. Similarly, the market capitalisation shed N371 billion to close […]
NNPC, others adjust pump price to N125 in Dutse, Hadejiaa
Some petrol filling stations in Dutse and Hadejia council areas of Jigawa on Thursday reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), from N145 to N125 per litre. President Muhammadu Buhari gave the approval for the reduction in the price of PMS on Wednesday following a drop in crude prices which further lowered open […]
Contributory Pension Scheme: Obaseki presents N6.97m to families of deceased civil servants
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has presented N6.97 million to four families whose relatives died while actively serving with the Edo State Government. Governor Obaseki presented the cheques to the beneficiary families at the Government House, Benin City. The governor who was represented by the Head of Service, Mr. Isaac Ehiozuwa, said the […]
Kalla inspires Jigawa Stars to edge past Heartland in Kano
A stoppage time penalty converted by Ali Maro Kalla earned a victory for Jigawa Golden Stars over hard-fighting Heartland as the game ended 2-1 in favour of the host team. It was Matchday 25 game of the Nigeria Professional Football League ( NPFL) played at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Wednesday evening and both sides […]
Zamfara State confirms 7 dead in bandits attack
Zamfara Commissioner of Security and Home Affairs, Alhaji Abubakar Dauran, on Thursday, confirmed the killing of seven persons by bandits at Malele village, Mutunji District of Dansadau emirate in Maru local government area of the state. Dauran told newsmen in Gusau that the incident occurred on Tuesday at Malele village. The commissioner said: “The Emir […]
Man Utd guarantee pay for casual workers
Manchester United have vowed to pay 3,000 casual staff even for the remainder the season even if matches are forced behind closed doors or cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis. The shutdown of English football was extended until April 30 on Thursday with mass gatherings banned to try and halt the spread of the virus. […]
