By Rasheed Sobowale “We have never before seen a pandemic sparked by a coronavirus. This is the first pandemic caused by a coronavirus,” the WHO, Director General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom said during his speech declaring the COVID-19 “pandemic”. The coronavirus pandemic as at the time of publication has infected 1,288,504 persons with 70,569 confirmed dead. […]

…Affirms Support for the Fight Against COVID-19 Polaris Bank has paid tribute to health workers in Nigeria and across the world even as the world commemorates the 2020 World Health Day. This year’s event is coming on the heels of the breakout of the coronavirus pandemic that is currently ravaging the world with its attendant […]

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Consequent upon the disclosure of two first cases of COVID-19 by Kwara state government, the Management of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, UITH on Tuesday ordered the immediate suspension of Prof A K Salami as a Senior Consultant in the hospital. Kwara state government had sadly Monday night disclosed two COVID-19 […]

Jamie Carragher has picked his Premier League team of the season and named seven Liverpool players. The Sky Sports pundit picked an entire Liverpool back four, Jordan Henderson in midfield and two of the Reds’ front three. The only interlopers were Sheffield United’s Dean Henderson in goal, Manchester City pair Kevin De BrUyne and Sergio […]

A former National Assembly member, Mr. Bode Ayorinde, yesterday, declared his intention to contest the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, vowing to make a positive difference in the state.

By Sola Ogundipe In the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown, the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria, APN, has urged Nigerians to take care of their emotional and mental health. In a position statement and advice to Nigerians on the COVID-19, President of the APN, Dr. Taiwo Sheikh said no Nigerian should suffer a mental breakdown […]

…Says state’s index case could be discharged weekend …Explains why he will no longer allow expatriates flights into Rivers RIVERS State Government has committed N2Billion of its 2020 contingency funds to purchase of foodstuffs for distribution to Rivers people as palliatives against hardship being posed by Corona Virus. Wike during a Monday update briefing at […]

 Since many Nigerians today are either looking for a job or trying to start a business in order to achieve same objective of being able to provide for themselves and families, I will be discussing the two subjects together.  As I discuss the subject, I will also highlighting specific examples of channels that job seekers, […]

Rangers have revealed manager Steven Gerrard and his first-team squad “volunteered” to receive wage deferrals for the next three months. The Ibrox club will also make use of the Government’s job retention scheme to ensure other employees receive their full wages. The players and coaching staff are reported to be taking only half of their […]

Says state battling local transmission, tracing 2,293 contacts Cases rising at pace workers can control By Chioma Obinna The Lagos State Government has warned that private hospitals across the state are not yet allowed to treat COVID-19 patients. The State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who disclosed this on Monday, said although cases of […]