FIFA’s Infantino says ‘nobody knows’ when football can resume
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino admitted Thursday that “nobody knows” when football can resume around the world, and that when it returned it was “going to be different”. He said that because of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, for once football “is not the most important thing”. “We all wish that we could have soccer tomorrow but […]
Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew on Mecca, Medina
Saudi Arabia on Thursday imposed a 24-hour curfew in Mecca and Medina as part of precautionary measures against the coronavirus. The curfew would be effective in all parts of the two cities, with the continuing ban of entry into and exit from them, said the Saudi Press Agency, quoting an official from the Interior Ministry. […]
Italy sees dip in coronavirus infections, as Vatican records 7th case
Italy has seen a small dip in the number of new coronavirus infections. However, daily fatalities have risen slightly to 760, as the country still waits to flatten the curve. The death toll rose by 760 to 13,915, while the number of confirmed cases hit 115,242— up from 110,574 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Vatican recorded […]
FIRS generates N1.123trn revenue in Q1 2019
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) said on Thursday it collected N1.123 trillion revenue in the First Quarter of this year. The FIRS stated this in a statement issued by its Director of Communications and Liaison Department, Mr. Abdullahi Ismaila, in Abuja. He said the service recorded a 7 percent increase in its collection target […]
COVID-19: 2,000 tests in one month, not enough – Reps deputy minority leader tells FG
Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Toby Okechukwu has decried the insufficiency of coronavirus pandemic testing centres in the country.
COVID-19: UCH CMD returns negative in repeat test
By Ola Ajayi – Ibadan THE Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Professor Abiodun Otegbayo who had tested positive to COVID-19, has said a repeat test that was conducted returned negative. This was disclosed by the Public Relations Officer of the hospital, Mr Tunde Akinrinlola. The erudite CMD had declared on his […]
COVID-19: IOCs, indigenous firms, others scale down operations ― Investigation
…Suspend new contracts ….As Price of Bonny Light drops further to $22.20 per barrel By Udeme Akpan The International Oil Companies, IOCs, indigenous oil companies and servicing firms have further scaled down their operations as the price of Bonny Light, Nigeria’s premium oil grade has fallen from $23.42 to $22.20 per barrel in the global […]
COVID-19: Buhari meets with Presidential Committee assessing impact on economy
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with the Presidential Committee on the impact of the coronavirus on Nigeria’s economy, and directed the Ministry of Finance and National Planning to ensure that salaries were paid. Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning Hajiya Zainab Ahmed, who chairs the presidential committee, said this in Abuja while answering […]
COVID-19: Akwa Ibom demands reconfirmation test on 5 cases
Akwa Ibom state government has demanded reconfirmation test on the five reported cases of COVID-19 from the state by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, (NCDC).
COVID-19: 123 persons arraigned for violating lockdown rules in Rivers
……Many convicted get 10,000 bail each By Davies Iheamnachor, Port-Harcourt No fewer than 123 persons have been arrested and arraigned before three Magistrate Courts sitting in Port Harcourt for violation of the 24 hours lockdown orders By Governor Nyesom Wike on some parts of Rivers state. Although, unconfirmed reports say over 200 people have been […]
British Airways temporarily lays off 28,000 staff
Flagship airline British Airways will temporarily lay off 28,000 employees, or 60 percent of its workforce, due to the coronavirus crisis which is paralysing the sector, trade union Unite announced Thursday. Unite said in a statement it had “reached agreement with the company” to use the government’s business support programme for around 28,000 staff, guaranteeing […]
PMS price cut: Retail Outlet owners beg FG for loans
IN a bid to cushion the effect of recent slash in the price of petroleum products, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, has appealed to the federal government to come to the aid of its members with soft-loans.
Gov Ortom, Deputy, submit specimen for COVID-19 test
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom and his Deputy, Mr. Benson Abounu, Thursday voluntarily had their specimen taken for the COVID-19 test. Also taken for the COVID-19 test were samples of the Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Mr. David Olofu. Speaking on his decision to willingly go for the test, Governor […]
COVID-19: Ilorin residents laud IBEDC for stable electricity supply
A cross-section of Ilorin residents, have lauded the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) for a stable electricity supply during this sit-at-home order occasioned by the spread of coronavirus. Some of the residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin, on Thursday, expressed satisfaction with the stable electricity supply during the period. […]
Trabzonspor’s Nwakaeme’s market value reaches all-time high
The market value of Trabzonspor star Anthony Nwakaeme has reached an all-time high on the back of his consistent performances in the Turkish Super Lig, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. One of the most in-form Nigerian players in Europe this season, the center forward turned winger is now valued at five million euros. ALSO READ: Coronavirus: Lagos council seals […]
COVID-19: Foreign medical Professionals commend Gov Udom Emmanuel
Akwa Ibom State Government has been commended for taking the bold and courageous step to have their citizens tested for the Coronavirus disease – the result of which yielded five positive cases yesterday.
