Eddie Howe is first Premier League boss to take pay cut
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has become the first Premier League boss to take a voluntary pay cut during the coronavirus pandemic. With football suspended since mid-March – and showing few signs of an immediate return – the Cherries manager and other senior staff have taken a cut in wages to help balance the books. The […]
US coronavirus cases surpass 200,000; more than 4,300 dead
The number of coronavirus cases in the US has surpassed 200,000 as the death toll increased to more than 4,300. New infections across the country increased by 25,676 on Wednesday, while new deaths from the coronavirus rose by 908.
COVID-19: CISLAC kicks against alleged shutdown of FEC, NASS
Says Nigeria in deep economic, social crisis By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, Wednesday, kicked against the alleged shutdown of Federal Executive Council, FEC, National Assembly, NASS, over rampaging Coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic in the country. Speaking on the alleged shutdown of the executive and legislative arms of government with […]
COVID-19: Gov Ishaku orders closure of markets
Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State has ordered the closure of all markets and shops in the state with effect from 11pm on April 1, 2020 as part of the measures adopted against COVID-19.
Covid-19: If we asked people to stay at home, we ‘ve to make them comfortable — Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila last night regretted the current poor power supply, declaring that making life more miserable for Nigerians who were on lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic was unacceptable.
COVID-19: Warri residents comply with lockdown
…as some youths clash with enforcement taskforce By Jimitota Onoyume, Warri Lockdown commenced in Delta state yesterday with markets and major shops complying in Warri South, Uvwie local government areas. The ever-busy Warri-Sapele road was completely empty as some youths took advantage of the lockdown to play football on some part. Meantime, some youths reportedly […]
COVID-19: Warri residents comply with lockdown
LOCKDOWN commenced in Delta state Wednesday with markets and major shops complying in Warri south , Uvwie local government areas.
COVID-19: Task Force receives close to N100m as donations ― Prof Alonge
As State Infectious Disease Centre, Olodo, begins operation Monday By Adeola Badru THE Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force initiated by Governor Seyi Makinde has hinted that it has revived donations close to a hundred million naira as endowment fund from the willing donors in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic in the state. The Task Force […]
COVID-19: One Turkish doctor dies, over 600 health workers infected
A Turkish doctor died and more than 600 healthcare workers have been infected with the novel coronavirus, the health minister announced on Wednesday, without disguising his grief over the worsening situation. “The number of our doctor friends, nurses or other healthcare personnel affected by the novel coronavirus is high. This figure, which I reluctantly announce, […]
COVID-19 lockdown: Foundation distributes food items to 600 families in Oyo
IN providing succour for some residents as a result of Coronavirus pandemic in Oyo State, an Agricultural Foundation, “Agricultural Social Entrepreneurship Foundation” (ASEF), a subsidiary of “FarmKonnect” on Wednesday, distributed food items worth thousands of naira to about six hundred families, to cushion the effect of hunger on people during the partial lockdown of the state.
I’ve lost close friends to coronavirus ―Anthony Joshua
World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua revealed on Wednesday he has “lost close ones” due to the coronavirus. Joshua’s title defence against IBF mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev was scheduled for June. But the Briton’s bout is set to be rescheduled due to the pandemic. “Wherever you are in the world I’m just checking in personally for everyone to just […]
