Saudi Arabia abolishes flogging
Saudi Arabia has abolished flogging as a punishment, the state human rights commission said Saturday, hailing a “major step forward” in the reform programme launched by the king and his powerful son. Court-ordered floggings in Saudi Arabia — sometimes extending to hundreds of lashes — have long drawn condemnation from human rights groups. But they […]
Fight against coronavirus will define our era – Bill Gates
The novel coronavirus pandemic will define the modern era in the same way World War II shaped an earlier generation, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates writes in an 11-page memo outlining his ideas on how best to tackle the disease. “This is like a world war, except in this case, we’re all on the same side,” […]
Nigerians insult givers – Ayo Makun
Popular comedian, actor and movie producer, Ayo Makun famously known as AY, has explained why some celebrities find it difficult giving out to people. According to him, celebrities who decide to give secretly, get insulted. READ ALSO: Don Jazzy applauds US-based music duo, Roze “The major problem we have concerning the act of giving in Nigeria, […]
Covid-19: Nigerians don’t understand what social distancing means – Mercy Aigbe
Nollywood actress and fashionista, Mercy Aigbe is of the opinion that Coronavirus can’t be curbed in Nigeria because Nigerians are not observing the social distancing order. She wonders if Nigerians even understood what social distancing meant. READ ALSO: Islamic channel, SUNNA TV go live on DSTV, GOtv In a post on her official Instagram page, the […]
Coronavirus: Trump walks out of daily press briefing
As he earlier suggested injecting patients with disinfectant President Donald Trump abruptly exited his daily White House press briefing Friday without taking a single question, after digging an increasingly deep hole over his comments about treating coronavirus patients with powerful disinfectants. The event lasted just 22 minutes, with Trump sharing the stage with other officials […]
History’s five deadliest pandemics and epidemics
Before coronavirus, other deadly pandemics and epidemics ravaged the globe, resulting in horrific death tolls. Here are 5 of the deadliest in history. 5) ANTONINE PLAGUE (165-180 AD): 5 MILLION DEAD Like the coronavirus, the Antonine Plague is believed to have originated in China. Soldiers marching to Rome from Mesopotamia in late 165 AD were […]
What Abba Kyari’s friends should do NOW!
By Dr. Ugoji Egbujo Abba Kyari is dead. We have learnt more about him since he died. It is true when a man dies eulogies and flowers are laid beside him. And eulogies will be eulogies. But the eulogies we have read since he died haven’t just told us how beautiful his soul was ; […]
COVID-19: Stay at home or visit the funeral home – Tonto Dikeh
Tonto Charity Dikeh, known as Tonto Dikeh by Nollywood lovers, has issued a scary warning to the public. “Stay at home or book an appointment with the funeral home,” she said. READ ALSO: COVID-19: Global infection surpasses 2.7m as vaccine trials begin Posting on her official Instagram page, the ex-wife to Churchill Olakunle, wrote: “Guess who […]
Islamic channel, SUNNA TV go live on DSTV, GOtv
By Ayo Onikoyi MultiChoice Nigeria will once again be expanding its religious content offering with the launch of Sunna TV, an Islamic channel which will be available to customers on DStv channel 351 and GOtv channel 84. The new 24/7 Sunna TV channel will feature Islamic content tailored for the whole family to enjoy, such […]
Don Jazzy applauds US-based music duo, Roze
By Ayo Onikoyi Maestro music producer and founder of Mavin Records, Michael Collins Ajereh better known as Don Jazzy has applauded the effort of US-based Nigerian music duo known as Roze following their rendition of Rema’s new single “Beamer” in a video. The duo made up of two brothers, Row and Zuwa had posted a […]
Lockdown: Okowa’s aides donate food items to Illah community
Three aides of Delta Governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Saturday donated food items to people of Illah community in Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state as palliative to cushion the effect of the lockdown ordered by the state government following COVID-19 pandemic.
I make music that will outlive me, my generation — Kaptain Kush
By Ayo Onikoyi As the music industry keeps expanding and welcoming new acts that would stop at nothing to have their names and sounds registered on the minds of music lovers within and beyond the shores of Africa, one music artiste who is currently making waves by always putting his best foot forward is Lawrence […]
Obaseki yet to get official communication of CoS resignation
Shall accept it when it gets to him The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, has said that Governor Godwin Obaseki is yet to receive any official communication of the resignation of the Chief of Staff, Mr. Taiwo Akerele, noting that the story has only been […]
Covid -19: NDDC Denies awarding contract for PPE
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has denied an allegation of fraudulent contract purportedly signed by a director of the intervention agency.
Afro-Highlife singer, D. Policy releases new EP “AfroMap”, organises dance challenge
By Ayo Onikoyi Malaysia-based Nigerian singer, Obakpolor Esemuede popularly known as D. Policy has released a new body of work titled ‘Afro Map’. According to the Edo State singer, each track on the EP is a story that exudes pure African Highlife vibes, hence his genre of music which he calls “Afro-Highlife”. The body of […]
How to effectively tackle COVID-19 — Resident doctors
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, has listed conditions for effective tackling of the COVID-19 in Oyo State. The conditions were contained in a statement jointly signed by the association’s President, Dr. Abraham Akinbola, and General Secretary, Dr. Abubakar Usman. The statement said the conditions were generated from […]
