UK extends virus lockdown until at least June 1 ―Boris Johnson
Britain’s coronavirus lockdown will stay in place until at least June 1, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday, as he unveiled cautious plans to lift restrictions imposed seven weeks ago. “This is not the time simply to end the lockdown this week,” he said in a televised address but added that some primary school […]
Newcastle Takeover: Khashoggi’s fiancee insists moral values must come first
Newcastle United and the Premier League should put moral values ahead of the financial rewards from a proposed £300 million ($372 million) Saudi-backed takeover, the fiancee of murdered dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi said on Sunday. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will reportedly take an 80 percent stake in […]
FG impressed, as auto firms donate COVID-19 palliatives
By Theodore Opara Auto firms’ donation of COVID-19 palliatives has been commended by the Federal Government. Leading auto companies in the country, such as Stallion Group, CFAO, GAC Motors, Mandilas Group, Weststar Associates, Toyota Nigeria Ltd., Elizade Motors, Innoson Motors and Simba Motors have all contributed in different ways to support the federal and state […]
Premier League still not sure of resumption date
Britain’s Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden warned on Friday that the Premier League does not yet have the “green light” to resume but restated the government’s hope that the season can be completed. Premier League clubs are due to meet on Monday to discuss the latest plans for “Project Restart” — a day after an expected […]
I raped her for turning down my advances, 29-year-old man confesses
By James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA – Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 29-year-old man, Buhari Abiola for forcefully having carnal knowledge of a 21 years old girl (name withheld) in Ojere area of Abeokuta. Buhari, popularly known as Eyinju was arrested on the 7th of May 2020. The Ogun State Police Command […]
Igbo’re the reason Nigeria survived till date – Nnamdi Kanu
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday, said Igbo are the reason Nigeria has survived till date.
NSCDC intercepts 52 violators of lockdown order in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara Command, has intercepted 52 persons who allegedly violated the COVID-19 lockdown order in the state. The Public Relations Officer of NSCDC in the state, Mr Ayeni Olasunkanmi, made this known in a statement issued in Ilorin on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]
VIDEO: 160 Nigerians evacuated from US arrive Abuja
Video by Abayomi Adeshida 160 Nigerians based in New York, United States arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Presented by Abayomi Adeshida 10/05/2020. The breakdown is as follows: 92 male, 60 female, 8 infants. Total 160. The flight arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 11.00am on Sunday. Video by Abayomi Adeshida. […]
Our problem with COVID-19 patients without symptoms – Faduyile, NMA President
By Chioma Obinna In the last few weeks, many patients have been denied access to healthcare for fear of the unknown by the healthcare professionals in many hospitals across the country. In Lagos, there have been stories of people resorting to self-help s a result of the development. Sunday Vanguard spoke to the National President […]
Simi’s ‘Duduke’ makes her unborn baby a symbol of love and hope
By Agbonkhese Oboh Since the songbird, Simi, dropped a single, ‘Duduke,’ celebrating the baby she is carrying, the unborn baby has become, not just a child celebrity, but a symbol of love and hope for many. The viral song took on a life of its own with the #DukukeChallenge, where everyone becomes “pregnant,” miming the […]
VIDEO: COVID-19 curfew enforcement officers flog violators in Calabar
Cross River State coronavirus disease (COVID-19) curfew enforcement personnel flogged violators at Triangle, opposite water board, Marian, Calabar. Video below: Vanguard News Nigeria.
