Berbatov names ‘intimidating’ ex-Man United duo he hated training with
Dimitar Berbatov says Wes Brown and Nemanja Vidic used to “kick” him around on the training pitch during their days together at Man Utd. The ex-Bulgaria international signed for Manchester United in 2008 from Tottenham for a reported £30.75m fee. Berbatov went on to score 56 goals in 149 appearances for the Old Trafford outfit […]
NCDC using data to drive response to COVID-19 ― Dr Ihekweazu
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), is making use of data to drive response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), pandemic outbreak in the country. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General of NCDC, disclosed this at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) daily briefing on COVID19 on Wednesday in Abuja. Ihekweazu highlighted how data is being used […]
Inter-state movement worsened by dubious people ― Boss Mustapha
Chairman of the PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Boss Mustapha has stated that the increased level of inter-state movement is caused by dubious people. Boss Mustapha in an overall assessment of the compliance measures put in place by the government said; “Increased level of inter-state movements, worsened by the dubious […]
PDP, APC in war of words over recovered $311m Abacha loot
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday said it has uncovered fresh plots by a cabal in the Presidency and the All Progressives Congress, APC, to allegedly use fake subheads and duplicated projects as ploy to re-loot the recently repatriated $311 million traced to late former military dictator, General Sani Abacha, retd.
Stop harassing journalists, other essential workers, FG tells security agencies
The Federal Government has told security agencies to stop harassing journalists and other essential duty workers, saying they belong to the class of those exempted from the curfew imposed on the country. The Federal Government made this known on Wednesday during the daily briefings of the Presidential Task Force, PTF, on COVID-19. “On whether journalists […]
‘The plagues in our waves’ By Joshua Omeke may ease lockdown tension
Editor’s Note A writer by the name Joshua Omeke, contacted me some weeks ago to consider his poem for our E-Edition. Upon reviewing, the syntax depicts mastery in writing, as the poem is centered on the transitioning that everyone has been undergoing since the beginning of lockdown. “THE PLAGUE IN OUR WAVES”I like the idea […]
Ogun: Car crushes man making video call with girlfriend
A 26-year-old man, Olajide Asade, who was reportedly making a video call with his girlfriend in Siun along Abeokuta-Sagamu expressway, was crushed by a Mazda car, yesterday.
I would’ve scored more goals if I did what Solksjaer told me – Ighalo
Odion Ighalo has revealed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told him he could do even better after one of his goalscoring appearances for Manchester United. The Nigerian forward joined United on a six-month loan deal on transfer deadline day in January and his move to Old Trafford could be made permanent ahead of next season. ALSO […]
Danger ahead over COVID-19, FG raises alarm
The Federal Government yesterday painted a gloomy picture of what lies ahead for Nigerians, following general non-adherence to safety protocols put in place to contain the spread of COVID-19.
US COVID-19 assistance to Nigeria rises to N11.6bn
The United States says its coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency assistance to Nigeria has risen to 30 million dollars (N11.2 billion). This represents an additional 23 million dollars (N8.6 billion) COVID-19 aid from the U.S. to Nigeria. On March 27, the U.S., through its Department of State, announced a seven-million-dollar (N2.6 billion), “emergency health and humanitarian assistance” […]
COVID-19: Africa must guard against complacency, premature jubilation — SFH
By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria and other African nations have been cautioned against complacency and prematurely celebrating the slow increase in the number of COVID-19 infections in the continent. The Managing Director of the Society for Family Health, SFH, Dr. Omokhudu Idogho, who warned in Abuja, said: “…Africa has defied some of the initial scary projections […]
