Enugu, Ebonyi get new cases of COVID-19
ENUGU state has recorded a fourth confirmed case of COVID-19.
COVID-19: Ogun hospital confirms death of pregnant woman
The Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, on Sunday confirmed that a pregnant woman has died of COVID-19 in the facility. The Head of Clinical Services at the hospital, Dr. Fidelis Ojeblenu, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta. Ojeblenu said two patients, a man, and the expectant mother, had tested positive for COVID-19 at the hospital. […]
Amotekun: Hunters await South West Govs, Akintoye’s directive to begin operation
By Ola Ajayi – Ibadan Amotekun: AS isolated cases of kidnapping continue in the South-West zone of the country, hunters association have said they are awaiting the directives of the six state governors and Yoruba leader, Prof Banji Akintoye to begin operations as members of the Western Nigeria Security Network. Describing the recent abduction of […]
CHINA: FG should take complaints of Nigerians seriously – NIDO Coordinator
Coordinator of Nigeria in Diaspora Organisation, NIDO, in Guangdong Province, China, Mr. Festus Mbisiogu, in this interview, speaks on reported maltreatment of Nigerians in China. Mbisiogu, whose jurisdiction is at the centre of the accusations, urges the Federal Government not to treat the matter with laxity.
Kidnappers free twin children abducted in Ibadan
By Ola Ajayi – Ibadan The twin children of the former Chairman of the Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Muslim wing), Alhaji Taofeeq Akewugbagold, who were abducted about a week ago have been released. The children were kidnapped at the residence of their parents in Ojoo area of Ibadan. The mother of the twin who […]
Nasarawa Assembly member died of COVID-19 ― Gov Sule
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Sunday said that the state’s Assembly member, Suleiman Adamu, died of the COVID-19 disease, becoming the first casualty in the state. Suleiman’s death was earlier reported by Vanguard on Friday. Prior to his death, he was representing Nasarawa Central at the State House of Assembly. Announcing his demise to journalists […]
WAPTV releases COVID-19 enlightenment skits
By Ephraim Oseji To complement government’s efforts in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, WAPTV has released new sets of informative comedy skits by its ‘Akpan & Oduma’ and ‘Papa Ajasco’ brands, to increase awareness on how to prevent, detect and manage the disease. The new comedy skits are in line with one of the unique things, […]
COVID-19: How Nigerian entertainers are lending helping hand
By Ephraim Oseji With the rising number of needy Nigerians due to the stay-at-home order in many states of the federation, Nigerian entertainers including artistes like Banky W, Runtown, Arosino, Davido, Don Jazzy and many others have risen to the occasion. For Banky W, it was the initiation of the Lekki food bank for Eti-Osa […]
Change must come from all – Lauretta Onochie
In 1999 Nigeria returned to democratic rule. It was very surreal. It was a very happy feeling being counted as one from a democratic nation.
COVID-19: Nasarawa repatriates 788 Almajirai to different states
By David Odama NASARAWA State Government Sunday repatriated over 788 Almajiri to their states of origin to stem further spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Flagging off the evacuation exercise in Lafia, Governor Abdullahi Sule said the exercise was in compliance with the decision reached by governors of the 19th Northern states adding that […]
SERAP wants confiscated buildings used as isolation centres
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Federal Government to identify, publish and use confiscated buildings as isolation centres for COVID-19 patients.
Gunmen abduct monarch in Nasarawa, demand N50m
By David Odama – Lafia A Second class traditional ruler in Lafia local government of Nasarawa state, the Aron Akye of Ugar, His Royal Highness, Abdullahi Magaji was Friday night kidnapped in his place at 7. 30pm. A family member who pleaded anonymity told Vanguard on Saturday that the monarch was whisked away by the […]
Iran to reopen many mosques as 47 more die of coronavirus
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said mosques would reopen across large parts of the country Monday, as officials reported a drop in the number of deaths from the novel coronavirus. Health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said 47 people died of the virus over the past 24 hours, the lowest daily count in 55 days. He told […]
COVID-19: Lagos discharges 22 more patients
The Lagos State Government on Saturday discharged 22 more patients who tested negative twice to coronavirus disease.
Seven years on, actress Tope Osoba still crushes on Don Jazzy
In 2013, delectable Yoruba actress, Temitope Osoba still a greenhorn then, had an interview with “Yours Truly” in Vanguard, where she revealed her crush, then Mo’Hits henchman, Michael Collins Ajereh, famously known as Don Jazzy. In the interview which was then done over Blackberry chat, the actress was full of admiration for the now Mavin […]
Kemi Olunloyo shades Davido’s fiancee, Chioma on her birthday
By Juliet Ebirim Controversial self-styled investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, joined other celebrities who took to social media to congratulate Davido’s fiancee, Chioma, as she marked her birthday Thursday. However, Kemi, in her birthday message to Chioma, couldn’t resist shading the mother-of-one as she reminded her of the Porsche car she got from Davido as her […]
