Kwara records two new COVID-19 cases
By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin Amidst preparation to monitor relaxation of the lockdown starting Monday, Kwara state on Saturday recorded two new positive cases of COVID-19. Recall that on Friday, the state government announced that it recorded three new cases, while announcing the relaxation of the lockdown. With the two fresh cases, it thus brought […]
One COVID-19 patient escapes from Taraba Isolation centre
One positive patient of COVID-19 in Taraba state have escaped from the state’s isolation centre. Chairman of the state COVID-19 technical committee and state Commissioner for Health, Dr Innocent Vakkai disclosed this Saturday at a briefing in Jalingo. He gave the name of the fleeing patient as Talatu Idris.
Obasanjo’s administration shortsighted on economic diversification, APC hits Atiku
Tells ex-VP to stop being sanctimonious ‘He had opportunity to diversify our economy but didn’t’ By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) said it welcomes the suggestions of a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar on economic diversification, but took a swipe at him for not implementing those suggestions when he was in office and […]
COVID-19: Amidst rising cases, Ganduje relaxes lockdown for six hours on Mons and Thurs
The Kano state governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has announced the relaxation of lockdown order by six hours each on Mondays and Thursdays as a window to ease the total lockdown in the state.
Edo govt screens over 40,000 persons for COVID-19
The Edo State Government has screened over 40,000 persons in the state for coronavirus (COVID-19), leveraging a strategic partnership with private hospitals, clinics and pharmacies, which complement the screening exercise ongoing across designated government hospitals. The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, disclosed this to journalists in Benin City. According to him, the state government […]
Coronavirus: how it hit African athletes’ finances
The last two months were supposed to be big for athletics as the season started in earnest ahead of an Olympic Games in July but instead, a host of events have – as in other sports – been either postponed or cancelled.
Amidst COVID-19 surge, Ganduje relaxes lockdown for six hours Mondays, Thursday
By Abdulmumin Murtala – Kano The Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has announced the relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown order by six hours each on Mondays and Thursdays as a window to ease the total lockdown in the state. The governor made the announcement at a press briefing organised by the Kano State Government State […]
Lille receive shock £75m bid for Liverpool, Man Utd target Osimhen
An unnamed club has lodged a £75m bid for Lille striker and Liverpool and Man Utd target Victor Osimhen, according to reports. Osimhen has attracted interest throughout Europe after scoring 18 goals in 38 appearances during his breakthrough season in France. The 21-year-old sat joint-fourth in the Ligue Un goalscoring charts, level with Neymar, before […]
COVID-19: Lagos records four new deaths, total hits 25
The Lagos State Government on Saturday recorded four more deaths of COVID-19 patients.
COVID-19: Atiku urges prayers for Dokpesi, family, others
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to pray for speedy recovery of the founder of Daar Communications PLC, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, members of his family, and all others who tested positive for COVID-19. Abubakar in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Mr Paul Ibe, in Abuja on Saturday, expressed sympathy and solidarity […]
Encourage professors to research into herbs to combat COVID-19 ― Adedoyin tells FG
By Demola Akinyemi A renowned educationist and Chancellor of Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Ife North Local Government, area of Osun State, His Royal Eminence, Dr AbdulRahaman Adegoke Adedoyin has urged the Federal government to encourage Nigeria scientists and researchers to explore the use of local traditional herbs in the effective treatment of the dreaded COVID-19 (Coronavirus) […]
N11Billion withdrawal from FAAC to Police: Rivers Govt suing FG ― Wike
By Egufe Yafugborhi PORT HARCOURT – GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike on Friday disclosed that the Rivers State Government has commenced documentation to sue Federal Government for “unilateral” withdrawal of N11Billion from the Federation Accounts for the Nigerian Police. Wike, during update briefing on the state of Rivers battle with Covid-19 and sundry national issues also declared […]
World Press Day: Obaseki tasks journalists on ethics, facts-based reportage amid COVID-19
Salutes courage, commitment The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has urged journalists to uphold the ethics of the journalism profession and live up to their responsibilities of providing reliable and credible information to the public, noting that accurate and fact-based news reports and analysis were necessary for governments efforts to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) […]
Breaking: Emir of Rano is dead
The Emir of Rano, in Kano State, Alhaji Tafida Abubakar Ila II, is dead.
US Soccer: Judge rules against women’s national team in equal pay case
A federal judge dismissed the United States women’s soccer team’s bid for equal pay on Friday, rejecting claims the players had been underpaid in a crushing defeat for the reigning world champions. In a 32-page ruling, Judge Gary Klausner of the US District Court for Central California in Los Angeles tossed the women’s claim of […]
BREAKING: 22 COVID-19 patients discharged in Lagos
The Lagos State government has yet again announced that 22 COVID-19 patients have been discharged from infectious disease centres in the state. Eight females and 14 males were discharged after fully recovering and tested negative for COVID-19. Nineteen of the patients were discharged from Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), two from the infectious diseases […]
