Abiodun, Amosun mourn as Chief Imam of Egbaland dies at 98
Chief Imam of Egbaland, Alhaj Liadi Orunsolu, on Tuesday, died at the age of 98. Though the cause of his death was not known, it was gathered that the late Orunsolu died in his house located in Abeokuta on Tuesday morning.
Ogbogonogo market fire: Okowa visits scene, commiserates with victims
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commiserated with victims of the fire that gutted a section of the popular Ogbeogonogo Market in Asaba on Tuesday.
Lawan, Omo- Agege mourn New Telegraph Editor, Bakare
PRESIDENT of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan has commiserated with the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ and Guild of Editors, NGE on the death of one of their colleagues, the Saturday Editor of New Telegraph Newspapers, Waheed Bakare
Spain to hold 10 days of mourning for virus victims
Spain is to hold 10 days of official mourning for victims of the coronavirus epidemic that has so far claimed more than 27,000 lives, the government said Tuesday. The mourning period is to begin on Wednesday when all flags on public buildings will be lowered to half-mast in a country that has suffered one of […]
Masari expresses worries over Katsina’s COVID-19 status
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State, on Tuesday, expressed worries over the 337 total figure of COVID-19 infections, making the state the fourth on the list of the global pandemic in the country.
Women’s Super League season ended with immediate effect
The Women’s Super League and Championship seasons have been ended with immediate effect. A statement on the Football Association’s official website confirmed the decision had been taken following “overwhelming feedback” from clubs. Recommendations for sporting outcomes – such as who should represent England in the Women’s Champions League next season – will be sent to […]
Macron promises 8bn euros to aid virus-hit French car industry
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday promised more than 8 billion euros (8.8 billion dollars) to boost the country’s automobile industry, hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19: Kano IPMAN applauds NNPC over availability of products under lockdown
KANO – The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Kano state chapter has on Tuesday applauded the leadership qualities of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) which it said brought about the availability of products in spite of the lockdown order occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic.
Children’s Day: Omotunde Adebola-David, Dayo Israel others set to inspire children
In celebration of this year’s Children’s Day, The Asuquo, a leading Education and Children Development Hub in Africa has put together a special Hangout for children to celebrate and inspire them on their special day.
Tyson, Holyfield circus show suicidal – Oboh
For weeks now, Iron Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield have been in the news over proposed come-back bids. Both men who are likely to engage each other in a match up soon were world champions in their heydays. But their comeback bids, albeit, exhibitionist in nature, has not gone down well with some boxing pundits. […]
Obaseki revs construction work on Ekehuan road, as contractor returns to site
Residents in Ekehuan Road axis of Benin City have heaved a sigh of relief and comfort as the road dualisation project in the area has continued amid efforts to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with the return of the contractor to the project site. The project is the major road leading to the site of […]
