By Tordue Salem – Abuja The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has congratulated Nigerians on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, calling on them to use the Eid-el-Fitr celebration to foster a national rebirth. The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Ndudi Elumelu, in a statement noted that “the Eid-el-Fitr […]

The people of Iwevbo community, Orionwhon Local Government Area of Edo State, have said that the community is one and not two different communities as claimed in some quarters, adding that the community has no land boundary dispute with any one and that it is made up of Urhobo indigenes from Eku. They said, although […]

Gov. Samuel Ortom has rescinded the order allowing Churches and Mosques in Benue to reopen for religious activities. Ortom announced the cancellation of the order on Saturday in Makurdi during the weekly news briefing on activities of the Covid -19 Quick Response Team. He explained that the decision to revert to status quo was based […]

Through words and clear actions, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has always emphasized the importance of respect for the Judiciary.

At least two people survived the crash of a Pakistani airliner that slammed into a residential area of Karachi on Friday, including a bank manager who was seen on local TV lying on a stretcher after being pulled out of the wreckage, according to reports. Zafar Masood, president of the Bank of Punjab, was removed […]

Say it’ll infringe on the rights of Nigerians By Festus Ahon – Asaba A coalition of Civil Society Organizations, CSOs in Delta State, have kicked against the proposed Infectious Disease Bill, 2020 currently on the floor of the National Assembly, insisting that the Quarantine Act and the Nigeria Center for Disease Control Law could cover […]

Patrick Ewing has tested positive for COVID-19 and is sharing his diagnosis to raise public awareness. The Knicks legend and current Georgetown coach is under the care and isolated at a local hospital, the school’s athletic department said in a statement. ALSO READ: Terry can match Lampard’s success as a manager, says Ancelotti “I want to […]

The Tanzanian region of Arusha says Kenya is engaging in actions meant to affect its tourist potential by issuing faulty COVID-19 test results for cross-country truck drivers. Regional commissioner Mrisho Gambo in a statement of May 20 said nineteen drivers who were declared positive by Kenya tested negative in Tanzania. ALSO READ: ‘I was in hell’: […]

Govt harps on screening, testing to contain pandemic The Edo State Government has announced the discharge of four more coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, who have tested negative for the virus and cleared from the state’s isolation centres. The state also recorded 25 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one death, as the government ramps up efforts […]

By Moses Nosike As the effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to ravage various economies across the globe, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, has advised that Nigeria and her citizens must take proactive measures needed to avoid the looming recession that is expected to follow the pandemic. Speaking during the […]

The number of people infected with the coronavirus is reported to have dropped considerably in Tanzania. It’s delightful news that Tanzanian President John Magufuli is hoping to announce this Sunday. Magufuli stated that one of his sons had contracted the coronavirus, but had now recovered. “As I speak here now, one of my own sons […]

Liberian nurse Sedia Marwolo was 32 weeks pregnant when medics arrived at her home and hauled her away to a special coronavirus hospital, which she likened to “hell”. It was the beginning of a 15-day ordeal during which the 38-year-old cried almost daily and was crippled with fear over whether her baby would survive her […]

It was sweet memories galore Wednesday night when the film makers WhatsApp group called, Filmic celebrated screen diva, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde amid glowing tributes as she marked her 25 years in the film industry.

Indonesia confirmed on Saturday 949 new coronavirus infections, taking the total in the Southeast Asian country to 21,745, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said. READ ALSO: Indonesia reports 214 new coronavirus infections, 22 deaths Yurianto reported 25 new deaths, taking the total to 1,351, while 5249 patients have recovered. Over 176,000 people have been tested for […]

A son of President Paul Kagame has been appointed to the board of the Rwanda Development Board, RDB. 30-year-old Ivan Kagame is the eldest son of his parents. The Kagames have four children – three sons and a daughter. The RDB is government machinery tasked with fast-tracking the country’s economic development by enabling private sector […]