Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases surpass 60,000 with 111 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 111 new COVID-19 infections in the country. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Saturday. The public health agency said the 111 new cases were reported from 11 states, bringing Nigeria’s total number of confirmed cases to 60,103. So far, the agency said […]
10 suspects arrested over invasion of ANLCA secretariat
Ten persons have been arrested in connection with the invasion of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA headquarters, in Dubar road, Lagos, at the early hours of Monday.
President Buhari in Kaduna, condoles with Yar’Adua family
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of Yar’Adua on the passing of Hajiya Rabi, mother-in-law of his late friend and classmate, General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, describing her demise as a sad loss. The President, who was in Kaduna on Saturday for the graduation ceremonies of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), took time away […]
SNA, Meristem honours Nike Okundaye in “October Rain” art exhibition
The Society of Nigeria Artists, SNA in partnership with Meristem Securities Limited has honoured the Nigeria’s iconic female artists, Chief Mrs. Nike Okundaye. SNA in its 2020 edition of annual juried art exhibition tagged; ‘October Rain’ celebrated Chief Okundaye who is a foremost female Nigerian artist for her great contributions towards the development of art […]
Nigeria produces another well-articulated budget, but…
By Tonnie Iredia In the next couple of days, if not weeks, many Nigerians especially economists, finance experts and planners would devote ample attention to discussing the 2021 proposed budget delivered by President Muhammadu Buhari to a joint session of the National Assembly last Thursday. However, no one can stop lay persons like this writer […]
Africa Women in Film and TV Empowerment Program, ‘AWIFTEP’, supports AFFIF 2020
As the countdown to Africa Film For Impact Festival (AFFIF) 2020 begins, the African Women in Film and TV Empowerment Program (AWIFTEP), a program supporting the development of African women entrepreneurs within the film and TV industry has indicated interest in partnering with AFFIF 2020. The program, which is scheduled to hold from November 3-7, […]
Godwin Maduka foundation receives thousands of Attention Magazine in Awka
A nongovernmental organisation based in Anambra State, Godwin Maduka Foundation, (GMF) has received copies of Attention Magazine which was adorned on the cover with Dr. Godwin Maduka, a renowned international Doctor, philanthropist and Anambra governorship aspirant in the forthcoming 2021 governorship elections in the state. The copies of the Magazine was presented to Barrister Kenneth […]
COVID-19: Ibrahimovic given all clear ahead of Milan derby
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is clear of coronavirus after returning two negative tests, his club Milan have confirmed. The 39-year-old striker contracted COVID-19 last month and has missed Milan’s previous four games as a result. Milan, who face Inter in the derby on October 17 after the international break, confirmed Ibrahimovic is now able to leave self-isolation. ALSO READ: Super Eagles slip […]
Ex-vigilantes go on Rampage in Evwreni; 2 shot, 3 houses burnt
Former President General of Evwreni Clan Improvement Union, Hon Victor Ohare, and a yet to be identified solider were on Saturday allegedly shot, while three houses were set ablaze in a renewed crisis rocking Evwreni community in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State. Our correspondent gathered that some members of the community’s disbanded […]
EndSARS protest: Oyetola calls for calm, assures of govt’s intervention
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has appealed to the people of the state to exercise restraints in the course of protesting against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), saying that government is already responding to their outcry. Oyetola, in a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, on Saturday […]
CHIEF DAJ BOYE: Exit of an exceptional humanitarian at 95
Chief David Jimoh Ajiboye (J.P.) a.k.a DAJBOYE was born in 1927 in Osi-Ekiti to Pa Ajayi Osegbemiro Ajiboyede of Obaaji compound and Madam Salamotu Ajayi Ajiboyede popularly known as “Eyelobi” of Ejemu compound all of blessed memories. His paternal christian and maternal muslim leanings boldly reflect in his given names that he was very proud […]
