China replies Trump accusation of coronavirus ‘mass killing’
The People’s Republic of China offered a low-key reply to United States President, Donald Trump’s accusation of mass killing on Thursday, with a foreign ministry official insisting the country did its best to protect lives during the pandemic. Tensions between the US and China have been on the rise as the deadly coronavirus, which first […]
Watford’s Mariappa shocked by coronavirus diagnosis
Watford defender Adrian Mariappa said news that he had tested positive for coronavirus came as a “big surprise” as he has felt no ill effects. The 33-year-old was one of three positive tests at Watford with the other two among staff members. The Hornets accounted for half the six COVID-19 cases detected from 748 tests […]
Prof Ibrahim Gambari: A breath of fresh air
By Deji Olumide Oke It was in the year 1997 and I had just been elected as the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the African Society of International Studies (ASIS) at the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. The association was in a near-comatose state and there was a need to rescue her from the jaws of […]
Coronavirus outbreak teaching world humility – WHO D-G, Prophet Joshua
By Onozure Dania The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Ghebreysus has stated that the coronavirus outbreak pandemic is teaching the world humility. Ghebreyesus’ corroborated a recent statement by the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet T.B. Joshua. The WHO DG,disclosed this on May 18 while he was […]
Trump fires back, says China’s incompetence did ‘this mass worldwide killing’
Angered with sly innuendoes exempting China from being the cause of Covid-19 pandemic, the United States President, Donald Trump, Wednesday, insisted that the incompetence of the Chinese government did the mass worldwide killing.
China complains to U.S. about planned Taiwan arms sale
China’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it had lodged “solemn representations” wit2h the United States to complain about a planned U.S. sale of advanced torpedoes to Chinese-claimed Taiwan. China firmly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a daily news briefing in Beijing. vanguard
5G: 28 million devices in Sub-Saharan Africa will be connected by 2025 – GSMA
By Emmanuel Okogba The Global System for Mobile Telecommunications Association (GSMA) has stated that about 28 million devices in Sub-Saharan Africa representing a total of 2.7% of total connections will be connected to the 5G network by 2025. Akinwale Goodluck, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at GSMA said this during a Huawei online interview with journalists […]
COVID-19 curfew: Outbursts, kicks as Police embark on aggressive enforcement in Lagos
..Bar, detain essential workers, journalists for alleged violation ..Victims recount ordeal ..NUJ, NMA condemn act .As NMA issues sit at home order to members By Olasunkanmi Akoni It was a harrowing experience on Tuesday evening for journalists and other essential workers in Lagos when they were denied movement by armed policemen on the pretext of […]
Pastor Ize Iyamu congratulates Oba of Benin on birth of new prince
The frontline aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Pastor Osagie Ize Iyamu, has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, and the Benin Kingdom on the birth of a new prince.
Ayade lifts ban on religious gatherings, worshippers to use face masks
By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade, has ordered that worship centres can resume activities stressing that they must wear face masks and only occupy sitting capacity of such centre. The order was contained in a release on Wednesday, signed by his Special Adviser, Media & Publicity, Mr Christian It’s […]
I am on a mission to bring shared prosperity to fellow citizens – Elizabeth Jack- Rich
As Nigeria continues its positive emergence on the global scale, a young businesswoman with a dream, Elizabeth Jack-Rich, is working assiduously to empower the nation’s women and youth.
Oil prices hit 2-months high as Bonny light rises to $30 per barrel
By Ediri Ejoh GLOBAL oil prices in the International market, Wednesday, surged to a 2-month high on growing signs of a rebound in oil demand. To this end, Nigeria’s premium grade, Bonny Light took a dive upward, traded at $30.00 barrel per barrel on Wednesday against $29.65 at the close of the market Tuesday. Nigerian […]
COVID-19: FCT Minister explains why worship houses will remain closed
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has told religious leaders in the territory why worship houses are still closed, saying it was based on medical advice regarding the Covid-19 pandemic. He gave this explanation during at a meeting between the FCTA and representatives of the […]
Nigeria records 284 new infections, total now 6,677
By David Royal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday said Nigeria recorded 284 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in Nigeria to 6,677. NCDC also said that eight new patients have been confirmed dead to the virus in the country, bringing the total number of deaths to 200. […]
Cosmas Maduka sets for EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Dr. Cosma Maduka, Founder and President of Coscharis Group of Companies, a leading Nigeria’s indigenous conglomerate, is set to joins 60 other exceptional entrepreneurs, representing 51 countries across the world to be inducted into the ‘EY World Entrepreneur of the Year’ Hall of Fame and compete for the world title.
Task force team intercepts 11 trucks of Almajirai entering C’River
No fewer than 11 trucks conveying Almajiri’s into Cross River State have been intercepted at the Gakem-Benue border in Bekwarra Local Government Area of the state.
