For once, let us applaud EFCC
By Tonnie Iredia A cursory look at the history of Nigeria’s foremost anti-graft agency – the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC would place credence on the view that it was only in the first few years of its existence that a few people probably remembered to applaud the agency. Thereafter till now, it has been […]
It’s TV at home as German football returns with ‘ghost games’
Nicole Bartelt has been a loyal fan at all but two of Borussia Dortmund’s home matches since 2008, but when the Bundesliga restarted Saturday after a two-month hiatus because of the coronavirus, she was forced to keep away from the stands. Nevertheless, Bartelt, 44, was not complaining that the derby with Schalke was played behind […]
Disinfecting streets does not eliminate coronavirus, poses health risk ― WHO
Spraying disinfectant on the streets, as practised in some countries, does not eliminate the new coronavirus and even poses a health risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Saturday. In a document on cleaning and disinfecting surfaces as part of the response to the virus, the WHO says spraying can be ineffective. “Spraying or fumigation […]
We’re making steady progress with contact tracing, POI tracking, case search, others ― Edo govt
The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Patrick Okundia has said the state is making steady progress in its efforts at containing the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, noting that successes have been recorded in the state’s efforts at contact tracing, Persons of Interest (POI) tracking, active case search, among other activities to curtail the spread of […]
Facebook adds GIF company Giphy to its portfolio in $400m deal
Tech giant Facebook announced on Friday that it had acquired the animated-image database Giphy in a deal that’s worth a reported $400 million. New York-based Giphy — whose trove of looping clips of cute animals, bizarre cartoon characters and mugging celebrities are popular on social media and messaging apps — will remain its own brand […]
Canada evacuation: Nigerians commend FG’s insistence on using indigenous airline
Nigerians have commended the federal government insistence on using a Nigerian airline to evacuate stranded Nigerians in Canada.
Pregnant COVID-19 patient delivers of baby boy in Lagos
As Lagos discharges 67, including Chinese, Indian, total hits 608 By Olasunkanmi Akoni A positive COVID-19 patient on Saturday gave birth to a baby boy after a successful caesarean operation at the Gbagada Isolation Centre, Lagos. It was a moment of joy and celebration from health workers when the mother finally gave birth to the […]
Pregnant COVID-19 patient delivers baby boy in Lagos
.As Lagos discharges 67, including Chinese, Indian, total hits 608 By Olasunkanmi Akoni A positive COVID-19 patient on Saturday gave birth to a baby boy after a successful caesarean operation at the Gbagada Isolation Centre, Lagos. It was a moment of joy and celebration from health workers when the mother finally gave birth to the […]
Still no proof coronavirus can be spread by touching objects ― WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it has not been proven if people can catch the novel coronavirus by touching surfaces of objects where it lingers, such as handles, doorknobs, or keyboards. The UN agency, which said this on Saturday, recommended in its safety guidelines that people disinfect objects. The guidelines reference a study that […]
BAYELSA BY-ELECTION: Forum urges Siasia to contest
Ahead of the rescheduled Bayelsa West senatorial election, a pressure group, the Bayelsa West Progressive Forum, has called on the Chairman of the Nigerian Young Professionals Forum, NYPF, Mr. Moses Siasia to contest, assuring him of its unflinching support to win the election.
Kaduna PDP Suspends Hunkuyi, 6 others
Alleges Anti party activities By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Kaduna state has suspended Senator Suleiman Uthman Hunkuyi and 6 other party stalwarts in the state for alleged anti-party activities. The State Working Committee, SWC, of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Kaduna State, announced the suspension on Saturday, after a preliminary hearing […]
Borno uncovers people collecting salaries and pensions same time ―HoS
Borno Head of Service (HoS), Simon Malgwi, on Saturday said that the state government had uncovered some fraudulent activities of some pensioners in the state. Malgwi who made the disclosure at a press conference in Maiduguri, said the ongoing public hearing on pension had revealed some of the pensioners’ shady deals. According to him, the state […]
COVID-19 is a blessing in disguise— Armstrong
Armstrong Akintunde is a budding politician, an entrepreneur and real estate developer. He is currently the Executive Director, Special Projects, Suru Group Limited. He also doubles as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Aerofield Homes Limited. In this interview, he spoke on the ravaging COVID-19 epidemic and the roles he believes the youth […]
Who’s saying what as the Bundesliga returns
The German Bundesliga on Saturday became the first major European league to resume playing after a two-month coronavirus lockdown. Matches were played without fans while goal celebrations were banned and benches observed social distancing. AFP Sport looks at the reaction: “There is something surreal about it. In the two hours before the match, you receive […]
What COVID-19 pandemic has taught me – Mercy Aigbe
Following the outbreak of the corona virus pandemic that is currently ravaging the world, many people today are busy counting their gains and losses as businesses are gradually reopening again. And one of such figures is top actress, Mercy Aigbe.
24 medical officers test positive for COVID-19 in Bauchi State
Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BASPHCDA), said on Saturday that 24 medical officers in the state, had tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Mohammed who made the disclosure at a news conference in Bauchi, however, said no death had been recorded among the affected medical workers. He revealed that 17 […]
