Breaking: Lagos records Nigeria’s first case of Coronavirus
Nigeria has on Friday, recorded its first case of Coronavirus after the outbreak of the disease in China. Coronavirus which has struck nineteen European countries, (Italy, Germany, France, Spain, SWITZERLAND, Britain Russia, Australia, CROATIA, Greece, Finland, Sweden, BELGIUM, DENMARK, GEORGIA, NORTH MACEDONIA, NORWAY, and ROMANIA), has been confirmed to have stormed Lagos, Nigeria.
EFCC Claims in Forfeiture Application Case – Our Stand, By Saraki
Yesterday, the lawyers representing Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former Senate President, appeared before Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court, Lagos, to oppose the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the forfeiture of his Ilorin home funded partly with funds provided by Kwara State Government in fulfilment of the Governor […]
Bayelsa : NSCDC personnel allegedly defiles two underage sisters
YENAGOA-AN operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, serving under the Bayelsa State Command (names witheld) has allegedly defiled two sisters age 12 and 10.
Wike decries the inability of Nigeria to conduct credible elections
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has decried the inability of the country to conduct credible elections after several years of practising democracy.
Coronavirus: Atiku harps on unity, national resolve
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has called for togetherness and concerted effort to tackle the threat occasioned by the entrance of the dreaded Coronavirus into the country.
IMO: Ahead Supreme Court verdict, Uzodinma woos Imolites with projects
AHEAD of the Supreme Court ruling on Monday, Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma has been on his wits end worming his way into the hearts of Imo people and consolidating his hold on power.
Coronavirus: We have placed all health institutions on red alert — Delta Govt
FOLLOWING the outbreak of dreaded Coronavirus disease also known as Convid 19 in Lagos, the Delta State Government, yesterday said it has placed all health-related institutions and disease control mechanisms on red alert in readiness for any possible cause of the dreaded disease in the State.
Iteveh, Obaseki, 120 others, invested fellows, institute of management consultants
Investigative Journalist and Media Consultant, Mr. Iteveh Ekpokpobe, Mr Lyold Obaseki and Dr. Kingsley Oroh were among the 122 persons, invested by the Institute of Management Consultants, Nigeria, today. The investiture was part of a one-day certification/ workshop, themed, ‘Go Forward’, which held at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja. READ ALSO: Ruling party retains sweeping majority […]
Italian man with Coronavirus has never visited our office – Saipem
With reference to the news making rounds on the social media in Lagos regarding an Italian citizen confirmed positive to n-COVID19 (Coronavirus) the management of Saipem contracting Nigeria limited has on Friday debunked allegations suggesting that the Italian citizen visited Saipem offices in Banana Island Lagos.
Pope Francis remains sick, cancels Friday audiences
Pope Francis remained ill with an apparent cold on Friday and canceled official audiences for a second day, Vatican officials announced. The 83-year-old pontiff celebrated morning Mass as usual and greeted congregants at the end, the Vatican said. He planned to go on with his private meeting schedule but opted to cancel his official audiences. […]
Deregisteration: Court orders INEC to resolve issue raised by Youth Party
Justice I.E. Ekwo of the Abuja high court has ordered INEC to resolve the issues raised by the Youth Party regarding what the party described as an unconstitutional attempt by INEC to deregister the party, before the 20th of April, 2020. The Youth Party through its lead Counsel (and Board of Trustee Member), Mr Francis […]
Netflix premieres debut ‘Made-in-Africa’ original show
Online streaming giant Netflix’s first made-in-Africa production, Queen Sono, a spy thriller starring South Africa’s leading actress Pearl Thusi, launches on Friday. The new series, one its first investments on the continent, premiered in Johannesburg on Thursday night. Created and directed by leading local satirist and actor Kagiso Lediga, Queen Sono is part of Netflix’s […]
Coronavirus: Lagosians need not fear — Obasa
By Ebunoluwa Sessou Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, today called for calm among residents of the state following the detection of the first case of Coronavirus brought in by an Italian. Obasa said the need by Lagos residents not to panic over the incident stems from the fact that the […]
Ruling party retains sweeping majority in Cameroon
President Paul Biya’s party has retained an absolute majority in Cameroon’s parliament, the constitutional council announced Friday after the controversial February 9 vote. His Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (RDPC) won 139 out of 167 declared seats on “moderate” turnout of almost 46 percent, said the council’s president, Clement Atangana. Elections were cancelled in 13 other […]
Keown blasts Arsenal duo, questions strange Arteta decision
Martin Keown has slammed Arsenal after an “unprofessional” performance as they crashed out of the Europa League to Olympiacos on Thursday. Youssef El Arabi’s goal in the 119th minute of extra time took the Greek side through to the last 16 on away goals. With just seconds left of the game, Gunners skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang […]
Hitler’s operatic efforts go on display in Austria
Adolf Hitler’s admiration for German composer Richard Wagner is well-documented, but that the Nazi dictator attempted to write an opera himself will come as a surprise to many. Nevertheless, a page of the work, entitled “Wieland der Schmied” (Wieland the Smith), goes on display to the public for the first time in a new exhibition […]
