Edo 2020: Oshiomhole, APC, must get it right this time – Former SSA
A former aide to Adams Oshiomhole, Honourable Roland Igbadumhe has urged the All Progressives Congress, APC, national chairman to settle for a governorship candidate capable of winning the September 19 Edo state election in continuation of his legacy projects.
Nigeria seeks $3.4 billion IMF facility to tackle COVID-19 pandemic
As FG announces N500 b COVID-19 Stimulus package Reduces oil benchmark to $30 pbl Emma Ujah Faced with a weak fiscal position, the Federal government has approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $3. 4 billion facility, in order to effectively tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister of Finance Budget and National Planning, Mrs […]
Funke, Husband fined N100,000 each for flouting Lagos social distancing directive
By Henry Ojelu Nollywood actress Funke Akindele and her husband AbdulRasheed Bello have been convicted and fined N100,000 each by an Ogba Magistrate Court for flouting the Lagos State Infectious Disease (Emergency Prevention) Regulation 2020. Delivering judgment after the couple pleaded guilty, Magistrate Y.O. Aje-Afunwa ordered the defendants to pay N100,000 naira each as fine. […]
JUST IN: Pep Guardiola’s mother dies from coronavirus
Pep Guardiola’s mother has passed away from coronavirus, Manchester City has confirmed. The Premier League champions confirmed the sad news on Monday that Dolors Sala Carrio had passed at the age of 82. City paid tribute to their manager on social media, saying: ‘Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this […]
Videos: Lagosians exercise on Gbagada expressway amidst coronavirus lockdown
Amidst the total lockdown in Lagos State to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, some Lagos residents were seen taking advantage of the time to get their body into shape. This is in spite of the social distancing order by the state’s government. In this video recorded by our correspondents, Rasheed Sobowale and David […]
Suspected Cargo Ship discharging in Delta private port without crew observing self quarantine
By Paul Olayemi There are strong indications that the crew of a cargo vessel, believed to have sailed into the country last week Tuesday, 31st of March, 2020, may not have carried out the compulsory two weeks quarantine for the dreaded Coronavirus also known as COVID 19 before offloading. The crew stirred a cargo […]
VIRUS RAGES 6 DAYS INTO SHUTDOWN: Lagos, Abuja lockdown compromised
Over one fifth of the world’s population has been under lockdown in the global fight against coronavirus, Nigeria inclusive. According to the Director General of the World Health Organisation, WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, countries need to lock down their populations and the period used to attack and prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Poorest of poor: Delta LG chair comes under attack
By Paul Olayemi The Chairman of Sapele Local Government area, in Delta State, Hon Eugene Inoaghan has come under attack after his explanation that the poorest of poor was the modalities for sharing of food items said to be donated to Sapele residents by Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri kingdom, following the lockdown […]
Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on Nigeria, unclear still ― UN
As FG launches One COVID-19 Basket Fund By Omeiza Ajayi The United Nations, UN, has expressed concerns about the effect and true magnitude of the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, saying it is yet unclear, and therefore the quality of response to the disease must match the scale of the crisis. UN Resident […]
Social distancing: Lagosians on Gbagada expressway keeping fit amidst lockdown
Photos below show Lagosians on Gbagada expressway keeping fit amidst lockdown on Monday morning.
Why I will have to always avoid Garbaic microphone
By Ndubuisi Martins Aniemeka I love to write articles and criticise what is sloppy; this is not just a hobby but a vocation. As much as I want to write, I sieve my ideas and try to convey my thoughts, and not my thoughts carrying the medium, the discordant, miscued fodder of an ill-conceived idea, […]
