Obaseki appoints Okungbowa as new Head of Service
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of Mr Anthony Osas Okungbowa as the state’s new Head of Service. This followed the retirement of the former Head of Service, Mr Isaac Ehiozuwa, after the mandatory 35 years of service. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said: […]
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Don’t see Coronavirus as ‘big man’s disease’ – ASUU president
The National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, has said Nigerians should not see the ravaging novel Coronavirus, COVID-19, as a disease affecting only the rich in the country and therefore gloat over the plight of the people that have contracted it.
Woman allegedly murders sex worker for dating her husband
Imo Police has arrested a woman who allegedly killed a commercial sex worker for dating her husband. Vanguard gathered that the 26 years old woman, identified as Ada Amuzie, allegedly killed the commercial sex worker, Happiness, at Imika Obiti. The Imo State Police Public Relation Officer, PPRO, Orlando Godson Ikeokuin said the woman has been […]
Sen Oko’s death unimaginable loss to us — Agba
Consoles family, promises support By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of State for Power, Prince Goddy Agba, Monday, has described the death of the Senator representing Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Dr. Rose Oko, as unimaginable loss to her family, local government, State, the National Assembly, and the entire nation. The Minister, […]
Russia moves to imprison quarantine violators for up to 7 years
Russia’s Lower House of Parliament gave its final approval on Tuesday to legislation to send quarantine violators to prison for up to seven years.
Ajax end contract of brain-damaged former wonderkid Nouri: report
Ajax have terminated the contract of former wonderkid Abdelhak Nouri, severely brain damaged and in a coma since collapsing three seasons ago, the Dutch daily De Telegraaf said Tuesday. The club intervened ahead of the July 1 date when the contract was due to renew for the 22-year-old who collapsed while warming up for a […]
COVID-19: Funkekeme urges political office holders to assist the needy
The Senior Political Adviser to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, Chief Funkekeme Solomon, has urged the political class in the state to assist the needy as the lockdown ordered by the governor over COVID-19 pandemic begins on Wednesday.
Iran’s death toll from coronavirus climbs to 2,898 — Health Official
Iran’s death toll from coronavirus has reached 2,898, with 141 deaths in the past 24 hours, Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur told state TV on Tuesday, adding that the total number of infected cases has jumped to 44,606.’ READ ALSO: Europeans send medical supplies to Iran, circumventing sanctions “In the past 24 hours, there have been […]
Nigeria records 4 new COVID-19 cases in Osun, Ogun
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Osun and Ogun, making Nigeria’s confirmed case 135.
Eurozone inflation slumps to 0.7% amid coronavirus outbreak
Inflation in the eurozone, on Tuesday, slumped to 0.7 per cent, according to an official estimate released, with the global coronavirus pandemic impacting oil prices.
Fury hungry to repeat Wilder win in rematch
Tyson Fury says he will never tire of beating Deontay Wilder in anticipation of his third fight against the American heavyweight, even though his potential all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua is on hold for now. Following a controversial draw in December 2018, Fury overpowered Wilder in Las Vegas in February, beating him in seven rounds. […]
