Women who dare to dream
As this year’s International Women’s Month wraps up, Sunday Vanguard features four women who have triumphed against odds, are standing tall, and have become a source of inspiration to others.
COVID-19: Nigeria missed opportunity for early containment—Tomori
A professor of human virology and former President of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Oyewale Tomori, has faulted Nigeria’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 : Central Hospital, Warri debunks rumors of suspected case
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Central Hospital, Warri, Delta State, Dr. Paul Okubor, has dispelled rumors of a suspected case of coronavirus in Warri.
Coronavirus: Edo CAN tasks churches on govt’s order, demand shutdown of services within premises
The Edo State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called for a shutdown of services within church premises across the state, as part of urgent measures to support government’s efforts to check the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Chairman of the Edo State CAN, Bishop Oriname Oyenude, made the appeal during a […]
LAMATA commends 3M distributor for coronavirus support
Lagos Metropolitan Area Authority (LAMATA) has commended Safety and Protection Management Solutions Limited, the authorised 3M distributor in Nigeria, for supporting the efforts to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the state.
OKOWA: Remembering Maryam Babangida
Maryam Babangida. What a name! Unforgettable queen of power and glamour, Nigeria ‘s finest First Lady, wife of former military leader, General Ibrahim Babangida, and a ravishing beautiful woman who succumbed to cancer.
Keystone Bank pledges N1bn to strengthen fight against Coronavirus
As part of a robust effort to combat the deadly Coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria, the management of Keystone Bank today announced the donation of N1 billion for the purchase of relief materials, critical care facilities and protective gear to contain the spread of the virus.
UPDATED: Immigration boss Babandede tests positive for Covid-19
By Omeiza Ajayi Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede has tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) days after he returned from the United Kingdom. A statement from the media office of the service made available to Vanguard on Sunday morning signed by Mr Sunday James, said Babandede had since gone into […]
UPDATED: UI College of Medicine Provost, deputy test positive for COVID-19
By Adeola Badru THE provost and deputy provost of the University of Ibadan, UI, College of Medicine, Professors Ezekiel Olapade-Olaopa and Obafunke Denloye, have tested positive to Coronavirus. Olapade-Olaopa, who made this known in a Whatsapp group message on Sunday morning said: “Dear colleagues, I wish to inform you that the deputy provost and I […]
GLOBAL CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: US cases exceed 104,000, now with highest infections
Global cases of coronavirus has surpassed 600,000 with the U.S. becoming the first country to reach over 100,000 infections. Spain reported a second consecutive day of record deaths as the pandemic shows no signs of abating.
How strong leadership helped China to contain virus — Moaming, Consul General
The Consul General, Consulate General of The Peoples’ Republic of China in Nigeria, Mr. Chu Moaming, says the Chinese government is strongly committed to eradicating COVID -19.
