Tinubu at 68: He is leader of leaders, Fayemi says
Describes him as leader of leaders and political colossus By Rotimi Ojomoyela As the former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu clocks 68 years old on Sunday, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has described him as leader of leaders, who has paid his dues in the country’s political firmament and beyond, thus deserving […]
Coronavirus cases top 600,000 worldwide, death toll hits 28,000
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide topped 600,000 early Saturday, as the death toll shot over 28,000. The total stood at 607,965 as the sun rose on the East Coast after a surge of cases were reported in Europe. Total deaths reported rose to 28,125. ALSO READ: China and Vietnam finally ban wildlife trade due […]
China and Vietnam finally ban wildlife trade due to coronavirus
If there can be a bright side to the coronavirus pandemic, which started in a “wet market” in Wuhan that sold live animals in deplorable conditions, it has finally spurred China and Vietnam to ban consumption of wild animals. The two countries have been behind the skyrocketing death rates for endangered animals like the rhinoceros, […]
Taraba shuts borders, bans movement in, out over COVID-19
Following the increasing number of COVID-19 Cases in the country, Taraba state government Saturday ordered the closure of its borders.
COVID-19: Buhari receives briefing from Health Minister, Ehinare, NCDC
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, received a briefing from the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehinare, and the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, at Presidential Villa, Abuja.
COVID-19: Buhari receives briefing from Health Minister, NCDC
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, received a briefing from the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehinare, and the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, at Presidential Villa, Abuja. This was contained in a tweet by the Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir […]
COVID-19: Why we are not imposing 24hrs curfew now ― Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu dropped the idea of imposing a curfew in the state meant to allow the fumigation exercise of public space. Relying on experts advice, the Governor said the disinfectant is non-toxic, noting that the exercise has commenced. He said: “I am pleased to note that we have taken possession of […]
More videos, photos from Akure explosion, Akeredolu visits scene
By David Royal Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, on Saturday visited the scene of an explosion that rocked Akure, the state capital. on early hours of Saturday. According to the governor, a vehicle moving improvised explosive devices to a nearby state caused the explosion. “I have been briefed by the security chiefs that in the early […]
Uruguayan football federation lays off 400, including coach Tabarez
The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) announced that almost all of its staff, including coach Oscar Tabarez, have been laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic that has frozen sport worldwide. “The executive committee informs that, due to the current health crisis which has brought to a halt all its activities, it is obliged to take […]
Davido goes into self-isolation as partner, Chioma, tests positive for coronavirus
Ace Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, says he has decided to go into self-isolation as his fiancée, Chioma, has tested positive to the coronavirus. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Davido disclosed this in a series of tweets on Friday evening on his verified Twitter handle. The “Assurance” crooner […]
Taraba govt bans interstate travel over coronavirus
Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, on Saturday banned travels within and out of the state with effect from Sunday The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Alhaji Hassan Mijinyawa, disclosed this in a statement in Jalingo. The government said the decision to close the state’s land borders was taken as part of continued efforts to […]
