Katsina police arrests one notorious bandit, 4 robbery suspects
By Shehu Danjuma A notorious bandit/kidnapper, Mohammed Gidado, who had been on the police wanted list for months has been arrested by police operatives in Katsina State alongside four other suspected armed robbers. Speaking at the paraded of the suspects, the Katsina State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Gambo Isah, said: “The police based […]
Covid-19: We’ve made plans to sustain Petrol supply, distribution — IPMAN
By Bashir Bello – Kano In the face of the gradual lockdown of the states and nation as a result of the raging Coronavirus, the leadership of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN on Thursday says it has made all arrangements to sustain the supply and distribution of petroleum products across the country. […]
Prince Charles did not jump the queue for a coronavirus test – UK
Britain on Thursday said heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles, who has coronavirus, did not jump the queue for a test because his symptoms and condition met the criteria.
COVID-19 Bayelsa NSCDC intensifies preventive efforts
Sets up 250 man response team By Samuel Oyadongha – Yenagoa The Bayelsa Command of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Thursday said it has intensified efforts to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19. Bayelsa Commandant of the NSCDC, Mrs. Christiana Abiakam-Omanu who spoke in Yenagoa on the Command’s activities on the coronavirus […]
Aside COVID-19: Ten Nigerian news you might have missed today
Gunmen kidnap Gov Mohammed’s elder brother in Bauchi The elder brother of Bauchi state governor, Yaya Adamu has reportedly been kidnapped. Vanguard learned that he was kidnapped around 7.30 pm on Wednesday at Ungwan Jaki in Bauchi metropolis by gunmen. A close relative who does not want to be mentioned told Vanguard that it is […]
Neville: ‘Inconceivable that football will return for three to four months’
Manchester United legend Gary Neville claims it’s “inconceivable” football fans will be able to watch English Premier League action before July or August. Football has been suspended until at least April 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic, with organisers committed to postponing the season indefinitely to ensure its completion. ALSO READ: Court sentences ‘yahoo boy’ to 1 […]
S’ Korea raises concerns over Japan’s plan to release contaminated water
South Korea on Thursday renewed its concerns about Japan’s plan to release contaminated water from its disabled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea.
Uganda temporarily bans public transport
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has announced a 14-day ban on public transport to curb the spread of the coronavirus. In a televised address on Wednesday, Mr. Museveni said the ban will take effect immediately. This includes the ubiquitous boda-bodas, as the motorcycle taxis are locally known. Private cars will only be allowed to carry three […]
Man United legend Schmeichel opens up on ‘regret’ at leaving
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel admits his “pride” got in the way of him remaining at Old Trafford for “many more years”. The goalkeeper left the club in the summer of 19991 after captaining the Treble-winning side’s victory in the Champions League final. The Dane claims his mental and physical exhaustion caused him to end […]
Coronavirus: Musa Halilu Ahmed Foundation moves to tackle spread in Nigeria
As fresh cases of Coronavirus disease continue to emerge in Lagos State, putting the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 32. Musa Halilu Ahmed Foundation a non-profit organisation committed to promoting good health and wellbeing for the underserved in Nigeria has embarked on a state-wide coronavirus relief effort by distributing prevention kits to […]
Petit insists Klopp’s Liverpool ‘more impressive’ than Arsenal Invincibles
Former Gunners star Emmanuel Petit claims the current Liverpool side “have something special” and are more impressive than Arsenal Invincibles. Liverpool have won 27 of their 29 games this campaign and were dead-certs to win their first Premier League title before coronavirus brought football to a halt. Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal went an entire Premier League […]
