APC crisis: Oshiomhole moves to assert self, as counter-forces shop for replacement
While forces loyal to the National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, engaged in serious horse-trading to ensure that their principal resumed office, on Friday, those against him were said to have gone a step ahead to shop for a replacement.
Curry: Golden State star scores 23 points in comeback game v Raptors
Stephen Curry scored 23 points in 27 minutes in his first match since October as the Golden State Warriors lost 121-113 to the Toronto Raptors. The three-time NBA champion broke his left hand in the Warriors’ fourth game of the season and consequently missed 58 games. ALSO READ: Roma baulk as Man United reveal Smalling valuation […]
Starbucks stops customers using own cups in a bid to contain Coronavirus
The world’s largest coffee chain Starbucks Corp (SBUX.O) has stopped accepting reusable cups from customers to prevent the spread of coronavirus, though it will still honor the promised discount for anyone carrying one. Companies across the world are having to rethink the way they operate to slow the spread of a virus that first emerged […]
Solskjaer frustrated over scheduling ahead of Manchester derby
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has voiced his frustration over how Manchester United’s preparations for their derby against Manchester City have been impeded by the scheduling of their midweek FA Cup tie. United cruised through to the quarter-finals at second-tier Derby on Thursday, when Luke Shaw’s second career goal and two strikes from January signing Odion Ighalo […]
Royal Rumble: Court grants Agbowu’s relief for application compelling Oluwo to appear before it
An Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court in Osun on Friday ordered the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, to appear in court over an alleged assault.
Thousands join Thunberg in Brussels to march for climate
Thousands of people, on Friday, joined teen climate activist Greta Thunberg in marching through Brussels on to demand more ambitious measures to fight climate change from the EU. According to police, 3,400 people took part in the march. Some demonstrators carried banners with inscriptions “Our future is in your hands,” “Action now.“ One of the […]
Omokri’s new book sells out
Less than 12 hours after it was released on Amazon, Pastor Reno Omokri’s new book, Start Solving Problemshas, has sold out! The number one best-selling author and former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, had released “Start Solving Problems” which he said would serve as a dictionary to every youth and anybody who wishes to solve […]
How BMTC is developing capacity to enhance freight forwarding business in Nigeria ― CEO
By Olasunkanmi Akoni As part of efforts to further boost the Gross Domestic Product, GDP, of the nation, the BMTC Logistics Limited, a port operator has developed and offering total integrated solutions to uplift freight forwarding business in Nigeria. The Chief Executive Officer of BMTC company, Audullahi Mosadoluwa stated in a brief interview with newsmen […]
Netherlands confirms first coronavirus death
The Netherlands has recorded its first death in the novel coronavirus outbreak, health officials said on Friday. “An 86-year-old man with COVID-19 who was admitted to the Ikazia hospital in Rotterdam has died,” the National Institute for Public Health (RIVM) said. “This is the first patient in the Netherlands to die of the coronavirus,” the […]
Alisson to miss Liverpool’s UCL clash with Atletico due to hip injury
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has been ruled out of their Champions League last-16 second leg against Atletico Madrid with a hip injury. Alisson will also miss Saturday’s home Premier League game against Bournemouth and is a doubt for the Merseyside derby at Everton on 16 March. Liverpool host Atletico on Wednesday, trailing 1-0 from the first […]
Investors flee Wall Street, seek shelter in bond and gold
U.S. stock markets tanked and the Dow Jones Industrials shed more than 800 points on Friday, as the global tally of coronavirus infections surpassed 100,000 and jittery investors took cover in the perceived safety of bonds and gold. The outbreak, which spread to four new U.S. states on Thursday, has crippled supply chains and prompted […]
