COVID-19 and Nigeria’s ‘Enugbe’ economy
By Oludayo Tade UNLESS we understand the sociology of interconnected livelihoods, we cannot understand the turn of event as the worst hit class reacts to the strains of COVID-19 through violent criminality and deviance to the lawful orders. As the undisputed heavyweight poverty capital of the world, Nigeria(ns) cannot afford not to embark on everyday […]
COVID-19: Akwa Ibom adopts aggressive testing before relaxing lockdown
BY Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State government Sunday said it has resolved that it was imperative to adopt aggressive testing of citizens and residents as it prepares to relax the ongoing lockdown put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19. Secretary to State Government (SSG) and Chairman of the state COVID-19 Committee, […]
Katsina attacks: I won’t tolerate killing of innocent citizens — Buhari
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Muhammadu Buhari, last night, condemned the latest attacks by bandits in three local government areas of Katsina State, that left 47 persons dead. Reacting to the incident, the President said he was deeply saddened by the latest development, and called on Nigerians not to despair because “this administration is ever determined […]
Werner taking English lessons as Liverpool link persists
Liverpool target Timo Werner is reported to have started taking English lessons, as he seemingly makes early preparations for a move to the Premier League. Reports of Liverpool’s interest in Werner have been prominent for months, but have particularly accelerated in the last few weeks. ALSO READ: Covid-19: Diamond Estate gives out relief materials to over […]
Mom saves toddler from crocodile by sticking fingers up reptile’s nose
A mother in Zimbabwe rescued her toddler from a killer croc this week by jamming her fingers up the reptile’s nose. Maurina Musisinyana, 30, had left her two children playing under an umbrella on the bank of the Runde River while she went fishing nearby when she heard a scream and saw her son Gideon […]
Edo commissioner’s abductors contact family
By Ozioruva Aliu The kidnappers of Edo State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr. Emmanuel Agbale, Vanguard gathered last night, have contacted the family. A source said the kidnappers told the family that the commissioner was in their custody, and were said to have begun negotiations on his possible release. However, the source, who is […]
