Over 80 drone applications under review, training centre in pipeline — NCAA
Stories by Dickson Omobola Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has said it is in the process of approving a new aviation training facility for drone operators. NCAA’s Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Engineer Godwin Balang, said the agency has chosen to be methodical to ensure the facility met all operational benchmarks. Balang, who spoke at the […]
JUST IN: Pep Guardiola’s mother dies from coronavirus
Pep Guardiola’s mother has passed away from coronavirus, Manchester City has confirmed. The Premier League champions confirmed the sad news on Monday that Dolors Sala Carrio had passed at the age of 82. City paid tribute to their manager on social media, saying: ‘Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this […]
Videos: Lagosians exercise on Gbagada expressway amidst coronavirus lockdown
Amidst the total lockdown in Lagos State to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, some Lagos residents were seen taking advantage of the time to get their body into shape. This is in spite of the social distancing order by the state’s government. In this video recorded by our correspondents, Rasheed Sobowale and David […]
Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on Nigeria, unclear still ― UN
As FG launches One COVID-19 Basket Fund By Omeiza Ajayi The United Nations, UN, has expressed concerns about the effect and true magnitude of the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, saying it is yet unclear, and therefore the quality of response to the disease must match the scale of the crisis. UN Resident […]
Social distancing: Lagosians on Gbagada expressway keeping fit amidst lockdown
Photos below show Lagosians on Gbagada expressway keeping fit amidst lockdown on Monday morning.
Lockdown: Police Inspector allegedly kills man in Abia
By Ugochukwu Alaribe A Police Inspector who reportedly shot dead a civilian, along Ururuka Road, Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia State, has been arrested by the Police. The policeman, simply identified as Stanley was arrested for shooting one Mr Chibuisi, while enforcing the lockdown in the area. Stanley was said to have tried to stop a […]
(BREAKING) COVID-19: Police arrest Cote D’Ivoire returnee, cab driver in Delta
Suspects placed on 14 days self isolation Warns officers against extortion By Festus Ahon DELTA State Police Command, Monday confirmed the arrest of a lady from Cote D’Ivoire and her driver, at Udu Local Government Area, Delta State handing her and the driver over to health officials. The lady and the driver, the Vanguard gathered […]
Covid-19: Police arrest Cote D’Ivoire returnee, cab driver in Delta
…suspects placed on 14 days self-isolation …warns officers against extortion By Festus Ahon DELTA State Police Command, Monday confirmed the arrest of a lady from Cote D’Ivoire and her driver, at Udu Local Government Area, Delta State handing her and the driver over to health officials. The lady and the driver, Vanguard gathered have been […]
Japan announces state of emergency amid coronavirus crisis
Japan is poised to announce a state of emergency in Tokyo and six other regions as the country’s coronavirus crisis escalates. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the measures will be announced in detail Tuesday and will include increased social distancing but stop short of hard lockdowns of the kind in place in Europe. Abe also […]
COVID-19 Pakistan quarantines thousands of Islamic preachers
Pakistani Government on Monday quarantined thousands of Islamic preachers on suspicion that they contracted the new Coronavirus at a religious congregation in March, officials said. More than 100,000 members of the Tableeghi Jumaat gathered in March at the group’s Headquarters, a complex of Mosques and Islamic seminaries, near the Eastern city of Lahore. According to […]
Twitter users react to 5G network enabling COVID-19
Some Twitter users had taken to their handle to express their opinions over claims that 5G network could be an enabler of COVID-19. While some seem to believe there is inherent danger in the network, others believe otherwise. Implying ignorance as a major factor in people’s negative reactions towards the network, a user, @xybox, said […]
COVID-19: UITH suspends consultant over alleged release of suspected patient’s corpse
The University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) on Monday announced the suspension of Prof. Alakija Salami as a Senior Consultant from the hospital. The management said in a statement signed by Mr David Odaibo, the Director of Administration of UITH, that the suspension was as a result of alleged unethical conduct in the admission, management […]
Thousands sign French petition for chloroquine in virus fight
More than 215,000 people have signed a petition urging French officials to let more doctors prescribe the anti-malaria drug chloroquine for coronavirus patients, a controversial proposal that has divided health experts worldwide. Support for the treatment has gained ground as doctors try to keep the COVID-19 outbreak from overwhelming hospitals, with some saying early use […]
STRANGE!! Tiger tests positive for Coronavirus in US
A female tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to a statement released today by the Wildlife Conservation Society, a nonprofit organization that oversees the Bronx Zoo. The positive test was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa.
4-year-old tigress tests positive for coronavirus
By Rasheed Sobowale A four-year-old female Malayan tiger in a New York zoo has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), this is the first time a feline of such kind will be reported with the coronavirus disease. The tigress, Nadia, at the Bronx Zoo, New York […]
