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Coronavirus: Five foreigners under observation in Cross River
Five foreign nationals have been placed under observation in Cross River state over coronavirus. Beta Edu, the state’s commissioner for health, disclosed this on…
Tension, anxiety in Imo as Supreme Court rules on judgement review application
The Supreme Court will today, Monday, likely deliver judgment in the application for judgment review filed by the sacked Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Last week, the court delivered a…
Dangote Refinery to employ over 70,000 workers, says CBN
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele has said Dangote Refinery will employ over 70,000 Nigerians when it begins operation. He said the various policies of the Federal…
Naira falls N413 to dollar at forward market
The naira on Friday depreciated past N400 to dollar at the forward market after Nigeria recorded its first case of coronavirus. The naira was priced much weaker at N413.55 to the dollar in…
Ecobank faults TAT ruling
Ecobank Nigeria has faulted the Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) ruling that it pays tax on the N5.54 billion divided declared by the lender in its 2015 financial year. In a statement, the bank…
Bruno Fernandes a breath of fresh air at Man Utd – Rio Ferdinand
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has praised Bruno Fernandes for the impact he’s made at Old Trafford. Ferdinand has credited the Portuguese midfielder for bringing the best out of his teammates already. “He’s come in and…
Coronavirus: Prices of ginger, garlic soar in Kaduna as misinformation spread
The search for prevention against coronavirus and the fear of contracting it has resulted in good business for herb sellers in Kaduna, as the prices of spices have gone up. Ginger and garlic sellers, it was gathered, are making…
Baby, dog contract virus as new cases, deaths rise
A forty-five day old and a dog have become the latest confirmed carriers of Coronavirus pandemic. The parents of the baby in South Korea and owner of the pet in Hong Kong had earlier…
NCAA harmonises coronavirus preventive measures at airports
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that it would harmonise all preventive measures deployed by port health and other members of the medical teams at the airports in the country. The regulatory authority…
OBASEKI VS OSHIOMHOLE: It’s Time for an Organised Intervention in Edo
The frequent use of improvised Explosive Device to settle political scores in Edo State calls for an organised intervention, writes Adibe Emenyonu The political…
‘We made efforts to prevent it’ — Buhari breaks silence on coronavirus
President Muhammadu Buhari says he is saddened by the case of coronavirus in Nigeria despite the efforts to prevent it. Buhari said this in his first public comment on the disease since it…
There’s nothing anybody can do if I make my son the chief of staff – Akeredolu
Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, says Babajide, his son, worked hard during his campaign and there is nothing anyone can do if he decides to appoint him as his chief of…
Subscriber-base increase pushes MTN Nigeria’s revenue to N1.2trn in 2019
MTN Nigeria says it realised N1.2 trillion from voice call, data and value-added services offered to Nigerians. This is compared to the N1.04 trillion recorded in 2018. In its…
BREAKING: Nollywood actor, Pa Kasumu, is dead
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kayode Odumosu, popularly known as Pa Kasumu is dead. Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola-Salako, who broke the news on her Instagram page on Sunday, said the actor died after a brief illness.
U.S. to free 5,000 Taliban fighters, lift sanctions on leaders
The U.S. will free up to 5,000 Talibanprisoners and begin to remove economic sanctions on top Taliban leaders under the terms of a deal signed Saturday between the two sides. The Trump…
Defeat from Ruiz taught me valuable lessons – Joshua
World heavyweight unified boxing champion Anthony Joshua recently visited Nigeria and made notable stops in a strong media blitz, he also took time to talk about his decision to return to base, the loss to Ruiz, his reconnection…
Imo: Supreme Court will rule against APC, Uzodinma – Ihedioha’s camp
Ahead of Monday’s hearing at the Supreme Court, the camp of former Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed…
Poll: Who is strongest against Trump? Must-win states and swing voters show Biden holds edge over…
Is Bernie Sanders “electable”? It’s a question that’s been troubling many Democrats, who fear that despite his strong showings in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada, the…
Coronavirus: WHO Yet To Sanction Travel, Trade Ban For Nigeria
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control has said that the World Health Organisation was yet to recommend travel or trade ban as measures against Coronavirus detection in the country. The agency said this in its fourth public…
Drug barons, ‘Yahoo Boys’ investing in Nigerian music industry – Zaaki Azzay
Nigerian musician star, Zaaki Azzay, is recognised as one of the pioneers of Hip-hop music in Nigeria. The Benue State-born singer who began…
I received N252mn from Kwara govt to build a house, but it wasn’t enough – Saraki
A former senate president and Kwara State governor, , has admitted that he got N252 million from the Kwara State Government to build a five-bedroom duplex for himself. The money was not even enough to…
Kunle Soname Joins Super Rich Club
There is too much to be said about money. It is a luxury that affords luxuries, a distinguishing beauty mark that has provoked many an ill-conceived sojourn into deep, dark and dry…
Global trials soon to test potential coronavirus treatment
A U.S. biomedical firm has announced it will begin additional clinical trials of remdesivir, so far the most promising potential drug for coronavirus, with clinical trials involving about 1,000 patients starting in March. In a sign…
R. Kelly files to get racketeering charges tossed out
R. Kelly says he shouldn’t be charged with taking part in a criminal conspiracy because he’s the only one charged in his sex abuse case, his attorney argues in court papers filed on Friday. Kelly’s attorney filed a motion in…