JUST IN: Another Lagosian struck dead by Coronavirus
The Lagos State Ministry of Health, on Tuesday announced another one COVID-19 related death, increasing the number of deaths in the state to 31. The ministry disclosed this…
A president like no other – Jonathan remembers Yar’Adua
Former Nigerian president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has remembered his boss and ex-president Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, who died 10 years ago. Umar Yar’Adua served as the 13th President of Nigeria from 2007…
Elon Musk welcomes first child with girlfriend
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Inc, an American electric vehicle and clean energy company,and Grimes, his girlfriend, have welcomed their first child together. Musk broke the news in a series of messages on his Twitter page while…
NCDC driver tests positive for COVID-19 in Nasarawa
Abdullahi Sule, governor of Nasarawa, says the state has recorded another confirmed case of coronavirus. Sule made this known while giving an update on the COVID-19 situation in the state on Tuesday.…
Bill Gates offered House of Reps $10m bribe for speedy passage of compulsory vaccine bill – CUPP…
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), on Monday, alleged that it has intercepted a human intelligence report that the Nigeria House of Representatives leadership was poised to forcefully pass the compulsory vaccine bill…
Nigeria using remdesivir for COVID-19 patients, says Ehanire
Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, says Nigeria has started using remdesivir, an anti-retroviral drug, in managing COVID-19 patients. Addressing members of the house of representatives on Tuesday,…
Monarchs tackle Deji of Akure
Traditional rulers in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State have warned the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, to stop ‘further provocative, reckless and…
Kano under special focus, says FG
The Federal Government has disclosed that its focus right now is on Kano State because of the emerging issues of increased infections of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in…
Virgin Atlantic shuts Gatwick operations, cuts 3,000 jobs
Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to lay off 3,150 staff and move its operations from Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Airport. The layoff represents almost one-third of the airline’s total…
Presidency speaks on returned Abacha loot
The Nigerian presidency said the $311m Abacha loot returned to Nigeria on Monday by the U.S. has been allocated, and will be used in full, for vital and decades-overdue infrastructure…
American University of Nigeria, Yola, disengages 400 staff
Sequel to a long restructuring process, the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, Adamawa, has disengaged the services of about 400 of its staff. Prof. Abba Tahir, the Vice…
COVID-19: Yobe Assembly member who tested positive refuses isolation
A member of Yobe State House of Assembly who is suspected to have tested positive for COVID-19 has refused to be isolated at the state isolation facility. A hospital source informed that…
INTERVIEW: I’ve no regrets paying tribute to Abba Kyari, says Simon Kolawole
TheCable, Nigeria’s independent online newspaper, marked its sixth anniversary on April 29, 2020. In this interview with eelive.ng, Simon Kolawole, Founder and CEO of Cable Newspaper Ltd, speaks on the journey so far, the challenges…
US government supports church challenging lockdown order
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a statement in support of a church that is challenging the state of Virginia’s ban on gatherings of more than ten people. The church argued in a federal lawsuit that Governor Ralph Northam’s order…
Lionel Messi won’t retire until he is 40 – Xavi Hernandez
Argentina skipper, Lionel Messi, could play until he is almost 40, according to long-time Barcelona team-mate Xavi. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner, 32, was in typically stellar form for Barca this season, scoring 24 goals in all…
Evra reveals death threats after Suarez racism row
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has said he received death threats following a racism row involving then-Liverpool forward Luis Suarez in 2011. AFP Uruguay striker Suarez was banned for eight matches by the English…
Nigerian billionaires lose billions amid COVID-19 pandemic
The year 2020 began with lots of predictions and promises, but the volatility in the stock market (which was occasioned by the Coronavirus pandemic) was not top on…
BREAKING: COVID-19 cases jump to 2802 in Nigeria
Nigeria has recorded 245 new cases of COVID-19. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) 76 of the new cases were recorded in Lagos, 37 in Katsina, 32 in Jigawa, 23…
FCMB ISSUES OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON COLLAPSE OF CUSTOMER AT ONIPAN BRANCH; DEBUNKS COVID-19 CLAIMS
Leading Nigerian financial institution, First City Monument bank (FCMB) has issued an official statement to address the video making rounds about a customer who collapsed at its Onipan branch in Lagos State. According…
Ruthless Nigerian troops wipe out 134 Boko Haram terrorists
The Defence Headquarters claimed Nigerian troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have eliminated 134 Boko Haram terrorists and arrested 16 informants in Borno. The Coordinator,…
Lagos Assembly debunks spending N17m monthly on Speaker’s houses
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday denounced a report that N17 million was spent on the guest house and offices of the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. The lawmakers, while speaking during…
100,000 Americans may die from Coronavirus – Trump
United States President, Donald Trump has predicted that 100,000 Americans may die from the deadly Coronavirus. Already, over 67,000 Americans are dead from the virus, with over a million infected.…
16 Lagos Medical doctors test positive for Coronavirus
Sixteen medical doctors in Lagos State have tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus, the Medical Guild said on Monday. The Medical Guild is an association of doctors are under…
US Treasury seeks to borrow a record $3 trillion this quarter
Massive stimulus to support the U.S. economy through the coronavirus crisis will cause the Treasury to borrow a record $3 trillion this quarter. The department on Monday announced the total Monday. “The increase in privately-held net…