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Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has pledged N50 million to a coronavirus relief fund for Nigerians. He announced this in a statement he issued on Wednesday. He said the…

Uganda has confirmed five new coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 14. Minister of State for Primary Health Care Joyce Moriku Kaducu said Wednesday that two of the new cases are Chinese nationals while the others are Ugandans.…

Crude oil prices went up at trade opening on Wednesday with optimism that the $2 trillion aid package to stimulate the American economy would increase crude demand. International benchmark Brent oil prices crawled to $27.85 per…

Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo of Kingsway International Christian Centre has directed his members on how to pay their tithes and offerings online from their home over the  COVID-19 pandemic currently ravaging the world. The UK based…

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has backed the club to sign Odion Ighalo permanently at the end of the season after his rapid rise with Premier League side. The Nigerian striker, 30, has…

Istanbul prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday it had prepared an indictment against 20 suspects over the killing of Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi. The…

Arik Air will join Air Peace and Aero Airlines which have announced plans to shut down operation. This will bring to three the number of local carriers shutting down operations. A source in Arik Air confirmed the…

The number of Covid-19 cases in South Africa has risen to 709, the country’s health minister said on Wednesday. The ministry also warned that the worst was still to come amid the…

Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has denied rumours that he tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), THE WITNESS reports. The governor disclosed this in a post on his verified Facebook page on…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has sacked all Directors in its employ who have served for eight years and above. The notice of the sack was contained in a memo dated March 24, 2020, titled: “Notification,” signed by…

The speaker of the Edo state House of Assembly, Frank Okiye, has tested positive to COVID-19. Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu,  disclosed this Wednesday while briefing journalists, THE WITNESS reports. He said the state is…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Wednesday maintained that it will not suspend its ongoing strike until the Federal Government honours its agreements with the union. This was disclosed by Dr Ezekiel Agbalagba, the…

Osun State government on Wednesday confirmed an index case of Coronavirus, as the governor, Adegboyega Oyetola and his wife tested negative for the virus. Oyetola disclosed this during a press conference at the government house,…

In a statement on Wednesday, Momodu said it became necessary to speak about his health status since he was at a birthday party in London where someone believed to have contracted COVID-19 attended and later died of the disease. He…

The governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has announced that he has taken Coronavirus test. Fayemi disclosed that the test became imperative after his contact with two people with confirmed cases of COVID-19, an announcement that…

The Nigerian Army is to embark on a special operation with a multidimensional approach, which includes enforcing the restriction of movement and compulsorily moving sick people to hospitals.…

Nigeria’s biggest carrier, Air Peace, has announced the suspension of all its flights from Friday. The airline said the decision was part of the concerted efforts to stop the spread of…

Panic reigns at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters as staff have become agitated since the acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu, returned from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without subjecting himself to a…

The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus, Clarence House has confirmed. Prince Charles, 71, is displaying mild symptoms "but otherwise remains in good health", a  …

The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has spoken from his isolation after his diagnosis with coronavirus. Mohammed was diagnosed of the virus on Tuesday following a test he requested. The governor reportedly asked for the…

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has opened up on his first meeting with Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford, admitting that the coach initially came across as “scary” before they became acquainted. Mata completed a £37 million…

A member representing Eti-Osa constituency 02 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu has reiterated the need for regular hand washing with soap to protect ourselves and prevent…

Facebook on Tuesday said the coronavirus pandemic has users flocking to its services while it undermines ad revenue on which the world’s biggest social network depends. Online voice and video calls at Facebook-owned Messenger and…

Engineers, anaesthetists and surgeons from the University of Oxford and King’s College London are building and testing prototypes that can be manufactured using techniques and tools available in well-equipped university and small and…