190 Nigerians in UK write Foreign Affairs Minister, demand exact date for evacuation
It was gathered yesterday that 190 Nigerians, who are currently stranded in the United Kingdom, have written Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyema demanding the exact date of their…
COVID-19: FG, governors disagree over lockdown
The Federal Government is not disposed to the call by State Governors for the relaxation of the current lockdown in the country on account of the coronavirus pandemic, The Nation gathered…
Police arrest man, wife for using son for ritual
THE Police in Ogun State have arrested a herbalist, Lajuwon Ogunleye and his wife Adetutu Apalaya, for conspiracy and murder of their seven -year -old boy, Pelumi, for ritual purpose. Also…
South Africans must wear masks after lockdown eases – Minister
South Africans will have to wear face masks from May 1 when coronavirus lockdown restrictions will begin to be eased, the government said Saturday. “It is going to be mandatory to…
David Haye considers coming out of retirement to face Anthony Joshua or Tyson Fury
Former heavyweight champion David Haye has revealed he would only consider a return to the ring to fight the winner of the anticipated title fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Haye, 39, retired in 2018 after suffering a…
COVID-19: EII Cautions FG, States against Extension of Lockdown
To avoid further damage to the current bad economy of Nigeria, Equity International Initiative (EII), a non-governmental organization, has cautioned the federal and…
Race for new CoS: Buhari supporters demand appointment of Kailani
A coalition of President Buhari Supporters (PBS) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint Engineer Kailani Muhammad as his new Chief of Staff. The group comprising of various associations under the…
Lagos will conduct mass burial if mortuaries are not decongested in two weeks – Sanwo-Olu
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, says if mortuaries in the state are not decongested within the next two weeks, mass burial will be conducted. He spoke at a press briefing on Saturday, while giving updates on the COVID-19…
Boko Haram Attacks Ali Modu Sheriff’s Convoy, Kills 3 Policemen, 2 Others
Boko Haram fighters have opened fire on the convoy carrying the family of a former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff.Security sources told SaharaReporters that the…
Don Jazzy reacts to music duo, Roze’s remake of Rema’s ‘Beamer’
Nigerian record producer and Mavin Boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy has applauded the US-based Nigerian music duo known as Roze for their effort on the…
Dangote sends Malaria warning amid Coronavirus pandemic
Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, an industrial conglomerate in Africa, has warned that malaria remains a huge threat despite the public health crisis posed by Covid-19. The…
COVID-19: Appeal Court introduces e-payment for filing processes
The Court of Appeal has introduced an alternative e-payment tagged ‘the Court of Appeal REMITA (031800300100)’ for filing of court processes. The Acting President of the court, Justice…
Venezuelan oil price falls below $10
The price of Venezuelan oil has fallen to below $10 a barrel — its lowest level in more than two decades, the government said. The oil ministry said the price between Monday and…
Saudi Arabia abolishes flogging
Saudi Arabia has abolished flogging as a punishment, the state human rights commission said Saturday, hailing a “major step forward” in the reform programme launched by the…
COVID-19: Pressure mounts on morgues
The lockdown meant to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the dead in some Southwest states where bereaved families are lamenting huge…
“APC not involved in who becomes the new COS”
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it has no role to play in determining or influencing who emerges as the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. It says the appointment of a…
BREAKING: Lagos records new death from COVID-19
Lagos State has recorded another death from the COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to 19. This was disclosed by the State Ministry of Health via Twitter on Saturday, hours…
Tinubu, aides run tests for COVID-19 after CSO’s death
As a precaution, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and his personal aides were on Saturday tested for the coronavirus following the death…
Top banker dies of suspected COVID-19 complications in Kano
A Regional Manager with a first generation bank (name withheld) in Kano has died of suspected COVID -19 complications. Family sources said the late banker took ill on Friday and was…
Stick to your guns on pay – Roy Keane advises top Premier League players
Players at the Premier League’s top clubs should “stick to their guns” and resist pressure to take pay cuts during the COVID-19 shutdown, ex-Manchester United captain, Roy…
No Evidence People Who Survive COVID-19 Are Immune – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Saturday that there is no evidence that people who test positive for the new coronavirus and recover are immunised and protected against reinfection. The warning suggests that the…
NFF to get N200 million coronavirus palliative from FIFA
Respite has come the way of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), as they are in the coming days to receive $500,000 (about 200 million Naira) from FIFA as a palliative for the Coronavirus Pandemic. The NFF is one of 211…
Six-month old baby recovers after testing positive for coronavirus
Erin Bates, a six-month-old baby who tested positive for the deadly coronavirus disease in the UK, has fully recovered. Newsmen reported that a 6-month-old baby, Erin Bates tested positive for coronavirus disease in the UK, months…
Man mourns wife who died of coronavirus shortly after giving birth
The Ethiopian community in the Washington, D.C., area is mourning the loss of a woman who died from coronavirus shortly after giving birth, without seeing her newborn. Wogene Debele of Takoma Park, Maryland, was eight months…