Abba Kyari tried to clean up Nigeria, says The Economist of London
The Economist of London says Abba Kyari, the late chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, tried to clean up Nigeria before his demise. Exactly one week ago, Kyari died from COVID-19 complications. He had tested positive…
Lockdown not effective in Lagos, says speaker
Mudashiru Obasa, speaker of the Lagos house of assembly, says the lockdown in the state is not effective. On March 30, President Muhammadu Buhari ordered a lockdown in the federal capital territory (FCT), Lagos and Ogun…
Two-thirds of seriously ill COVID-19 patients didn’t have fever – Study finds
A new study is presenting surprising findings about COVID-19 and which factors play the biggest role in how severe the disease is for some people. A new study is presenting surprising findings about COVID-19 and which…
How Abba Kyari almost became Obasanjo’s VP in 1999 – Mamman Daura
Mamman Daura, a nephew to President Muhammadu Buhari, says Abba Kyari was recommended as running mate to Olusegun Obasanjo in 1999. Obasanjo was president from 1999 to 2007. Kyari, who died of complications from COVID-19 on April…
Naomi Campbell turns talk show host, thanks to coronavirus
Supermodel Naomi Campbell is reinventing herself as a talk show host with the new series “No Filter with Naomi,” thanks to the coronavirus lockdown. The catwalk queen is…
MTN Group to reduce stake in Nigeria
MTN Group Ltd will push on with the plan to reduce its majority stake in the wireless carrier’s business, it was learnt on Thursday. But the turmoil caused by the…
Joshua-Fury fight confirmed for 2021
Matchroom boss Barry Hearn is ’95 per cent’ sure Anthony Joshua faces Tyson Fury at the start of next year. With the Covid-19 pandemic grounding global sport to a halt, the snooker and…
Brent crude shoots up 11.8%, West Texas 30% on U.S., Iranian tensions
AN upward swing in the prices of oil on Thursday rekindled hope of rebounds at the international market. Brent crude, the international benchmark which is Nigeria’s oil…
Lobbyists seek power sharing in chief of staff office
LOBBYISTS and strategists are pushing for the split of the Office of the Chief of Staff (CoS) into two. This is ahead of the appointment of a new occupant to replace…
I oppose Buhari based on principle, says Fani-Kayode
Former Minister of Aviation Chief Femi Fani-Kayode said yesterday that he opposed President Muhammadu Buhari’s style based on principle and conviction. He said that he could…
Sunrise Power issues deadline to Nigeria over Mambilla $200m settlement
Nigeria must commit to paying $200 million settlement claims to Sunrise Power over the Mambilla power project by Friday, April 24, or face the consequences, the company’s lawyers have warned. TheCable reported on Wednesday that…
Coronavirus: Outcry after Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as treatment
US President Donald Trump has been lambasted by the medical community after suggesting research into whether coronavirus might be treated by injecting disinfectant into the…
Aisha Buhari will crush Aso Rock cabal, more deaths loom in Villa — Primate Ayodele
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released more shocking prophecies in the midst of the world greatest pandemic, COVID-19. Among the prophecies,…
WHO moves to fight COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria’s restive state
The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners are moving rapidly to help Borno, Nigeria’s restive northeast state in the fight against COVID-19. The action became necessary…
US House of Reps passes $484bn COVID-19 relief package
The United States House of Representatives on Thursday passed a new COVID-19 relief package totalling $484bn (£391bn). It is the fourth aid bill to clear Congress in…
It’s a lie: We didn’t release list of hospitals exposed to Coronavirus cases – LASG
The Lagos State Government has urged members of the public to disregard a list making the round on social media of hospitals and health facilities purportedly exposed to COVID19 cases in the State.…
Boris Johnson raring to return to work Monday
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is raring to return to work on Monday, especially to take control of the coronavirus crisis. Johnson has been recovering at his…
COVID-19: Yoruba Tennis Club presents medical equipment to LASG
An indigenous social club, Yoruba Tennis Club, on Thursday handed over medical equipment to the Lagos State Government to help in the fight against Coronavirus. The Chairman of…
Ventilator not the magic gadget against COVID-19 – Researchers
A new study of coronavirus patients in some New York hospitals has raised doubts over the effectiveness of ventilators in saving critically ill patients. According to the study…
Coronavirus holds Lagos in jugular, with 78 fresh cases
It is no laughing time in Lagos as the deadly Coronavirus continues to spread like wild fire, ramping up 78 new cases on Thursday. According to release by the Nigerian Centre for…
Tom Hanks surprises Aussie boy called Corona with letter and Corona gift
Hollywood actor Tom Hanks has sent a letter and a Corona brand typewriter to an Australian boy who wrote to him about being bullied over his name, Corona. Australian television networks reported on…
Kwara extends lockdown by 14 days after two more Coronavirus cases
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has announced the extension of the lockdown imposed on the state by another 14 days, to further prevent the spread of coronavirus. The governor…
Coronavirus: 26 UN staff test positive
A total of 26 members from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) tested positive for COVID-19, the UN mission announced on Thursday during its weekly press…
Abba Kyari above all ministers and special advisers in intellect – Mamman Daura
BY MAMMAN DAURA Coronavirus is a law, yet lawless unto itself. As of yesterday it has claimed 183,424 lives worldwide and 28 Nigerians. One of those lives lost was Malam Abba Kyari’s,…