U.S. actor Brooke-Taylor killed by coronavirus
Coronavirus has taken away another actor. He is Tim Brooke-Taylor. The 79 year-old actor and comedian died early today, his agent said. ‘It is with great sadness that we announce Tim’s…
BREAKING: Boris Johnson discharged from hospital
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has left hospital after being treated for coronavirus, but will not immediately return to work, Downing Street says. Mr Johnson, 55, was taken to St Thomas' hospital, in London, on Sunday - 10 days after…
What I did after testing positive for COVID-19 – UCH CMD
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Prof. Jesse Otegbayo is one of the victims of COVID-19 in Nigeria. He just tested negative for…
Three pastors arrested for holding Easter services in Warri
Three pastors were on Sunday arrested in Warri for holding church services, one of which reportedly had over hundred congregants, in a bid to mark the Easter celebrations. This is coming in spite of…
Iran’s death toll from coronavirus rises by 117 to 4,474 – Ministry
Iran’s death toll from COVID-19 has risen by 117 in the past days to 4,474, Health Ministry spokesman, Kianush Jahanpur, said on Sunday. The Islamic Republic has…
Don’t extend lockdown in Lagos, Abuja, FG advised
Both the Federal and Lagos State governments have been advised not to extend the ongoing lockdown in Lagos State and Abuja. Rather, President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Babajide…
Coronavirus puts ‘question mark’ on Victor Osimhen’s mega transfer deal
Super Eagles rising star Victor Osimhen is one of the hottest property in football transfer business in the coming summer window, with Lille FC of France slamming a price tag of £92.8million on him. Osimhen, in 38 Ligue 1 games for…
FIRS under Fowler virtually collapsed, I had to rebuild from scratch – Nami
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), virtually collapsed under its previous management, its new chief has said. Muhammad Nami, who assumed office as chairman last December, said he had to “build the entire…
2023: Parties manoeuvre for advantage in Southwest
With recent cross defection of chieftains of All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southwest geo-political zone, ‘Dare Odufowokan, Assistant Editor,…
I went through hell in isolation – Bauchi Governor
Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi state, says he went through hell during the three weeks he spent in isolation. Speaking with journalists at government house, Bauchi, Mohammed said staying in isolation for that long has changed his…
COVID-19: Tinubu seeks enhanced stimulus for the poor
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, wants Nigeria’s poor to be well taken care of in the face of the raging Coronavirus pandemic.…
Medical Experts Say Smoking Marijuana Increases Risk Of Covid-19 Severe Complications
According to medical experts, even occasional smoking of marijuana can increase your risk for more severe complications from Covid-19. According to medical professionals and pulmonary experts,…
Policeman caught on video counting N40,000 “extorted” from a man has been arrested (Video)
A Nigerian Policeman who went viral after he was caught in a video counting cash after reportedly extorting N40,000 from a man has been arrested. The Policeman who has been identified as Taloju Martins, the SO of Ago Police station in…
5G and Other Tales by Moonlight
In case you are just tuning in, let me keep you up to speed. They say fifth generation of wireless communication technology, known as 5G, was launched in China in November 2019 to weaken our immune system and infect us…
COVID-19: Africa may lose up to $88bn ― AfDB
The President of African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, has said African countries put together, under the worst scenario, may lose up to US$88 billion…
Funke Akindele – Dance of a Dunce
Mbok, I am not calling anybody a dunce o. It is like that Kelvin Costner Movie- Dances with Wolves. The film no concern any wolf o. You know we creative people like to be…
Russia defends WHO against Trump criticism
Russia has defended the World Health Organisation (WHO) against recent criticism by U.S. President Donald Trump, arguing that the UN body is contributing significantly to the fight against…
Lagos extends COVID-19 relief materials to artisans, tradesmen
The Lagos State Government has distributed COVID-19 relief materials to residents registered as members of the informal sector. The Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs Yetunde Arobieke said…
Bangladesh executes assassin of country’s first leader
Bangladesh has executed a military captain less than a week after he was arrested after nearly 25 years on the run over the assassination of the country’s founding leader, a minister…
Coronavirus lockdown: Ogun communities under siege by robbers
Several communities in Ogun States are now living in fear following rising cases of robbery attacks. The affected neighborhoods in Ogun include Lambe, Ayede, Ilepa, Ijoko, Ifo,…
Assange WikiLeaks founder had 2 sons while hiding in Ecuadorian Embassy
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange secretly fathered two sons while holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy in London. The Mail on Sunday made the shocking revelation today. It said the…
Cameroonians looking for missing president amid coronavirus crisis
Cameroon’s aged president is coming under fire for his absence from the national stage as the central African country faces a burgeoning coronavirus crisis. A month after the first case of COVID-19 was recorded, 87-year-old Paul Biya…
Americans won’t attend sports events without vaccine – Survey
A large majority of Americans would be reluctant to attend future sporting events unless a vaccine for the coronavirus is developed, a survey by Seton Hall University has found. With every major sport across North America in…
Coronavirus: Four Lagos university hospital nurses in isolation
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) says it has placed four of its nurses on isolation, after their contact with a patient who died of coronavirus. Prof. Tokunboh Fabamwo, LASUTH Chief Medical Director, made this…