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The world may soon run out of space to store its extra oil as Saudi Arabia prepares to increase its fossil fuel production even as global demand for energy continues to fall due to…

…Coalition to set up medical tents for testing, treatment in Lagos Aliko Dangote through the Aliko Dangote Foundation will be leading a coalition of private sector organisations  spearheading a coalition of private sector…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy and thundery activities from Thursday to Saturday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja…

Adamu Mohammed Duguri, elder brother of Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi state, has been kidnapped. A family source who disclosed this said Daguri was abducted on Wednesday evening. The incident comes one day…

World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has placed himself in self-isolation following a meeting with coronavirus victim Prince Charles. Charles, the eldest son, and heir to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, is showing mild…

Spanish forward Pedro Rodriguez has revealed he will be leaving Chelsea this summer, but says at the moment all his thoughts are with the current coronavirus situation. Pedro is out of contract at Stamford Bridge in June and set to…

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu representing Eti-Osa constituency 02 has reteirated the need for social distancing to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in the State. The…

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group have asked official bilateral lenders to suspend debt repayments from International Development Association (IDA) countries. The Bretton Wood institutions made the request in…

Comedian Ayo Makun, aka, AY, has on Wednesday advised that politicians with coronavirus should be taken to the poor health centres they built for the poor masses. Disclosing this on his verified Twitter handle, the celebrity…

Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, says the presidential villa in Abuja is on a partial lockdown. Adesina said during an interactive session with state house correspondents on Wednesday. He said…

King Salman Bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia has banned residents from entering or leaving Riyadh, Mecca and Medina, the Kingdom’s three principal cities from tomorrow, as part of measures to…

At a time the whole world and by extension, Nigeria is focused on how to deal with the Coronavirus pandemic, Pastor Tunde Bakare’s focus is on 2023 presidency. Preaching his sermon on…

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday debunked claims that the state is on a lockdown following measures reeled out by government to curb spread of Coronavirus. A statement…

The official number of coronavirus victims in Iran reached 2,077 on Wednesday, March 25, the health ministry spokesman announced. With 143 new deaths, the epidemic does not show any signs of slowing down. The health ministry also…

There is panic over the health of the chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, as sources say he has other ailments that can hamper his rate of recovery from Coronavirus. The…

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…