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Nigeria has recorded five new cases of the coronavirus, making a total of 35 cases in the country. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced this via its Twitter handle on Monday.…

Amid the Covid19 pandemic, human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, says the federal and state governments cannot stop people from gathering unless a proper legal framework is put in place. Effiong…

Arsenal have cancelled plans to resume training on Tuesday, telling players to remain at home because of the coronavirus pandemic. Arsenal said in a statement: "Our men's first-team players were scheduled…

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, says that he will shock the people of the state with breathtaking achievements in the next 12 months of his administration. He said that his policies will change the landscape of the state and make…

The International Olympic Committee said Sunday that postponing the 2020 Olympics is one its options as the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, but that cancellation of the Tokyo showpiece was “not on the agenda”. The IOC…

Kaduna State Government has taken measures to protect the people of the state from the widespread of the coronavirus pandemic. The state Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarebe, said that herself and the state Ministry of Health met with…

The United States Department of Defense announced on Sunday that 111 members of the military have tested positive for coronavirus. Giving a breakdown on number of positive cases, the…

In the wake of the recorded cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has praised health workers and stakeholders in the nation’s healthcare system for their efforts in containing the continued spread of…

Liverpool have expressed an interest in Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to 90min. Aubameyang, who signed for Arsenal in 2018, has been sensational for the Gunners. The striker has scored 61 goals in 96…

Barcelona are ready to sell Antoine Griezmann, less than one year after signing him from Atletico Madrid, according to Sport. The LaLiga champions could accept a bid of €100 million (£92m) for the France forward. Barca chiefs feel…

China has started the first phase of a clinical trial for a novel coronavirus vaccine, records show, as the world’s scientists race to find a way to combat the deadly pathogen. It comes after US health officials said last week they…

          Social media went on frenzy on Sunday as some reports claimed that Vladimir Putin has ordered a release of around 500 lions on the streets of Russia to ensure that people remain inside their houses during the coronavirus…

The wife of the President of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, on Monday, sent a message of strength and prayer to former Vice-President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Atiku, on his verified…

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Sunday, directed state civil servants to work from home beginning from Monday, March 23. The governor in a statement…

A jealous husband has been arrested in Ogun state for allegedly killing a man he suspected to be dating his wife. The 35-year-old suspect identified as, Habeed Kasali, was arrested by the police for allegedly killing 32-year-old Bamidele…

FORMER Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to one-time Rivers State Governor Peter Odili has been arrested and grilled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N4,…

It was supposed to be a highlight of the social season in the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo: but a glamorous wedding celebration in the upmarket neighbourhood of Carrasco has gained a different kind of notoriety after it…

Paraga, another name for the cocktail of locally-brewed gin and roots, seems to have become a phenomenon for the treatment of ailments. CHINAKA OKORO examines the hazards associated with the drink. It was like any other evening…

Bureaux De Change (BDCs) operators  across the country have been directed to comply with the new official exchange rate of N380 per dollar, as well as other provisions of the…

Dangote Cement Plc has donated N100 million worth of cement to the Lagos State Government to support the ongoing reconstruction process at the Abule-Ado area of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government…

MTN Nigeria on Sunday said its team would start working from home as part of the precautionary measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 Mr Funso Aina, the telcos…

Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel at the start of the trading session early Monday, as demand outlook for crude remains bleak amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Brent crude futures fell…

Union Bank of Nigeria said on Sunday that some of its workers would work from home from Monday and also quickly denied social media report that it would shut down its daily operations because of the…

SIR: The OECD has termed COVID-19 the ‘greatest threat to the global economy since the financial crisis’. All over the world, supply chains have been disrupted, schools closed, events canceled and…