China Virus Death Toll Rises To 170, More Than 1,700 New Cases

#CoronavirusUpdates: Quarantined Italian In Nigeria Has Fully Recovered

………..WHO Calls World To Action The nationwide death toll from China‘s viral epidemic has leapt to 170, the government said on Thursday, with more than 1,700 new infections confirmed. Thirty-seven of the 38 new deaths came in hard-hit Hubei province, the epicentre of a contagion that is causing mounting global fear. Another death occurred in … Read more

Kaduna: Police Arrest Pastor For Allegedly Faking Kidnap

Police Confirms The Arrest Of A Kano Man Who Locked 30-Year-Old Son In Car Garage For 7 Years

The Kaduna state police command has arrested James Clement, a pastor, who allegedly kidnapped himself and sought N5 million ransom from his family. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the police in the state, DSP Yakubu Sabo, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the pastor, James Clement of Nasarawa Trikaniya of Chikun Local Government Area and another … Read more

#Coronaravirus: Chinese Government Colaborates With LASG Against Spread

#Coronaravirus: Chinese Government Colaborates With LASG Against Spread

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has said that the Chinese government through her embassy in Nigeria is working with Lagos State Government to prevent the entry of Corona Virus into the State. The commissioner who disclosed this today while giving update on the State government’s level of preparedness to prevent or contain … Read more

History As Lagos Raises N100 Billion Bond To Finance Infrastructure

History As Lagos Raises N100 Billion Bond To Finance Infrastructure

…Sanwo-Olu: ‘It’s A New Journey Toward Developing Lagos’ Lagos State Government has opened a new chapter in its stride towards attaining self-sustenance in finance and governance. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, signed documents for the issuance of N100.33 billion bond, which the State raised from capital market to fund infrastructure and pressing capital projects. At … Read more

My Playing Position Cost Me Individual Titles- Okocha

Ex-Nigerian international Austine “Jay-Jay” Okocha has revealed he never won the major continental and world awards because he did not play as a striker. Okocha who is regarded as one of the finest midfielders in the world during his prime never won the African Player of the Year or got a shot at the FIFA … Read more

New Super Eagles Jerseys Set To Be Unveiled In New York

CAF Player Of The Year: Nigerian Star Makes CAF 10-man Shortlist (See Full List)

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and sportswear giants Nike are ready to unveil new Super Eagles jerseys in New York ahead of Nigeria’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations match against Sierra Leone. Nike extended their deal in 2018 with the NFF and are eager to design another set of jerseys for the three-time African champions. … Read more

Transfer: Manchester United Confirm Agreement To Sign Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United have confirmed they have an agreement in place to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting CP. Fernandes is set to become United’s first signing of the January transfer window after reaching a ‘significant breakthrough’ in transfer talks on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old Portugal international will undergo a medical at Carrington before signing a four-and-a-half … Read more

TAJBank Opens National Assembly Branch

TAJBank Opens National Assembly Branch

TAJBANK, Nigeria’s second non-interest financial institution has opened its third office in less than two months of operations at the National Assembly in Abuja. The launch was attended by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Mohammed Ataba Sani-Omololu, TAJBANK’s Chairman, Alhaji Tanko Isiaku Gwamna, directors, and staff members. Gwamna said: “We are delighted to … Read more

Dismissed NIJ Lecturer Finally Breaks Silence On Alleged Sexual Harassment

Dismissed NIJ Lecturer Finally Breaks Silence On Alleged Sexual Harassment

A former lecturer at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Mr. Tene John, has released a statement condemning his dismissal from the Institute on the grounds of sexual harassment. The lecturer faulted the decision, citing the failure of the Investigating panel to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. John alleged that his accuser, Miss Anjola Ogunyemi framed … Read more

MTN Raises $1.6b For Expansion

MTN, MTN/Banks Fallout: We're Working To Resolve USSD Difficulty – FG

MTN Group said it has set aside $1.6billion to expand its network in the country. Its Group President/CEO, Mr. Rob Shuter, spoke when MTN Board led by MTN Group Chairman, Mabisi Jonas, visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja. The president urged the telco give consumers quality services at reasonable prices. In a … Read more

Just In: NYSC DG Clears Air On Corps Members’ Allowance

Just In: NYSC DG Clears Air On Corps Members' Allowance

………..DG Reveals Payment Date NYSC allowance 2020 for serving corps members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been Pecked at N33,000. Ekohotblog reports that the Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim disclosed this while speaking to Corps Members at the NYSC Bauchi State Secretariat during his working visit to the State. This online news … Read more

British Airways Suspends China Flights Over Virus

#coronavirus: British Airways Suspends China Flights Over Virus

British Airways has suspended all its flights to and from China following the outbreak of a deadly coronavirus. “We have suspended all flights to and from mainland China with immediate effect following advice from the (UK) Foreign Office against all but essential travel,” BA said in a brief statement. “We apologise to customers for the … Read more

Facebook Tool For Clearing Third Party Data Is Out

Facebook Tool For Clearing Third Party Data Is Out

Facebook said Tuesday a new tool allowing users of the social network to view and delete data it collects from third parties is rolling out to the estimated two billion members of the leading social network worldwide. The new feature, part of a stepped- up effort to improve privacy practices , allows users to see … Read more

See Why Trump Attorneys Attacked Joe Biden And Son

Donald Trump’s defence attacked Joe Biden and his son Hunter on Monday to try to demonstrate that the American president was within his rights by asking Ukraine to investigate them, a request in the center of his impeachment trial in the Senate. Trump is accused of conditioning crucial military aid on Kiev’s investigation into Democrat … Read more

#JusticeForChima: Group Declares January 29th “Black Wednesday” See Why

#JusticeForChima: Group Declares January 29th “Black Wednesday” See Why

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Rivers State has declared January 29th “Black Wednesday” over the death of a mechanic, Chima Ikokwu who was allegedly tortured to death by the Police. Ikokwu and four of his apprentices identified as Victor Ogbonna, Osaze Friday, Ifeanyi Osuji and Ifeanyi Onyekwere were arrested by the E-Crack police … Read more

Caraboa Cup: Aston Villa Defeat Leicester City To Reach Final

Trezeguet’s injury-time winner fired Aston Villa into the Carabao Cup final with victory over Leicester City on a dramatic night at Villa Park. The game had entered four minutes of stoppage time and penalties were looming when substitute Ahmed Elmohamedy sent over a superb cross for Trezeguet to drill a far-post finish across Leicester keeper … Read more

La Liga: Barcelona President Bartomeu Messi Leaving The Club

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President of Barcelona, Josep Maria Bartomeu has said that Argentine superstar, Lionel Messi will be on the books of the La Liga club for as long as he wants. Messi, 32, has spent his whole playing career with Barca, but with the recent under-performance from the Catalan giants, there are insinuations he could be fed … Read more

Australian Open: Halep Eliminates Kontaveit, Reaches Semi-Finals

Simona Halep progressed to the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday after powering past Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit. The Romanian dispatched Kontaveit 6-1, 6-1 in 53 minutes to book aplace in the last four where she would meet either former world number one Garbine Muguruza or Russian 30th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Read Also: Video: Fans Attack … Read more

Video: Fans Attack Man United Chief Executive Ed Woodward’s Home

Home of the Chief Executive of Manchester United, Ed Woodward was recently attacked by a group of fans appearing to throw flares over the gate of the Old Trafford supremo.

The clip which is now widespread on social media featured the caption “Ed Woodward’s gonna die.”

Neither Woodward, his wife or their two young children were present at the abode during the time of the attack.

United’s hierarchy have come under increasing pressure following their disappointing season, with the club accumulating their worst points tally in the top-flight after 24 games in over 30 years.

United supporters are also planning a walkout during Saturday’s home game with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

A spokesman of the club said: “Manchester United Football Club have tonight been made aware of the incident outside the home of one of our employees.

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“We know that the football world will unite behind us as we work with Greater Manchester Police to identify the perpetrators of this unwarranted attack.

“Anybody found guilty of a criminal offence, or found to be trespassing on this property, will be banned for life by the club and may face prosecution.

“Fans expressing opinion is one thing, criminal damage and intent to endanger life is another.

“There is simply no excuse for this.”

Brazilian Midfielder Extends Man City Deal Until 2021

Fernandinho has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester City, the English Premier League champions announced on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Brazil midfielder, whose previous deal was due to expire at the end of the season, is now set to stay at the Etihad Stadium until 2021. Fernandinho has been a City mainstay since his arrival … Read more