Traders have begun to count their losses as goods worth millions of naira are now being destroyed fire at the popular Ogbegonogo market in Asaba, the Delta State capital. The fire which lasted for five hours engulfed a section of the market located in Oshimili South Local Government Area on Tuesday morning. Up until now, … Read more
A 38-year-old man identified as Daniel Prieto has been arrested for raping a 6-year-old girl and infecting her with gonorrhea. According to reports, Daniel has been jailed without bail after a judge declared him a danger to the community on Thursday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Daniel admitted to having a sexual relationship with the 6-year-old girl … Read more
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA has called for the arrest of Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed over the arbitrary arrest and unjust detention of a journalist, Rotimi Jolayemi, also known as Oba Akewi. The group made the call in a Tuesday statement to President Muhammadu Buhari signed by its … Read more
38 people consisting of 20 adults and 18 children have been fined for taking pictures of an aquatic flower species at a flood retention pond in Melaka Tengah, Malaysia. Melaka Tengah OCPD Asst Comm Afzanizar Ahmad said the individuals made the trip to the pond at Taman Semabok Perdana here to photograph the purple pokok … Read more
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he will not allow students to go back to school until a coronavirus vaccine is available, even as some countries resume in-person classes. Children were due to return to school at the end of August after classes for more than 25 million primary and secondary students were shut down in … Read more
Kenyan gospel singer, Ruth Matete has sued Nigerian High Commission in Nairobi over the continual ‘detention’ of her Nigerian husband’s body in the mortuary. The body of Ruth’s husband, John Apewajoye, a Nigerian, has been lying at Kenyatta National Hospital mortuary for more than a month after the Nigerian High Commission blocked its release, Mwakilishi.com … Read more
Desire Oparanozie has vowed to return to Nigerian league if any of the Nigerian clubs called for her service. The Former Super Falcon player who is now playing in French league, Evant Guingamp, said her contract with her present club will due by June and she has not renewed it. The young player had interview … Read more
Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said that the government wants to end a travel warning for tourist trips. According to him, the travel ban would be lifted for 31 European countries from June 15. If the coronavirus situation allows, 26 other European Union nations and Britain as well as four non-EU countries in the Schengen … Read more
The people of Eleko Junction, Ibeju Lekki Local Government, have started rotational policing among themselves in support of the Nigeria Police Force. The residents who have always been suspicious of any strange movement since the odd situation that occurred on the 24 May 2020, Eid-il-Fitri Day, said no mercy would be given to anyone that … Read more
The popular Ogbogonogo market, Asaba, Delta State has been gutted by fire. The inferno which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday destroyed buildings and goods worth millions of naira. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, although sources said it could have resulted from a power surge. Details later….
South Africa’s rand raced to its highest in more than eight weeks against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, as optimism about a global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic boosted riskier assets, with investors looking past Sino-U.S. trade tensions. At 0605 GMT, the rand traded at 17.4700 per dollar, 0.91 percent firmer than its previous close. … Read more
UK minister, Douglas Ross has resigned as public anger deepens over PM Boris Johnson’s top aide Dominic Cummings’ breaching COVID-19 lockdown rules Ross, the Minister for Scotland and a Tory whip, announced Tuesday on Twitter he is quitting because he was unconvinced by Mr. Cummings’ defense of the journey to Durham. “I haven’t commented publicly on … Read more
Nigerian young genius Juju musician, Temitope Olajide, has taken to his Instagram page today, 26 May, 2020, to share with his fans that a big concert is coming soon in Lagos after the eradication of COVID-19. The Juju artiste who is also known as Tope Indomie said the show will be organised by Bullion Entertainment … Read more
Popular singer Cynthia Morgan who is recently identified as Madrina has been relieved of her complicated life by Nigerians after she came out to share her drawbacks story. Besides the individual offering to help her out of the difficulties, a prominent financial establishment has vowed to bring the singer back to her normal track of … Read more
Director of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Ishaq Akintola has called on the Federal Government to impeach state governors who went ahead to conduct congregational Sallah prayers on Sunday May 24 despite warnings. The group said if Christians could celebrate Easter without any shows and fracas due to the Coronavirus pandemic, why can’t Muslims do … Read more
As efforts are being made to provide a solution to COVID-19, the Lagos State Government has given their conditions if primary and secondary schools will reopen. The State Government said it would employ no fewer than 1,000 teachers in its public secondary schools and 2,000 teachers in its public primary. Folashade Adefisayo, the Lagos State … Read more
Today’s Paper Talk has information on Odion Ighalo’s Manchester United future and project restart; a swap deal between Celtic and Southampton. THE TIMES Odion Ighalo is likely to leave Manchester United on Sunday and return to Shanghai Shenhua, who have offered him a new contract worth more than £75m over four years. The British Grand … Read more
English Woman Super League, WSL, and championship in which winners and relegation are yet to be known has been discontinued immediate effect as a result of a joint leagues board meeting held on Monday, May 25, 2020. The FA stated that the conclusion showed up after the majority of responses from clubs went in the … Read more
The Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has signed into law the Ebonyi State Public Procurement and Related Matters Law No. 009 of 2020. While assenting to the bills passed by the Ebonyi State House of Assembly at the Government House in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi state capital, the governor said the importance of the bill cannot … Read more
Victor Osimhen announced the death of his father through his Twitter handle on Saturday as he tweeted: @victorosimhen9. ”Rip Dad no words to describe this feeling.” The Nigeria young player has been condoned by friends and well-wishers across the globe, especially messages from the Nigeria Football Federation. Read Also: Be Cautious Of Covid-19, FC Chairman … Read more