Rauf Aregbesola, the Minister of Interior, has disclosed the mission of the 15 Chinese experts who came into the country in April. While speaking at the daily press briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 today May 19, Arebesola said the experts are in Nigeria on the bill of China Civil Engineering Construction … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police has rescinded an order restricting the movement of essential workers amid the COVID-19 lockdown. Earlier on Tuesday, the IGP held a virtual conference, the first of its kind, with “strategic managers” of the police force. At the end of the meeting, the police decided to implement “strict enforcement of inter-state movement … Read more
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, on Tuesday, said a study carried out by a research institution in the Federal Ministry of Health revealed that not all sanitisers in circulation are standard. Ehanire said this while briefing journalists at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja. He also gave an advisory on … Read more
The Federal government on Monday extended the lockdown in Kano State by two weeks as the northern state continues to be one of the major hotspots for new infections. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and Secretary-General of the Federation, Boss Mustapha while briefing journalists in … Read more
The police in Tharaka South Sub-County in Kenya have lunched a manhunt for a man who sexually assaulted his wife after accusing her of infidelity on Saturday May 16. We gathered that the suspect initially persuaded his wife to move from their Marimanti township home, fearing that he would be arrested after having travelled from … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday has authorized the renewal of the tenure of Mr Benjamin Akabueze as Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation. This was contained in a statement signed by the Spokesman of the Finance Minister, Mr Tanko Abdullahi. Mr Akabueze, popularly known as Ben, was first appointed as a Special Adviser … Read more
Local Government Officials, ALGON, has described the late Commissioner of Environment in the state, Hon. Kehinde Ayoola as the most recognized intellectual face in the Seyi Makinde led administration in Oyo State. ALGON, in a statement signed by their Chairman, Alhaji Abass Aleshinloye described the death of the Oyo born politician as the unexpected transition … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is planning to tackle Nigeria’s weak health system through the establishment of standard laboratories, intensive care units, and isolation centres. This is according to a communiqué from the presidency. In its statement on Thursday, the presidency noted that President Buhari plans to have the labs, intensive care units and isolation centres in … Read more
Jigawa State has recorded its second death from the COVID-19 pandemic. The patient who is a pregnant woman from Zareka ward in the Miga Local Government Area of the state died as a result of a miscarriage at her isolation centre. The member of the State Task Force who confirmed the news disclosed that the … Read more
Nigeria’s top music producer said most Nigerian artistes are idiots, revealing how they act when they get to the top and become humble when things go sore. Samklef who also celebrated his birthday recently did not open up on who exactly he is directing his message to but made it clear that most Nigerian artistes … Read more
Barcelona coach Quique Setien said on Wednesday he would not comment on the controversy between forward Lionel Messi and sporting director Eric Abidal. Messi hit back at Abidal on Tuesday after the Frenchman had earlier blamed slackness in the dressing room for the departure of recently-fired boss Ernesto Valverde. In an interview with Spanish newspaper … Read more
Robert Lewandowski scored his 34th and 35th goals of the season as Bayern Munich beat Hoffenheim 4-3 to reach the German Cup quarter-finals. The Poland striker nodded in his first just before half-time before scoring in the second half to make it 4-1. Bayern’s Jerome Boateng and Hoffenheim’s Benjamin Hubner had both scored early own … Read more
Tottenham battled past Southampton in a thrilling FA Cup fourth-round replay to set up a home tie against Norwich City. Spurs went ahead when Tanguy Ndombele’s shot deflected in off visiting defender Jack Stephens, before Shane Long made it 1-1 after Nathan Redmond’s effort had been parried by Hugo Lloris. Danny Ings curled a shot … Read more
Golden State Warriors associate head coach Mike Brown has actually accepted terms to be the following head coach of the Nigerian men’s basketball group throughout the 2020 TokyoOlympics NBBF head of state Musa Kida was looking for a top-level coach with an NBA history to lead D’Tigers to theOlympics D’Tigers former head coach Alex Nwora … Read more
Nigerian vocalist and also songwriter Hadiza Blell, much better understood by her name Di’Ja, shares a complete photo of her third youngster that she invited in 2019 with her spouse. The Mavin documents star currently has 2 youngsters with her hubby Rotimi, whom she joined in a personal 2015 event. Read Also: Two Cases Of … Read more
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Odion Jude Ighalo will wear the jersey number 25 at Manchester United. Ighalo sealed a loan transfer to United on deadline day last week. He is presently in Manchester and is expected to make his debut for his new club after the tentative league break. Jersey number 25 was … Read more
Temi Otedola, popular fashion entrepreneur and daughter to billionaire business mogul, Femi Otedola has advised her fans to never allow themselves to become second fiddle to anyone. The fashion lifestyle blogger who recently celebrated her three years anniversary of dating Nigerian singer Mr Eazi, gave the advice via her verified Twitter handle. Read Also: Singer Teni … Read more
Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele pulled out of training on Monday amid fears the Frenchman has suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury. “During this morning’s training session, Ousmane Dembele felt some discomfort in his right leg as a consequence of muscle fatigue,” Barcelona said in a statement. “He will continue with his … Read more
An up and coming rapper, Qaw’mane Wilson known by his stage name Young QC has been sentenced to 99 years in prison for matricide. The young QC hired a hit man to kill his mother Yolanda Holmes, so he could gain access to her bank account and life insurance. The Chicago-based rapper was on Friday … Read more
Novak Djokovic battled through intense pressure from Dominic Thiem to reassert his dominance at the Australian Open Sunday, claiming a record eighth title and returning to world number one in the process. The indomitable Serb stretched his unbeaten streak this season to 13 by rallying from two sets to one down and beating the courageous … Read more