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Berlin, March 16, 2020 Streets across Europe were quiet on Sunday, as lockdowns aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus prompted countries to tighten borders and people to avoid public spaces. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced a strict, nationwide curfew on Sunday, according to the APA news agency, with …

Washington, March 16, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday told the public to stop panic-buying food and other supplies amid the coronavirus crisis, as his response to the outbreak came under fire. “You don’t have to buy so much. Just relax,” he said at a White House news conference. …

By Maureen Atuonwu Enugu, March 16, 2020 The Enugu State Ministry of Health has disclosed that the suspected patient of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state tested negative to the investigation. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Ifeanyi Agujiobi in Enugu said the ministry received …

Los Angeles, March 15, 2020 A Chinese citizen living in Massachusetts became ill earlier this month, with symptoms consistent with the coronavirus. She went to a local hospital and asked to be tested three times, but was denied. Frustrated, she flew to China – and tested positive upon arrival. According …

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Nigeria’s vibrant creative community in celebrating renowned poet, author and publisher, Odia Ofeimun, who turns 70 on Monday, March 16, 2020. A statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) said that “President Buhari rejoices with the editor, dramatist and activist, …

Hours after the fire explosion at the Abule Ado area of Lagos, the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has advised residents in the affected area to make safety their priority, urging them to maintain a safe distance from the scene of the explosion and fire as the site is still …

Dana Motors, a leading auto company in Nigeria participated in the recently held media parade organized by the National Automotive Design and Development Council [NADDC] in Abuja. A prelude to the eventful Argungu Motor rally, the all-new 2020 Kia and DFM made-in-Nigeria models displayed at the fair were breathtakingly auspicious …

The Management of Turkish Airlines has debunked as fake news the reports that it had suspended flights to Nigeria over the coronavirus outbreak. This was disclosed by General Manager, Turkish Airlines, Yunus Ozbek. Indeed, reports had circulated in the media that Turkish Airlines had announced the cancellation of all its …

The Federal Government has told Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) that it “has no records of the exact amount of public funds stolen by a former military head of state, Sani Abacha and no records of the spending of about $5 billion recovered loot for the period between 1999 …

By Ikenna Uwadileke Abuja, March 15, 2020 Former Anambra governor Chukwuemeka Ezeife on Sunday re-echoed the need to zone the 2023 presidency to the South-East “in the interest of fairness and equity”. Ezeife made the call when some youths, under the aegis of Anambra Youth Diaspora Initiative (AYDI), Abuja Branch, …

Berlin, March 15, 2020 The Donald Trump administration offered large sums to a German company working on a coronavirus vaccine to make it available for exclusive use by the U.S., a German newspaper reported on Sunday. U.S. President Donald Trump approached scientists employed by CureVac, a German pharmaceutical company based …

  Following the suspected case of Corona Virus – COVID19 in Enugu, relating to a 70-year old woman, the state government has released the sum of N20 million to the management of the State Isolation Centre to ensure that the facilities are optimally ready to deal with the situation and …

By Anita Eboigbe March 15, 2020 Fan favourite, ‘Living in Bondage’ snagged the most awards at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). The Ramsey Nouah-directed film secured seven awards out of 11 nominations including Best Overall Movie, Best Movie West Africa, Best Director, Best Writer in a Movie …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Seeing the fate that last week befell the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, must thank his stars for escaping a similar treatment weeks’ ago. The suspension for six months slapped on him by the Osun State council of …

Students and staff of St. Dominic Savio Seminary Akpu, Anambra State, have commended former Governor of the state, Mr. Peter Obi, for what they called his unquantifiable support to schools throughout the country, especially in Anambra State. They made the commendation on Saturday during the presentation of a plaque to …

From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi The Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPCDA) Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed has said that there are many diseases of public health concern affecting Nigeria such as requested current outbreak of lassa fever, malaria, hypertatis among others. Dr Mohammed said this when a group of journalists …

By Harrison Arubu New York, March 15, 2020 U.S. President, Donald Trump, has tested negative for coronavirus (COVID-19), according to his physician, Sean Conley. “Last night after an in-depth discussion with the President regarding COVID-19 testing, he elected to proceed. “This evening I received confirmation that the test is negative,” …

Harrison Arubu New York, March 13, 2020 A major deliverable of the national emergency declared by U.S. President Donald Trump over the coronavirus on Friday is the $50 billion (N18 trillion) in federal funding to combat the disease. Speaking from the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Trump …

By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, March 13, 2020 The World Health Organisation (WHO) says a new Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Solidarity Response Fund will raise money from a wide range of donors to support the work of the agency. WHO, in a statement issued from its headquarters on Friday, announced that the …

Rome, March 14, 2020 Italian Serie A club Sampdoria on Friday said four of its players have tested positive for coronavirus, one day after forward Manolo Gabbiadini was also confirmed to have caught the virus. Sampdoria said the players —- Norwegian Morten Thorsby, Swede Albin Ekdal, Gambian Omar Colley and …

Harrison Arubu New York, March 13, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump has declared a national health emergency over the fast-spreading coronavirus that has killed no fewer than 41 people and infected 1,875 others in America. Trump said the move would open up access to $50 billion in federal funding to …

  By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 13, 2020(NAN) The Presidency has described as false and untrue social media reports on alleged attack on President Muhammadu Buhari in Argungu, Kebbi State, on Thursday. A statement by the President’s spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, late Thursday night, said a young man had attempted …

The recent dethronement and subsequent removal of Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano has been described by the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, as a reflection of recklessness and lawlessness that pervade the country. Obi cautioned that such actions “impact more negatively on Nigeria …

Linz (Austria), March 12, 2020 Manchester United took a big step towards the Europa League quarter-finals by thrashing Austrian side LASK Linz 5-0 on Thursday in their last 16 first leg tie. The match was played at an empty Linzer Stadium due to the coronavirus pandemic. Striker Odion Ighalo fired …

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has denied rumours that it has devalued the Naira, warning that it is in the process of uncovering the “unscrupulous players in the foreign exchange market” responsible for the speculations, stressing that those culpable may be charged for economic sabotage. A statement from the apex …