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It can be argued for or against, but truth is that the world is troubled. A third world war may be here. Unlike the first two wars(WW1&WW2), the third world war may have chosen the viral option. Very much unlike the others, it promises to take no prisoner, does not …

By Harrison Arubu New York, March 16, 2020 English actor, Idris Elba, says he has tested positive for the Coronavirus. “This morning I tested positive for COVID-19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the …

By Deji Abdulwahab/Edith Nwapi Abuja, March 16, 2020 Mr Victor Giadom, All Progressives Congress, APC, acting National Secretary, has described the intervention of President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC Governors Forum in postponing the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting indefinitely as commendable. Giadom said this known on Monday while …

By Folasade Akpan Abuja, March 16, 2020 The Debt Management Office (DMO), said as at Feb. 29, the Federal Government had issued promissory notes valued at N968.09 billion across a number of sectors. It said this on Monday in a document obtained from its website by News Agency of Nigeria …

As global numbers continue to rise, and with Coronavirus (Covid-19) reported in a number of countries across Africa, including in Nigeria, Facebook continues in its commitment in helping to keep people safe and informed globally, and locally through local partnerships, and updates to its platform. This includes: Supporting the Nigeria …

Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has invited citizens of the state, who retired as Generals and similar ranks in the air force and navy, those who retired as senior officers of the Police, the state security service and the paramilitary, for a strategy meeting. Zulum, announced this on Sunday …

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 …