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By Rabiu Sani Maiduguri, March 4, 2020 Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno says he resists shedding tears while watching displaced persons queuing for distribution of relief materials. Zulum stated this during the distribution of food and non-food items to 19,000 displaced households on Tuesday at Gajiram, headquarters of Nganzai Local …

  Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Tuesday, inaugurated a 40-man Task Force to coordinate the prevention and management of possible outbreak of the dreaded coronavirus in the State, with a charge to “beat the virus” and minimize its impact on the state economy. Governor Fayemi who leads the …

From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi The Bauchi state Government has extended surveillance to the airport, motor parks,Yankari Game Reserves and mining areas in its efforts to prevent the spread of corona virus in the state. This was disclosed by the State commissioner of Health, Dr. Aliyu Mohammed Maigoro at a press …

San Francisco, March. 3, 2020 The U.S. tech giant Apple, on Tuesday said it would pay up to 500 million dollars to settle a class action lawsuit in which it was accused of slowing down older iPhones. According to documents from the San Jose District Court in California, the proposed …

ABUJA Dr. Kingsley Isitua Obiora has formally assumed office as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), replacing Dr. Okwu Joseph Nnanna, who exited from the Bank on February 2, 2020. Welcoming Dr. Obiora on board, on Monday, March 2, 2020, the Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, congratulated him …

By Harrison Arubu United Nations, March 3, 2020 President of the UN General Assembly, Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, has advised against politicisation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency. Muhammad-Bande gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York on Monday evening. He was speaking against …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, March 2, 2020 The Nigerian American Business Forum (NABF), a group of U.S-Based accomplished Nigerian professionals, has announced plans to attract an estimated four billion dollars investment into the Nigerian economy in the next two years. The President of the forum, Mr Kenneth Shobola, in a …

By Chinyere Nwachukwu Lagos, March 2, 2020 The University of Lagos, Akoka has offered employment to no fewer than 100 graduates of the university, who made first class in various fields of studies in the university. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, made the disclosure at a pre …

By Emmanuel Antswen Makurdi, March 2, 2020) Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue, on Monday joined other well-wishers to celebrate the General Overseer, The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye as the clocks 78 years. Ortom, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS) Mr Terver Akase …

Former Vice Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Peter Obi has commended the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria for significantly drawing national and global attention to the worsening security situation in Nigeria. Obi, who spoke at the weekend at the sidelines of an International business conference organized by …

  Madrid, March 2, 2020 Real Madrid showed their character by beating FC Barcelona 2-0 in Sunday’s top-of-the-table “Clasico’’, leapfrogging their rivals at the La Liga summit. The hosts’ win has come after a week in which their pride had taken a beating at home and in Europe. Brazilian teenager …

Washington, March 2, 2020 Officials on Monday reported the second death in the United States from the Covid-19 disease, at the same time the first case of the new coronavirus was reported in the state of New York. Public health officials in King County said in a statement that a …

  Following successful conduct of the Local Government elections in Enugu State, on Saturday, the State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), has declared candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winners of Chairmanship and Councillorship seats contested in all the 17 Local Government Areas and 260 electoral wards in the state, …

By Ebere Agozie/Ikenna Uwadileke Abuja, March 2, 2020 The Supreme Court adjourned until Tuesday, hearing in application filed by Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), asking it to review a judgment on Imo governorship that declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the March …

Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Godwin Emefiele has expressed optimism about reduction in the high rate of unemployment in the country, stating that Dangote Refinery alone will employ more than 70,000 able Nigerians when it becomes operational. He said the various policies of the Federal Government will …

Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has commended members of the National Federation of Catholic Students, Federal Government College (Technical), Umunze, as well as members of the chaplaincy on their efforts towards the completion of their Church building project as well as the planned commencement of the construction …

  There seems to be no end to the controversy generated by the January 14, 2020 Imo State guber Supreme Court judgment. This is as a result of reliable feelers we are getting on the March 2, 2020 Imo State guber Supreme Court review. A source close to the All …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to the Senate President Dr Ahmad Lawan, urging him to use his leadership position to “ensure that the bill that would allow ‘repentant Boko Haram terrorists’ opportunities to access public funds to enjoy foreign education is immediately dropped, and …

There are strong indications that Attorney Bruce Fein, the foremost United States of America, US attorney and one time Associate Deputy US Attorney General and Constitutional Expert will be arriving Nigeria this weekend to lead members of the International Community Team that have indicated interest to attend the Supreme Court …

chelsBournemouth (UK), Feb. 29, 2020 Chelsea stormed back from a goal down to snatch a 2-2 draw away to AFC Bournemouth in their Premier League clash at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. Midfielder Marco Alonso struck twice for the visitors who were in need of the points as much as …

By Yetunde Fatungase Abeokuta, March 1, 2020 The Ogun Government and Lafarge Africa have confirmed that contacts in respect of the recorded single case of Coronavirus (Covid-19) has hit 39 from the initial reported 28. This included the driver who picked the infected Italian from an hotel in Ikeja and …

  By Patricia Amogu Abuja, February 29, 2020 Nigerian popular soap actress, Tomi Odunsi-Fadina and her husband, Seun, have expressed excitement over their first new baby. The excited new parents took to their Instagram accounts to share the news with their fans and followers. Many have since flooded their comment …

United Nations, Feb. 29, 2020 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that fraudsters are taking advantage of the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to steal money or sensitive information. Their strategy includes posing as WHO representatives to solicit money or information from unsuspecting members of the public, the UN …

Paris, March 1, 2020 Leaders Paris St-Germain (PSG) cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory over Dijon in their Ligue 1 clash at the Parc des Princes on Saturday. But it was more than just that, with Kylian Mbappe capping a brilliant individual performance by scoring twice and creating another for …

By Abujah Racheal   Abuja, March 1, 2020 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has released the fourth public health advisory on the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) to Nigerians. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General of NCDC, made available a copy of the advisory to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) …