A group of 15 friends have fallen ill with coronavirus after meeting up for a drink for the first time since lockdown restrictions were eased. Erika Crisp, 40, who lives in Florida, US, fell ill after going for a drink…
Bayern Munich seal eighth Bundesliga title in a row as Robert Lewandowski smashes record
Bayern Munich have captured a record-extending eighth Bundesliga title in a row after a 1-0 win over Werner Bremen. Since the resumption of German football following the enforced break due to the coronavirus pandemic, Bayern have been unstoppable, winning all…
Obi burning with passion for people’s welfare – Cleric
•Hails COVID-19 palliative initiative Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr Peter Obi, has been praised for his selfless lifestyle of charity, integrity and his burning desire to improve the welfare of the people. …
*Businessman being investigated for N75m fraud dies during COVID-19 test (Punch) *2 Customs commands bicker over sealing of a controversial terminal (Vanguard)
Businessman being investigated for N75m fraud dies during COVID-19 test (Punch) A businessman, Godwin Julius, who was being investigated for alleged involvement in a N75m fraud, has died while being tested for COVID-19 at the Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba, Lagos…
Nigeria records 490 new COVID-19 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Tuesday said Nigeria recorded 490 new cases of the novel coronavirus. The new figures put total infections in the country at 17,148 with 5,623 persons discharged after treatment and 455 deaths, according to…
Sad Sam smiles @ 85 – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The iconic publisher of Vanguard newspapers, Sam Amuka-Pemu, remains as ever a self-effacing Nigerian patriot of uncommon class and carriage. Whether you call him “Sad Sam” or “Uncle Sam”, he is a role model to scores of journalists. It’s one…
*Sanwo-Olu suspends reopening of Mosques, Churches indefinitely (Vanguard) *Calling us useless is oppressive, Naira Marley replies Executive Jets (Vanguard)
Sanwo-Olu suspends reopening of Mosques, Churches indefinitely (Vanguard) Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has suspended indefinitely planned reopening of religious worship centres in the state following steady increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state which has remained…
Brad Pitt gives $1m to fight racism
Just a few days after Jennifer Aniston made a $1 million donation to Colour of Change, an anti-racism organization, her ex-husband Brad Pitt has reportedly matched it. “Brad is really involved with the charity because of Jen and said he…
Awoniyi regains consciousness after collision with Uduokhai
Mainz manager Achim Beierlorzer has revealed Taiwo Awoniyi has regained consciousness in hospital following a nasty head collision with Felix Uduokhai. The Nigeria youth international was forced off in the 23rd minute and was replaced by Karim Onisiwo in his…