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15 friends get coronavirus on first night out at bar after lockdown

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…

Black Lives Matter activist found dead

A 19-year-old Black Lives Matter activist from Florida has been found dead one week after she went missing. Tallahassee police found the bodies of Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau, along with 75-year-old Victoria Sims, on Saturday. Their deaths are being investigated as…

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…

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