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Return of sport would ‘lift the nation’ says UK minister

Restarting sport in Britain would “lift the spirits of the nation” amid the coronavirus crisis, foreign secretary Dominic Raab said on Tuesday. Speaking at Downing Street’s daily briefing he said the government “has had constructive meetings with sports bodies”. He…

Mikel Arteta names the Arsenal star that he can make ‘special’ next season

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he can’t wait to have a fully-fit Kieran Tierney at his disposal as he believes the Scot could become a ‘special’ player for the Gunners. The former Celtic captain made a move south of the…

Pulev vows to ruin ‘coward’ Joshua’s dream fight with Fury

Kubrat Pulev has labelled Anthony Joshua “afraid” and a “coward” – and promised to destroy his hopes of an undisputed title fight with Tyson Fury, reports Skysports. Mandatory challenger, Pulev, is contracted to be Joshua’s next opponent in an IBF,…

Ufuoma McDermott is the new face of Friska herbal teas

Friska Farms Limited, makers of Friska Herbal teas recently appointed Ufuoma McDermott, a Nollywood A-lister as its brand ambassador. The appointment which was signed recently, demonstrates the brand’s vision to be the leading African organic lifestyle promoter, providing natural solutions…

Winners emerge in Valentine Ozigbo’s COVID-19 Ogene Message contest

Following the COVID-19 Ogene Message Competition launched by business icon and philanthropist, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, the winners have received their prizes. A total of N365,000 was distributed as cash prizes to the winners of the competition. The competition which ran…

*Explosion averted as tankers collide, spills content on Otedola bridge (Guardian) *Curfew: Lagos police chief Odumosu shuts out journalists (Nation)

Explosion averted as tankers collide, spills content on Otedola bridge (Guardian) Another explosion was yesterday averted at the popular Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway when loaded tankers laden with kerosene and diesel had a head-on collision in-ward Berger and…

If you like relax lock down, if you like don’t – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

To relax the lockdown or not to relax the lockdow. That is not the question because, I am neither here nor there. The virus of hunger is dealing me a devastating blow as much as the fear of Coronavirus. I…

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria now 2,950

The daily tally of confirmed COVD-19 cases in Nigeria has increased by 148 according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The NCDC announced the new figures via its verified Twitter handle @NCDCgov on Tuesday night bringing the total…

*Lagos records another 1 COVID-19 related death, rises to 31 (Vanguard) *Lagos discharges 60 COVID-19 patients (Punch)

Lagos records another 1 COVID-19 related death, rises to 31 (Vanguard) The Lagos State Ministry of Health, on Tuesday, announced another one COVID-19 related death, increasing the number of deaths in the state to 31. The ministry disclosed this through…

Colson Whitehead: Black author makes Pulitzer Prize history

US author Colson Whitehead has become only the fourth writer ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction twice. The African-American author was honoured for The Nickel Boys, which chronicles the abuse of black boys at a juvenile reform school…

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