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Chinese province responds to discrimination claims

Tensions are running high in the Chinese city of Guangzhou over coronavirus rumours. According to community leaders hundreds of Africans remain unable to go home after being evicted from their homes and hotels over fears the coronavirus was spreading in…

No reopening of schools yet, FG tells Nigerians

The Federal Ministry of Education has urged Nigerians to disregard some false news making the rounds that the Federal Government had directed the reopening of schools. The ministry’s Director of Press, Ben Goong, said on Sunday that there was no…

*#LagosUnrest: Lagosians cry for help as robbers, miscreants go rampage again (Vanguard) *No armed robbery anywhere in Lagos – police (Guardian)

#LagosUnrest: Lagosians cry for help as robbers, miscreants go rampage again (Vanguard) As the coronavirus continues to spread, and the harsh economic effect of the Presidential lockdown order bites harder on Lagos residents, armed robbers and miscreants have started breaking…

Japan rushes to house thousands of homeless people

Japanese authorities are rushing to house thousands of homeless people following the closure of internet cafes in several major cities. The cafes have become a common destination for those without secure housing. They’re often open around the clock and many…

New Zealand preparing to end lockdown after success in coronavirus battle

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the country is ‘turning a corner’ in the battle against coronavirus after recording the lowest number of new cases in three weeks. She praised residents for mounting a ‘wall of defence’ which is…

President Buhari to address the nation at 7 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation Monday, April 13, 2020 at 7 pm. A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Femi Adesina, enjoins television, radio and other electronic media outlets to hook up to…

Corona Chronicles: ITI Nigeria, 2MG make call for expression of interest

The International Theatre Institute/Nigeria and the Abuja-based theatre company 2 Masks & a Griot (2MG) have announced a call for expression of interest for the newly launched project titled ‘Corona Chronicles’. The promoters say it is aimed at writers, producers,…

Ighalo tips Osimhen for the top

Odion Ighalo has tipped his fellow Nigerian Victor Osimhen for the top, as the Lille forward has again been linked with Manchester United. Osimhen has enjoyed a fine first season at Lille in Ligue 1, scoring 18 goals in 38…

Harry Kane ‘open’ to Manchester United move as Spurs demand £200m

Tottenham star Harry Kane has opened the door to a move to Manchester United after Spurs demanded a world record £200 million fee for the England skipper. Kane has been considering his future at the club since Mauricio Pochettino’s departure…

Amuneke delighted with Osimhen and Chukwueze’s progression

Emmanuel Amuneke has voiced his gladness seeing Villarreal’s Samuel Chukwueze and Lille’s Victor Osimhen become ‘household names’ for Nigeria and their respective European clubs. Both players contributed a great deal as Nigeria U17 won the 2015 FIFA World Cup staged…

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