The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Sunday announced five new cases of coronavirus, saying the five new cases were recorded in Lagos, Kwara and Katsina. It listed two in Lagos, two in Kwara, one in Katsina. “As at 09:10…
Egungun be careful – Coronavirous to peak in Africa this week
Some African countries could see a peak in coronavirus cases in the coming weeks, and testing should be urgently increased in the region, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. “During the last four days, we can see that the numbers…
*It’s been hard for us surviving lockdown without daily income – Street traders, hawkers (Punch) *COVID-19 lockdown: Armed robbers, miscreants on rampage in Lagos suburb (Vanguard)
It’s been hard for us surviving lockdown without daily income – Street traders, hawkers (Punch) Lockdown occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic is disrupting economy at different scales across the globe with several income-yielding activities being at their lowest ebb. While…
PSG’s Al-Khelaifi in firing line as French clubs battle for TV revenue Health
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi has been accused of becoming embroiled in a conflict of interest in a dispute over television payments to French football clubs facing a financial crisis in the coronavirus pandemic. Al-Khelaifi, 46, is the public face…
Paul Pogba: Man Utd midfielder ‘hungry’ to return to action
Manchester United’s Paul Pogba says he is “more hungry” to succeed after missing most of the season with injury. The France international, 27, has not played since 26 December, having suffered a further setback following an early-season foot problem. Pogba…
Onyekuru: I didn’t want to join Monaco
Striker Henry Onyekuru has opened up on the challenges he faced while he was with French giants, AS Monaco. The striker, who was part of the Nigerian contingent to the 2019 Africa Cup on Nations in Egypt, said his transfer…
COVID-19: Buhari tells Nigerians to stay home, assures of more interventions
President Muhammadu Buhari has thanked all Nigerians for their patience, resolve and strong determination to defeat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. According to State House statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, the President said: “We realise that today, there will…
Obi urges perseverance amid adversity at Easter
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians not to despair but to be steadfast in the face of adversity. Obi said in a message to mark the…
Pastor J to host Rubbin Minds special on Easter Sunday
Pastor Jimmy Odukoya will host a special edition of Rubbin’ Minds this Sunday, April 12, to recognize 100 Nigerian Christians who have continued to keep the faith. The list called #Church100, which includes Pastor E.A. Adeboye, Sam Adeyemi, Rev. Father…
*Easter: Sanwo-Olu urge Christians to emulate virtues of humility, perseverance (DailyTrust) *Lockdown nightmare: How 200 armed gangsters invaded, robbed Ogun, Lagos communities (Punch)
Easter: Sanwo-Olu urge Christians to emulate virtues of humility, perseverance (DailyTrust) The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Christians in the state on the commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, urging them to emulate His virtues of…