A Nigerian, who returned from the United Kingdom last Friday, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, Lagos State Ministry of Health said on Tuesday. “She is clinically stable and is being treated at the Infectious Disease Hospital, Lagos,” Nigeria’s…
*Lagos explosion: Three more corpses recovered (Punch) *Abule Ado blast death toll rises to 19 (Guardian)
Lagos explosion: Three more corpses recovered (Punch) Three more corpses were recovered on Monday by emergency responders combing the buildings affected by the explosion that rocked Abule-Ado in the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. The corpses were recovered…
Biden wants woman VP and other debate takeaways
Nine months after 20 Democratic candidates gathered for the first debate of the 2020 primary season, it has come down to two candidates – Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden. Given the circumstances, one might expect a sombre mood with respectful…
Edo to screen athletes, others with infrared scanners
With less than a week to the hosting of the 20th edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) in Benin City, the Edo State capital, the state government has said it is deploying 150 medical personnel to offer essential medical…
Sports, health ministries okay 2020 NSF amid COVID-19 concerns
Despite the outbreak of the Covid-19, otherwise known as coronavirus across the globe which has necessitated the postponement and cancellation of sporting events around the world, the organisers of the 20th edition of the National Sports Festival to be held…
Klopp praised by WHO over coronavirus statement
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been praised by the World Heath Organisation over his statement in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Coronavirus has now spread to 149 countries, with more than 155,000 people diagnosed with the disease. On Friday, all…
*I killed female neighbour for accusing me of phone theft –Suspect (Punch) *Cleric donates school to Lagos community (Nation)
I killed female neighbour for accusing me of phone theft –Suspect (Punch) It was anger that made me stab her to death” was the confessional statement of a 27-year-old murder suspect, Ejike Eze. An Ebonyi State indigene, Eze had lived…
Rival Premier League clubs content for Liverpool to be handed title amid coronavirus chaos
Liverpool are still set to be crowned Premier League champions even if coronavirus causes the season to be abandoned, with rival clubs content for Jurgen Klopp’s side to be awarded the title. The Reds, bidding to winning the English top-flight…
Coronavirus: Premier League suspended until April
The English Premier League on Friday, suspended all fixtures until April 4. This is coming after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive for coronavirus. “Following a meeting of shareholders today, it was unanimously decided to…
Callum Hudson-Odoi tests positive for coronavirus
Chelsea’s first team squad have been placed in self-isolation after Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive for coronavirus. The Blues released a statement early on Friday morning to confirm that the winger had tested positive for COVID-19 but that he was doing…