Lagos PDP mourns women leader (Guardian) The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has described the demise of its Women Leader, Mrs Shola Oladehinbo, as devastating. The Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Mr Taofik…
Start now to plan post-COVID-19 measures, Obi advises Nigeria’s leaders
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 polls, Mr Peter Obi, has advised those in authority and policymakers that, while concentrating on how to ameliorate the immediate suffering of the people, to also look beyond…
Data fog: Why some countries’ coronavirus numbers do not add up
Have you heard the axiom “In war, truth is the first casualty?” As healthcare providers around the world wage war against the COVID-19 pandemic, national governments have taken to brawling with researchers, the media and each other over the veracity…
Vladimir Putin’s home has a walk-through disinfectant tunnel to guard against coronavirus
A special disinfectant tunnel has been installed in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s house to protect him from coronavirus, state news agency RIA-Novosti reported Tuesday. The walk-through facility has been built into Putin’s Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow. The Russian leader has…
FirstBank empower 1m students initiative presents e-learning devices to Lagos State
First Bank of Nigeria Limited on Thursday, June 11, 2020, presented 20,000 units of e-learning devices to the Lagos State government at the State House in Marina, Lagos. The devices are planned for distribution to school children. According to a…
Juve host tense Milan as Italian season finally resumes
The Italian season resumes after a three-month suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic on Friday when Juventus, still chasing a possible league, cup and Champions League treble, host AC Milan in the return leg of their Coppa Italia semifinal. The…
Sahara Energy COO affirms group’s commitment to cleaner fuels
As economies begin to recover and trade restrictions ease following the COVID-19 pandemic, an increase in demand for Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) should see prices strengthen Andrew Laven, Chief Operating Officer, Sahara Energy Resources DMCC, Dubai has said.…
Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief says rearranged Games will be simplified for 2021
The chief executive officer of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic organising committee, Toshiro Muto, has warned fans that next summer’s rearranged Olympic Games will go ahead in a “simplified” format. Speaking in a news conference on Wednesday, Muto said that the…
COVID-19 enlightenment from Anambra’s C. Don Adinuba – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It struck me as remarkable how Anambra State has been tackling the COVID-19 pandemic with methodical communication. To get a well-informed grip on the matter, I took a trip to the office of the Anambra State Commissioner for Information and…
Rivers State commends NLNG over readiness to fight COVID-19 pandemic
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) on Sunday, May 24, 2020, received commendation for its readiness in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic, which is spreading like a wild fire all over the world. The applause came by way of Commissioner for Health,…