Pupils in Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Sokoto states are expected back in the classrooms today. This is in spite of the Federal Government’s directive that all schools should remain closed till January 18 to monitor the spread of the new…
*Alaafin of Oyo has a new beauty queen (Nation)*Lagos schools not reopening now – Ministry (Vanguard)
Alaafin of Oyo has a new beauty queen (Nation) While many know the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamide Adeyemi, as a powerful and highly-acclaimed king in Yorubaland, many don’t know that he has beautiful children as well. Recently, one of…
“Growing body of evidence” shows COVID-19 leaked from Chinese lab: US official
US National Security Adviser Matthew Pottinger is doubling down on the theory that COVID-19 leaked from a Chinese government-run lab in Wuhan. Pottinger, a staunch critic of Beijing, allegedly made the claim in a recent Zoom meeting with British officials.…
*Lagos police arrest 10 for robbery, cultism (Punch)*Foundation seeks upscale assistance to widows, less privileged (Guardian)
Lagos police arrest 10 for robbery, cultism (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command said it arrested 10 suspects for robbery, cultism and drug peddling in various locations of the state during New Year patrols. Two of the suspects, Hussein Hudu…
COVID-19: Covenant University postpones resumption
Authorities of Covenant University have postponed the institution’s resumption till January 18, 2021. In a circular obtained by our correspondent on Thursday, the university said this was in a bid to control the spread of COVID-19. It, however, said virtual…
476 health workers contract COVID-19 in Abuja
Four hundred and seventy six health workers have contracted COVID-19 in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) since the first case was recorded in February. Anthony Ogunleye, spokesman for the FCT Minister, Mohammed Bello, made the disclosure in a statement yesterday.…
Banks attract N37tn deposits despite COVID-19 disruptions
Despite the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 and the attendant lockdown, the nine months 2020 financial results of 13 commercial banks have shown that they raked in a total of N36.759 trillion as customers’ deposits. This represented an increase of…
4 things to remember this December
Does it feel like Christmas is around the corner? Is it just us or the ‘banger sounds’ don’t even bang as well? ‘Father Christmas’ seems a little off and this December does not appear to be interested in being ‘detty’ even for a minute.…
*Christmas: My account has been frozen, I need help -EndSARS promoter (Punch)*Lagos govt, CAN differ over crossover services (Nation)
Christmas: My account has been frozen, I need help -EndSARS promoter (Punch) Victor Israel, one of the doctors, who provided medical assistance to youths protesting against police brutality and bad governance in Port Harcourt, has appealed for help. Israel, on…
Anambra suspend activities at nightclubs
The Anambra State government has banned activities at nightclubs throughout the state for one month, with effect from Wednesday, December 23, 2020. The ban is in response to reports of increasing incidences of COVID-19 in various parts of the world,…