Former Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget and Chief of Staff in the Peter Obi Administration, Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna, has said that contrary to the predominant view among the people, Mr Peter Obi actually did as much in Health…
Nigeria records 220 new cases of COVID-19, total now 2,388
Nigeria has recorded 220 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), bringing the country’s total to 2,388. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced the new figures on Saturday via its Twitter handle, of which 62 are in…
COVID-19: Nigeria’s new cases increase by 238, total now 2,170
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Friday night confirmed 238 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) bringing the number in the country to 2, 170. The NCDC made the confirmation via its official Twitter @NCDCgov tweeting, “238 new cases…
Lagos Lawn Tennis Club donates N5m COVID-19 palliative to state government
The Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, has donated N5 million to the state government as its contribution to efforts to cushion the effects of the COVID-19-induced lockdown on vulnerable citizens of the state. Speaking at the presentation of the N5…
Dybala tests positive for COVID-19 ‘for fourth time’ in 6 weeks
Paulo Dybala has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus for the fourth time in six weeks. The Argentinian ace confirmed last month he had contracted COVID-19 shortly after Serie A action had been suspended due to the global pandemic. He was…
Delta State discharges 2 COVID-19 patients
Delta State has discharged two COVID-19 patients from the isolation centre in the state. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa made this known on his verified Twitter handle Tuesday tweeting: “Dear Deltans, it is my pleasure to announce the discharge of two of…
Konga inks partnership with Unilever, offers household products with free delivery nationwide
Foremost composite e-commerce giant, Konga has launched a partnership with renowned Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturer, Unilever which will see the wide range of products on the brand’s stable placed at the reach of shoppers across the country. Indeed,…
COVID-19 and the future of work: The personal branding imperative – Tony Usidamen
COVID-19 is a humanitarian and societal crisis of unprecedented speed and scale. Since the outbreak was first documented in Wuhan, China in December 2019, the novel coronavirus has spread to more than 170 countries around the globe, claiming thousands of…
Relaxation of Lockdown: Obi calls for caution
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has advised circumspection towards relaxing the lockdown across different states in the country, saying that such moves if not carefully done would defeat the…
*Lockdown: 39 strippers, clubbers, 581 others arrested in Lagos (Punch) *COVID-19: Lagos govt impounds 20 vehicles for violation of lockdown order (Tribune)
Lockdown: 39 strippers, clubbers, 581 others arrested in Lagos (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested and charged 620 persons, including 39 strippers and revellers at a nightclub, for violating the lockdown directive to curb the spread…