President Donald Trump announced early Friday that he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus. “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get…
*Ruga: M’Belt youths knock northern group over threat to expel southerners (Punch) * Lagos explosion: Buhari condoles with families of victims (Guardian)
Ruga: M’Belt youths knock northern group over threat to expel southerners (Punch) The Middle Belt Youth Council has described as empty the threats by the Coalition of Northern Groups to expel southerners resident in the North if President Muhammadu Buhari…
Donald Trump arrives for three-day UK state visit (BBC)
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have arrived in the UK for a three-day state visit. Air Force One landed at Stansted Airport at around 09:00 BST (04:00 ET). Mr Trump will meet members of the Royal…
UK newspaper apologises to Melania Trump (BBC)
The Daily Telegraph has apologised “unreservedly” to Melania Trump and agreed to pay her “substantial damages” for an article it published last week. The paper said its Saturday Magazine cover story “The Mystery of Melania” contained a number of false…
Melania Trump leads new round of White House firing and fury (CNN)
In this White House, no one knows when the ax will fall or who will be swinging it. A new day of firing and fury culminating in a staggering power play by first lady Melania Trump deepened already historic…
3 injured, vehicles vandalised as bus drivers battle Lagos Task force officials in Lagos (Vanguard) * 40 per cent of my cabinet will be women, youths –Atiku (Punch)
3 injured, vehicles vandalised as bus drivers battle Lagos Task force officials in Lagos (Vanguard) Activities in Igando and Iyana-Iba axis were Wednesday paralysed when hundreds of commercial drivers engaged officials of the Lagos Task force within the axis. The…
Melania dismisses marriage strain rumours (BBC)
US First Lady Melania Trump has dismissed speculation about the state of her marriage, saying her husband’s alleged extra-marital affairs are not her “concern or focus” because she has better things to do. In an interview with ABC News, she said…
Melania: #MeToo victims must show proof (CNN)
First lady Melania Trump said victims who make accusations of sexual misconduct “need to have really hard evidence” in a recently taped interview, echoing a statement she made in October 2016 amid allegations against her husband. “If you accuse (someone)…
2 allegedly killed as violence, manipulation mar Ifako Ijaiye Reps primaries (Daily Times) * Nigeria needs leader who understands its complexities – Tambuwal (Nation)
2 allegedly killed as violence, manipulation mar Ifako Ijaiye Reps primaries (Daily Times) As Lagosians await the result of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election across the state, the people of Ifako Ijaiye Federal Constituency, comprising of Ojokoro LCDA…
