President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, approved the release of 70,000 tonnes of grains from Nigeria’ National Strategic Grain Reserves, to be distributed to the poor and vulnerable amid the coronavirus
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President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, approved the release of 70,000 tonnes of grains from Nigeria’ National Strategic Grain Reserves, to be distributed to the poor and vulnerable amid the coronavirus
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister, has reacted to the removal of Maj. Gen. OG Adeniyi as the Commander of the Headquarters, Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD) Maiduguri. The
Unknown gunmen, suspected to be herdsmen have attacked and killed the former District Head of Jagindi Tasha, Mr. Danlami Barde and his brother, Moses Barde in Jema’a Local Government Area
Cesc Fabregas says Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho are the best two managers he has played under during his career. The Spaniard who is currently with Monaco, previously featured for
Dr. Alfa Sa’adu, a prominent Nigerian doctor, who works in the United Kingdom has died after contracting the deadly Coronavirus disease while treating victims of the virus. Saadu’s death was
Business mogul, Deji Adeleke, on Tuesday, announced a donation of N500m to the federal government as Nigeria battles the spread of COVID-19. Adeleke was on Tuesday appointed alongside Ooni of
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has faulted the criticism that greeted the redeployment of Theatre Commander, Major General, Olusegun Adeniyi. HURIWA, a frontline human rights advocacy group,
Chris Cuomo, CNN anchor and younger brother of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, has tested positive for the deadly coronavirus disease. The 49-year-old made this known on his
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, looks set to leave the club at the end of the season. Marca reports that there are only two destinations for Ronaldo: Paris Saint-Germain or Manchester
The Lagos State, through its Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said it does not know the whereabouts of Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Presidency has reacted to the news making the rounds on social media that President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. A claim about Kyari’s sack
Mababa “Pape” Diouf, Senegalese journalist, and former president of French football club, Olympique de Marseille has died after contracting the deadly coronavirus. Diouf was hospitalised in Senegal after contracting the
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has asked the wives and girlfriends of his players, to keep them sharp during the coronavirus lockdown. Solskjaer is keeping in touch with his
The death toll of coronavirus in the US has officially exceeded that of China where the deadly virus broke out. Johns Hopkins University confirmed the figures on Tuesday. The Baltimore-based
There was tension in Abudu community, the headquarters of Orhionmwon local government area on Monday following accusations that the Odionwere (village head), Pa, Sunday Izekor, sexually assaulted a Junior Secondary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers 1. There was total compliance among residents of Abuja, Lagos and Ogun States in the ongoing 14 days lock down announced
The United States Mission in Nigeria on Tuesday assured that it will continue to represent the interest of its nationals in Nigeria. This may not be unconnected with concerns raised
Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare, a former governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala and Sen. Abdulfatai Buhari (APC-Oyo North) have wished Governor Seyi Makinde a speedy recovery. Makinde on Monday
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has disclosed that there are now 5,255 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 47 countries across Africa. The health agency
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has disclosed that the Index Case of COVID-19, recorded in the State has now tested negative and would soon be discharged from the hospital.