Founder, Synagogue of All Nations, SCOAN, Prophet T.B. Joshua has reacted to the ban on religious gatherings placed on churches and mosques by the Lagos and Ogun governments. The Lagos government placed a ban on all religious gatherings involving over 50 worshippers following the spread of the dreaded COVID-19 disease. Nigeria so far has recorded…
Read the joint statement released by the FA, Premier League, and EFL, confirming the postponement of further fixtures. 29m published time29 minute ago news blog Football now suspended until 30 April The Football Association, Premier League and EFL have just released a joint statement, which includes the following lines: “The FA’s Rules and Regulations state that…
Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere on Wednesday said it does not take the Senate to remind President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians on the Coronavirus pandemic if indeed he is alive to his responsibilities. The Senate on Wednesday had asked President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation on the Covid 19 Pandemic. Lawmakers believe a…
The Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday described the All Progressives Congress as a stinking coven of treasury looters and a fizzling political platform facing extinction. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, said this in a statement in Abuja. He explained that the APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, tried but failed to divert public…
The police in Italy have arrested a couple for breaching coronavirus quarantine rules after they were caught having sex inside a car. The couple, a 23-year-old Egyptian man and a 40-year-old Tunisian woman were caught in the act by a police officer on the outskirts of Milan on Monday. Police say the roadside romp happened…
The Federal Government on Wednesday announced a slash in the 2020 budget by N1.5tn as part of measures to respond to the impact of coronavirus on the economy. Included in the N1.5tn is over N457bn the government spends on fuel importation under the name of “under-recovery.” A government’s panel set up to assess the impact…
Russia registered the first death of a patient infected with the coronavirus on Thursday, an elderly woman who had been hospitalized in Moscow, health officials said. The 79-year-old, who had tested positive, was hospitalized on March 13 and had several other conditions including diabetes and heart problems, Moscow’s coronavirus response headquarters said on social media….
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Office has arrested 13 persons for their alleged involvement in Internet fraud. The suspects are Babatunde Omiyale, Salau Olumide, Akinsanya Ridwan Olamide, Akinola Eniola, Bashir Abdulbasit, Jide Owolabi, Kolade Balogun, Salawu Oluwadamilare, Akinola Opeyemi, Adewumi Johnson, Abiola Adedeji and Salawu Victor. They were arrested at locations…
The Federal Government has canceled visas issued to travelers from the 13 countries it imposed a flight ban on over coronavirus pandemic. Recall that as part of measures taken by the government to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the country, the Federal government banned flights from coming into Nigeria from these countries, China, Italy, Iran, South…
On Sunday, March 15, an explosion rocked Abule Ado, Amuwo Odofin local government area of Lagos state. The explosion was widespread as it hit schools, houses and office complexes, leaving 17 dead and many injured. Lagos state governor, Babjide Sanwo-olu visited the site for on-the-spot assessment of the situation, then he made a pledge to….