Dino Melaye, a former senator representing Kogi west, has paid a visit to the grave of Comfort Melaye, his late mother. The former lawmaker took to his social media to share pictures of himself flanked by two other persons as they posed around the grave with the “Holy Bible” scribbled on it. The photo was…
The Ekiti government, on Wednesday, confirmed that a 38-year man from the state has tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Mojisola Yaya Kolade, in a statement made available to Tribune Online, said that the victim contracted the virus while driving an American who visited the country from Richmond, Virginia…
Isaac Boniface, a 20-year-old male has been arrested for raping a 4-year-old girl in his compound, one morning. Isaac, a resident of forest community of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, has said he did the evil act by mistake. He was part of the 25 suspects paraded by the Police in Plateau State…
A jambite identified as Aker Nguyilan has died while she was on her way to write the examination around Ikot ekpene in Akwa Ibom State. According to reports, the young girl was a pre-degree student of University of Calabar, and she passed on yesterday 18th of March in a Bike accident that claimed her life….
As the coronavirus continues to spread and disrupt life worldwide, one festival is finding the memory of its celebrations tinged by the outbreak. The Winter Party Festival, an annual, weeklong LGBTQ event held in Miami, drew thousands from across the country when it kicked off earlier this month. But though it ended March 10, in…
President Muhammadu Buhari may have approved the reduction of pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol from N145 to N130. A reliable presidential source, who disclosed this to The Nation at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, said the approval may have followed a presentation by the Minister of State on…
Ogun State Government on Wednesday banned high-density gatherings in places like cinemas, sports arena, restaurants, and night clubs for the next 30 days to contain the spread of coronavirus. The Government noted that it has found it expedient to announce the immediate ban of all high-density gatherings that would bring together 50 or more persons…
Schools across the UK will close from Friday until further notice, the education secretary has announced. Speaking in the House of Commons, Gavin Williamson also confirmed that exams and assessments would not be held this academic year. He told MPs: “I want to provide parents, students and staff with the certainty they need. “After schools…
The Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi Wednesday announced the postponement of the annual celebration of the Elegba Festival, scheduled to hold between March 24 and 30 in the Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Ikate. This, the monarch said, was in furtherance to the efforts of the government at both state and federal level, in curtailing…
Former Real Madrid president, Lorenzo Sanz has been hospitalized with coronavirus symptoms. The news was confirmed by his son, Fernando Sanz, who played for Real Madrid during his father’s time as club president. He reportedly told Marca: ‘We are quite worried and little can be done. He had been feverish for eight days, they called the…