The Vatican on Friday reported its first coronavirus case, saying it had suspended outpatient services at its health clinic after a patient tested positive for COVID-19. The clinic inside the tiny city-state – which has some 1,000 residents – will be deep cleaned, while the emergency room will remain open, spokesman Matteo Bruni said. South…
The Anambra State Police has confirmed the death of a 47-year-old man identified as Samuel Nweke, who reportedly committed suicide after a quarrel with his wife. It is suspected that the deceased who left a suicide note in his apartment at Awada, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, took the decision after his wife left…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that 3 soldiers died in the attack launched by Boko Haram insurgents on troops of 25 Task Force Brigade (Army Super Camp 2) in Damboa, Borno State, on Wednesday, March 4. Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Colonel Aminu Iliyasu confirmed the casualties they suffered in the attack in a statement he released…
Three suspected robbers were arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) at Baruwa Gate in Ipaja area of Lagos state. The suspects who were arrested on Thursday, March 5 after snatching N5000 from one Opeyemi Oni at a Bank around Baruwa Gate, were identified as Ojo Akin, living at 23, Alagbotor, Iyana – Ipaja; Obinna Solomon of 19, Idi –…
Ex-Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, scored two goals as Manchester United defeated Derby County 3-0. Oghalo scored in the 41st and 70th minutes in the FA Cup game on Thursday. Our correspondent reports that with his brace in tonight’s game, Ighalo has scored three goals for Manchester United. Details later…
The Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, on Thursday told Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo that governors of the zone would soon unveil a security outfit for the zone, the way the South-West governors did in their zone. According to the governor, the South-East already had its own ‘Amotekun’, that…
Nollywood actress, Stella Damascus says forgiveness doesn’t make one weak but strong, wise and happier. Speaking via her official Instagram page on Thursday, she further added that it may not be easy to forgive but when one does, one would get a sense of relief within. She wrote: Forgiveness doesn’t make you weak. It makes…
Suspected Fulani herdsmen in the early hours of Thursday attacked the Mbanyiar community in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State and raped three women including the district head’s wife. According to a native of the community, who simply identified himself as Terka, the suspected herdsmen headed straight to the residence of the community…
A young man identified as Daniel Chukwudiebele Okocha has been arrested for killing his live-in lover, Nkechi Vivian Agwor, in Egbeda area of Lagos State. The suspect has been taken into custody to undergo interrogation at the homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Panti, Yaba. A police officer who spoke…
The hope of some 13,489 fresh graduates of the University of Lagos, Akoka, who had been scheduled to receive their certificates next week may have been dashed as the university management has called off its 2020 convocation ceremonies. PREMIUM TIMES learned that the ceremonies, which had earlier been scheduled to hold between March 9 and…