The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Wednesday, defended his labelling of the just-repatriated $311m previously looted by the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, as ‘Abacha assets.’ Our correspondent had reported that Malami came under criticism on Twitter between Monday and Tuesday for what commentators, including the…
The Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, aka Winners’ Chapel International, David Oyedepo, has questioned the continuous closure of churches over the COVID-19 pandemic, saying he suspects ulterior motives. Oyedepo, who spoke during the Covenant Hour of Prayer Programme on Wednesday, said if markets could be opened for six hours, there was no reason…
Tragedy struck on Wednesday when a 26-year-old man, Olajide Asade, was crushed to death by a commercial car, while he was making a video call to his girlfriend at the Adedero village on the Abeokuta-Siun-Sagamu Expressway. The accident involved a Honda Odyssey car with number plate AAA 589 FV, which was conveying crates of eggs….
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Wednesday lamented Nigerians’ non-compliance with guidelines on the gradual reopening of the economy. The task force Chairman, Boss Mustapha, who stated this at the PTF press conference in Abuja, said disregard for the ban on interstate movements and other guidelines was an indication of the danger ahead. But…
Five COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded in Kano state. The state Ministry of Health disclosed this on its twitter handle on Thursday morning, May 7. This brings to 13 the number of deaths from the ravaging viral disease in Kano state.
The International Council of Nurses, ICN, has revealed that at least 90,000 healthcare workers worldwide have been infected with COVID-19. It said the figure may be doubled as a result of continuing shortages of Personal Protective Equipment, PPE. ICN further disclosed that the disease has killed more than 260 nurses. Speaking with Reuters yesterday, Howard…
Chris Oyakhilome who is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria has come again oooo. Pastore Christ Oyakhilome, who supported the 5G network, takes another moment to go against the use of mask especially in the public In his statement, he emphasizes that the lockdown is…
Four doctors and 18 nurses on Wednesday tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The doctors and six other health workers tested positive in Bauchi State and the nurses in Niger State. Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BASPHCDA), Dr. Rilwan Mohammed, who gave a situation update on the pandemic, confirmed the…
Boris Johnson’s second divorce has been granted, leaving him free to plan his wedding with fiancee Carrie Symonds when lockdown restrictions are eased. Marina Wheeler, 55, shares four of the Prime Minister’s six children and applied for a decree absolute in February. It is understood that this was granted before Ms. Symonds gave birth to…
Three persons who earlier tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kano State have recovered from the disease. The State Ministry of Health disclosed this via its Twitter handle in an early-morning post on Thursday. According to the tweet, the recovered patients have been discharged from the government’s facility where they received treatment. This brings the…