LOCKDOWN: Nigerians Groan as Food Prices Rise
Traders across Nigeria are exploiting the lockdown of many states to indiscriminately increase prices of food items, leaving consumers Across the country’s 36 states, especially those in southern Nigeria, prices of commodities, particularly staple foods witnessed more than 90 percent … Continue reading LOCKDOWN: Nigerians Groan as Food Prices Rise
No Licence Issued for 5G in Nigeria – Pantami
The Minister’s comment comes amid rumors circulating on social media that 5G technology causes COVID-19, the coronavirus disease that has put most of the world on hold. In a statement obtained by Channels TV, Pantami said the President Muhammadu Buhari … Continue reading No Licence Issued for 5G in Nigeria – Pantami
Americans Stranded at Lagos Airport as Evacuation Flight Fails to Arrive
Many American nationals were on Friday stranded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. It was gathered that the aircraft that was supposed to evacuate them from Nigeria failed to arrive. Sources said the aircraft was forced to return to … Continue reading Americans Stranded at Lagos Airport as Evacuation Flight Fails to Arrive
Anthony Joshua’s Heavyweight Title Defence Postponed over Coronavirus
The British champion was due to put his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO belts up for grabs against Bulgarian challenger Pulev at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on June 20. But the global spread of COVID-19 has put paid … Continue reading Anthony Joshua’s Heavyweight Title Defence Postponed over Coronavirus
I Never Had N30 Billion – Davido
Renowned Nigerian entertainer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has told his followers that he never had N30 billion. The ‘If’ singer also told them that he has no money to do ‘giveaway’ amid the coronavirus pandemic lockdown due to … Continue reading I Never Had N30 Billion – Davido
COVID-19: Buhari’s Daughter Returns from Isolation, Reunites With Family
The lady, whose name was not disclosed, reunited with her family on Thursday after she went into isolation for 14 days, following her return to the country. A media aide to Mrs Aisha Buhari, Aliyu Abdullahi, revealed this in a … Continue reading COVID-19: Buhari’s Daughter Returns from Isolation, Reunites With Family
637 Europeans Evacuated from Nigeria
German airline, Lufthansa and Air France, on Thursday, evacuated about 637 more Europeans from Nigeria. The flights were operated through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Although closed for normal flight operations as part of measures to curtail further importation … Continue reading 637 Europeans Evacuated from Nigeria
FG Approves 7,000 Metric Tonnes of Grains for Distribution
This was disclosed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, at a national briefing held on Wednesday, in Abuja. The SGF said the first tranche will go to the frontline states of the lockdown which includes … Continue reading FG Approves 7,000 Metric Tonnes of Grains for Distribution
UEFA Postpone all International Matches Scheduled for June
UEFA have made a move towards clearing the decks for the return of club football by announcing on Wednesday that all international matches that had been pushed back to June have now been postponed until further notice. “This includes the … Continue reading UEFA Postpone all International Matches Scheduled for June
COVID-19 is Worst Global Crisis Since World War II – UN Chief
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the world faces the most challenging crisis since World War II, confronting a pandemic threatening people in every country, one that will bring a recession “that probably has no parallel in the recent … Continue reading COVID-19 is Worst Global Crisis Since World War II – UN Chief
