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LaLiga : Barcelona to sell Griezmann for €100m
Barcelona are ready to sell Antoine Griezmann, less than one year after signing him from Atletico Madrid, according to Sport. The LaLiga champions could accept a bid of €100 million (£92m) for the Fr…
Coronavirus : Kano govt evacuates 780 exchange students
Kano State Government says it has evacuated 780 exchange students to their respective states of origin, to contain spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. Aliyu Yusuf, Public Relations Officer (PRO…
Coronavirus hits 42 countries, Kills 33 in Africa - WHO
The World Health Organisation, WHO, Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, has disclosed that there are now 1,117 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 42 countries across Africa.Th…
Coronavirus : First Lady calls for total lockdown
Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has commended state governors for closing down schools to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). She, however, warned that the measure could be count…
NCDC confirms first Covid-19 death in Nigeria
The former MD of the PPMC, Suleiman Achimugu, died in the early hours of Monday morning from the novel coronavirus, Daily Sun has learnt. He is the first casualty of COVID-19 in Nigeria.In a statemen…
Man Blinds Another During Fight With Lady Over Sex
A 35-year old man, Uche Okeke, who broke a bottle to stab a lady in a squabble over sex in a hotel in Lagos, has ended up damaging another man’s eye while trying to prevent him from attacking the lad…
Just In : Nigeria confirms 5 new coronavirus cases in 3 states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced five new cases of coronavirus in the country. Of the new cases announced on Monday, March 23, 2020, two are in Lagos, two in FCT, and one i…
Idris Elba's wife Sabrina also tests positive for Coronavirus
Days after actor Idris Elba revealed he had the coronavirus, his wife now says she too has tested positive.Model/actress Sabrina Dhowre Elba shared her diagnosis with Oprah Winfrey Saturday during a …
I will shock Imo people with my achievements in one year - Uzodinma boasts
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, says that he will shock the people of the state with breathtaking achievements in the next 12 months of his administration. He said that his policies will change th…
EFCC to arraign ex-Head of service, Oyo-Ita and others today
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will today arraign the immediate past Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HoCSF, Winnifred Oyo-Ita for alleged fraud.A statement on the ag…
Aisha Buhari reacts to news of Atiku's son testing positive for coronavirus
The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has joined other Nigerians in responding to news that the son of former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for President, and ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubaka…
Man Kills His Wife’s Suspected Lover With Scissors In Ogun State
Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 35-year-old man, Habeeb Kasali, for allegedly killing his wife’s suspected lover, Bamidele Johnson. Kasali was reported to have used a pair of sci…
Army destroys boko haram food and logistics hideout in Borno
The Nigerian Army has confiscated and destroyed some foods, assorted provision and vehicles alleged to be logistics being transported to Boko Haram in their enclaves in Borno.Acting General Off…
5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Zagreb in Croatia (Pictures)
An earthquake has rocked Croatia's capital Zagreb, damaging buildings and leaving cars crushed by falling chunks of masonry. A teenager is in a critical condition after a roof collapsed, local media …
Catholic priest slums and dies during mass in Port Harcourt
Rev. Father, Cyprian Kooro, the priest in charge of St. Helen Catholic Church, Ogbogoro, Port Harcourt, has reportedly slumped and died while conducting mass. The Nation reports that the morning mass…
Atiku's son tests positive for Coronavirus
Son to former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has tested positive for cornavirus. This was personally confirmed by Atiku Abubakar on his Twitter page on Sunday. He said his son has been mo…
Coronavirus : 4 New Cases Reported In Lagos Confirmed By State Ministry Of Health
The Lagos State Ministry of Health said four new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the case. This brings to 12 the total number of coronavirus cases in Nigeria, although one of the victims …
Banker docked over alleged theft of dead customers' N3.6m
A 36-year-old banker, Joseph Promise, yesterday appeared before Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos ,over alleged theft of N3.6 million in a dead woman’s accounts. Promise is standing trial on a three…
Abule Ado explosion : Death toll rises to 21 as Lagos govt warn residents
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Thursday released situation report on Sunday’s explosion at Abule Ado. The blasts impacted on adjoining areas such as Alakija, Amuwo Odofin, Fe…
Coronavirus : Anambra govt shuts down schools, bans mass gathering
As Nigeria records more cases of coronavirus, the Anambra state government has banned public gathering in the state until further notice, starting from Monday, March 23.The state government, under th…