Timothy Cole, rector of Christ Church, Washington DC, US, tested positive for coronavirus after shaking hands with over 500 worshippers during holy communion. The priest was diagnosed with the virus on Saturday and has been confirmed as the city’s first coronavirus patient. Health officials said hundreds of people had interactions with the priests. The officials […]
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Lagos state ministry of health declared two passengers on board the Turkish Airline flight which brought the Italian who imported coronavirus into the country, wanted. At a press briefing on Monday, Akin Abayomi, commissioner for health, gave their names as Enwelunta Obumnore Godfrey and Salami Abiodun Sadeeq. He said they are wanted because they were among […]
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The Kano State Executive Council has approved the immediate removal from office of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II. The Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, announced the unanimous decision of the Council at a news conference on Monday in Kano. Reason for the removal of the monarch, the SSG […]
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As part of its ongoing celebration of International Women’s Day, and under the banner of this year’s theme #EachforEqual, Facebook honours women from across Africa who have been using their voices to bring people together, build and make significant impact in their communities, while inspiring other women by changing the African narrative. Nunu Ntshingila, Regional […]
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Manchester United completed a first Premier League double over Manchester City for 10 years as Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay punished two errors from visiting goalkeeper Ederson for a 2-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday. Victory keeps United hot on the heels of Chelsea for a top-four finish in the Premier League just three […]
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Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has praised his “forward-thinking” midfield, following their 4-0 win over Everton on Sunday. Mason Mount, Pedro, Willian and Olivier Giroud all scored, as the Blues won convincingly at Stamford Bridge. The victory took them to within two points of third-placed Leicester. With Mateo Kovacic and Jorginho out in midfield, Lampard opted […]
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Dele Alli rescued a point for faltering Tottenham at Burnley on Saturday, scoring a penalty to earn a 1-1 draw and keep Jose Mourinho’s team in the hunt for a top-four finish. The home side were dominant in the first half at Turf Moor, taking the lead through Chris Wood, but a much-improved Spurs battled […]
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It was a dreadful sight on Saturday evening, when a three-storey building under renovation by Keystone Bank, suddenly collapsed at Palmgrove, along Ikorodu Road, killing a 35-year-old labourer, Ezekiel Ajibola. Reports have it that the incident occurred at about 7.20 pm. Director General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, also confirmed the […]
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NOVA Merchant Bank Limited has released its audited results for the financial year ended December 31st, 2019, recording impressive performances across its major financial lines. Specifically, the Bank declared a profit after tax of N1.65 billion for the 2019 financial year representing an impressive 44% growth compared to N1.15bn recorded at the end of the 2018 financial […]
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Odion Ighalo ruined Wayne Rooney’s hopes of leading Derby to an FA Cup upset against Manchester United as the Nigeria striker’s double sealed a 3-0 win in the fifth round on Thursday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side were always in control at Pride Park and Luke Shaw opened the scoring before Ighalo took over to dash […]
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