The total number of the novel coronavirus infections in Nigeria has hit 38,344, as the country recorded 543 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed this on Wednesday night via Twitter. In its latest update, the agency revealed that the new cases were reported across 14 states and the […]
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The Nobel Foundation, which manages the Nobel Prizes, on Tuesday cancelled its traditional December banquet because of the coronavirus pandemic and said the award ceremonies would be held in “new forms”. This is the first time since 1956 that the lavish banquet has been cancelled, according to the foundation. The event traditionally marks the end of the so-called Nobel Week, when […]
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Despite the disruptions and prolonged lockdown occasioned by the global coronavirus pandemic, The Men’s Club season 3 (TMC3) series is set premiere on July 22, 2020 with a firm promise to do much more than excite its teeming and sophisticated audience with the adventures of four Nigerian men and how they navigate their mainly drama-filled […]
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday announced 576 new cases of the novel coronavirus as hopes of a vaccine soared. In a tweet via its verified handle, NCDC put the country’s total virus load at 37,801 with 15,677 discharged cases and 805 deaths. Lagos, the country’s virus epicentre, reported the highest number […]
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Aston Villa climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone as Egypt winger Trezeguet clinched a priceless 1-0 win against Arsenal on Tuesday. Dean Smith’s side have their survival fate in their own hands after Trezeguet’s first-half strike at Villa Park. Watford’s 4-0 thrashing against Manchester City earlier on Tuesday had opened the door for […]
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For the past 10 years, Guaranty Trust Bank plc has been at the forefront of the advocacy for people living with autism. The Bank’s Orange Ribbon Initiative has also become a major rallying point for driving awareness about Autism, campaigning against the social stigma associated with developmental disorders and helping people with autism live a […]
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The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) says full deregulation of the downstream oil and gas sector will help force down price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol. The agency made this known in a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Mr Saidu Abdulkadir in Abuja, on Sunday. The News Agency of […]
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Adams Oshiomhole, former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has assured the party’s loyalists of victory in the forthcoming Edo governorship election. Addressing his supporters in Edo during the weekend, he expressed the confidence that the APC would win the September 19 election. In a veiled reference to Godwin Obaseki, incumbent governor of […]
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BBNaija 2020 (season 5) is here and this time around it promises to be fun-filled with housemates who all appear fired up to make the next 10 weeks interesting. 20 housemates will be slugging it out for the grand prize of N85M worth of gifts in the next 70 days. These housemates have from different […]
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Frank Lampard has saluted Chelsea’s “character and personality” as they powered into the FA Cup final with a 3-1 win over woeful Manchester United on Sunday. Lampard’s side were gifted their goals by an error-strewn display from United goalkeeper David De Gea, but Chelsea were deserved winners as they dominated the semi-final from start to […]
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