Olympics Qualifiers – Kenya Falls To Top Players In Tunis
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Top 16 Cup runner-up Aruna Quadri of Nigeria was too good for Kenya’s Josiah Wandera whom he beat 4-0 (11-2, 11-4, 11- 6, 11-9) in Group 1 match of the Africa Singles and Mixed Doubles Olympic Qualification event in Tunis, Tunisia. RANKED SECOND Wandera, who is Kenya’s second-ranked table […]
Coronavirus: We Will Contain Disease – Nigerian Governors
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has announced plan to deploy massive resources towards forestalling the spread of Coronavirus. The first case in Nigeria was recorded in Lagos on Thursday and the federal government has warned against increase in prices of protective products. In a statement at the weekend, NGF Chairman and Governor of Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi, […]
US, Taliban Sign Final Peace Deal
The United States and Afghanistan’s Taliban have signed a final peace deal. This followed months of negotiations in Qatar’s capital, Doha. The agreement signed on Saturday was witnessed by leaders from Pakistan, India, Indonesia, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Read Also: ‘Iran Now Takes US Seriously’ – Mike Pompeo The pact will pave the way for the […]
Enugu LG polls, Peaceful, Credible – Election Observers
Following the conduct of Local Government Elections in Enugu State, on Saturday, a coalition of accredited independent Observers, has described the exercise as “one of the most peaceful, credible and transparent electoral exercises in the country”. Addressing newsmen in Enugu, the Coordinator of Civil Society Organizations, Samuel Onoja, stated that the elections were “devoid of […]
Italian Hit By Coronavirus Attempts To Escape Lagos Hold
A 44-year-old Italian who tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus in Lagos on Friday was angry and attempted to escape from the isolation center where he was being quarantined. A high ranking health worker, at the Mainland Hospital, Yaba, Lagos (formerly, Infectious Diseases Hospital), said the patient had “complained of excessive heat and mosquitoes” at […]
‘Iran Now Takes US Seriously’ – Mike Pompeo
United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, on Friday, told Congress that Iran now takes America seriously. The senior Trump administration official, however, told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that the U.S is not currently engaged in hostilities against Iran. Read Also: Covid-19 Kills 210 People In Iran, Highest Outside China On the killing of […]
Be Humble – Osinbajo, Gowon, Govs Tells Leaders
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) and former Military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, as well as some serving governors have appealed to Nigerian leaders to always exhibit decorum and humility while presiding over the affairs of the people. The prominent Nigerians said humility in governance elicits stability and remove frictions between the […]
Naira Marley To Know Fate On Shocking EFCC Evidence
Justice I. Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, has adjourned till May 13, 2020, ruling on the admissibility of “shocking evidence” against Azeez Fashola, a.k.a Naira Marley. The court will also rule on continuation of Fashola’s trial for his alleged involvement in credit card fraud. Naira Marley is standing trial on an […]
Coronavirus: 28 Persons Quarantined In Ogun – Gov Abiodun
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said a total of 28 persons have so far been quarantined in Ogun State. Africa Today News learnt that those who were quarantined were those who had contacts with the Italian, who was the first person that tested positive to the coronavirus. Read Also: Coronavirus: Rivers State Goes […]
Infected Italian Visited Our Ogun Plant – Lafarge
Lafarge Africa Plc, has confirmed that the Italian infected with coronavirus, the first case in Nigeria, visited its plant in Ewekoro, Ogun State. This was contained in a statement on Friday by its Director, Communications, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem. The company disclosed that the individual concerned works for a vendor that provides services to Lafarge Africa Plc in […]
Yahoo Yahoo: EFCC Nabs Students, Graduates, NYSC Member
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters (aka Yahoo boys) at different locations in Abuja. They are Daniel Archiobong, David Ikechukwu, Alex James, Williams Vincent, Sanni Lucas, Ichado Victor O, Ubah Henry, Anifowoshe Femi and Akinseye Dipo. The suspects between 21 and 25 years old, include graduates and […]
Increase Prices Of Face Mask, Sanitiser Go To Jail – FG
The Federal Government has warned that suppliers and retailers using the excuse of coronavirus case in Nigeria to inflate protective apparel will be prosecuted. It said sellers of face masks and latex gloves, personal hygiene products like sanitizers and anti-bacterial wipes, have increased prices of the products which are necessary in preventing infection or spread of […]