Victor Giadom Hands Over Leadership Of APC To Buni
Victor Giadom, acting national chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), has handed over the leadership of the party to the new chairman of the caretaker committee, Mai Mala Buni. The handing over ceremony was held behind closed doors on Monday at the National Working Committee conference room at the APC National Secretariat, Abuja. Buni’s appointment […]
Barcelona Confirm €72m Agreement With Juventus For Arthur
Arthur Melo, the Brazilian midfielder touted to be the next Xavi, has been signed by Juventus. According to the statements released by Barcelona and Juventus, the deal is worth €72 million (£66m/$81m) plus up to €10m in bonuses. Juve’s Miralem Pjanic will also move in the other direction, although both players will conclude the 2019-20 […]
Lagos To Build International Infectious Disease Research Centre
Lagos State government has disclosed plans to construct a purpose-built international infectious disease research centre at the existing Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba. According to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the research centre, apart from enhancing the capacity of the infectious disease hospital, will also better position the state to respond to any outbreak of an infectious […]
Inter Milan To Extend Victor Moses’ Loan Deal
Football Club Internazionale Milano, commonly referred to as Inter Milan are yet to agree on loan extensions for Alexis Sanchez and Victor Moses despite their current deals almost being at an end. Sanchez joined the Italian giants from Manchester United last summer, while Chelsea full-back Moses was reunited with his old boss Antonio Conte in […]
Russia Denies Nuclear Incident After Agency Detects Isotopes
MOSCOW/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Russia said on Monday it had detected no sign of a radiation emergency, after an international body reported last week that sensors in Stockholm had picked up unusually high levels of radioactive isotopes produced by nuclear fission. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), which monitors the world for evidence of […]
Wike Orders All Government House Staff Test For COVID-19
Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers state has directed that all government house staff to be tested for Covid-19 to be sure of their status and avoid being taken by surprise. According to the governor, the on-going increased testing of prospective covid-19 patients in the state is a commitment to save more lives. Wike gave […]
Buratai’s Convoy Kills Man In Katsina, Escapes
The convoy of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, killed a bike rider on Monday. According to Sahara Reporters, the incident happened around Mani House Junction in Katsina. Read Also: Buhari And Chief Of Army Staff Buratai In Closed Door Meeting The victim was reportedly sharing wedding invitations at the time of the […]
Abia Govt Gives EFCC 7 Days To Unseal Properties
The Abia Government says it has given a seven-day ultimatum to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to unseal six government properties that were ‘wrongly ‘sealed in the state. The state Honorable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Esq Uche Ihediwa, who disclosed this in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday […]
FG Finally Approves Resumption Of Domestic Flights
The Federal Government has approved the safe resumption of domestic flights across the country nationwide in the next phase of the gradual easing of lockdown ordered to curb further spread of COVID-19. It also lifted the ban on interstate movement with effect from July 1. Read Also: COVID-19: FG Confirm Airports 90 Percent Ready To Reopen […]
COVID19: SON Warns Against Use Of Fake Hand Sanitizers
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has warned the public against the use of non-approved hand sanitizers to avoid the risk of skin damage. The regulatory body disclosed this in a statement released via its Twitter account on Monday stating that it will “not tolerate any minus in standards” as quality hand sanitizers are important […]
China To Impose Visa Restrictions On U.S. Citizens
China on Monday said it would impose visa restrictions on U.S. citizens as tensions rise over Hong Kong’s autonomy. The state media reported that a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Beijing would impose visa restrictions against Americans with egregious conduct. This is in response to Washington’s earlier announcement on visa curbs on Chinese officials believed […]
Xavi Hernandez Hopes To Coach Barcelona In The Future
Former Barcelona player Xavi Hernandez has said that he hopes to return to the Spanish club as head coach in the future. He added that his technical team are already preparing for it and when the time is right, it will happen. Spanish media reported that Xavi, who coaches Qatari club Al Sadd, had been […]