Two British Airways staff test positive to coronavirus
British Airways has confirmed that two of its staff, have tested positive for coronavirus. The staff are believed to be baggage handlers at London’s Heathrow […]
Month: March 2020
Coronavirus: Italy reports biggest daily jump in death toll
The death toll from the new coronavirus in Italy has risen to 197 after the largest daily increase in fatalities there since the outbreak began. […]
Maltina storms ISL, UNILAG to share happiness surprise with the Maltina school games
Maltina recently paid a surprise visit to the International School, University of Lagos to ramp up excitement among staff and students on a regular Monday […]
APC Governors back court suspension of Adams Oshiomhole
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors Forum have thrown their weight behind the suspension of the party’s national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. PGF’s Director-General, Salihu Lukman […]
President Buhari lauds Nigeria-Iran relations, bids farewell to Envoy
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday lauded the relationship between Nigeria and Iran, describing it as mutually beneficial. A statement by Mr Femi Adesina, the Special […]
MI Abaga leaves Chocolate City after 13 years
Nigeria rapper MI Abaga has bowed out of Chocolate City after being a prominent member of the Nigerian music label for 13 years. The rapper […]
2019: Coronation Merchant Bank records huge growth in earnings, declares N5bn profit
Coronation Merchant Bank Limited has announced its Audited Financial Results for the year 2019, with Profit After Tax of N5.097billion. Commenting on the financial results, […]
Bank charges on deposits, withdrawals above N500,000 take effect April 1
The nationwide implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s cashless policy on deposits and withdrawals above N500,000 will take effect nationwide from April 1. […]
Bayelsa state: APC criticises Assembly approval of N2.9bn car loan for Diri despite owing workers
The Bayelsa State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the State House of Assembly for approving of N2.9bn loan to Governor Douye Diri to […]
‘I’m not plotting to take over from Buhari’ — Fayemi
Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has denied plotting to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The Governor who spoke through his Senior […]
MWUN issues 21-Day ultimatum to shipping companies
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the shipping employers and the Shipping Association of Nigeria (SAN) over the […]
Coronavirus: OPEC slashes 2020 oil demand estimate, output due to disease
Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), further slashed its 2020 oil demand forecast on Thursday, due to the Coronavirus outbreak, and agreed to new […]
UEFA to introduce thicker VAR offside lines for Champions League and Europa League
UEFA will introduce thicker lines for offside decisions reviewed in the Champions League and Europa League by Video Assistant Referees [VARs], in a bid to […]
Nigeria to be certified polio-free by mid 2020
The African Regional Certification Centre on Thursday disclosed that Nigeria would soon be declared polio-free by June 2020. Mr Anad Dumba, the Team leader, African […]
Coronavirus: UK records first death as number of cases surges to 116
The first UK patient to die after testing positive for coronavirus had underlying health conditions as the number of diagnosed cases hit three figures. The […]