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Mali opposition party allege kidnap of leader, 11 others
By NewsDesk,
Malian main opposition party, Union for the Republic and Democracy (URD), has alleged that its leader, Soumaila Cisse, as well as eleven other members have been kidnapped by unknown assailants while on their ways to election…
Breaking: Aero Contractors suspends flight operation, other services indefinitely
By Temitope Akintoye,
Following Lagos State Government directives on enforcement of social distancing which limits the maximum number of persons who can be gathered at one location, at any point in time, to no more than 20 persons,…
MTN shuts down MMA2 outlet following visit by traced coronavirus contact
By Temitope Akintoye,
Leading telecommunications company, MTN, has disclosed closure of its Muritala Muhammed Airport (MMA2) outlet to customers, saying that the immediate closure of the store became necessary after it was…
NNPC orders non-management staff to work from home as coronavirus prevention
By Temitope Akintoye,
Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has issued orders that all non-management staff in all its stations and offices nationwide that they should henceforth cease to report to their…
Traders seek extension of Lagos market closure
By Temitope Akintoye,
Following assessment of the spread of coronavirus in Lagos State, the State Chapter of the Market Leaders and Traders' Association of Nigeria has appealed for an extension of markets closure following the Governor,…
Ogun begins TV-based learning for primary, secondary school students
By Idowu Abdullahi,
The Ogun State Government has announced the commencement of digital and electronic visual learning programmes which it has made available on the state owned television station, OGTV, for primary and secondary students…
$100bn needed to fix Africa economy after coronavirus effect- ECA
By Idowu Abdullahi,
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), has stated that in order to reverse the adverse economic effects of the global coronavirus pandemic on Africa, there is need for an immediate injection of $100…
Africa CDC predicts increase in continent’s coronavirus cases
By NewsDesk,
The Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has predicted that there would be an increase in numbers of coronavirus cases which would be confirmed in the continent during next coming weeks, saying that the rise would likely…
Moroccan police arrest dozens over coronavirus fake news
By NewsDesk,
The Moroccan Police Force has arrested dozens of people in the country for allegedly spreading false information about the deadly global pandemic, coronavirus, saying that such move would undermine government efforts to curb…
Fuel stations turn down FG’s N125 pump price, motorists cry foul
By Temitope Akintoye,
Hours after Federal Government reviewed Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) price which led to the introduction of new price regime N125 per litre, the development was yet to be put to effect by marketers with several of…