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Nigeria record 575 new cases of the novel COVID-19 which took the total infection case to 29,286, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said on Monday. Nigeria recorded 544 cases yesterday, but it increased to 575 today. The death rate also rises to 654 from 645. According to the health agency, Lagos state recorded the highest number with 123 …

Every day for the thief, one day for the owner, is a popular saying when one’s cup is over full due to shady dealings as suspected robbers were nabbed by vigilante group in Abia community. The suspected armed robbers were caught by the vigilante group of Umuosu Ubakala community in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State Nigeria. According …

The West Africa Examination Council announced on Monday, that the Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) has been scheduled to commence in August. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, the news at the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja. According to him, the ministry will publish the local timings for the examinations after a meeting …

Manchester United midfielder, Nemanja Matic has signed a new contract which will keep him at the club until 2023. Matic an important player for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side during their current unbeaten run has now extended his contract. @NemanjaMatic is here to stay!, United announced on on it’s official Twitter page. ✍️ @NemanjaMatic is here to stay! #MUFC— Manchester United …

On Monday, The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olukayode Popoola, announced that the Federal Government is set to close down the Third Mainland Bridge for six months starting from Friday, July 24. Mr. Popoola revealed that the closure comes as consultations are ongoing for another phase of repair works to begin on the 11.8km bridge. Adding that the work …

Nigerian Table Tennis star, Aruna Quadri won the final of the Portuguese national league final as he played his last match for Sporting and contributed to winning the 37th title. Aruna Quadri helped Sporting CP win their fifth consecutive championship trophy after beating GD Toledos 3-0 in the 2nd leg of the final held at Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. …

While briefing reporters on his latest health status on Monday, Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu revealed that he has recovered from the coronavirus. He said he received the negative result of another test conducted on him, days after he was confirmed to have been infected with the disease. Today I delivered my weekly #COVIDー19 briefing in person after receiving news …

The trial of former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, N2.2 billion fraud case has been adjourned to October 20 by Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. According to media reports, the court adjourned the case due to the absence of the prosecution witness who was to testify for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC counsel, Rotimi …

The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly arrested the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu. Ibrahim Magu, the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, was arrested today, Monday, July 6th, 2020. According to reports, Magu was arrested over allegations he was diverting some of the funds recovered from …

Frank Amudo, the former manager of singer, Dapo Oyebanjo well known as D’banj, revealed one of D’banj’s friends informed him that Seyitan Babatayo had been settled financially. Frank Amudo disclosed that Seyitan who accused D’banj of rape was paid $100 after the hotel incident.He made this known during a chat with Goldmyne TV while answering questions about what transpired between …