COVID19 Health Metro Top Story

Lagos Govt calls for precaution against second wave of COVID-19

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday advised citizens to strictly adhere to precautionary measures against COVID-19 infection to prevent a recurrence of lockdown of the economy. Prof. Akin Abayomi, the State Commissioner for Health, said that resurgence of cases in Lagos might lead to reversal of strategical measures put in place by the state government Read More…

Business Corporate Governance Featured

Osinbajo charges corporate leaders on business ethics, good governance

Prof Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s Vice- President, has charged corporate leaders on the adoption and entrenchment of high ethical standards and good governance to engender business sustainability. Osinbajo gave the charge at the Institute of Directors (IoD) 2020 Annual Directors’ Conference which held both physically and virtually on Tuesday in Lagos. The Conference had as its Read More…

Business Featured Stocks

The bulls take back NSE, market capitalisation crosses N16trn

The bulls on Tuesday regained dominance on the Nigerian Stock Exchange with the market capitalisation crossing N16 trillion mark. Specifically, the market capitalisation increased by N132 billion or 0.83 per cent to close at N16.063 trillion against N15.931 trillion posted on Monday. Also, the All-Share which opened at 30,479.39 inched higher by 254.08 points or Read More…

Entertainment Featured TV & Film

Netflix to debut its first Egyptian original series ‘Paranormal’

Netflix Inc will on Thursday debut its first Egyptian television series “Paranormal,” a major step in the streaming service’s Middle Eastern strategy. The series is based on Egyptian novelist Ahmed Khaled Tawfik’s books about a doctor whose lifelong scientific convictions are suddenly called into question. His critically acclaimed novels in Arabic have sold more than Read More…

Featured Football Sports

Real Madrid rekindle last 16 hopes with 3-2 win over Inter Milan

Real Madrid boosted their chances of reaching the UEFA Champions League knockout stages after a late winner by substitute Rodrygo. The win gave them a 3-2 home victory over Inter Milan in an absorbing Group B clash on Tuesday. The result left Real Madrid, winners of a record 13 titles in Europe’s premier club competition, Read More…

Featured Football Sports

Maradona to undergo surgery for subdural haematoma

Argentina football star Diego Maradona will undergo surgery for a subdural haematoma within hours. A source with knowledge of the situation, as well as local media, said on Tuesday. Maradona had been hospitalised since Monday night for anemia and dehydration though his condition had been improving, his personal doctor said earlier in the day.(Reuters/NAN)

Entertainment

Mercy Eke Confirms Marriage Rumors and Split from Ike Onyeoma

BBNaija Season 4 winner, Mercy Eke, has confirmed her breakup with her boyfriend, Ike Onyeoma. According to the business woman and socialite, their relationship ended months ago, even before her 27th birthday party that was publicized on social media. She didn’t just confirm the end of her relationship but she also confirmed that she is Read More…

Metro Society Top Story

Circle Mall Looting: Sanwo-Olu Promises Tax Break, Financial Support for Business Owners

…Governor Implores Lagosians On Re-Orientation Of Value System Following recent looting and burning of several shops and stores at Circle Mall in Lekki by hoodlums following the hijack of the EndSARS protests, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to assist the tenants and shop owners at the mall for them to bounce back Read More…