Picture above credit: A general view of a food market in Lagos after Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari called for a lockdown starting tonight to limit the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), March 30, 2020. Photograph by Temilade Adelaja/REUTERS The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says that the active cases of COVID-19 in Read More…
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COVID-19: NCDC announces 556 new infections in Nigeria
Picture above credit: Photograph ©Reuters The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 556 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus rise to 36,663. NCDC disclosed this on its official twitter handle late on Sunday. According to it, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Nigeria is headed toward Read More…
LAGFERRY to increase daily trips, routes as 3rd Mainland Bridge closes
Picture above credit: Despite the 60% limited operating capacity forced by COVID-19, LAGFERRY recorded highest passengers’ ridership on a single day of ferry operation on Wednesday, 10th June 2020, commuting a total of 1175 passengers. Photograph: LagFerry The Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) says it will increase daily operations on most of the routes and add Read More…
Chelsea ‘long way’ from being title contenders, says Lampard
Olivier Giroud celebrates with his teammates. Photograph: Chris Lee – Chelsea FC/Getty Images Chelsea Manager, Frank Lampard, believes his side are a long way short of the levels of Premier League Champions Liverpool and Manchester City, who have set the benchmark in terms of consistency. Lampard’s Chelsea, currently third in the league, visit title winners Read More…
NSE sustains negative sentiment, ASI down 0.39%
Picture above credit: Aerial photo of Lagos Island Nigeria, Nigeria’s commercial hub. Photograph: Tayvay/Shutterstock.com Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday maintained negative sentiment, with the All-Share Index (ASI) declining further by 0.39 per cent. Specifically, ASI, which opened at 24,269.58, dipped 95.13 points to close at 24,174.45. Similarly, the market capitalisation shed Read More…
How to rescue ourselves from our political leaders (1)
BELIEVE! By Dr. ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye Illustration above credit: Unite. 1969. ©Barbara Jones-Hogu Following my last post everyone has been asking for.practical steps ordinary people can take to start the rescue process. Starting from today I will share tips every other day on what can be done To start the rescue process, we must believe that Read More…
VIDEO: ‘One Love, One Heart’ UNICEF and Marley family unite against COVID-19
Bob Marley’s everlasting message about the power of love and solidarity is more important than ever as families face the COVID-19 pandemic and millions call for equality. UNICEF has teamed up with the Marley family, Tuff Gong International and Amplified Music to reimagine the iconic song One Love – bringing people together to help children Read More…
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases hit 37,225
Picture above credit: Nigerian Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ihanire, leading the Nigerian response against COVID-19. Photograph: Getty Images The number of COVID-19 cases in Nigeria has reached 37, 225. According to the latest data released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, (NCDC) on its official twitter handle on Monday, 562 new cases were Read More…
Ballon d’Or 2020 scrapped by organisers due to coronavirus disruption
Picture above credit: On pause: Ballon d’Or. Credit: AFP via Getty Images The Ballon d’Or will not be awarded this year after the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the football calendar, organisers France Football magazine said on Monday. This is happening for the first time in the event’s 64-year history. The prestigious award, voted for Read More…
Bayern Munich are Europe’s restart kings
Picture above credit: LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 25: Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich celebrates with David Alaba and Alphonso Davies after he scores his team’s third goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Chelsea FC and FC Bayern Muenchen at Stamford Bridge on February 25, 2020 in London, United Read More…