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Zimbabwean doctors have filed a lawsuit aimed at compelling the government to beef up coronavirus protection for public hospitals and healthcare workers.

Lagos doctors begin warning strike Monday

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Kamarudeen Usman on the successful defence of his Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight title, saying his victory has lifted the spirits of Nigerians despite the gloom COVID-19 pandemic has brought.

President Buhari hails UFC champion Kamaru Usman

The Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has warned residents of Bauchi state to adhere strictly to protocols of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for Coronavirus, saying that the pandemic is not yet over.

Kwara records 71 fresh cases of coronavirus

Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai has tested positive for the coronavirus, a Mumbai city authority official told AFP Sunday, just a day after her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan said he was in hospital with the infectious disease.

Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai contracts coronavirus

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Presidency: Why 2020 budget was increased despite drop in revenue

The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Saturday, added that large cache of arms and ammunition were also recovered during the operation.

Military airstrikes neutralise scores of bandits in Zamfara forest

Zimbabwean doctors have filed a lawsuit aimed at compelling the government to beef up coronavirus protection for public hospitals and healthcare workers.

Lagos doctors begin warning strike Monday

Reckitt Benckiser (RB), makers of Dettol and Jik, has donated hygiene products worth N65 million to Federal Ministry of Health to enable it respond to coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, improve access to health, hygiene and nutrition for Nigerians.

Reckitt Benckiser donates N65m worth of hygiene products to Nigerian government

SEC, NITDA partner on data protection

Motorists, residents decry deplorable condition of Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

IPOB leader condemns appointment of EFCC chairman from North

business

SEC, NITDA to collaborate on data protection in capital...

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Richard Adeniyi Adebayo, has said the Federal Government will welcome long-term agribusiness activities coming from Russia to Nigeria.

Nigerian government to unveil N65 billion stimulus package for...

The Executive Secretary, National Sugar Development Council, Dr. Latif Busari, said this when the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo, toured major sugar project sites across the country.

Minister assures private sector of government’s support to reboot...

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila on the floor, moving a bill on the Repeal of Quarantine Act, 2004 at plenary yesterday at National Assembly Abuja. . Photo by Gbemiga Olamikan. 2

House of Reps: GENCOs, DISCOs have failed Nigerians

The House of Representatives has reiterated its resolve to probe into the allegation of mismanagement of over N40 billion by the interim management committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta development commission (NDDC).

House of Reps begins power sector gridlocks investigations

Dana Air introduces WhatsApp booking

Ahmad said the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Muhammad Nami, disclosed this at the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Audit and Recovery of Back Years Stamp Duties and the unveiling of the FIRS Adhesive Stamp in Abuja.

FIRS extends tax debt payments

South African Rand coins are seen in this photo illustration. REUTERS-Mike Hutchings

South Africa rand up as risk appetite revives

nigeria

Acting Secretary, Health and Human Services Secretariat in the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA, Dr Mohammed Kawu has tested positive for Covid-19.

FCT health secretary discharged from isolation centre

House of Reps quizzes NDDC over N70.495 billion awarded contracts

Presidency: Why 2020 budget was increased despite drop in revenue

Military airstrikes neutralise scores of bandits in Zamfara forest

Lagos doctors begin warning strike Monday

africa

Tanzanian President John Magufuli

Tanzania’s John Magufuli endorsed for re-election, dismisses third term...

ECOWAS donates essential medical equipment to Nigeria

Five dead, dozens arrested after church hostage drama in South Africa

Mali president tries to calm unrest with court dissolution

World Bank gives Kenya $43 million more for fight against coronavirus

world

President Donald Trump confirmed for the first time that the United States launched a cyberattack against the Russian Internet Research Agency in 2018.

Donald Trump confirms retaliatory US cyberattack against Russia

Hungary bars travel from Africa, Asia

Donald Trump wears mask in public for first time

US bets on untested company to deliver coronavirus vaccine

German students in United States turn to their government for help

sports

Victor Osimhen has joined Senegal's Moussa Sow and Ivory Coast's Gervinho in Lille's exclusive goalscoring club after scoring a goal on his 18th appearance.

AC Milan join Napoli in race for Victor Osimhen

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen strikes again as Lille beat Strasbourg 2-0 at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in the Ligue 1 encounter.

Victor Osimhen re-evaluates Napoli offer, to decide over the...

Odion Ighalo believes a midfield partnership between Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes could restore Manchester United to their former glories.

Bruno Fernandes: Odion Ighalo is a quality player

Mattéo Guendouzi

Arsenal force Mattéo Guendouzi to train alone for two weeks

Victor Osimhen has joined Senegal's Moussa Sow and Ivory Coast's Gervinho in Lille's exclusive goalscoring club after scoring a goal on his 18th appearance.

Everton join Victor Osimhen chase

Pep Guardiola ‘interfered in medical matters’ at Bayern Munich – ex-team...

Neymar and Juan Bernat scored a goal each in an incredible opening 45 minutes for the hosts in an empty Parc des Princes.

Report: PSG considers two scenarios for Neymar’s future

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring Arsenal's third goal with Bukayo Saka. (David Price-Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Why I call Bukayo Saka ‘Little Chilli’

art

Lion Heart Genevieve Nnaji

Oscar 2021: Genevieve Nnaji, Akin Omotoso named Academy members

Nigerian author releases new publication in America

‘Fairy tale’ model houses preserve traditional Bosnian architecture

Bernice Eriemeghe takes over as new COSON chief

American playwright Terrence McNally dies of coronavirus

film

Almost 300,000 people have signed a petition on Change.Org against the release of an upcoming movie titled, ‘Habit’, starring Paris Jackson, the daughter of the late pop icon, Michael Jackson.

300,000 sign petition against anti-Jesus movie starring Michael Jackson’s...

Oscar 2021: Genevieve Nnaji, Akin Omotoso named Academy members

‘The Simpsons’ ends white actors voicing characters of colour

‘Gone with the Wind’ returns to HBO Max with commentary on slavery

Netflix to promote Nigeria’s creative industry on the global stage

people

Will Smith isn’t known for foul language but had no problem dropping the f-bomb on 50 Cent after the rapper took shots at his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Will Smith goes off on 50 Cent over Jada...

Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai contracts coronavirus

Uche Ogbodo: I want to love again

Jada Pinkett Smith admits she has an affair with rapper August Alsina

‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera presumed drowned as search continues for body

technology

SEC, NITDA partner on data protection

Dana Air introduces WhatsApp booking

Nvidia has overtaken Intel for the first time as the most valuable U.S. chipmaker.

Nvidia overtakes Intel as most valuable U.S. chipmaker

Nvidia has overtaken Intel for the first time as the most valuable U.S. chipmaker.

Nvidia overtakes Intel as most valuable U.S. chipmaker

Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google CEOs to testify before antitrust panel...

5G phone masts are being set alight in the UK, after online conspiracy theories have misleadingly linked the cell towers to the coronavirus pandemic.

France begins to sideline Huawei from mobile networks

Dana Air introduces WhatsApp booking

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami

Nigeria hits 40.18 percent broadband penetration – minister

opinion

Recall that the N10.594 trillion 2020 Budget passed by the National Assembly was on Tuesday assented to by President Muhammadu Buhari. 4

President Buhari’s speech at signing into law of revised 2020 budget

Femi Adesina, spokesman of President Muhammadu Buhari

Governor Wike vindicates Buharists

Using coronavirus donations to give charity a bad name

Hell was almost let loose in front of the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday as pro- and anti-Oshiomhole protesters clashed in Abuja.

Why APC crisis is good for Nigeria

Former United Nations, UN, Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon, has described the appointment of Prof Ibrahim Gambari as Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari as a great asset to Nigeria and Africa ”in a broader sense.”

Agboola Gambari: The challenge of being a Nigerian and public servant