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Coronavirus: WHO rejects calls for postponement of Tokyo Olympics
The World Health Organization (WHO) has defiantly rejected suggestions that it should advice the International Olympics Committee (IOC) to postpone Tokyo 2020 as a precaution to prevent the spread of the virus.
President Buhari vows to resist use of AU fund to subsidize UN
President Muhammadu Buhari has in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, vowed that his delegation will resist any attempt to use the Africa Union (AU) Peace Fund to subsidize the activities of the United Nations (UN).
VAR: Premier League referees set to use pitchside monitors
Premier League referees have been told to start using pitchside monitors for decisions where it is felt they should have the final say.
Premier League reveal latest decision on offside rule amid VAR row
VAR has proved controversial with fans during its first campaign in the Premier League mainly due to marginal offside decisions – with five close ‘armpit’ calls during the most recent weekend of action.
Ousted Kogi deputy governor vacates official residence
Elder Simon Achuba, impeached deputy governor of Kogi state, says his removal by the state house of assembly is unconstitutional.
Ondo APC dissociates from pro-Osinbajo campaign group
The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dissociated itself from a group that staged support on Thursday for the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo’s presidency in 2023.
Presidency: Comparing President Buhari to autocratic leaders unpardonable blackmail
The Presidency has said the comparison of President Muhammadu Buhari to autocratic leaders by Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, was an unpardonable blackmail.
Speakership: Court quashes area court’s summon on Femi Gbajabiamila
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has quashed the earlier summons issued against Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila by an Area Court directing him to appear before it on June 10, 2019.
Oando demands forensic audit report, rules out directors’ resignation
Oando Plc has demanded from the Securities and Exchange Commission the report of the forensic audit carried out by Deloitte & Touche for it to have a better understanding of the findings that culminated in the decisions taken by the commission.
Bauchi election tribunal commences sittings
The Bauchi State National and State Assembly Elections Tribunal on Monday commenced pre-hearing conference into petitions filed before it by various political parties.
South Africa’s dilemma of land reform and mining investment
The land reform dear to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is not only of concern to white farmers. As large landowners, mining groups are also afraid of paying the price of a massive and unbridled redistribution of land.
Morocco not on agenda of ECOWAS summit
Morocco is not on the agenda of the 54th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS’ Heads of State and Government, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
Delta council suspends two lawmakers for misconduct
Ethiope West local council suspends two councilors - Moses Ofotokun and Valentina Avhurhi - indefinitely for alleged misconduct
Brexit doubts grow in Wales as crunch vote looms
Wales, which voted in favour of Brexit in 2016, is now having doubts as the day approaches
Aggrieved Kwara APC members reconcile
The protracted political crisis rocking All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State ended yesterday, as all the aggrieved aspirants in the party agreed to work together for victory in the forthcoming elections.
Presidency replies Patel, dismisses proposition on Nigeria
The Presidency has condemned a statement credited to Ms Priti Patel, former Secretary of State for International Development, United Kingdom, calling on investors to be wary about investing in Nigeria.
APC crisis: Ibikunle Amosun blackmailing me – Adams Oshiomhole
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, embattled National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), said on Tuesday that Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State was blackmailing him so that he would succumb to the governor’s selfish desires.
Osun election: APC asks INEC, security agents to stop PDP’s vote-buying in re-run
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and all security agents must do everything to stop vote buying in Thusday’s Osun election rerun.
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Health workers demand inclusion of members in coronavirus task force
This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Comrades Bio Joy Josiah, and Mrs Ekpebor Florence, National Chairman and Secretary respectively of Joint Health Sector Union, JOHESU.
Kogi workers receive March salary
Kogi State Government has advised workers to brace up for tough times ahead as it commenced the payment of salaries for the month of March.
NAQS: How Nigeria can avoid becoming next epicentre of coronavirus pandemic
Nigeria must break the chain of the spread of COVID-19 in the country to avert the likely scenario of being the next epicentre of the pandemic due to her large population size.
Christian Fuchs: Premier League season has to be finished
Christian Fuchs is hoping the footballing authorities find a way to complete the current season amid the coronavirus outbreak which sees football suspended in almost every country across the world.
Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey linked with Everton
Alex Iwobi’s Everton are being linked with a surprise move for Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale and Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey.
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Governor Makinde: Diagnostic centre in UCH Ibadan now functional
The Diagnostic Centre at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has been certified by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and is now functional.
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury set to be delayed until February due to coronavirus
Joshua, meanwhile, is scheduled to defend his three world titles against Kubrat Pulev on June 20 but that fight is more likely to take place on July 25 – or delayed until even later in the year.
Nasarawa governor, deputy test negative for virus
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, and his Deputy, Dr Emmanuel Akabe, have tested negative for COVID-19.
Manchester United agree to pay millions back to supporters should season be void
After discussion with fan groups, the club have confirmed they will give season ticket holders money back for the games they have already paid for - if the games are not played - and the renewal date for next season’s tickets has also been pushed back.
British premier Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
United Kingdom Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has tested positive for coronavirus.