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Lagos conducts over 55,000 coronavirus tests
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday said Lagos State had tested a total of 55,152 samples for COVID-19 pandemic as at July 14.
FAAN berates former Zamfara governor for violating airport protocols
The Management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Wednesday condemned the conduct of a former governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari.
NCC resolves 98 percent consumer complaints in 15 months
Ninety eight per cent (98%) of the total service-related complaints received from telecoms consumers within a 15-month period, spanning January 2019 to April 2020, have been successfully resolved, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said in a report.
FRSC warns park operators, commuters against violating coronavirus protocols
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has warned motor park operators against granting entry or access to passengers not abiding by COVID-19 Safety Protocol in their various parks.
Police arrest another couple in Enugu for causing grievous harm to daughter
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement on Tuesday that the couple was arrested on July 12, in Okwojo village in Ngwo community in Udi Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
Imama Amapakabo will help Abia Warriors challenge for titles – Inyama
Chairman of Abia Warriors Pastor Emeka Inyama says the arrival of coach Imama Amapakabo will help the club to challenge for honors next season.
Correctional service empowers three freed inmates with training, tools
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has empowered three of its freed inmates with vocational training and tools to enable them make a difference in the society.
Victor Ikpeba hails Rangers for honouring deceased striker
Former Super Eagles striker Victor Nosa Ikpeba has heaped praises on the management of Nigeria professional football league side Rangers international of Enugu for how they honor deceased striker Ifeanyi George.
Nigeria’s coronavirus cases hit 31,987 with 664 new cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country recorded 664 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus rise to 31,987.
FRSC confirm 1 dead as tipper rams into tricycle in Anambra
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Saturday confirmed the death of a tricycle rider in an accident involving a tipper and a tricycle at Kwata Junction, on Awka-Enugu expressway.
Revised budget: Group urges Nigerian government to ensure high performance
An NGO, the Amaka Chiwuike Uba Foundation (ACUF), has urged the Federal Government to lay emphasis on credibility and high performance of the 2020 Revised Budget as a catalyst for infrastructure development.
Rains: Enugu suspends fixing of potholes
The Enugu State Government has suspended the ongoing fixing of potholes in the urban metropolis of the state due to frequent rainfall.
Oil marketers seek establishment of tanker terminal in Anambra
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have called for the establishment of a tanker terminal in Anambra.
POCACOV lauds Senate for passing Sexual Harassment Bill
The Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) has lauded the Senate for passing the Sexual Harassment Bill for the protection of Nigerian women and girls from sexual predators.
NSCDC arrest suspected human trafficker in Enugu
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Command in Enugu has arrested a suspected human trafficker, Mrs Okafor Chioma, who specialise in recruiting under-aged girls to run prostitution cartel.
Nigeria’s coronavirus cases exceed 30,000 with 460 new cases
Nigeria has now recorded over 30,000 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 following the confirmation of 460 new cases on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.
Enugu records 13 new coronavirus cases, total now 431
Enugu State on Thursday recorded 13 new case of COVID-19 which brings the total cases to 431, with 256 patients discharged.
IGP: We’ll flush out criminals in South East soonest
Inspector-General of Police [IGP], Mohammed Adamu, yesterday, vowed to flush out every single criminal element operating in any part of the South East zone within the shortest possible time.
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Carlo Ancelotti plans to overhaul Everton’s midfield
Everton manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has hinted that he will look to bring in midfield reinforcements after that area of his team was exposed in Sunday’s defeat to Wolves.
Kwara Assembly sets up committee to probe local councils finances
The Kwara State House of Assembly on Wednesday set up a committee to probe the finances of the sixteen local government councils in the state.
Tunisia premier resigns after political row – report
Tunisian Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh resigned on Wednesday, according to two official sources who did not want to be named, after a row with the Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party.
Edo guber: AA, LP, ADC substitute candidates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday, said three political parties substituted their candidates ealier nominated for Edo governorship election, scheduled for Sept. 19.
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Hypertension, diabetes commonest among coronavirus patients who died in Lagos – IDH chief
The Medical Director of the Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Dr. Bowale Abimbola, has disclosed that the majority of the people who died of COVID-19 complications in Lagos have hypertension and diabetes even as he disclosed that most male individuals come down with a very severe form of the infection.
NHRC begs workers not to embark on strike
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has advised its staff union not to embark on a planned industrial action.
‘Victory for French football’ as fans watch 9-0 PSG rout
Paris Saint-Germain routed second division Le Havre in a friendly on Sunday remarkable not for the 9-0 score, but because it drew the biggest crowd for a match in one of Europe’s ‘Big Five’ football nations since early March.
Police seize 10 AK47 rifles, ammunition from suspected gunrunners in Taraba
The Police Command in Taraba State has seized 10 AK47 rifles and ammunition from two suspected gunrunners in Lau local Government area of the state.
How FBI tracked Hushuppi’s ally Woodberry via WhatsApp, iPhone
Olalekan Jacob Ponle, popularly known as Woodberry, was nabbed through details accessed from his WhatsApp, iPhone and Bitcoin transactions, court documents reveal.