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Coronavirus: Over 100 quarantined, as Italian recovers in Lagos – Commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, on Monday said over 100 people, who have had one sort of contact or the other with the Italian national diagnosed with the new coronavirus infection, have been identified and quarantined. According to him, there were 159 passengers on the aircraft with the Italian, six people
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Buhari congratulates Pastor Adeboye at 78
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, on his 78th birthday. President Buhari, in a statement issued on Monday by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, joined the Christian community in celebrating him and saluting his dedication to God, welfare of the church and
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Tunisia confirms first coronavirus case
Tunisia has confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus, the health ministry said on Monday. The Health Minister, Abdelatif el-Maki, disclosed this at a news conference in Tunis. The health ministry said that the patient is a 40-year-old Tunisian man who had returned from Italy, according to the official TAP news agency. Similarly, two
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281 bag First Class as UNILAG holds 51st convocation
No fewer than 281 students would be graduating with first class at the 51st Convocation ceremony of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) scheduled to hold from March 9th – 12th, 2020. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, at the 2018/2019 pre-convocation press conference disclosed that the Faculty of Engineering produced the
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Last season’s domestic treble bigger than Champions League – Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City’s domestic treble last season was bigger than Champions League success, saying the team cannot top last season’s successes, even if they win the Champions League. Manchester City last year became the first English club to win the domestic treble as they claimed the Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao
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Premier League considering VAR change amid fans frustration
Football lawmakers are looking to adapt the use of VAR in the Premier League to help improve the unpopular system, according to reports. VAR has gone down like a led balloon since its inception this season, with football fans complaining of a lack of clarity during the decision-making process as well as long waiting times.
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Frank Lampard speaks on Kepa Arrizabalaga’s future at Chelsea
Frank Lampard has praised the attitude of Kepa Arrizabalaga and says the goalkeeper has a future at Chelsea. Kepa has not played since the 2-2 draw with Arsenal on January 21, a match which came four days after his late error gave Newcastle United a 1-0 win over the Blues at St James’ Park. Lampard
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Coronavirus: Benue approves N10m for protective gadgets
The Benue State Government on Monday approved the sum of N10 million for the purchase of protective gadgets following the confirmed case of Coronavirus in Nigeria. The state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Ngunan Addingi, disclosed this at a news briefing shortly after the state executive meeting in Makurdi. Addingi said the idea was
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Nigeria releases Falconets list ahead World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso
Nigeria has released the list of the U20 women’s football team, Falconets, ahead of their 2020 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against their counterparts from Burkina Faso this month. The team will set up camp in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as from Tuesday, according to Ademola Olajire, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s
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First case of coronavirus confirmed in Jordan, Rome, Andorra
The first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been confirmed on Monday in Jordan, Rome, and Andorra, media reported. A Jordanian man who recently came back from Italy has tested positive for the new coronavirus, becoming the first confirmed case in the kingdom, Health Minister Saad Jaber says. He arrived on Feb. 15 from Italy.
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Tyson Fury’s team reacts to claim he cheated during Deontay Wilder victory
Tyson Fury’s cut-man, Jacob ‘Stitch’ Duran, has dismissed allegations that the ‘Gypsy King’ tampered with his gloves in the victory over Deontay Wilder. In recent days, footage of Fury throwing open-palmed hooks at Wilder has been circulating on social media. Wilders’ fans believe that Fury’s fists were not fully fixed into his gloves and that
Tyson Fury’s team reacts to claim he cheated during Deontay Wilder victory
Those against Ajimobi’s nomination are blackmailers – Oyo APC
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have described some members of the party who are kicking against the nomination of the immediate past Governor of the state, Mr. Abiola Ajimobi as Deputy National Chairman (South) as “blackmailers”. The leaders in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Monday, described the
Those against Ajimobi’s nomination are blackmailers – Oyo APC
Coronavirus: TB Joshua makes revelation
Prophet T.B. Joshua of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), has made a revelation about the outbreak of coronavirus. The deadly disease broke out in Wuhan, China mid-December and has caused anxiety across the globe. Coronavirus or 2019-nCoV as named by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has hit 70 countries. The first case in
Coronavirus: TB Joshua makes revelation
Insecurity: Work, pray, stop folding your hands – Obasanjo tells Nigerians
Following the challenges of insecurity in Nigeria, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged citizens to team up and pray for the country to be better. Obasanjo said Nigerians can’t fold their hands and watch as insecurity ravages the country. He spoke while hosting a special envoy to the archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Justin Welby, in
Insecurity: Work, pray, stop folding your hands – Obasanjo tells Nigerians
Coronavirus: Management clears air on infected Italian lodging at Lagos Airport Hotel
The management of Lagos Airport Hotel Limited, Ikeja, has denied reports making the rounds that the Italian man tested for coronavirus slept in the hotel. There were reports that the Italian, who was on a business trip to Lafarge Plc, had lodged at the hotel in Lagos. But, Mr Kayode Bakare, the Managing Director of
Coronavirus: Management clears air on infected Italian lodging at Lagos Airport Hotel
Cross River: Constitutional crisis looms as Assembly rejects Chief Judge
The Cross River State House of Assembly has rejected the nomination of Justice Akon Ikpeme as substantive Chief Judge of the state. The house, in a voice vote declined her confirmation after rejecting two parallel reports presented by a divided committee on Judiciary which was set up to screen Ikpeme. In one of the reports,
Cross River: Constitutional crisis looms as Assembly rejects Chief Judge
Igbo group rejects community policing, slams South East Govs
An Igbo group, Igbo National Council (INC), has rejected the proposed Community Policing adopted by the governor’s of South east region in curbing the menace of Herdsmen, banditry and kidnappers in the society. The group claimed that the proposed Community Policing was another tactics to officially aid the framework for intelligence gathering and invasion of
Igbo group rejects community policing, slams South East Govs
Pastor Adeboye always told leaders truth – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, celebrated Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, on his 78th birthday. Buhari saluted Adeboye’s dedication to God, welfare of the church and consistency in preaching and living the gospel for many years. In a statement signed and sent to DAILY POST by his
Pastor Adeboye always told leaders truth – Buhari
Coronavirus reported in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Tunisia as affected countries hit 70
The deadly Coronavirus was on Monday reported in Senegal, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Senegal and Tunisia. The development means coronavirus is now in five African countries, including Algeria, Egypt and Nigeria. For Senegal, the victim is a French national, who entered the country aboard an Air Senegal flight on February 29. Meanwhile, Egypt, the first African
Coronavirus reported in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Tunisia as affected countries hit 70
Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby writes Obasanjo
Archbishop of Canterbury, Archibishop Justin Welby has urged former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, to continue his efforts on global peace. He said this in a letter to Obasanjo who clocks 83 on March 5. The letter was presented by Bishop Precious Omuku at the Penthouse of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Abeokuta, Ogun State. Welby
Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby writes Obasanjo
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