The World Cup winner’s club future remains up in the air and his agent has once again been hinting at a move to Real Madrid ahead of the summer. Coronavirus may be bringing the world to a standstill but that…
Month: March 2020
WAEC postpones West African Senior School Certificate Examination over Coronavirus
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Nigeria has postponed the conduct of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, 2020, until further notice. It was earlier scheduled to commence on April 6, 2020. A statement…
Chairmanship tussle: Long road to peace in Ekiti traditional council
It was seven long months of tension as a result of the standoff between Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and some obas under the aegis of the Alademerindinlogun (meaning 16 crowned obas) or the 16 Pelupelu Obas. But the…
I was paid N1m for trafficking 100 woman to Niger Republic – Suspect
Two members of a human trafficking syndicate based in Kano State have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the trafficking of women from Nigeria to Niger Republic and Libya. The suspects–a commercial driver, Abudulahi Umaru, and one Abubakar Suleiman,…
Barcelona set €20m Rakitic price tag as they wait for Sevilla to make their move
Barca are prepared to sanction the Croatia international’s departure when the transfer window opens, with the Julen Lopetegui’s side interested. Barcelona have set Ivan Rakitic’s price tag as they prepare to cash in on the midfielder this summer, with Sevilla…
Coronavirus: FG adds Sweden, Austria to restricted countries
The Federal Government has added Sweden and Austria to the list of high-risk countries following the outbreak of coronavirus. Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, made the announcement at a media briefing on Friday in Abuja. “We have identified two…
Covid-19: Aviation industry to lose N160bn, 22,200 jobs
The disruption to air travel due to the continued spread of coronavirus will cost Nigeria’s aviation industry over N160.58bn (using Bureau de Change rate of N370 to $1) ($434m) in revenue and 22,200 jobs, the International Air Transport Association has…
Coronavirus : Court rejects total border Shutdown request
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, rejected an application to compel the Federal Government to totally bar entry into the country from the US, Iran and China. Justice Inyang Ekwo refused the ex parte motion filed by an…
Swiss club, Sion reportedly sack former Arsenal players Johan Djourou and Alex Song for refusing to take a pay cut amid coronavirus crisis
Earlier this week, Barnet announced in a statement that all non-playing staff had been put on notice of redundancy and sadly, other cash-strapped clubs could follow them in the coming weeks and months. Former FA chief executive Mark Palios has…
Coronavirus: 12 African Countries experiencing Community transmission, Says WHO
Twelve countries in Africa are now experiencing community transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), says the World Health Organisation. But it does not reveal the names of the countries. WHO African Region, in a statement on Thursday, says more than…