The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 on Wednesday announced that three out of the numerous claims of COVID-19 herbal cure have been validated and forwarded to relevant authorities for validation. The Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha made the…
Day: May 27, 2020
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson prepares for grilling over Dominic Cummings as polls show popularity sinking
Boris Johnson is preparing to face a super committee of MPs over his protection of Dominic Cummings, as pressure builds for his top aide to be sacked and the government’s popularity appears to sink. The prime minister will be grilled…
No Man Can Stop Me From Returning As Edo Governor – Obaseki
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki says he is confident of returning to power as the first man of the state because “power comes from God.” The governor who disclosed this on Wednesday, in an interview on Channels Television breakfast programme,…
Rivers govt begins investigation into strange deaths at Bonny Island
The Rivers state government says it is investigating the rumoured or suspected outbreak of the coronavirus at Bonny Island. Speaking during a state wide broadcast, Nyesom Wike said the medical personnel led by the Commissioner for Health has visited Bonny…
Kobe Bryant’s hall of fame induction may delay due to COVID-19 pandemic
The induction of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant into the basketball hall of fame may be delayed due to the ongoing global health crisis, CEO John Delova has said. The NBA star was tragically killed in a helicopter crash alongside…
Shell shuts Bonga oil export terminal for maintenance
The Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company, SNEPCo, says it has shut the Bonga oil export terminal for routine maintenance. SNEPCo says it aims to have the work done in “record time”. According to the company , maintenance on the…
Brazil still plans to privatise 43 airports through 2022- Minister
Brazil’s Infrastructure Minister Tarcisio Freitas has said the country still wants to privatize 43 airports through 2022, even as the COVID-19 pandemic ravages the air transportation industry. The Minister also said the government’s plan to revive economic activity after the…