Sadio Mane has donated £41,000 to the FCFA, a health body fighting coronavirus in Senegal, as the Liverpool star does his bit to help the fight against coronavirus in his home country. Senegal, where Mane hails from, has had a…
Year: 2020
Two US lawmakers test positive for Coronavirus
Two US lawmakers including a Florida representative on Wednesday became the first members of Congress to announce they have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart’s office said in a statement that “just a short while ago, he…
2020 UTME: JAMB releases new result-checking method
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a new method for candidates who sat for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB in a statement on Wednesday via its verified Twitter handle also refuted reports that it…
Ronaldinho’s friend reveals how the football star has been living his life inside Paraguayan prison as jail time continues
Ronaldinho’s friend, Fernando Lugo, has revealed the state of the former Ballon d’or winner as he awaits his court case while in prison confinement. Ronaldinho was detained on 5th of March after he and his brother were found with fake…
Wike guilty as charge over APC crisis – Uzodinma
The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma on Wednesday advised his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike, to think before he talks on political matters, particularly as they concern the Peoples Democratic Party, he pretends to love more than others. Uzodinma said…
BREAKING : NFF Shut down football activities for 28days
The Nigeria Football Federation has suspended football activities in the country for four weeks as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. A statement from the NFF quoted its president, Mr Amaju Pinnick, as giving the directive on Tuesday. “The shutdown…
Examining Abiodun’s Determination to Build a Better Ogun
Lanre Alfred writes that Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has a clear-cut blueprint and crystal-clear vision of how he plans to actualise his ‘Building our Future Together’ agenda for the people For several years, water was a scarce commodity…
Man Utd to Offer Ighalo Initial Weekly Deal
Manchester United are set to offer Nigerian forward, Odion Ighalo, an initial weekly contract in the summer as a prelude to a permanent deal later amid the coronavirus outbreak which has disrupted the 2019/2020 Premier League schedule. Ighalo is currently…
Coronavirus : CBN announces N1.1tn Intervention fund
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday announced a N1.1tn intervention fund to support critical sectors of the economy.The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele said this in a statement made available to journalists. The governor in the statement said the…
Coronavirus : Ivory Coast’s Djidji gives update on Torino players’ test
The Ivorian defender disclosed how he and his teammates are coping in Italy after being tested for Covid-19. Ivory Coast international Koffi Djidji has revealed that Torino players have all tested negative for coronavirus. Djidji, like other Serie A players,…