‘It’s not my portion’ is major cause of cancer death in Africa – Expert
A Public Health Physician, Dr Chioma Nwakanma has attributed the general belief and saying ‘it is not my portion’ to leading cause of cancer death in Africa. Nwakanma, who is…
How Lionel Richie’s song ‘Baby’ became Kenny Rogers hit song ‘Lady’
The death of Kenny Rogers at 81 has sparked a recollection of great moments some stars had with the legendary country music singer. In an earlier interview with AP Lionel…
COVID-19: LASG to engage students, teach subjects via social media during school closure
Gov. Sanwo- Olu The Lagos State Government says it will be teaching students eight subjects, through the television and radio, as school activities are suspended due to the coronavirus…
COVID-19: Netflix creates $100m fund to help displaced film, TV workers
Netflix Inc has established a $100 million fund to assist workers on film and television productions that have been shut down due to the global coronavirus outbreak, the company said…
COVID-19: Singapore launches TraceTogether mobile app to track infections
Singapore launched a contact-tracing smartphone app to allow authorities to identify those who have been exposed to people infected with coronavirus as part of efforts to curb the spread of…
Coronavirus: Nigeria’s index case discharged, donates blood Plasma for treatment of other Patients
The Italian who brought Coronavirus into Nigeria has been discharged after testing negative for the virus. He was discharged on Friday night. The Lagos State governor, Babajide sanwo -Olu disclosed this…
Covid-19: WAEC suspends exam; Unilag shut for one month
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Friday announced the suspension of the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. This is contained in a statement…
Update: Abule Ado explosion casualty now 22, 468 persons displaced
The Director General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, has said that another body was retrieved on Friday at Abule-Ado explosion site bringing the total number of…
COVID-19: Other airports will be closed when the need arises – Minister
Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has offered clarifications on the closure of three international airports as part of measures…
El-Rufai directs suspension of Juma’at prayers, church services
The Kaduna State Government has advised Imams not to hold Juma’at services as part of efforts to restrict religious services and all large gatherings, in a bid to reduce the…