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Those whose prayers God may not answer, by Olusegun Fafore
With the public outrage following the flouting of government’s directives by some religious institutions last weekend over the number of worshippers that could attend mosques and churches for prayers in the face of the deadly pandemic ravaging the world, God may have nullified some supplications for putting His creations in danger.
Clem Agba, a daring team leader @ 56, by Sufuyan Ojeifo
He is no less a child of providence, wielding power and privilege with fetching humility and exemplary focus. He has demonstrated with his life’s trajectory that royalty, economics, philanthropy and politics fundamentally address transformation of the human condition for good. As yet, he unabashedly maintains this unique, philosophical footing in his private and public exertions.
Breaking News from Aso Villa, by Femi Adesina
And by yesterday, a recorded message started circulating on WhatsApp, saying President Buhari had been sneaked out of the country. To where? By who? Their fecund imaginations did not say
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Presidency releases video, photos as Buhari meets Minister, NCDC boss
The meeting came amid speculations that President Buhari and his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, had sneaked out of the country in a bid to get better healthcare
Femi Adesina speaks on report FG to pay every Nigerian with BVN N30,000
The report came amid speculations that the Federal Government was going to order a national lockdown of the country owing to the continuous spreading of the Coronavirus Disease
COVID-19: Gov. Oyetola thanks Gov. Abiodun for assisting Osun returnees
Oyetola registered his gratitude through a statement, where he noted that Abiodun had graciously called him to inform him about the returnees who were identified at the Ogun State border as indigenes of Osun State
Ronaldo splashes £8.5m on Bugatti
The Juventus superstar is currently in lockdown in his native Madeira in Portugal as the footballing world continues to be at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic
Breaking: COVID-19: Eight new confirmed cases in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control made the announcement on Saturday afternoon, hours after the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, disclosed a case in his state
First case of Coronavirus recorded in Benue
The state Governor, Samuel Ortom, confirmed the development on Saturday
COVID-19: Enugu provide details of two confirmed cases
Dr. Ifeanyi Agujiobi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, confirmed the development in a statement in Enugu on Saturday
Zamfara 2019 polls: Why we dismissed APC’s request for judgment review — Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in a four to one split ruling on Friday dismissed a request to review its judgment filed by the Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress as regard the 2019 general elections.
Gov. Matawalle warns against incitement after Supreme Court verdict
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has warned his supporters against any form of intimidation of anyone following his validation as the substantive governor of the state by the Supreme Court in Abuja on Friday.
We’ve not received court order barring Issa-Onilu as our spokesman — APC
The All Progressives Congress has denied being in receipt of a court order barring Lanre Isa-Onilu from performing his duties as the spokesman of the party.
Kogi poll: PDP condemns alleged attack on members at Tribunal
The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the alleged violent attack on its leaders, members, lawyers and witnesses at the premises of the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja.
Supreme Court dismisses APC’s request to review Zamfara judgment
The apex court had nullified the election of all the candidates of the APC in the 2019 general election in Zamfara State, paving the way for victory for the Peoples Democratic Party
Family of murdered Kogi PDP Woman Leader cries out for justice, compensation
Simeon Abuh, husband of late Salome Abuh, a Peoples Democratic Party Woman Leader in Kogi State, has called on the Federal Government to ensure justice and compensation for his family.
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COVID-19: Major food markets in Lagos take measures to curb spread
Major markets in Lagos metropolis have started putting measures in place to prevent spread of the Coronavirus disease, the News Agency of Nigeria is reporting.
COVID-19: CAC releases guidelines for holding AGMs by proxies
Following the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease, the Corporate Affairs Commission has released guidelines to be used by public companies while holding their Annual General Meetings using proxies.
Lagos pays N1.8b accrued pension rights
The Lagos State Government has paid N1.8 billion accrued pension rights into the Retirement Savings Account of 418 Retirees for the month of March.
Lagos announces closure of Marine Bridge for five months
The Lagos State Government on Friday said it would close down the Marine Bridge partially between 8pm and 8am daily from March 28 to August 15 for repair.
COVID-19: FirstBank closes physical branches
First Bank of Nigeria on Friday announced the closure of its physical branches in the light of COVID-19 and the resultant lockdown in different states of the federation.
NSE: Trading remains upbeat with 0.48% growth
Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange maintained positive trend on Friday with the indices appreciating further by 0.48 per cent.
Ronaldo splashes £8.5m on Bugatti
The Juventus superstar is currently in lockdown in his native Madeira in Portugal as the footballing world continues to be at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19: Man U to refund tickets if season is abandoned or finished without fans
The outbreak has brought sport around the world to a virtual standstill, with the Premier League suspended until at least April 30
Ighalo to reject Chinese club bumper deal
Manchester United star Odion Ighalo would prefer to turn his temporary spell at Old Trafford into a permanent one come the summer transfer window rather than return to Shanghai Shenhua, reports claimed.
Rangers Ifeanyi George gets burial date
Rangers International FC striker, Ifeanyi George, will be interred on Saturday (tomorrow), The Eagle Online has gathered
Super Falcons soar in FIFA World Ranking
Nigeria's Super Falcons moved up one spot from 39th to 38th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking.
COVID-19: FG approves use of stadiums, NYSC camps as isolation centres
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, confirmed this via his Twitter handle
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Presidency releases video, photos as Buhari meets Minister, NCDC boss
The meeting came amid speculations that President Buhari and his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, had sneaked out of the country in a bid to get better healthcare
Breaking: COVID-19: Eight new confirmed cases in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control made the announcement on Saturday afternoon, hours after the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, disclosed a case in his state
First case of Coronavirus recorded in Benue
The state Governor, Samuel Ortom, confirmed the development on Saturday
COVID-19: Enugu provide details of two confirmed cases
Dr. Ifeanyi Agujiobi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, confirmed the development in a statement in Enugu on Saturday
NSCDC deploys 250 personnel in Ebonyi to curtail spread of COVID-19
The State Commandant, Lucy Samu, disclosed this to newsmen on Saturday in Abakaliki on measures adopted to ensure safety of citizens against the virus
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Toke Makinwa to ladies: Why you need sex toys, three types of vibrators to own
Makinwa stated this in her Vlog video for on YouTube
Senate President appointed Sardauna of Bade
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday received a letter of appointment as the Sardauna of Bade by the Mai Bade, Mai Abubakar Umar Suleiman.
Daily Nigerian Publisher loses mother at 70
The Publisher of the Daily Nigerian newspaper, Jaafar Jaafar, has lost his mother, Fatima Muhammadu, at the age of 70 after a protracted illness.
Groom walks out on bride during church wedding
Rufus Aplang left guests and worshippers in shock when he walked out of church during his wedding and abandoned his supposed bride, Judith, in Jos, Plateau State.
Groom dies on wedding day in Plateau
The wedding, which was slated for March 21 at the ECWA Church Seminary, had sent the two families into mourning after the sudden death of the groom
