Italy reported 347 coronavirus-related deaths on Sunday against 364 the day before, the Health Ministry said. This is just as the daily tally of new infections rose to 14,245 from 11,831. Some 102,974 swab tests were carried out in the past day, the ministry said, against a previous 67,174....
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FC Barcelona edged La Liga’s basement club Huesca 1-0 on Sunday courtesy of a Frenkie de Jong goal made by Lionel Messi in the Argentine’s 500th league appearance for the club. Dutch midfielder De Jong arrived at the far post to meet a Messi cross and score on the...
A truck driver, allegedly driving against traffic on Sunday in Onitsha, has reportedly killed a man, who was said to be crossing the road at Mgbuka First Gate on Owerri Road.Mr Andrew Kumapayi, the State Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra, confirmed the incident to...
The Chancellor, Gregory University, Uturu (GUU), Prof. Greg Ibe, has advised the Federal Government to give concessions and rebate to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as part of economic stimulus package. Ibe gave the advice when the leadership of Correspondents Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Abia Council, visited him...
U.S. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris described outgoing president Donald Trump’s efforts to have election results in the state of Georgia overturned, a “bald-faced, bold abuse of power”. In his latest effort to challenge results of the presidential election he lost to Joe Biden, Trump – in an hour-long Saturday phone...
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 917 new Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in the country. The NCDC disclosed this via its verified website late Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that so far, 955,429 persons have been tested in the country since the first confirmed COVID-19 case was...
The National Center for Disease Control of Libya on Sunday reported 670 new Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the national count to 101,414. With 1,129 more recoveries and 23 more deaths reported, a total of 74,381 recoveries have so far been reported nationwide with 1,510 fatalities, the center said. Since...
The Somolu Local Government Council in Lagos State is set to establish a high-tech fire service station to tackle any fire incident within the community. Mr Abdul-Hamed Salawu, the Council Chairman, announced this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Salawu said this was part of efforts in ensuring...
At least 70 civilians were killed and 20 others wounded on Saturday by attackers in the Nigerien villages of Tchombangou and Zaroumdareye in western Tillabery region in Niger. The attack happened close to the border with Mali, security sources said on Sunday. The attackers, who came in large numbers...
Leicester City moved up to third place in the Premier League as second-half goals by James Maddison and Youri Tielemans secured a 2-1 victory away at Newcastle United on Sunday. Substitute Andy Carroll’s strike for the hosts set up a tense finale but Leicester were worthy winners. They moved...
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the National Assembly to ensure the passage of a competitive Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) that would make Nigeria an investment destination of choice. Mr Muda Yusuf, Director General, LCCI, made the call in a statement issued on Sunday in...
A federal lawmaker, Chief Sylvester Ogbaga, says Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi remains the leader and friend of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, notwithstanding his defection to the All Progressives Party (APC).Ogbaga, representing Abakaliki/ Izzi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, stated this at Isu,...
Manchester City defender Eric Garcia and a member of staff at the club have tested positive for COVID-19, the Premier League club said on Sunday. “Both personnel will now observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocols on quarantine,” Manchester City said in...
Rangers International Football Club of Enugu on Sunday defeated Akwa United FC of Uyo 1-0 in a Match Day 2 of the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Isreal Abia scored the only goal in the 60th minute of the match played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu....
A former Kano State Governor, Sen. Ibrahim Shekarau, says his relationship with Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje and Sen. Rabi’u Kwankwaso still remains cordial.Shekarau, also the senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said this during an interactive session with journalists, on Sunday...
Independent Hajj Reporters, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has advised the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to create guidelines for the registration of 2021 intending pilgrims, that were in conformity with COVID-19 protocols. The CSO gave the advice in a statement jointly signed by its National Coordinator, Ibrahim...