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Gov Uzodinma Splashes Vehicle Gifts to Imo State Judges, Calls For Synergy With Other Arms of Government
The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma has presented vehicle gifts to Judges of Imo State and stressed the need for the Judicial arm of government to join forces
Otuibe Expresses Concern Over Quality of Ahiara/Okpala/Aba-Branch Road Construction
Ikenna Orioha. Member representing Ahiazu Mbaise State Constituency in the IMO State House of Assembly, Hon Sam Nkem Otuibe, has expressed concern over quality of Ahiara/ Ngor-Okoala/Ahiara/Aba- Branch Junction Road
Imo Govt To Partner With OMPAN On Media, Publicity
Imo State Government has expressed its readiness to establish a working relationship with Imo State Chapter of Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria in dessimination of right information about government
Imo State Inaugurates Covid-19 Task Team on Emergency Response to Petrol, Food Products Movement
Owerri, May 13, 2020 The National Joint Technical Task Team on Emergency response to COVID-19 on challenges of Food and Agricultural inputs movement into Imo state has been inaugurated. Imo
Russia Reports Over 10,000 New COVID-19 Infections
Russia on Wednesday reported 10,028 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, pushing its nationwide tally to 242,271. Russia’s coronavirus response centre said 96 people died overnight, bringing the official
Nigeria Records 146 New Cases of Coronavirus
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has recorded 146 new cases of Coronavirus in the country. This brings the total number of COVID-19 infections in Nigeria to 4787 Breakdown of
South Korea Raises Consent Age From 13 to 16
South Korea has raised the age of consent for sex to 16 from 13 as it seeks to strengthen protection for minors following accusations the existing law on sex crimes
113-Year-old Spanish Woman Survives Coronavirus
A 113-year-old woman, believed to be the oldest person living in Spain, has beaten the coronavirus at a retirement home where several other residents died from the disease, the residence
Facebook to pay $52 mn Settlement For Trauma To Content Reviewers
Facebook has agreed to a $52 million court settlement to compensate content moderators who suffered mental trauma from the graphic and violent images they were required to review, plaintiff lawyers
COVID-19 Was In Brazil Weeks Before Detection – Study
The new coronavirus was circulating in Brazil in early February, weeks earlier than initially detected, and just before millions of people were partying in the streets for carnival, according to
Serena Eager To Return After Lockdown Break
US superstar Serena Williams says she’s ready to play “real tennis” after the enforced rest of coronavirus quarantine. “I really look forward to getting back on the court,” the 23-time
Premier League Players Agrees to Face Strict New Training Protocols
Premier League players are set to be subjected to a strict testing regime if they are to return to training amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to British media reports. The
China Launches Virus App with Green or Red Light, Ticket to Everywhere
To enter many offices, restaurants, parks or malls in China nowadays, people must show their status on an app that determines whether they are a coronavirus threat. There is often
COVID-19: Manufacturers Seek 5% Interest Rate
The Chief Executive Officers of manufacturing Concerns in Nigeria have called on the government to consider five percent interest rate on loans for five to seven years for manufacturers investing
Trump Rules Out Renegotiating China Trade Deal
US President Donald Trump on Monday ruled out renegotiating the trade agreement signed with China. “I’m not interested in that,” Trump told reporters when asked about reports that China was
30 Suspected Almajiris Intercepted In Ogun State
Operatives of the Ogun state Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE says it intercepted a truck loaded with about 30 Almajiris at Joju area of Ado,odo/ ota local government area
COVID-19: Kano Extends Lockdown By One Week
Kano state government has extended the lockdown order by one week to help further combat the spread of the novel COVID-19 pandemic. The state commissioner for information, Muhammad Garba, made
We Are Grooming Yobo For Managerial Role – Amaju
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has disclosed that Joseph Yobo is being prepared for a future role as the Super Eagles manager. Mr Pinnick noted that the
Coronavirus Lockdowns Could Spark Rise in HIV Infections, Experts Warn
If lockdowns and stay-at-home orders are succeeding in slowing the spread of the coronavirus, health experts warn that the measures could unintentionally undermine efforts to contain another potentially deadly disease:
Congo President Tshisekedi’s Top Aide Goes On Trial For Corruption
A powerful top aide to DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi went on trial for corruption on Monday, a case without precedent in the vast African country. Tshisekedi’s chief of staff
‘Stay away’ – German Fans Warned Ahead of Bundesliga Restart
The Bundesliga returns on Saturday in empty stadiums, but German fans are being warned to stay away and authorities have warned matches could be halted if too many supporters gather
Chinese Hacking Vaccine Research -US
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation and cybersecurity experts believe Chinese hackers are trying to steal research on developing a vaccine against coronavirus, two newspapers reported Monday. The FBI and
Serie A Set for Team Training on May 18 With Adjusted Protocol – Govt
Serie A clubs can return to team training from May 18 if they make adjustments to medical protocols, the Italian government announced on Monday. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) met
Ibrahimovic Returns to AC Milan
AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to Italy on Monday after two months in his native Sweden, as Serie A prepares to resume group training in a week’s time. Ibrahimovic
Trump Dismisses Concern Over Virus Spreading in White House
US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed concerns over the possible spread of coronavirus in the White House but said he may limit contact with Vice President Mike Pence. Trump,
