China has announced a $1 billion loan to Latin America and the Caribbean for access to it’s Covid-19 vaccine. The announcement was made during a virtual gathering between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Latin American counterparts on Thursday (Chinese time), according to a statement released by the Mexican Foreign Affairs Ministry. The virtual…
A lottery shop operator simply identified as Baba Pool, on Thursday, July 23, allegedly committed suicide inside his shop in Kayode Market, Abule Ijesha, in the Sabo area of Lagos State over his ”inability to pay the winnings of his customers.” Baba Pool, 70, left a suicide note before hanging himself inside his shop. His suicide note…
The Nigerian Air Force says an autopsy was not carried out on Tolulope Arotile, the first Combat Helicopter pilot in Nigeria who died on July 14, because the circumstances surrounding her death were clear. Arotile, 25, died after she was hit by a former classmate at the Nigeria Air Force base in Kaduna state. Many Nigerians…
Yoruba actor, Yusuf Satia is dead. His colleague, Kunle Afod who penned down a tribute to him recounted how he tried so hard to see him before his death. He wrote; So sad to hear this …RIPYusuf satiaIs gone…Tried so much to see you this year and celebrate you but it was aborted…Continue to rest…
The presidency has condemned the recent attacks in Kaduna state which has led to loss of lives and properties in the last few days. In a statement released by presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu on Tuesday July 21, the presidency stated that the complicated nature of things has made the resolution of the crisis in the…
The Oyo State Executive Council has approved a new academic calendar to guide the resumption of schools and other associated educational activities in the state. According to the approved calendar, Third Term 2019/2020 session has been canceled and the promotion of students, for all affected classes, will now be determined by First and Second Term Continuous Assessment.…
The Akwa Ibom State Government airline, Ibom Air made a historic touchdown at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, in the paradise city of Calabar on Monday, July 20, 2020. With this development, Ibom air will be operating the Lagos – Calabar & Calabar – Abuja routes, daily. The airline, the first by any government in…
A powerful 7.8 earthquake has struck off Alaska’s southwest coast. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 7.8 magnitude quake struck Tuesday at about 11:12 p.m. PST. It had a depth of 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) and was centered 60 miles (96 kilometers) south-southeast of Perryville, Alaska. A tsunami warning was issued for South Alaska,…
Ekiti Governor Dr Kayode Fayemi has tested positive for Coronavirus. Fayemi made the announcement on his official twitter handle this morning, July 22. His tweet reads ”I took my third Covid-19 test yesterday and it came back positive. I’m generally ok and I’m already self isolating at home and receiving the best of care from…
The NFL Players’ Association (NFLPA) has confirmed 59 players have tested positive for Coronavirus as of July 22. Initially, the NFLPA said 95 players had tested positive, but the players union amended the number on their website on Tuesday evening and said the previous number included all known positives across the league, including staff. Cowboys…