There's little doubt that former Vice President Joe Biden has the upperhand against President Donald Trump at this point. Biden has led in poll after poll nationally and in almost every poll in the core six battleground states (Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin). Yet, while Biden has maintained advantage, Trump has one… Continue reading Trump’s Position Stabilizes_Ada Nkong
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Europa League Final:Man United Advances to Quarter Finals_Femi Ehiabhi
Manchester United have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Europa League after defeating LASK Linz 2-1 on Wednesday night. The result of the tie was never in doubt as United held a 5-0 advantage from the first leg but the Austrian side did threaten an upset on the night after taking a surprise… Continue reading Europa League Final:Man United Advances to Quarter Finals_Femi Ehiabhi
Arsenal Enters Race to Sign Lille Defender_Ada Nkong
Arsenal have joined Manchester United in the race to sign highly-rated Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes, according to reports. The 22-year-old is on the radar of several elite European clubs this summer with Arsenal among them - although it is believed the Gunners are yet to follow up their interest with a concrete offer.Source: Daily Mail
Ondo closes two schools for violating coronavirus protocols_Femi Ehiabhi
Two secondary schools in Ondo State have been closed by the state government for violating COVID-19 protocols as schools resumed across the state. The two schools sealed are: CAC Grammar School, Ondo Road, Akure and Akure Academy, Oba-Ile. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mr Akin Asaniyan, said that the schools were closed… Continue reading Ondo closes two schools for violating coronavirus protocols_Femi Ehiabhi
Coronavirus Deaths in Nigeria Rise to 927 as NCDC Confirms 457 More Cases_ Femi Ehiabhi
Out of the 44, 890 cases so far recorded in Nigeria, 32,165 patients have recovered. Nigeria has now recorded over 900 coronavirus-related deaths following the announcement of 457 more cases of the virus in the country. The new cases according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) were detected in 20 states and the… Continue reading Coronavirus Deaths in Nigeria Rise to 927 as NCDC Confirms 457 More Cases_ Femi Ehiabhi
NBC Revised Code Elicits Reactions_Ada Nkong
The reviewed Nigeria Broadcasting Code is not a standard document for the regulation of broadcasting in Nigeria and stakeholders were not properly consulted, according to Professor Tonnie Iredia. Professor Iredia, a former Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), claims that the NBC Code pushes fear into the mind of practitioners. The Professor of Broadcast… Continue reading NBC Revised Code Elicits Reactions_Ada Nkong
DSS Stop Revolution Now Protest in Abuja_Ada Nkong
The Department of State Services, Nigerian Police Force, and the Army have dispersed the #RevoltuionNow protesters in Abuja. The security officials were said to have pursed both protesters and journalists from the scene of the protest. Although the leader of the movement, Omoyele Sowore is not among the demonstrators but the leader of today’s protest… Continue reading DSS Stop Revolution Now Protest in Abuja_Ada Nkong
NUC Begins Assessment of Universities Towards Resumption_Raphael Bichene
The National Universities Commission (NUC) said it is collecting data from universities to assess their readiness for resumption of academic activities. The commission also said efforts are ongoing to resolve the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities’ (ASUU) that threatens to further delay the resumption of academic activities in the universities. The Executive… Continue reading NUC Begins Assessment of Universities Towards Resumption_Raphael Bichene
FG to Evacuate 30 Rescued Nigerians in Lebanon Alongside 150 Evacuees_Ada Nkong
The Nigerians in Diaspora commission says, 30 Nigerians seen in a video appealing for help have been rescued by the Nigerian Mission in Lebanon , and have been relocated to a more conducive apartmentA statement by Gabriel Odu of NIDCOM's media department says they will be part of One Hundred and Fifty others trafficked and… Continue reading FG to Evacuate 30 Rescued Nigerians in Lebanon Alongside 150 Evacuees_Ada Nkong
