SPORTS

Players to Get Red Card Warning For Deliberate Coughing in Football_Ada Nkong

As part of Covid-19 measures, footballers can now be sent off for couging deliberately at opponents or match officials say the sport’s rule-makers and England’s Football Association. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) say the referee is to judge whether the cough was an abusive gesture. IFAB now classifies deliberate coughing as similar to “using… Continue reading Players to Get Red Card Warning For Deliberate Coughing in Football_Ada Nkong

Aviation

Air Peace Sacks Pilots, Cuts Wages_Ada Nkong

Air Peace, a key player in Nigeria's aviation sector said Tuesday ,it had laid off a number of pilots and cut salaries in order to cope with the impact of the coronavirus on its operations. The number of pilots affected, were not disclosed but sources say about 70 are affected. Air Peace, a private airline… Continue reading Air Peace Sacks Pilots, Cuts Wages_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

Further Decline in Covid-19 Cases as NCDC Reports 288 New Cases_Ada Nkong

In a pleasant turn of events, new cases of Covid-19 have continued to decrease with 288 cases reported by NCDC. In previous weeks, the figures had ranged from 500 to 700. So far, 44129 cases have been confirmed, 20663 have been discharged while 896 cases of death occurred. Lagos has 88, Kwara 33,Osun 27 and… Continue reading Further Decline in Covid-19 Cases as NCDC Reports 288 New Cases_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

NY Prosecutors Say Trump Investigation Extends Beyond Hush Money_Ada Nkong

Manhattan prosecutors on Monday asked a federal judge to dismiss President Donald Trump's lawsuit challenging a subpoena for his financial records, emphasizing that their investigation extends beyond hush-money payments and pointing to public reports of "extensive and protracted criminal conduct" at the Trump Organization. Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance's lawyers have previously said the probe… Continue reading NY Prosecutors Say Trump Investigation Extends Beyond Hush Money_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

Lagos State : Not More Than 20 Students per Class_Ada Nkong

The Lagos State Government in its bid to ensure compliance of public and private schools to Covid-19 protocols and guidelines for schools reopening paid a random visit to some schools across the State. Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo led a monitoring team to assess the process in which the students were received, ensuring… Continue reading Lagos State : Not More Than 20 Students per Class_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Norway Restricts Cruise ship Arrivals After Coronavirus Outbreak_Ada Nkong

Norway will stop all cruise ships with more than 100 people on board from disembarking at Norwegian ports following an outbreak of COVID-19 on a Hurtigruten cruise ship, the Norwegian health minister has said. The announcement on Monday by Bent Hoie came hours after the cruise line said it would be halting all trips and… Continue reading Norway Restricts Cruise ship Arrivals After Coronavirus Outbreak_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Shoprite Imminent Closure: Nigerians Show Mixed Reaction

Mixed reactions have trailed the news that broke on Monday that South Africa retail giant, Shoprite is making plans to leave Nigeria. Channels Television reported that the company, which is one of Africa’s largest supermarket chains, had begun a formal process to leave Nigeria 15 years after it began operations in the country. According to… Continue reading Shoprite Imminent Closure: Nigerians Show Mixed Reaction

HEALTH

Nigeria Records Less Cases as NCDC Reports 304 New Covid-19 Cases_Ada Nkong

The daily update of the NCDC for a second day showed less Covid-19 cases recorded. 304 cases were reported bringing the total number confirmed so far to 43841.20308 have been discharged and 888 deaths have occurred. The number of active cases is 22645. Lagos tops the list with 81 cases. FcmCT has39 while Abia has… Continue reading Nigeria Records Less Cases as NCDC Reports 304 New Covid-19 Cases_Ada Nkong

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

BBNaija: Katrina And Lilo Evicted_Ada Nkong

Of the four house mates nominated for eviction , Lilo and Katharina are the first to leave the BBNaija 2020 lockdown edition. Their eviction was announced by Ebuka Sunday evening. Lilo, Eric,Praise and Katharina were up for eviction but during the live show Sunday evening ,the duo were evicted.