The Copa America due to start in June in Argentina and Colombia was on Tuesday postponed by a year to 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the organisers,CONMEBOL. The Copa America is...

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has ended activities at all orientation camps across the country. This was announced by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Sunday Dare. Today across the country,...

The Nigerian Federal Government has barred all public officials from travelling abroad as part of measures taken to curtail the spread of the Coronavirus. Secretary to the Government of the Federation,...

Europe’s football governing body, UEFA, yesterday announced the postponement of its flagship national team competition, UEFA EURO 2020, due to be played in June and July this year. The move is to...

The Lagos state government has confirmed a third case of coronavirus in the state. Akin Abayomi, the state’s commissioner for health, disclosed this at a press conference on Tuesday. He said the new...

Ghana on Monday closed all schools and universities and suspended public events in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus in the country. President Nana Akufo-Addo announced this in a televised address...

The  All Progressives Congress (APC) has put its planned National Executive Council (NEC) meeting slated for Tuesday on hold indefinitely to cool the leadership crisis that is currently rocking the party. The...

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has suspended hearing of the appeal by Comrade Adams Oshiomhole against the judgment of an Abuja high court suspending him as the National Chairman of the All Progressives...

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced six initial policy responses to combat the impact of the Covid-19 scourge on the Nigerian economy. The measures are: Extension of moratorium on loans, interest...

Nineteen persons have now been confirmed dead and scores of other persons were injured from the gas explosion which rocked the Abule-Ado area of Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State on Sunday. The...

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has spoken against the moves by some members of the party to remove the National Chairman , Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. He...

Seven persons have been confirmed killed and scores injured after an explosion rocked Abule Ado in Amuwo Odofin Local Council Development Area of Lagos. Scores of houses were brought down by the massive...

The Federal Government has begun consultations with stakeholders on the possibility of a reduction of the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) due to the crash in crude oil prices globally. This...

United States President, Donald Trump has tested negative for coronavirus. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the White House physician, Sean Conley on Saturday. The doctor also said Trump was...

US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Friday afternoon over the Coronavirus outbreak in the United States. The move loosens regulations on the provision of healthcare and frees up...

Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II arrived in Lagos on Friday night from Nasarawa State via Abuja. He departed Awe in Nasarawa State with the Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai earlier in the...

 Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has today visited the dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi at his place of banishment, Awe in Nasarawa State. El-Rufai’s visit comes three days after he...

Europe’s  football governing body, UEFA has announced the postponement of all of its club competitions which were scheduled for next week. This includes the remaining UEFA Champions League, Round...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will isolate himself for 14 days after his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, tested positive for coronavirus. Sophie Gregoire Trudeau was feeling unwell and would...

Nigeria’s Second Coronavirus case has tested negative for the deadly virus. This was disclosed by the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire at a briefing in Abuja. “The contact of the index case...