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Following the suspension of sporting activities due to coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) across the world, MultiChoice has announced plans to fill the void for its subscribers on DStv and GOtv across Africa through the broadcast of a variety of award-winning sport documentaries and sporting moments of all time. SuperSport 1 has been opened all the way to DStv Compact customers, who will have access to past sports stories that created some of sports most magical moments in history. Also, SuperSport 7 will showcase Motorsport action to all DStv Access customers. GOtv customers also have access to new content, with SuperSport Select…

* Slashes revenue projections for Customs, others The National Assembly on Wednesday held a meeting with some Ministers and heads of agencies to brainstorm on the impact of Coronavirus pandemic on the Nigerian economy. The meeting specifically touched on the planned review of the 2020 budget and Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper passed late last year by the National Assembly. The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, who presided over the meeting, in his opening remarks said that an immediate review of the 2020 budget and Medium Term Expenditure Framework is imperative, particularly against the backdrop of…

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has announced that he has begun self isolation after he met with two people who have since tested positive for coronavirus. Governor Fayemi also explained that he has since undertaken a coronavirus test and is awaiting the result. “I just took a COVID-19 test, having gone into self isolation since yesterday evening,” he said in a signed tweet on Wednesday. “I’m asymptomatic and feel well, but I was in meetings with two people who had since tested positive. Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus “I look forward to an all clear and have encouraged all…

The Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on March 23, 2020 secured the conviction of Joan Uruvbu (alias Jay Jay) on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and intent to defraud before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State. One of the counts reads: “That you, Joan Uruvbu (alias Jay Jay) Daniel Mercedes, Paul Tommy and Sally (all at large) between 2018 and 2019 in Benin City within the jurisdiction of this honourable court did conspire to used attached E-mail to obtain personal identification information of others online to…

The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus, Clarence House has confirmed. Prince Charles, 71, is displaying mild symptoms “but otherwise remains in good health”, a spokesman said. The Duchess of Cornwall has also been tested but does not have the virus. Clarence House said Charles and Camilla were now self-isolating in Balmoral in Scotland, adding it was “not possible to ascertain from whom the prince caught the virus”. An official statement read: “In accordance with government and medical advice, the prince and the duchess are now self-isolating at home in Scotland. “The tests were carried out by the…

A former Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Sustainable Development Goals, Ope Saraki was on March 24, 2020 arraigned before Justice Babangana Ashigar of a Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State. Saraki, a cousin to the immediate past Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki is facing charges for money laundering. The charge reads: “That you, Ope Saraki, sometime in February 2019, whilst being the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Kwara State on Sustainable Development Goals at Ilorin within the jurisdiction of this honourable Court, did receive cash payment of N11,180,000.00 (Eleven Million, One Hundred…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has tested negative for coronavirus, 24 hours after he went into self isolation following fears he could have physically interacted with some persons who tested positive. In a tweet by Senator Babafemi Ojudu, Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria on Political Matters the Vice President results have returned negative. “Vice President Yemi Osinbajo test negative,” he tweeted on Wednesday morning. Mr Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the Vice President had on Tuesday disclosed that Prof. Osinbajo has begun social distancing and self isolation. NCDC confirms two news cases of coronavirus, total…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have announced two new cases of coronavirus in Nigeria as the total number rises to 46 nationwide. The disease control centre said the two new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on Wednesday. “Two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Nigeria, one in Lagos and one in Osun,” NCDC said. Osinbajo observes social distancing, self isolation “Both cases are returning travellers to Nigeria in the last seven days.” “As at 07:00 am 25th March, there are 46 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Two have been discharged with one death,” NCDC said.…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has begun self isolation in accordance with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) protocols, his spokesman disclosed on Tuesday. Mr Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the Vice President disclosed that Prof. Osinbajo has begun observing social distancing. “VP Osinbajo yesterday at the office conducted his meetings via video conferencing, while observing social distancing. “Today, he continues his work from the home office, as he is in self-isolation in accordance with NCDC protocols,” he tweeted Tuesday evening. COVID-19: National Assembly adjourns for two weeks There are have been multiple reports that the Vice…

…Observes a minute silence for deceased lawmaker, Rose Oko The National Assembly on Tuesday adjourned plenary for two weeks to resume April 7, 2020. The resolution to so do was reached during a closed session by the Upper Chamber, and announced by Senate President Ahmad Lawan after a closed meeting by Senators which lasted about 40 minutes. Lawan, while giving details into what transpired during the closed door session, said lawmakers unanimously agreed that the National Assembly adjourn plenary for a period of two weeks due to the Coronavirus pandemic which has led to most countries shutting down activities so…