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*VP flags off free nationwide Integrated Medical Outreach Programme in FCT; 409 LGAs to benefit in first round *Urges Nigerians to continue to observe hygiene advisories on coronavirus Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says President Muhammadu Buhari’s vision of taking 10 million Nigerians out poverty every year for the next ten years is on course and will be largely actualized by the quantum leap in our human capacity development attainments especially healthcare. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Monday at the flag off of the nationwide Integrated Medical Outreach Programme (I-MOP), at the Bwari Area Council Primary Health Centre, FCT. According to…

Justice Mohammed Liman of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday restrained the All Progressives Congress (APC) from holding the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting scheduled for 17 March 2020. The order of the court was sequel to a motion on notice filed and argued before the court by Dr Ehiogie West-Idahosa on behalf of ten chairmen of states chapters of the party namely Hon Ali Bukar Dolari, Alhaji Shittu Shittu, Joan Amos, John Ochalla, Gboyega Famodun, Hon. Bashiru Bolarinwa, Professor John Erue, Akin Oke, Hon Initially T. Okopito, Ayo Afolabi, Nabena Yekini, and Secretary South West zone Hon…

The duo of Jenny Koko and Louis (Jelo) have been checked out of Ultimate Love, proudly Naija reality television show, after an exciting and entertaining experience at the Love Pad. The couple became the third couple to leave the Love Pad on Sunday after they received the least number of votes out of the four nominated couples from the voting public last week. They, however, went home with N100,000 and other beautiful gifts after they declined to play the Jeopardy game on stage. Meanwhile, five couples were nominated for possible check-out during the live nomination show on Sunday. The couples…

Idris Elba has tested positive for Coronavirus. The actor took to social media on Monday to share the health news with his fans. Along with a video message, Elba wrote, “This morning I tested positive for COVID-19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing No panic.” Coronavirus: PSL suspends upcoming matches with immediate effect “Hey, what’s up guys? So this morning I got some test results back…

Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has unanimously granted an ex parte order of stay of execution in favour of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The judgment of the court of appeal overrides the judgment of the FCT High Court that suspended Oshiomhole as chairman of the party. The Stay of Execution means that Oshiomhole remains national chairman of the ruling party in Nigeria. 116 ex-employees sue UBA for N2bn The judges had set aside the order against Oshiomole and also restrained Mustapha Salihu and others from interfering in the affairs of APC. More…

the PSL executive committee have decided to suspend all the matches that were supposed to take place this week and on the weekend due to the coronavirus outbreak

—Calls for burial without further delay Widow of the founder of Moni Pulo Limited, High Chief Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs, Seinye, on Monday expressed shock at the manner in which her stepson, Dumo allegedly repatriated his father’s body into Port-Harcourt, Rivers State unceremoniously. In a statement released by her spokesperson, Oraye St. Franklyn, she (Seinye) however urged her stepson to promptly announce the date for the burial of the late Lulu-Briggs while stressing that the legacy of her deceased husband will continue to bloom despite Dumo’s misgivings. The statement reads, “Dr. Mrs. O. B. Lulu-Briggs expresses surprise at the casual notice…

Iran said on Monday that the novel coronavirus had killed 129 more people, a new record high for a single day in one of the world’s worst-hit countries

A Japanese man was sentenced to death on Monday for the stabbing murder of 19 disabled people at a care home, in one of the country’s worst mass killings.

Germany’s foreign minister said Monday the rights to coronavirus vaccine research were not for sale