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Nigeria may experience a second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, has said. He disclosed this at the ongoing media briefing with reporters organised by the National Youth Service Corps on Monday. The DG said the country must abide by the protocols and guidelines developed to avoid a second wave of the virus. Global coronavirus cases pass 50 million He warned that the virus was still around and more dangerous despite the drop in recorded cases.

The first effective coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid-19, a preliminary analysis shows. The developers – Pfizer and BioNTech – described it as a “great day for science and humanity”. Their vaccine has been tested on 43,500 people in six countries and no safety concerns have been raised. The companies plan to apply for emergency approval to use the vaccine by the end of the month. A vaccine – alongside better treatments – is seen as the best way of getting out of the restrictions that have been imposed on all our lives. There…

The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has said that the celebrities who promoted the EndSARS protests which led to violence in Nigeria will be made to face the law. Garba Shehu said this while speaking on the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to freeze the account of some member of the EndSARS protest. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the presidential aide said, “This country has only one President and has only one constitution. President Muhammadu Buhari is responsible for his government. The buck stops on his table. “We are…

The Lagos State Government says it will prosecute residents who assaulted a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer on Sunday. In a statement by Filade Olumide, Assistant Director, Public Affairs, the law enforcement agency has already contacted the Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State to prosecute the person in question. “The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olajide Oduyoye has said that the Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo has directed that a man, named Emmanuel Ben who led the assault on a LASTMA Officer, Ismaila Lukman at the Jakande Junction in Lekki while on his lawful…

The total of confirmed coronavirus cases has surged past 50 million following record numbers of new cases in several countries. More than 1.25 million people have now died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins university. But the numbers are thought to be higher because of insufficient testing in many countries. A second wave of the virus has accounted for a quarter of all cases, Reuters reported. Europe, with more than 12.5 million cases and 305,700 deaths, is again a hotspot after being the first epicentre of the pandemic earlier this year. In the US just under 10 million…

Japaul Gold and Ventures Plc has signed an agreement with Xiang Hui International Mining Company Nigeria to drill, mine and process gold in the country. At the signing ceremony in Lagos, Group Chairman, Japaul Gold and Ventures Plc, Mr. Jegede Paul said the deal involves the Chinese company officials working on its sites in Benue, Taraba, Osun and Niger states. He said his company had been drilling and exploiting gold and other mineral resources with the supervision of a Canadian company. According to him, having met all regulatory requirements by the government, the company will start operations immediately. He explained…

Associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the south are tinkering with the idea of pushing his candidacy in the 2023 presidential race. Their calculation is that the presidency can return to the North in 2027 since Jonathan, if he wins in 2023, will be ineligible to contest again. Jonathan, who remains a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), lost his bid for a second term in 2015 when he was defeated by President Muhammadu Buhari. Political allies and former aides of the Bayelsa-born politician recently met in Abuja to discuss the possibility of his contesting the 2023 presidential…

Ollie Watkins said it was “unbelievable” to score against the team he supports as his double helped Aston Villa claim an impressive 3-0 victory at Arsenal to move up to sixth in the Premier League. The visitors took the lead midway through the first half when Bukayo Saka turned Matt Targett’s cross into his own net. Watkins, who scored a hat-trick in a 7-2 win against champions Liverpool earlier this season, made it 2-0 with a header towards the end of the second half and scored his second soon after, slotting the ball under Bernd Leno after a quick break.…

Carlos Soler scored three penalties as Valencia thrashed Real Madrid 4-1 in an extraordinary La Liga match on Sunday. Karim Benzema put visitors Real ahead from long range before Soler equalised from a penalty that was retaken following an encroachment. Raphael Varane’s own goal made it 2-1 and Soler increased the lead from the spot after Marcelo fouled Maxi Gomez. Valencia were awarded another spot-kick when Sergio Ramos handled, Soler completing his hat-trick. Reigning champions Real were looking to move one point behind Spanish top-flight leaders Real Sociedad before the international break. But Zinedine Zidane’s side remain four points off…

Liverpool’s hopes of returning to the Premier League summit were frustrated as they fought out a high-quality draw at Manchester City, who paid a heavy price for Kevin de Bruyne’s missed penalty. Reds manager Jurgen Klopp opted for an all-out attacking line-up at Etihad Stadium on Sunday, with in-form Diogo Jota included alongside the established front three of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah. Liverpool, who knew victory would see them leapfrog Leicester City and Tottenham, reaped an early reward when Salah put them ahead from the spot in the 13th minute after Kyle Walker brought down Mane -…