The United Nations in Nigeria on Tuesday declared it is taking emergency preparedness and response measures to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus to the most vulnerable crisis-affected people in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states. These measures also address immediate humanitarian…
Italy’s coronavirus death toll passes 10,000. Many are asking why the fatality rate is so high
When Milan resident Antonia Mortensen was pulled over by police while driving recently, it wasn’t for a traffic offense. It was to instruct her fellow passenger to sit in the back of the car and to check that both were…
Ikeja Hotels Plc appoints new acting CEO
The Board of Directors of Ikeja Hotels Plc has announced the appointment of Mr Theophilus Eniola Netufo as the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company. This followed the approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with effect…
The Right Beard Length For You
The best thing about beards, foamy-moustache funtimes aside, is their impermanence. Maybe you’ll grow one and forever shall it remain. Perhaps you’ll sample stubble and then go running for the razor. Either way, it’s a switch-up to your style that’s intrinsically…
COVID-19: CBN Releases Guidelines For Operations Of N100bn Credit Support For Healthcare
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released guidelines for operations of N100 billion credit support for the healthcare sector following the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country. In a circular signed by Mr Kevin Amugo, Director Financial Policy Regulation…
BLACK-EYED PEAS: A TASTE OF AFRICA IN THE AMERICAS
From akara to acarajé: Culinary traditions that bind Africa and its diaspora It is a delicious dish popular in southern parts of the US, one with an inviting aroma and an interesting name. Hoppin’ John—made with black-eyed peas and rice,…
Coronavirus: Church Leaders Abandon God, Suspend Masses, Deliverance, Anointing By Obinna Akukwe
Our religious leaders have abandoned God because of Coronavirus and suspended masses, deliverance, anointing and prophetic services but the good news is that God had not abandoned the hapless, impoverished people of Nigeria, therefore, at this trying time, let the…
Nigeria records first coronavirus death
Nigeria has recorded the first coronavirus death, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said on Monday. “The 1st #COVID19 death in Nigeria has been recorded. The case was a 67 year old male who returned home following medical treatment in UK,”…
Nigeria bans entry for travelers from 13 countries as it announces five new cases of coronavirus
Nigeria is restricting entry into the country for travelers from 13 countries including the US and UK, as it announced five new cases Wednesday. The restriction will apply to travelers from countries with more than 1,000 cases. They include China, Italy,…
Stress, snacks equal more pounds in Italy’s virus lockdown
Stress, boredom and a natural appreciation for culinary pleasures is sending millions of Italians under home confinement to the same place — the fridge. Italians rely on delicacy stores like Gina’s at the Porta Palazzo food market in Turin for…