Day: November 19, 2020

CNN Should Be Sanctioned For Irresponsible Journalism—Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government has stated that CNN deserves to be sanctioned over its report on the alleged shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers at the Lekki toll gate on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Thursday, during a briefing on the aftermath of the protest, described the CNN…

Consumers Laud Mouka for Quality Products, Worthy Initiatives for Improved Wellbeing

Consumers have commended Mouka for its delivery of quality products that improve wellness and other worthy initiatives in line with its mantra of adding comfort to life. They also applauded the frontline company for its leading role in the manufacturing of mattresses and other bedding products which cater to the needs of the different segments…

Lagos Coroner Calls On Families To Identify Missing Persons

The Lagos State Chief Coroner, Justice Mojisola Dada, has called for the identification of missing persons between October 19 and 27, 2020 at the Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). This is coming weeks after the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll plaza in the state. It…

Luis Suarez To Miss Reunion With Barcelona, Tests Positive for COVID-19 Again

  Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez is set to miss the LaLiga clash against his former club Barcelona after a second COVID-19 test returned positive while on international duty. The Uruguay international had been self-isolating since he tested positive for Covid-19 on November 16 and had hoped to return to action against his former team-mates…

COVID-19: Africa Union Commission And AFRIMA Reschedules 2020 Awards

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) hereby announce the deferment of the 2020 edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, to 2021 in the light of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The decision to suspend the 7th Annual Edition of the main awards ceremony…

Hold Me Responsible For Actions Of Amotekun Corps—Oyo Governor

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, yesterday said that he should be held responsible for the actions of the Amotekun corps in the state. The governor who made this statement during the inauguration of the Àmòtékún Corps in Oyo Town, asked the 1,500 corps members to exhibit the highest level of professionalism in the discharge…

Sports Minister Questions Super Eagles’ Coach Competence

Nigeria’s Minister for Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare, has once again questioned the suitability and competences of the Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr. Dare, who expressed that the three-time African champions deserve a better and more competent head coach, apologised to all football lovers across the country for the outcome of…