News

Monday, 13 April 2020 05:34

Amid pandemic, Christians celebrate an Easter like no other

Christians celebrated Easter Sunday isolated in their homes by the coronavirus while pastors preached the faith’s joyous news of Christ’s resurrection to empty pews. St. Peter’s Square was barricaded to keep out crowds, while one Florida church drew a large turnout for a drive-in service in a parking lot. Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson, released from the hospital after a week of treatment for COVID-19, paid an emotional tribute to the country’s National Health Service, saying its doctors and nurses had saved his life “no question.” He especially thanked two nurses who stood by his bedside for 48 hours “when…

Monday, 13 April 2020 05:33

We’re not out of the woods yet, Adeboye says in Easter message

General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Mr Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday urged Nigerians not to relax in the fight against Coronavirus pandemic. He advised Christians to always pray and ensure peace, despite the troubles they are facing. Adeboye, who spoke in a live broadcast by DOVE Television, at the 2020 Easter service monitored by our correspondent, said the good news is that God is in control of the situation. The cleric said COVID-19 will soon be over. In his words, “I want to bring good news to someone. I want to tell you that my God is…

Monday, 13 April 2020 05:31

I’m rebuilding FIRS out of the ruins Fowler left behind - Nami

Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), virtually collapsed under its previous management, its new chief has said. Mr Muhammad Nami, who assumed office as chairman last December, said he had to “build the entire structure of the service again from scratch.” This is not the first time Mr Nami is criticising the administration of his predecessor, Mr Babatunde Fowler. In December, while giving his first Christmas message and felicitation to the revenue agency’s staff, he accused Fowler’s management of superintending a steady decline in revenue collection by the service since the inception of his tenure in 2015. Nami assumed office on…

Monday, 13 April 2020 05:27

Coronavirus: AU appoints Okonjo-Iweala, others as Special Envoys to solicit economic aid for Africa

Chairperson, African Union, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, has appointed former Nigerian Finance Minister, Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and former Rwandan Finance Minister, Mr Donald Kaberuka as Special Envoys of the AU to mobilise international support for Africa’s efforts towards addressing the economic challenges facing African countries owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also appointed in similar capacity are Mr Tidjane Thiam and Mr Trevor Manuel. Ramaphosa said the envoys, who brought with them a wealth of experience and enjoyed longstanding relationships in the international financial community, would solicit rapid and concrete support as pledged by the G20, the European Union and other international…

Sunday, 12 April 2020 05:54

Buhari extends lockdown, appeals to Nigerians to endure restriction

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday urged Nigerians to comply with the restriction directive “once more” in order to defeat the coronavirus. The President in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, also promised more interventions for vulnerable citizens. Buhari had on March 29 ordered a total cessation of movement in Lagos, Ogun, and the Federal Capital Territory for an initial period of 14 days in a bid to check the spread of the disease in the country. He thanked Nigerians for their patience, resolve and strong determination to defeat the COVID-19 outbreak.…

Sunday, 12 April 2020 05:52

Following public outcry, Wike, Akeredolu make U-turn on lockdown relaxation

Governors Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Saturday backed down from their relaxation of the lockdown they had imposed on their states to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The governors and some of their counterparts in other parts of the country had given Muslims the go-ahead to resume Jumat on Friday, and Christians the nod to celebrate the Easter services in their churches. But the relaxation orders had not gone down well with many who warned that they were not meant to serve the interest of the generality of the citizens. Information…

Sunday, 12 April 2020 05:51

Coronavirus will not overcome us, we need Easter as much as ever - Queen Elizabeth

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth said on Saturday that coronavirus “would not overcome us” as she delivered her second rallying message to the nation in a week. The 93-year-old monarch, who is the symbolic head of the Church of England, also stated that “Easter isn’t cancelled” in her first ever address to mark the Christian holy day. “This year, Easter will be different for many of us, but by keeping apart we keep others safe. But Easter isn’t cancelled; indeed, we need Easter as much as ever,” she said. Last Sunday, Elizabeth gave only the fifth televised address of her 68-year reign…

Sunday, 12 April 2020 05:50

Scientists find coronavirus can spread at 13 feet, making ‘nonsense’ of the 6 feet distancing rule

Coronavirus sufferers can spread the infection 13 feet, twice the government's social distancing rule, a study has found. Chinese scientists examined surface and air samples from both an intensive care unit and general Covid-19 ward at Huoshenshan Hospital in Wuhan, the city where the disease spawned before spilling across the map to become a global pandemic. Both wards housed a total of 24 patients between February 19 and March 2, when China was still in the grip of the deadly virus. The team observed so-called aerosol transmission - when the droplets of the virus are so fine they become suspended…

Sunday, 12 April 2020 05:49

Lockdown: Christians lament an unusual Easter celebration

Christian faithful in Nigeria, today, join their counterparts across the world to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ in rather unusual ways. With the exception of a few states in the country where the lock down directive has been relaxed, church services and religious fanfare, which have become the hallmark of Easter celebrations, are expected to be suspended as Nigeria joins the global battle against the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic, which has put the entire world on the edge in the last few months. With governments putting the people under various restrictions, including stay-at-home orders and self-isolations, churches and Christian families…

Saturday, 11 April 2020 04:48

Buhari, in Easter message, admonishes Christians to intensify faith in Christ

As Christians all over the world prepare to celebrate Easter tomorrow, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja urged them to intensify their faith in Jesus Christ whom he said triumphed over various trials and afflictions during His earthly sojourn. The president, who stated this in his Easter message to Christians in commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ over 2,000 years ago, described Him as the symbol of man’s ability to overcome temporary discomfort that comes his way in anticipation of eternal glory. Buhari also admonished christians to exhibit virtues of sacrifice, humility, discipline, perseverance and obedience demonstrated…

More...

Saturday, 11 April 2020 04:47

Stop playing politics with COVID-19 directives, FG advises govs

Federal government has admonished some state governors to stop playing politics with directives issued to contain the novel Coronavirus spreading across the country. Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, gave the admonition on Friday when he featured on Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) programme, Good Morning Nigeria.” Mohammed. who was giving updates on efforts of the Presidential Task Force for the Control of Coronavirus at containing the pandemic, underscored the need for continued engagements with states and harmonisation of directives. The Minister, a member of the task force said the kind of rifts and counter…

Saturday, 11 April 2020 04:46

FG to Nigerians abroad: Remain where you are

Federal Government has advised Nigerians abroad to remain where they are, as people travelling from one place to another stand a higher risk of contracting coronavirus. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, gave the advice in a statement yesterday by his spokesperson, Mr Ferdinand Nwonye. On the Federal Government’s initiative to provide necessary airlift assistance to stranded Nigerians abroad requiring emergency evacuation, he said staff of the missions were reaching out to them in their respective host countries and in due course, the necessary details provided would enable the government work out the logistics for proper implementation. {loadmodule mod_k2_tools,click…

Saturday, 11 April 2020 04:45

IMF appoints Okonjo-Iweala into new role

Nigeria’s former finance minister, Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, was on Friday named a member of the External Advisory Group constituted by Managing Director of International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva. The group of prominent individuals from around the world are to serve as the IMF chief’s special advisers that would provide insights to enhance the fund’s ability to serve its membership. They consist mainly of high-level technocrats and policy experts with private sector experience. The new external advisory group, inaugurated on Friday in Washington DC, is to also provide perspectives from around the globe on key developments and…

Saturday, 11 April 2020 04:44

WHO warns about ‘deadly resurgence’ if coronavirus curbs are lifted too early

Lifting coronavirus lockdown measures too early could spark a "deadly resurgence" in infections, World Health Organization chief has warned. WHO head, Mr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries should be cautious about easing restrictions, even as some struggle with the economic impact. Europe's worst hit countries, Spain and Italy, are both relaxing some measures, while their lockdowns continue. Globally there are 1.6 million cases of coronavirus and 101,000 deaths. Speaking at a virtual news conference in Geneva, Tedros said there had been a "welcome slowing" of the epidemics in some European countries. He said the WHO was working with governments to…

Page 438 of 832

News

More...

Search

Most Read

Editorial

News

Business

Politics

Opinion

Features

Strangely

Crime

Wars

SCIENCE & TECH

SPECIAL REPORTS

Sports

VIDEOS