Saturday 6 June 2020

NigerianEye: “BREAKING: 389 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed, total cases in Nigeria now 12,233” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “BREAKING: 389 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed, total cases in Nigeria now 12,233” plus 29 more

BREAKING: 389 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed, total cases in Nigeria now 12,233

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 04:01 PM PDT

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday night confirmed the discovery of 389 fresh Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in over 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It...

Coronavirus death rate in Nigeria is getting too high - Heath Minister laments

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 04:27 PM PDT

The Federal Government has lamented that even with fatality rate of three percent, COVID-19 related deaths in the country were too high. Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, stated this in Abuja...

Ignore rumours, I’m not dead – Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku cries out

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 09:01 PM PDT

Veteran Nollywood actor, Hanks Anuku, has debunked death rumours about him. Hanks Anuku, in a live video on Facebook, insisted that he is alive and well. His disclaimer became necessary as...

We don't know when schools will open - FG

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 04:20 PM PDT

There is no fixed date for reopening of schools shut over the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Government has declared. It said despite the agitations for reopening of schools, it would continue to...

Anthony Joshua joins racism protest

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 03:44 PM PDT

World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua told a Black Lives Matter march on Saturday that protesters were the "vaccine" to the "virus" of racism. "The virus I am referring to is called racism," he...

Adeboye celebrates Deeper Life founder, Kumuyi on 79th birthday

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 10:16 AM PDT

Pastor E.A Adeboye showered prayers on William Folorunso Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, as he clocked 79 today. Adeboye took to Twitter as he prayed to God...

El-Rufai’s wife seeks tougher punishment for rapists

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 09:04 AM PDT

Aisha-Ummi Garba El-Rufai, UNFPA Ambassador on Fistula and wife of Governor Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai of Kaduna state has sought for tougher punishment for rapists. According to her, everyone's help is...

Liverpool prepared to sell six players

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 08:58 AM PDT

Liverpool are willing to sell a raft of fringe players this summer. Goal says Liverpool are prepared to sell six players this summer in order to fund a transfer move. Divock Origi, Dejan Lovren,...

13-year-old girl drugged, gangraped in Kaduna

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 08:55 AM PDT

The Kaduna State Ministry of Human Services and Social Development has launched an investigation into the raping of a 13-year-old girl in the state. It was learnt that the girl was drugged before...

Majek Fashek’s family solicit financial support to fly him home for burial

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 08:50 AM PDT

The family of Late Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek has made a public plea for financial assistance to fly home the deceased reggae legend who died on June 1, 2020 in New York...

Lady tenders ‘evidence’ of rape against House of Reps aspirant

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 08:44 AM PDT

A lady identified as Aminat Popoola has accused a House of Representatives aspirant, Ettu Mohammed, of rape. On June 2, 2020, Aminat took to her Twitter handle to accuse Mohammed, who contested to...

Nnamdi Kanu reacts as Miyetti Allah declares Fulani will rule Nigeria forever

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 08:32 AM PDT

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reacted to the declaration made by the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, that the Fulani...

Malabu deal: FG seizes former minister of petroleum, Dan Etete’s private jet

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 08:29 AM PDT

The federal government has seized a private jet bought by Dan Etete, a former minister of petroleum, who was allegedly involved in the $1.1 billion Malabu oil deal. Babatunde Johnson, whose firm-...

COVID-19: Face masks must have 3 layers – WHO issues new precautions

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 08:25 AM PDT

The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its guidance on facemasks amid the coronavirus pandemic. WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, listed new precautions on Friday at virtual...

Reopening of churches: Mountain of Fire takes decision

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 08:45 AM PDT

The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries has told its members that the church services will still be transmitted live on selected broadcast stations as the church is yet to resume physical...

Madagascar’s Covid-Organics: President sacks Education Minister for ordering $2m sweets

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 07:39 AM PDT

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has sacked the country's Minister of Educatio, Rijasoa Andriamanana, over plans to order more than $2m (£1.6m) worth of sweets for school children. According to...

Imo Assembly scraps Okorocha’s fourth tier government

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 07:22 AM PDT

The Imo State House of Assembly, led by Chiji Collins has abolished the 4th tier government introduced by the former Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha. The 4th tier government, otherwise known as...

Another Davido’s artiste, Ichaba accused of rape

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 07:11 AM PDT

Barely a week after a lady slammed one of DMW's artistes, Peruzzi with rape allegations, another DMW's act Mayowa Olusanya popularly called Ichaba has been accused of rape. According to a lady known...

Messi returns to Barcelona training, Suarez regains fitness

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 07:09 AM PDT

Lionel Messi returned to the Camp Nou on Saturday after missing two group training sessions with a slight leg injury, while Luis Suarez is set to be fit for the La Liga restart next week. Messi...

Donald Trump issues fresh threat to China, EU

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 07:05 AM PDT

US President, Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs against the European Union and China. This is in retaliation for duties imposed on imports of US lobster. Trump, while speaking at a...

FG inaugurates committee to oversee development of national ID database

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 07:05 AM PDT

The federal government has inaugurated a steering committee for the Nigeria Digital Identity for Development Ecosystem project aimed at fast-tracking the development of a digital identity management...

Lagos accredits three private hospitals for COVID-19 treatment

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 06:50 AM PDT

Lagos State Government has accredited three private hospitals to manage COVID-19 cases in the state. A statement from the Lagos State Ministry of Health quoted the Commissioner for Health, Prof....

CAN condemns gruesome murder of cleric, wife in Taraba

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 06:04 AM PDT

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has condemned the gruesome murder of a pastor and his wife by militiamen in Taraba State. This was just as it called for restraint among warring tribes in...

See full list of government approved COVID-19 test centres in Lagos

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 05:42 AM PDT

The Lagos State Government in its bid to ramp up testing for the novel coronavirus [COVID19] pandemic has spread the test centres across the 20 local government and local council development areas of...

Expert raises alarm over Vitamin C

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 05:20 AM PDT

Paul Okoh, a nutritionist, has warned against the overdose of Vitamin C. The dietary supplement is being used more to boost the immune system against coronavirus. But Okoh told the News Agency of...

Harvard experts recommend masks during sex to avoid COVID-19

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 07:00 AM PDT

Couples should wear face masks during sex to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19 to each other, experts at Harvard University have recommended in a new report. Guidelines for staying healthy at...

Gbolahan Lawal confrimed as the new Oniru of Iruland

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 05:17 AM PDT

It is official — the Lagos state government has announced the appointment of Abdul-Wasiu Gbolahan Lawal as the new king of Iruland. NigerianEye quoting sources had reported his resignation as the...

How Nigerian military, civilians eliminated 70 bandits

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 05:12 AM PDT

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of the newly-launched Operation Accord have killed no fewer than 70 armed bandits and cattle rustlers. This operation took place – with the help of...

Atletico star Diego Costa jailed, fined for tax evasion fraud

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 05:03 AM PDT

Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been sentenced to six months in prison for tax fraud in Spain – but the Atletico Madrid ace will pay €36,000 fine to avoid any jail time. Spanish outlet El...

US sues Chinese firm over half-million ‘fake’ N95 masks

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 03:55 AM PDT

The US Justice Department sued a Chinese company for selling nearly a half million fake and substandard N95 respirator to US buyers in April as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the country. In a...
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