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A 103-year-old Massachusetts woman who recovered from Covid-19 celebrated with a favorite drink — a cold beer, her family told CNN. When Jennie Stejna tested positive for coronavirus in late April, her family began preparing for the worst, granddaughter Shelley ...

The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, has announced a new pump price band of N121.50 to N123.50 per litre for Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol. The PPPRA, which is an agency of the Federal Government, disclosed this ...

Kobe Bryant ‘s widow has shared a poignant photograph of the late basketball star following the tragic death of George Floyd. The LA Lakers star stands on the court in his team’s signature yellow shorts and a black T-shirt, with ...

Scott Disick and Sofia Richie have sparked reunion rumours, with them reportedly staying in constant contact ever since their split. Kourtney Kardashian’s ex, 37, is said to have recently split from model Sofia, 21, after three years together. But sources ...

As the second phase of eased lockdown occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic ends today, the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has said the reopening of religious centres in the country should be gradual. Already, religious groups, including the ...

NBA legend Michael Jordan expressed his sadness and anger on Sunday over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died last week after being pinned down by a white police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “I am deeply ...

Odion Ighalo has reportedly agreed to extend his Manchester United contract until the end of January 2021. The Nigerian striker’s loan deal from Shanghai Shenua was set to come to an end today, but United have been able to extend ...

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is under fire in Ondo state for appointing 26-year-old Owerri-born Ngozi Ugochi-Igbo as a Special Assistant on Gender, Research and Documentation. Ngozi’s appointment was announced on Sunday, to the shock and disappointment of some of the residents ...

The Queen has been pictured riding in the grounds of Windsor Castle – her first public appearance since the coronavirus lockdown began. Windsor is said to be the 94-year-old’s favourite royal residence and she has been photographed over the weekend ...

Amir Khan and his beloved wife Faryal have marked a big milestone in their relationship following lots of ups and downs. The couple, who have endured a rather rocky romance over the past seven years, have celebrated their anniversary. It ...

A tanker truck has driven into a huge crowd of George Floyd protesters on an interstate highway in Minneapolis. In shocking video from the scene, hundreds of people swarm the truck, with some clinging to the cab, as it comes ...

Khloe Kardashian has used her voice to speak out about the murder of George Floyd. The Keeping Up With The Kardashains star, 35, has begged her fans to educate themselves on the Black Lives Matter movement. George, 46, was an ...

With effect from today, residents of Ekiti State now have opportunities to pursue their businesses Monday through Friday from 6am to 8pm. Governor Kayode Fayemi, who disclosed this in a statewide broadcast Sunday evening, also revealed that consultations were underway ...

A drunken driver has knocked down the Commanding Officer, 2 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, Ribadu Cantonment, Kaduna, Lt. Col. Abraham Gbileve, in Markudi, Benue State. Gbileve died after his friend crushed him while reversing his Toyota Camry car last ...

Lady Gaga has called Donald Trump “a fool and a racist” and argued he has offered “nothing but ignorance and prejudice while black lives continue to be taken”. In an emotional message posted to social media, Gaga expressed her anger ...

A 100-year-old Indonesian woman has recovered from coronavirus, making her the country’s oldest survivor of the deadly respiratory illness. Kamtim, who like many Indonesians goes by one name, was discharged from the hospital this week after a month of treatment ...

The coronavirus has killed over 365,000 people worldwide in just five months — but that’s nothing compared to what could be coming if humans don’t clean up their act when it comes to chickens. In his new book, “How to ...

The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed all banks to resolve all outstanding issues relating to failed Automated Teller Machine, Point of Sale terminal and other electronic banking transactions within two weeks starting June 8, 2020. The timelines for reversals ...

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of a 100 level Microbiology student of the University of Benin, Miss Vera Uwaila, who died from injuries sustained after she ...

Poor little Rosalynn McGinnis knew what her mum’s boyfriend was doing was wrong, but he terrified her with his threats. Rosalynn was just 10 years old, and living in Poteau, Oklahoma, when evil Henri Michelle Piette started to s.e.xually abuse ...

Presiding Bishop, Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has said pastors who still want churches to remain close are agents of the devil. He said some pastors were angry that he said churches should be re-opened. “But they are ...

Controversial Journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has accused Davido of lying about the multimillion mansion he claimed to have bought in Banana Island Lagos. According to the 55-year-old, Davido’s new house in Banana Island house is an audio house, and he is ...

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) has taken a new bride Hajiya Zainab Abdullahi. The wedding ceremony, devoid of fanfare because of the COVID-19 pandemic, was held over the weekend. Hameed Ali’s first ...

Coronavirus cases in Nigeria surpassed 10,000 on Sunday, with 307 new cases announced. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC gave the nation’s caseload as 10,162. There was no surprise in Sunday night announcement. Lagos remains the most affected state, ...

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Jigawa State, on Sunday, confirmed the death of one of its members, Nasir Adam, from coronavirus complications. The deceased Mr Adam was aged 36. The NMA chairperson in the state, Nura Basirka, told journalists ...