Kwara records 71 fresh cases of Coronavirus Lagos state Coronavirus mortality rises to 185 Cash transfer: FG disburses N349.5m to beneficiaries in Kaduna Ekiti Govt threatens erring SDGs contractors Refugees commission plans distribution of food items, palliatives in 11 Ghana’s Coronavirus cases surpass 24,000 Evacuation: 247 Nigerians stranded in Malaysia, Thailand arrive Nigeria 7 militants killed in security operation in southern Somalia Seven militants killed in security operation in southern Somalia Ex- Kwara Governor condoles with Bishop Kukah over mother’s death Gov. Oyetola extols his deputy who turns 55 Oyo state has no infrastructure for virtual court proceedings- CJ Thousands demonstrate against Israeli government’s virus policy Anambra independent league to decide winners via PPG, play-offs Coronavirus: FCT health secretary tests negative, discharged from isolation centre Why Nigerian students should write 2020 WASCE — VC  Minister assures private sector of govt’s support to reboot economy Minister directs power contractors back to sites Ex-ANAN President tasks FG on revised 2020 budget I am still in the governorship race -Akeredolu NAPTIP vows to go after traffickers of Arowolo Post Coronavirus: Cleric urges parents, society to emphasise morality in child upbringing Coronavirus: Group donates handwashing facilities to Benue, C’River Finally, Trump wears mask in public UN Security Council extends humanitarian aid for Syria Nigeria records 664 new cases of Coronavirus, total hits 31,987 Sterling grabs hat-trick as Manchester City hit Brighton for five Ronaldo’s penalty kicks salvage 2-2 draw for Juventus against Atalanta Sloppy Barca grind out win over Valladolid to stay on Real Madrid’s heels Indian company allowed to market biologic therapy for Coronavirus patients Egypt reports 923 new Coronavirus cases, 81,158 in total Spain’s Andalusia to make mask-wearing obligatory – official Vote of no confidence, persona non grata status on Babalakin still in force – Unilag ASUU Two bodies recovered from crashed helicopter near Rome N/Korea denounces UK for sanctions on organisations accused of links to prison camps United States breaks own daily record, more than 66,000 new virus infections At least five dead, dozens arrested after church hostage drama in Johannesburg Mandatory masks, Mickey at a distance as Walt Disney World reopens Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan and son test positive for Coronavirus Airports resumption: Sirika commends FAAN, NCAA on tackling Coronavirus LASG to enforce demolition of distressed buildings FG reschedules London evacuation flight to July 14 from Gatwick Airport Buhari salutes former governor of Rivers, Ada-George at 80 Buhari condoles with Emir of Gujba over mother’s death Nigerian Army at 157: Magashi reiterates political commitment to tackle insecurity Coronavirus: Delta commissioner recounts isolation experience Anti-Corruption Day: Buhari calls for operationalisation of common position on assets recovery National Park Service woes tourists FG will continue fighting all criminalities to standstill, says Defence Minister Okowa congratulates Gov. Emmanuel at 54 Lockdown: Stakeholders urge government to set up structures to improve ICT in education How Magu used ‘Pastor’ to launder re-looted funds abroad – Report India asks court to stymie potential challenge to Chinese app ban Coronavirus: Edo govt intensifies contact tracing of 4,327 suspected cases Ganduje lauds FG over power upgrade in Kano Human trafficking: Reps urge states to support NAPTIP rehabilitate victims Police confirm 7 killed in Benue community over mining sites’ compensation Revenue consultants frustrating IGR in FCT – Director Magu: No sacred cows, days of corrupt officials are numbered – Presidency Rape: Don advocates early sensitisation of boy-child Peace Corps celebrates 22nd anniversary, urges strict compliance to Coronavirus protocols Jigawa power transmission substation set for inauguration — Gov Badaru EdoBEST changing face of education sector — Edo govt Covid-19: NGO distributes palliatives to physically changed NAN’s Adamu elected Taraba Correspondents’ Chapel Chair PDP wants Magu to clear alleged corruption, violations Assault: Badagry monarch demands N10m compensation from Customs EFCC: More troubles for Magu as new facts on re-looting of recovered funds, bribery emerge Coronavirus has worsened maternal mortality rate in Nigeria – NPC Chairman Tunde Braimoh’s death hit me like thunder — Lagos Speaker NAFDAC considers 21 herbal products for usage Accident claims 6 lives in Ondo Victim of abuse cautions young women against travelling abroad  Food Security: Group drums support for local rice production ASUU decries proliferation of universities in Nigeria Styrian GP qualifying could be postponed to Sunday Coronavirus: Cleric advises religious leaders to stop criticising govt safety policies World Population Day: DevComs urges FG to priotise women, girls’ sexual, reproductive health needs Gov. AbdulRazaq salutes Issa-Onilu, Mustapha on birthday anniversaries  Lawyer advocates early sexuality education for teenagers Coronavirus: ECOWAS, WAHO donate $8m medical equipment to PTF Igbo youth back minister over non reopening of schools Kwara gets test centre for Coronavirus Malaria prevention programme: 2 million children targeted in Borno – WHO Twitter takes down accounts tied to far-right Identitarian movement Monarch donates branded face masks to Kwara Govt NEMA inaugurates final phase of fertiliser distribution to flood victims in Anambra NADCEL 2020: Gen. Udoh, 6 other officers, 9 soldiers bag commendation awards Edo poll: APC, Ize-Iyamu will respect INEC’s regulations-Campaign organisation Community leader urges Niger govt to rehabilitate roads in Magama LG Thugs attack protesters at Awka Government House gate FRSC confirms 1 dead, as tipper rams into tricycle in Anambra Champions League absence won’t cause Man Utd panic, says Solskjaer Prices of foodstuffs soar in Enugu major markets German students in United States turn to their govt for help Gunmen kidnap 3 in Ekiti Osun SSG, 21 others recover from Coronavirus UK PM to tell firms to order staff back to workplaces, Daily Mail reports Floods, landslides kill 40 in Nepal, many missing UN arms embargo extension: Iran warns Europe against succumbing to United States pressures COAS unveils Nigerian Army Compendium, presents awards to deserving officers Bill Gates wants Coronavirus drugs go to people who need them, not ‘highest bidder’ Chevron/NNPC gifts N31m centre to Ondo oil communities Make sex, reproductive health education compulsory in schools — NGO Coronavirus Guidelines: FRSC boss takes campaign to Lagos motor parks 80% of accidents aboard ship caused by human elements – AMES Anambra FA: Ubah, 64 others get clearance for board, LFC elections NPA expects 14 ships with petroleum products, others at Lagos port Islamic Financial Institution tenets will help actualise SDGs – Jaiz Bank Official Gombe launches 2020 tree planting campaign United States warns citizens of heightened detention risks in China We need public-private sector partnership for schools’ concessioning — Minister Merkel says pandemic needs global response, underlines WHO membership Sexual harassment bill: NCWS commends Senate for passage Congo justice minister resigns after judicial reform dispute Italy pushes to end stalemate over single broadband network – Source Iran will develop oil industry despite United States sanctions – Zanganeh says Bosnians mark 25 years since Srebrenica genocide that shocked the world Mali opposition says one protest leader detained FG moves to actualize N43.24bn Ibadan Inland Dry Port Niger govt says will not compromise standard on road construction Coronavirus: Port Harcourt International Airport reopens Constituents laud Sen. Bassey for NIRSAL loan/grant Kebbi Govt embarks on road networks NIPC restates commitment to promoting Nigeria’s investment opportunities — Official China didn’t create Coronavirus pandemic to attack America, says United States magazine North Korea denounces UK for sanctions on organisations accused of links to prison camps NEMA begins distribution of relief materials to 5,000 victims of Adamawa communal conflict Troops eliminate notorious bandits recover cache of arms in Taraba 2020 revised budget: Group urges FG to ensure high performance Thousands call for release of Russian governor held on murder charges Rape: Muslim group commends FG’s efforts, advocates stiffer penalties NAFDAC warns consumers in Borno to be wary of unregistered hand sanitisers  Lagos Govt seals medical laboratory conducting Coronavirus tests illegally Ondo workers threaten strike over unpaid salary arrears, issue 5-day ultimatum APC to sanction members filing court cases against Caretaker committee Recoveries from Coronavirus exceed 900 in Oyo State – Gov. Makinde We will reopen schools only when it is safe to do so, Northern Education Commissioners say Train derailed, passengers stranded in northern Thailand 47m women likely to be deprived of reproductive rights as a result of Coronavirus -UNFPA Anambra State Fire Service more effective, efficient, says MD LAHA suspends legislative activities till July 20 4 security force members wounded in Taliban attacks in Afghanistan’s Kabul Water level of Africa’s largest lake starts falling towards normal 2020 revised budget realistic assumption -Prof. Uwaleke Scores arrested in Belgrade after protesters storm Serbian parliament NGO train 170 journalists on conflict reporting, development in Niger Delta EU-UN Spotlight Initiative, UNFPA empower 40 victims of GBV in Abakaliki Abuja property owner dismisses allegation against VP’s daughter Final poll shows stalemate in Poland’s run-off presidential election Daramola says, “Beware of fraudsters” NAF recruitment is free Libya, UN discuss need for political solution to Libyan crisis Egypt rejects Ethiopia’s proposal to postpone discussions on filling, operating Nile dam Trump commutes ex-aide Roger Stone prison sentence, claiming ‘hoax’ Nigeria announces 575 new cases of Coronavirus, total hits 31,323 Northern Governors condole with Bishop Kukah over mother’s passing OPEC to bring peace, prosperity for Pakistan’s Balochistan province – political representatives Amaechi celebrates old Rivers’ governor, Ada-George at 80 Kamarulzaman becomes IAS substantive President Edo 2020: Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu in mudslinging campaign – NAN Gov. Sule approves establishment of mobile court to handle rape cases Buhari condoles with Bishop Kukah over mother’s death Turkey turns Hagia Sophia museum into mosque after eight decades NiMet predicts rainy, thundery weather Saturday to Monday FG, states debt portfolio hits N28.63trn – NBS Abia Assembly committee unhappy with state of Ohafia General Hospital Revenue Generation: Operators urge governors to develop tourism potential Edo 2020: Group promises to mobilise women for Obaseki’s reelection NSCDC parades 17 suspects over criminal activities in Nasarawa POCACOV unveils 3 ambassadors to mentor youths against cultism, other vices We’ll make Kogi safe from crime, criminality, Govt. assures citizens Harnessing youth workforce could speed economic recovery post-Coronavirus — AfDB Coronavirus: Edo Govt calls for caution as cases rise to 1,562 with 57 deaths Coronavirus: FG donates grains to 64,613 households in Edo Miss Nigeria International promises to make Nigeria proud NEMA commences distribution of farm inputs to Edo farmers Coronavirus: Kwara health workers demand hazard allowance LASG seeks residents’ cooperation in rebuilding Otto-Wolfe/Mba-Cardoso Road Kwara Deputy Governor tests negative for Coronavirus Cultism: Police investigates hospital over false analysis 17 ships discharges petrol, other items at Lagos port – NPA FG projects N11.86trn expenditure for 2021 9 die, 29 missing in Nepal landslides Johnson says England may need stricter face mask rules Ekiti health insurance scheme takes off, targets 10,000 pregnant women, children Seplat Petroleum appoints new Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director Russian LGBT activist fined for ‘gay propaganda’ Ondo 2020: APC disqualifies 1, clears 11 gov aspirants UNDP official advocates more women in governance Protest rocks Mali after rejection of President Keita’s concessions Group demands investigation into N3.14bn NDDC’s Coronavirus palliatives Police AIG reiterates commitment to tackle kidnappers, other crimes in Ondo State  Visa: NIS refuses departure of 58 Nigerian Medical Doctors South Korea’s ex-President Park sentence reduced to 22 years Mobile Court sentences 5 traders to community service in Benin Lafia Infectious Diseases Control Centre ready for use –Gov. Sule FG clarifies tax on house rents, C of O, others Coronavirus: Bayelsa grants tax reliefs to individuals, businesses Kyari tasks new PPMC board on energy sufficiency NDDC:Akpabio urges NASS to check abuses in budget processing EU, WHO support accreditation of Maiduguri College of Nursing, Midwifery Ondo 2020: No division in Ondo APC — Spokesman Ex-wife or friend defecated in their bed in ‘fitting end’ to marriage, Depp tells court Coronavirus: FG evacuates 270 Nigerians from Egypt FG begins move for independence of audit institution Ondo 2020: 11 APC gov aspirants reject indirect primary New WHO Country representative assumes office in Nigeria KASUPDA vows to restore Kaduna master plan Coronavirus: NASFAT distributes food items to Muslim women in Lagos   Plateau Assembly member says extension of LG management committees illegal Combating security threats: African countries have to work together at all levels – President Buhari Russian Orthodox Church criticises Turkey’s decision on Hagia Sophia Ondo State 2020: Group to mobilise support for Gov. Akeredolu’s re-election Gombe police prosecute 44 over alleged rape, unnatural offences Niger Govt. earmarks N403m for road rehabilitation in Minna Stock market gains N15bn on MTNN price rally EKEDC warns against tampering with meters Launching of Bitcoin ATM machine in Nigeria, ‘ll curb money laundering Obaseki’s agric. reforms attract N29bn investment in oil palm, rubber – aide IPPIS distorts, devalues lecturers salaries — ASUU NEXIM bank does not fund political activities — management Covid-19: FCT Minister tasks health professionals on synergy With one year to go, experts warn of high-risk Tokyo Olympics amid pandemic American Airlines threatens to cancel some Boeing 737 MAX orders: WSJ Poland’s presidential campaign comes to an end ahead of Sunday vote NDE/World Bank trains 1000 youths in Gombe Magu’s suspension shows Buhari’s commitment to fight against corruption – lawyers Coronavirus: FRSC educates fleet operators, unions on safety protocols France estimates that 6.7% of population had coronavirus Federal Fire Service inaugurates two fire trucks in Anambra Teacher docked for allegedly raping 14-yr-old student Association, SeedCo train farmers on hybrid maize production in Kaduna NFF formally ends Nigerian football season, sets new season’s tentative kick-off date 2 face trial over alleged N924, 000 rice theft Union Bank to provide potable water to 6 geo-political zones in Nigeria Establish more mental healthcare facilities in Nigeria, Expert urges Govts Hong Kong police raid office of election organiser before primaries Police shoot dead 32-year-old man in Ibadan NEMA warns of flood in 102 LGAs Swedish court acquits ex-Swedish China envoy over dissident talks FG secures release of Arowolo stranded in Lebanon ASUU constructs twin-lecture hall, donates it to UNIJOS Coronavirus: BNHA suspends plenary indefinitely for members to undergo tests FC Barcelona or Napoli await Bayern Munich if no upset against Chelsea Reps C’ttee asks FG to reverse decision on 2020 WASSCE Man jailed 15 years for shooting dead parents, 4 family members Man jailed for 15 years for shooting dead 6 close family members 2020 revised budget: Buhari challenges MDAs on capital project delivery Flood: NEMA alerts 102 LGAs, 28 states Police nab  4 over alleged attempt to sell Dangote truck, 754 cement bags