1. Lassa Fever Claims 41 Lives in 19 Nigerian States – Minister
Nigeria’s Health Minister, Osagie Ehanire on Tuesday revealed that Lassa fever has killed at least 41 people in 19 states in Nigeria.
2. 15 Killed, 38 Injured In Ijebu-Ode/Ibadan Highway Accident
15 people have died in an accident that occurred on the Omen bridge along the Ijebu-Ode/Ibadan highway.
3. Trump’s Impeachment: GOP Senators Unable To Block Witnesses
The Wall Street Journal has reported the changing mood among senators in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, saying Republican senators appear yielding to pressure to allow witnesses to testify in the trial.
4. Lagosians Are Happy With Sanwo-Olu For Banning Okada
Some residents of Lagos State on Tuesday hailed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s courage in banning commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke) in some local governments, highways and bridges.
5. We Remain Committed To Yorubas’ Unity – Heritage Forum
The President General of Heritage Forum, HRM, Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, Aladeshonyin of Noforija Kingdom has reiterated the commitment of the forum to the unity of the entire Yoruba Nation.
6. Imo State Speaker, Majority Leader Join APC After Ihedioha’s Removal
The Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Collins Chiji has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress following the sack of Emeka Ihedioha as Governor.
7. Woman Bags Rare Chieftaincy Title In Imo
In Igboland, traditional titles are mostly reserved for men; it is rare for women to be bestowed with such titles.
8. FG monitors five Airports to tackle Coronavirus
The Federal Government on Tuesday said there was high-level inter-ministerial consultation towards setting up a multisectoral committee to scale up surveillance and vigilance to detect suspicious cases of coronavirus and ensure containing it at all points.
9. Buhari Expresses Surprise Over Rate Of Banditry, Says There Was Nothing Of Such Before His Govt
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday assured Nigerians that his administration will fight banditry with earnest effort.
10. Caraboa Cup: Aston Villa Defeat Leicester City To Reach Final
Trezeguet’s injury-time winner fired Aston Villa into the Carabao Cup final with victory over Leicester City on a dramatic night at Villa Park.
11. La Liga: Barcelona President Bartomeu Messi Leaving The Club
President of Barcelona, Josep Maria Bartomeu has said that Argentine superstar, Lionel Messi will be on the books of the La Liga club for as long as he wants.
12. Australian Open: Halep Eliminates Kontaveit, Reaches Semi-Finals
Simona Halep progressed to the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday after powering past Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit.
13. Video: Fans Attack Man United Chief Executive Ed Woodward’s Home
Home of the Chief Executive of Manchester United, Ed Woodward was recently attacked by a group of fans appearing to throw flares over the gate of the Old Trafford supremo.
14. Brazilian Midfielder Extends Man City Deal Until 2021
Fernandinho has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester City, the English Premier League champions announced on Tuesday.
15. #SexForGrade: After All Investigations Panel Submit Reports On Accused OAU Lecturer
An investigative panel has submitted its reports on an OAU lecturer, accused of sexual assault, to the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede.
16. See Why Britain Embraced Huawei’s 5G Network
Britain on Tuesday gave the green light to a limited role for Chinese telecoms giant Huawei in the country’s 5G network, in a decision it said was necessary for developing its future digital economy.
17. Woman Catches Husband In Bed With A Nursing Mother
A lady simply identified as Mrs. Ednah, a nursing mother and reportedly married to one Mr. Goodluck from Azuzuama in Southern Ijaw LGA, Bayelsa State was caught pant down with a married man in a Hotel by the man’s wife.
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