Amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, getting some good news from our giant of Africa wouldn't be a bad idea at all. Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing Company has produced and released new models of vehicles. It will be recalled that last year, December 6th, 2019, in a press briefing at the company headquarters in Nnewi, the Chairman/CEO of Innoson Vehicles Chief Dr. Innocent Chukwuma OFR, announced the official release of three new set of vehicle brands namely; IVM Ikenga- a 7 Seater capacity MPV; IVMG20- Smart- also a 7 Seater capacity MPV and IVM Seriki- a 15 Seater Bus. Innoson Vehicles in addition to the ones earlier released few months ago is proud to announce to the general public another release of four new models of vehicles namely; 1. IVM Caris: Sleek, Sporty And Modern With an Engine Capacity of 2.0L, IVM Caris is one of our forays into future car designs. With captivating sleeker design, it was produced to give you the all-encompassing comfort, sophistication, and experience yo...

Having said the United states of America has approved the use of chloroquine for the treatment of Coronavirus, the Food and Drug Administration, FDA, Thursday disagreed with President Donald Trump, noting that ‘chloroquine’ was never approved for use with Covid-19 patients. Clarifying journalists at a press conference, FDA chief Stephen Hahn said it was only for use in trials at the moment. Dissecting the White House briefing on Coronavirus, Bloomberg highlighted key takeaways from President Donald Trump’s news conference on the coronavirus response: Trump spent the bulk of the press conference touting possible treatments for Covid-19, even though the FDA commissioner repeatedly tempered expectations. There are a number of open questions, including when Americans can expect testing to be widely available and when supplies like masks will be more readily available to protect health-care workers. Like previous White House briefings, this one suffered from conflicting messages from the pr...

The Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the Italian who brought coronavirus to Nigeria now tests negative. He said this at a press conference on Thursday, The PUNCH reports. According to him, the Italian will be tested one more time and will be released if he tests negative again. Coronavirus was first recorded in Nigeria on February 27 when the Italian businessman, who was on a visit to Lafarge Africa Plc, Ewekoro, Ogun State, was diagnosed with the disease and taken to Lagos State. The second coronavirus case was a Nigerian, who had contact with the Italian and was isolated in Ogun State. Although he tested positive twice, subsequent tests were negative.

Ben Murray Bruce loses Wife to Cancer He wrote on Facebook this morning: I’m broken. Just lost my beautiful wife to cancer. She was my best friend for 43 years and my wife for 41 years. Cancer is real, but it shouldn’t be a death sentence - awareness, and early detection and treatment are key to survival. I miss her so so much. I’m broken.‬ ‪Our children are devastated, I am too. But I have to be strong for them. Please put our family in your prayers. Like the sun, my wife was a blessing and touched the lives of everyone she met. Though she’s gone, she’d remain alive in our hearts forever. ‬ ‪I miss you, my sweetheart, and my most beautiful girl, Evelyn Murray-Bruce. Forever yours, ❤️.

The Federal Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate closure of tertiary institutions, secondary and primary schools nationwide over the fear of coronavirus in Nigeria and as part of the precaution measures to reduce the spread of the virus. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Mr Sonny Echono, confirmed this to News men.

Coronavirus: How Africa is faring Covid-19 not yet pandemic -- WHO chief In the past 24 hours, Africa has recorded 17 deaths from the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak, the World Health Organisation (WHO), Africa region has said. While Africa was among the last continent to report cases of the virus, cases are beginning to spread throughout the continent as 33 countries have reported at least a case of the disease. The UN health agency said so far, there has been 633 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 33 African countries leading to 17 deaths. Meanwhile in the past 24 hours, the Gambia, Mauritius and Zambia have announced first cases. Increasing cases Cases in Africa have remained low compared to other continents. Egypt still tops the chart of countries with the most cases in Africa with 210 cases. This is followed by South Africa with 116 and Algeria with 75 confirmed cases. In Nigeria, the number of confirmed cases has increased to eight. However, more cases might be expected from the country a...

As Nigeria records more cases of coronavirus, the Anambra state government has banned public gathering in the state until further notice, starting from Monday, March 23. The state government, under the leadership of Governor Willie Obiano in a statement released on Thursday, March 19, provided health advisory for various sectors in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The government advised traders who go to the markets to wash their hands frequently, with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and allow it to air dry. It also recommended the use of hand sanitizers handshaking, hugging and all other forms of contact salutation are strongly discouraged. “A distance of 6-feet should be maintained between customers and traders,” the government said. It also advised the leadership of the markets to buy an infrared thermometer to test any cases of their member or customer falling sick in the market. The state government directed that all its tertiary institutions must proceed on ...

The court of appeal in Abuja has affirmed Ifeanyi Ubah as the senator representing Anambra south senatorial district. Stephen Adah, the appellate court justice, held that the judgment of the lower court which sacked Ubah as senator is a nullity. Bello Kawu, judge of a federal capital territory (FCT) high court in Kubwa, had voided Ubah’s election on April 11, 2019 on the grounds that he presented a forged National Examination Council (NECO) certificate to INEC. After hearing the case afresh, the high court still affirmed its previous judgment on January 17, 2020, and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the certificate of return issued to Ubah and to issue a fresh certificate to Obinna Uzoh, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the senator-elect of the district. But Ubah contended that he was not given fair hearing. Ubah through his counsel, Onyeachi Ikpeazu, argued that as of the time the judgment in suit No: FCT/HC/CV/30...

As part of proactive safety measures arising from the global Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the Enugu State Government has directed public and private primary and secondary schools in the state to conclude all activities in their various schools and shut down on or before Friday, March 27, 2020, IgbereTV reports. In a statement by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, the state government further enjoined teachers and students to continue to observe the School Water Sanitization and Hygiene Programme (WASH) operative in the state as well as other standard personal hygiene protocol for prevention of COVID-19 infection. 

The Lagos Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has confirmed four new cases of the COVID-19 pandemic in Lagos, With this, there are now a total of 12 cases in the country. The Health Commissioner confirmed the new cases at a news briefing on Thursday. This comes barely one day after the Federal Ministry of Health confirmed five new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, confirming the news at a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, explained that out of the five new cases, three arrived from the United States while two came from the United Kingdom. “We are still collating information on the travellers; two out of the three from the US are Nigerian, a mother and a 6-week old baby which makes it the youngest COVID-19 patient we have. “The third is an American national, who crossed the land border to become the first COVID-19 case not arriving by air. The two cases from the UK are Nigerians”. The Minister noted that a detailed travel hist...

2020 Audition! 30 Delegates Selected For Camping And Grand Finale Of Mr & Miss IMO State Nigeria. ( Photos) It was an awesome experience to behold at the just concluded National Grand Audition of the Imo State Nigeria Pageant 2020. (Mr & Miss Imo State Nig.) The Audition which was held at the prestigious De Glen Hotel & Suites, the Spanish Taste Hotel located in a Beautiful and Serene Avenue in the Heart of Owerri Featured the Good, the Better and the Best of models from within and around the country, mostly from Abuja, Calabar, Abia, Port Harcourt, Anambra and the Eastern Heartland of Owerri. After a fair tussle of both sexes, and among the 46 contestants present, 30 persons were selected to move into the next stage of the competition which is the IMO STATE PAGEANT 2020 IN-HOUSE REALITY CAMP. (TEN YEARS A KING EDITION) Special thanks to the panel of judges who confessed to have had quite a hectic struggle in selecting the in-house delegates. Our Amiable Sponsors will No...

Umuahia – Abia State government says plans are ongoing to commence payment of compensation to Land Donors in parts of Ikwuano and Isiala North Local government areas where the State proposes to build an International Airport. The State Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Urban Planning, Barrister Suleiman Ukandu who made the revelation when the traditional rulers from the affected Communities visited him in his office reminded them of the importance of the Airport Project, particularly in the areas of revenue generation, easing of doing business, employment, commerce, industry and transport. He disclosed that his ministry has concluded Plans to visit, sensitize and pay compensation to Land Donors of affected Communities. Meanwhile, the State Commissioner has constituted a five man committee to identify the location of gas plants, examine the status of approval. He also said the committee in addition would determine the process of approval to ascertain its legality, examine if a...

A suspected case of COVID-19 infection has been isolated in Enugu. Giving the update in a tweet, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, stated: “The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control is aware of the patient in Enugu, suspected to have COVID-19. “This is one of several alerts received daily at the National COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre. “The patient is in isolation, sample collected and results expected tomorrow.”

It was an emotionally charged night full of entertainment, glamour and red carpet extravaganza as Africa’s biggest film and television stars gathered at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos for the seventh edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs). Hosted by the duo of IK Osakioduwa and AMVCA newbie Amina Abdi Rabar, the event held on Saturday, March 14, and is organized by Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice. The 7th edition of the AMVCAs was also sponsored by Amstel Malta The biggest winner of the night was Nigerian thriller ‘Living in Bondage’, which walked home with seven awards including Best Overall Movie and Best Director which went to Nollywood legend, Ramsey Nouah. Timini Egbuson won Best Actor in a Drama whilst Toyin Abraham won in the Best Actress in a Drama, both wins for their performances in the movie ‘Elevator Baby’. Meanwhile, The MultiChoice Academy award went to East Africa for the movie ‘Promises’. One of the hi...

The biggest African Movie/TV series award show, Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2020 (AMVCA) holds tonight in Lagos. The AMVCA is one of the most anticipated events in Nigeria as actors, actresses, filmmakers, fashion influencers bring their fashion A-game to the red carpet. Moreso, there is suspense on who will win the Best actor and actress awards categories among other awards. IK Osakioduwa, Abdi Rabar are hosts of AMVCA7 2020. Meanwhile, check out the AMVCA 2020 nominees. Best Short Film or Online Video Nominees: Oga John - Bolanle Akintomide Thorn - Bola 'Enigma' Akanbi Prueba - Stanlee Ohikuhare Tokunbo - Bio Arimoro Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or TV Series Nominees: Damijo (Rmd) - Seven Richard Mofe Ramsey Nouah - Living In Bondage Nkem Owoh - God Calling Remilekun 'Reminisce' Safaru - King Of Boys Pascal Tokodi - Disconnect Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or TV Series Nominees: Toni Tones - King Of Boys Eucharia Anunobi - T...

Imo State former Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, has lambasted Governor Hope Uzodinma, over comments that he sacked workers. A statement by his spokesman, Aic Akwarandu, Friday night, called the governor a liar. Uzodinma had asked Head of Service, Camillus Chibuzor Nwagwu, to reinstate workers he said were sacked by the past administration. He approved the release of their appointment letters and instructed that they are remunerated as at when due. Reacting, Ihedioha stated that Uzodinma was engaging in propaganda and image-smearing campaign against him. The statement read: “We have read that Governor Emeka Ihedioha sacked 3,500 civil servants employed by Governor Rochas Okorocha. “Such claims are plain malicious and mischievous. “There was never a time Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha fired any civil servant in Imo State. There were measures to regularize their employment through a committee chaired by a former Head of Service.” “The outcome of that report is simply what has been implemented tod...

Buratai, Ned Nwoko, Adejo, Okonkwo, Bob Manuel, Zack Orji, KOK, Others Honoured At 9th Biennial Lecture Of Actors Guild Of Nigeria Actors Guild Of Nigeria Launches Advocacy movie for the Nigeria Army, Unveils Secretariat Plan The national umbrella for the regulation and representation of affairs of Film -Actors in Nigeria and abroad Actor Guild of Nigeria(AGN), has held the 9th Biennial Lecture and official Launch Ceremony of "Operation Last Dance", an advocacy movie for the Nigeria armed forces. The occasion was held on the 11th of March, 2020 at Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotels and Towers, Abuja. The event of the 9th Biennial Lecture which was themed "The Strategic Role of Nollywood In The Nigeria Economy", also recorded notable activities including Patron's Investiture, Inauguration, Veteran's Honours Award and a Lecture. The occasion also witnessed the distinguished presence of notable personalities with notable portfolios and national relevanc...

Meet Engr.Osborn Nwaze the first son of the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State Engr.Dave Umahi Nwaze (Adu 1 of Adu Kingdom)  The young and youth friendly Osborn Nwaze is the front liner of EBONYI CLOCK WISE a political organization co founded by Him and his crew during the 2019 Election to support his dad Re-election, he also work collectively with his Dad Umahi to ensure Ebonyi is moving forward . Last year Osborn Nwaze graduated from University of Surrey United Kingdom where he studied CIVIL ENGINEERING. U might have heard of Osborn La-Palm and Osborn Extension one of the best and top hotel in Abakaliki and UBURU owned by Dave Umahi which he named after his son "Osborn Nwaze" Osborn Nwaze, famously called "Ichie Agu" is a very smart, intelligent and a gentlemen, like father like son. Its very rare to see any Nigeria politician son 24hrs in Nigeria but Osborn has chosen to work with his parent and other political Elected/Appointed Ebonyians to set the re...

The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Prof. Mohammed Isah, has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for his commitment in ensuring public office holders’ strict compliance with the rules of the Bureau, as exceptional and worthy of emulation. Speaking when he led members of the Board of the Bureau to the Government House, Enugu, on a courtesy visit, Prof. Isah, stated that the governor has been very supportive to the establishment in terms of enforcement of the Code of Conduct rules. The Code of Conduct Chairman disclosed that he was impressed to note that Gov. Ugwuanyi ensured that the public office holders (Exco members) who served during his first term in office duly declared their assets before collecting their severance allowance, stating that “no state has done it before”. Prof. Isah, who urged the governor to “continue your good job in fighting corruption”, called on other leaders in the country to emulate his good gesture. He said that “Enugu is one of th...

The Senate is currently working on an amendment to the 1999 Constitution with a view to conferring indigeneship of a state on any resident that has consistently lived in that state for at least 10 years. The proposed law is titled, “A bill for an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to define who is an indigene of the state.” The bill, obtained by our correspondent on Friday, was sponsored by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. The bill seeks to alter Section 31 of the Principal Act by inserting new subsections 2,3 and 4. The new provision states that someone could become an indigene of a state if he or she was born in that state, or if he or she had lived in the state for a continuous period of not less than 10 years. Such a person, according to the proposed legislation, should be able to show evidence of residency in a given local government area for a continuous p...

Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha turns 40 today. Chioma Chukwuka (born March 12, 1980) occasionally credited as Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha is a Nigerian actress and movie producer. In 2007 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a leading role. And the Afro Hollywood award for best actress in a lead role in 2010. Chukwuka's acting career began with her participation in the film The Handkerchief in 2000. In 2007 Chukwuka received the Best Actress in a Lead Role award at the African Movie Academy Awards for the movie Sins of the flesh. Chukwuka has starred in over 80 Nollywood movies. Chioma co produced and starred in the award nominated blockbuster "On bended kneels". Chukwuka got married to her husband, Franklyn Akpotha in 2006. "This is the face of a STRONG WOMAN who has chosen to be HAPPY! Happy birthday Chioma... You are doing well!" Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha is seen as 'Nollywood good girl' due to her many good girl roles. She keep...