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Holds talks with govs on curfew hours The federal government has said it will review the January 18 date earlier fixed for resumption of schools. It has also begun talks with state governors on the review of curfew hours in different parts of the country as a curb to nightly activities and entertainment, which are considered to be driving the surge in COVID-19 cases across the country. This is coming as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has cautioned Nigerians against allowing COVID-19 infections to escalate to a level that it will stretch health facilities to their limits. Speaking…

Neymar has returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain, the French champions announced on Monday, two days before they take on Marseille in the Champions Trophy. Brazilian Neymar, 28, was stretchered off the field with an ankle injury following a heavy challenge from Thiago Mendes in PSG’s home Ligue 1 defeat to Lyon last month. Defender Presnel Kimpembe, who suffered a thigh injury in the goalless draw at Lille a week later, was pictured returning to training for the capital city club on Monday. However, the pair are still doubts for the Champions Trophy match against Marseille, who finished second to…

The Federal Government on Monday said it would review the January 18 earlier date fixed for resumption of schools across Nigeria. It attributed the decision to the second wave of COVID-19 currently ravaging the country. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, disclosed this while answering questions during a press briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja. The minister said, “On the January 18 resumption date, we are reviewing it. We are going to review it. “At the PTF meeting today, we considered it, and tomorrow, the ministry is going to take it up.” Details later… …

Magistrate Mabel Segun-Bello of a Wuse Zone 2 Magistrate’s Court, Abuja, on Monday admitted Publisher of SaharaReporters and convener of #RevolutionNow Protest, Mr Omoyele Sowore, to bail in the sum of N20 million. Sowore and four others were arrested on New Year’s eve over their involvement in a protest over ban on crossover night activities. The four others, which include Peter Williams, Sanyaolu Juwon, Emmanuel Bulus and Damilare Adenola were then arraigned on January 4, 2021 on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, unlawful assembly and incitement. Following their plea of not guilty, Magistrate Segun-Bello ordered that they be remanded…

The new provisional quarantine protocol for passengers arriving Nigeria introduced by the federal government has come into effect from Monday, 11th January, 2021. The COVID-19 response protocol was signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation/ Chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha. It lists some steps which a passenger from a country of exit must fulfill before he could be allowed to board a flight to Nigeria. A traveller is required to perform a COVID-19 PCR test not more than four days (96 hours) before boarding. The PTF also noted that PCR tests done more than…

Vaccination efforts were boosted Monday as BioNTech planned millions more doses than expected this year and mass inoculation sites opened across England while the world neared two million pandemic deaths a year since the first fatality was recorded. As countries across the globe looked forward to vaccines finally allowing a return to normality in the months ahead, WHO experts were also focusing on Covid-19’s origins and planned a mission to China this week to probe the initial outbreak. The 10 World Health Organization scientists will visit from Thursday, more than a year after the pandemic began and amid accusations Beijing…

Ten World Health Organization scientists will visit China from Thursday to probe the origins of Covid-19, authorities said, more than a year after the pandemic began and amid accusations, Beijing delayed the investigation. The WHO team “will conduct joint research cooperation on the origins of covid 19 with Chinese scientists,” the National Health Commission said in a statement. The long-awaited mission — which has been under discussion since last year — is of great political significance at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic has devastated major countries worldwide, caused almost two million deaths and brought the global economy to a…

One of the best teenagers in the game has revealed that his dream is to play for Barcelona and the club is reportedly interested in signing him. Barcelona registered a thumping 4-0 victory over Granada last night thanks to braces from Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi and have now moved to third on the La Liga table. They are anxiously waiting for the presidential election on the 24th so that they can finally make some moves in the January transfer window. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top stories involving Barcelona from 11 January 2021. Paris Saint-Germain interested in signing Emerson Emerson in…

Barcelona have moved to third in the La Liga table following a commanding 4-0 win against Granada on Saturday. The Blaugrana completely dominated their opponents and deservedly claimed all three points. Lionel Messi was once against the architect of Barcelona’s victory, as he scored twice in the team’s win against Granada. However, it was Antoine Griezmann who opened the scoring for Ronaldo Koeman’s side after 12 minutes. The Frenchman went from scorer to provider as he set up Messi to double Barcelona’s lead. The Argentinian made it 3-0 a few minutes before half time and Griezmann rounded the scoreline in the 63rd minute. This was one…

Real Madrid suffered another setback in LaLiga Santander as they were held to a 0-0 draw away at Osasuna. The Blancos failed to break down a rigid Rojillos side who ended the game with two shots on target, one more than the visitors managed despite seeing over 70% of the ball. Real Madrid’s stay in Pamplona was worsened even further after their return to Madrid was canceled due to extreme weather conditions. They have been stuck in the city since their arrival on Friday as they prepare for their upcoming clash in the Supercopa de Espana. Ahead of the game, here, we take a look…