HSBC’s profits slump 65% amid pandemic downturn
HSBC’s profits for the first half of this year have plunged 65% as it battles the coronavirus downturn. The UK’s biggest bank posted pre-tax profits […]
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COVID-19: FCT leads with 130 cases, as Nigeria records 386 new infections
By Abujah Racheal The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) led the pack on Saturday with 130 Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases as the country recorded 386 new infection […]
England’s lockdown easing on hold as shielding ends
People shielding against coronavirus can now leave their home and return to work, as a further easing of lockdown restrictions in England is postponed. More […]
Mexico becomes world’s third highest in Covid-19 deaths
Mexico has become the country with the third highest death toll with coronavirus, with only the US and Brazil recording greater numbers. It has now […]
Ekiti state Gov Fayemi recovers from COVID-19
The Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has recovered from COVID-19, after days in isolation. This was announced by the governor in a tweet on his […]
COVID-19 cases in Nigeria near 45,000 as NCDC confirms 462 new cases
Nigeria’s confirmed cases of coronavirus reached 43,151 on Friday night following 462 fresh infections, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said in an update. […]
COVID-19: NCDC urges preventive measures, records 481 new infections
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has called on Nigerians to take preventive measures against the Coronavirus during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 404 new cases
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 404 new COVID-19 cases in the country, as total infections from the virus rise to […]
Nigeria COVID-19 cases hit 42,208
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 404 new COVID-19 cases in the country, as total infections from the virus rise to 42,208. The […]
UK virus isolation period ‘to go up from seven to 10 days’
The length of time people with coronavirus symptoms will have to self-isolate for is expected to be increased from seven to 10 days in England. […]
‘Maskless lawmakers may be thrown out’ – Pelosi
The US House of Representatives has ordered all members and staff to wear masks as the nation’s death toll from coronavirus passed 150,000. House Speaker […]
Australia’s Victoria records huge virus case jump
Australia’s virus-hit state of Victoria has reported its worst death toll and case rise – prompting fears that a six-week lockdown of state capital Melbourne […]
Nigeria records 648 cases, discharges 829 COVID-19 patients in one day
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 829 COVID-19 patients were discharged on Monday. The NCDC in a tweet said the number was the […]
Hydroxychloroquine is cure for COVID-19, says U.S.-based Nigerian doctor in viral video
By Harrison Arubu A Nigerian-born and trained physician, Dr Stella Emmanuel, is trending on social media after delivering an impassioned COVID-19 speech in the U.S. […]
Using face masks better than being on ventilators – NCDC boss
Abdullahi Muhammed The Director-General of National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, said Monday that it is better to wear face mask than […]