Jack Ma of Alibaba group announces more donation to Africa
Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group, on Monday announced the donation of more medical equipment to Africa in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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Covid-19: Kano begins ‘deportation’ of almajiris to curb spread of virus
Kano State government on Sunday approved the deportation of Almajiris, otherwise known as ‘children beggars’ in the state. Salihu Tanko Yakasai, the media aide to […]
Guinean Secretary General dies of coronavirus
A top government official in Guinea and close ally of President Alpha Conde has died from the novel coronavirus, Guinea government said on Sunday. Sekou […]
Coronavirus: China outbreak city Wuhan raises death toll by 50%
The Chinese city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus originated last year, has raised its official Covid-19 death toll by 50%, adding 1,290 fatalities. Wuhan officials […]
Covid-19: Medical doctor dies in Akwa-Ibom after showing symptoms of virus
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State branch has confirmed the death of a medical doctor, Dr Dominic Essien after showing symptoms of COVID-19. […]
Lagos confirms 19 new cases of COVID-19, discharges 5 more
Five more patients undergoing treatment at isolation centres in Lagos State have been discharged. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, made this […]
Coronavirus: UK lockdown extended for ‘at least’ three weeks
Lockdown restrictions in the UK will continue for “at least” another three weeks as it tackles the coronavirus outbreak, Dominic Raab has said. The foreign […]
China’s economy shrinks for first time in decades
China’s economy shrank for the first time in decades in the first quarter of the year, as the virus forced factories and businesses to close. […]
President Macron questions China’s handling of Coronavirus
French President Emmanuel Macron has questioned China’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak, saying things “happened that we don’t know about”. Mr Macron told the Financial […]
Covid-19: California to pay $500 each to 150,000 undocumented immigrants
California will give cash payments to immigrants living in the country irregularly, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday, using a mix of taxpayer money and charitable […]
Coronavirus: Germany slowly eases lockdown measures
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced plans to slowly ease restrictions brought in to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing rules will stay in place […]
Doctor dies of coronavirus after treating infected patient
A doctor in private practice reportedly died on Wednesday at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos mainland. The deceased, identified as 51-year-old Chugbo […]
Coronavirus: Trump says peak is passed and US to reopen soon
President Donald Trump says the US has “passed the peak” of new Covid-19 cases and predicted some states would reopen this month. At the daily […]
FG releases names, pictures of Nigerians who died of coronavirus abroad
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal Government has released names and photos of Nigerians in diaspora who died of corona-virus. The chairman of the Nigerians in […]
Pep Guardiola’s mother dies after contracting coronavirus
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s mother, Dolors Sala Carrio, has died aged 82 in Barcelona after contracting coronavirus. “Everyone associated with the club sends their […]