CBN introduces measures to check effect of virus on economy
The Central Bank of Nigeria in its bid to check the effect of the coronvirus has extended the moratorium on all its intervention funds. The […]
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Coronavirus: NYSC suspends orientation exercise
The management of the National Youth Service Corps has suspended the ongoing orientation course for Batch A, stream one corps members nationwide. The organisation said […]
Trump angers Beijing with ‘Chinese virus’ tweet
China has reacted angrily after US President Donald Trump referred to the coronavirus as “Chinese virus”. A foreign ministry spokesman warned the US should “take […]
‘Stay away from ibuprofen if you have coronavirus’ – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against the usage of popular drug ibuprofen without consulting a doctor. WHO spokesman, Christian Lindmeier, issued the warning […]
Abuja doctors embark on indefinite strike amidst Coronavirus pandemic
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Abuja chapter, have announced they would be embarking on an indefinite strike beginning from today March 17th, amidst the […]
Actor Idris Elba, Olga Kurylenko of James Bond tests positive for COVID-19
Popular English actor, Idris Elba is the latest celebrity to test positive for the deadly coronavirus also known as COVID-19 which has quickly spread across the globe […]
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s wife tests positive for coronavirus
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has tested positive for COVID-19, and Trudeau will remain in isolation for 14 days, according to […]
Disney to shut Florida and Paris theme parks, cruise line over coronavirus
Disney will close its theme parks in Florida and Paris beginning Sunday due to the novel coronavirus, the company said, hours after announcing its California […]
NBA season suspended after player tests positive to coronavirus
The NBA has put its season on hold after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for COVID-19. Utah’s game against the Thunder in Oklahoma City […]
Coronavirus: 50 Nigeria oil cargoes stranded as global oil price plunge deeper
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) yesterday raised the alarm about the looming crisis as a result of low oil prices and asked Nigerians to […]
Coronavirus: Italy shuts all stores as death toll soars
Italy on Wednesday shut all stores except for pharmacies and food shops in a desperate bid to halt the spread of a coronavirus that has […]
Hollywood actor Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus
Actor Tom Hanks announced in a social media post that he and his wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for coronavirus. Hollywood actor Tom Hanks […]
Juventus centre-back Daniele Rugani tests positive for coronavirus
The 25-year-old Italy international, a team-mate of Cristiano Ronaldo, has been placed in quarantine as medics carry out checks on those with whom he has […]
Asian shares plungs as World Health Organisation (WHO) declares coronavirus pandemic
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 dived 4.9% to 18,468.99. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 dropped 6.6% to 5,348.60. South Korea’s Kospi dipped 4.7% to 1,815.98. Hong Kong’s Hang […]
UK Health Minister Nadine Dorries tests positive for coronavirus
UK Health minister and Conservative MP Nadine Dorries says she has been diagnosed with coronavirus,” the BBC reports. “Ms Dorries, the first MP to test […]