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Nigeria records five new cases of coronavirus

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Oyo records new coronavirus case, to fumigate markets

Carrie Symonds has announced she has coronavirus after fiancee Boris Johnson went into isolation with the deadly pathogen.

British premier’s pregnant fiancée tests positive

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Four inmates in the Kaduna Custodial Centre of the Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS have lost their lives following injuries sustained last week in an attempted jail break.

Official: Four inmates die at Kaduna prison due to coronavirus fake news

The House of Representatives is calling for the postponement of the National Sports Festival scheduled to hold next week in Edo State.

House of Reps seek two-month free power supply to Nigerians

Brazilian striker Neymar shared a video on social media training with two dogs that tried to take the ball off him.

Neymar employs two very fast opponents to train with

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has told foreign powers to withdraw their forces from the Middle East, warning that they may be in danger if they remain in the region.

Iran says low-risk economic activities to resume from April 11

Professors reject new Kwara university vice chancellor

Robinho: Why my move from Real Madrid to Chelsea collapsed

The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako gave the clarification in a statement made available to the press at the weekend.

Lagos: We did not approve housing development in Magodo greenbelt

business

The House of Representatives is calling for the postponement of the National Sports Festival scheduled to hold next week in Edo State.

House of Reps seek two-month free power supply to...

Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA chief conirms pipeline leakage in Ipaja.

Lagos: NNPC vandalised pipeline repaired

SERAP asks federal government, central bank to provide spending...

A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Shehu Koko representing Maiyama-Koko-Besse Federal Constituency of Kebbi State made the plea in a statement made available to journalists on Monday.

Reps member calls for suspension of utility bills

Nigeria’s central bank disinfects headquarters, branches

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)

NNPC seeks smooth movement of petroleum tankers nationwide

Lufthansa

Lufthansa puts 87,000 workers on reduced hours

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

VP Osinbajo chairs economic sustainability committee

nigeria

Coronavirus lockdown: Kano agency impounds 35 vehicles

House of Reps seek two-month free power supply to Nigerians

Professors reject new Kwara university vice chancellor

Lagos: We did not approve housing development in Magodo greenbelt

Lagos: NNPC vandalised pipeline repaired

africa

National Public Health Reference Laboratory in Gaduwa, Abuja - NCDC - Coronavirus - Covid-19 -- 1

Africa records 339 deaths as coronavirus cases rise to...

Malawi president takes wage cut to fund coronavirus fight

Rwanda extends lockdown as coronavirus cases jump to 82

South Africa launches mobile tracking of those with coronavirus

Kidnapped Mali opposition leader ‘doing well’ as release talks under way

world

“Adnan Ghaith was detained this morning for Palestinian activity in Jerusalem, which is illegal,” police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld told AFP.

Israel detains Palestinian governor of Jerusalem again

Australia optimistic over slowing virus spread urges vigilance

Iran says low-risk economic activities to resume from April 11

HIV drug, which successfully treats coronavirus, moving to phase two trials

Donald Trump: I won’t wear face masks

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Four inmates in the Kaduna Custodial Centre of the Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS have lost their lives following injuries sustained last week in an attempted jail break.

Official: Four inmates die at Kaduna prison due to...

Delta lawyer asks Nigerian Army to parade, handover erring soldiers to police for prosecution

Coronavirus: Quarantined hotel guests, staff discharged in Imo

NNPC speaks on reported coronavirus case in Abuja estate

Abia coronavirus lockdown taskforce impounds vehicles, tricycles

politics

APC governors hail Comrade Adams Oshiomhole at 68

Northern governors felicitate with APC chairman Adams Oshiomhole at 68

Senate president felicitates with APC chairman Oshiomhole at 68

PDP charges members to scale up assistance to vulnerable Nigerians

Senator Folarin urges Oyo governor to hand over to his deputy

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Brazilian striker Neymar shared a video on social media training with two dogs that tried to take the ball off him.

Neymar employs two very fast opponents to train with

Robinho: Why my move from Real Madrid to Chelsea...

Liverpool fan Ben Price was given a surprise when an ordinary video call was interrupted by Virgil van Dijk.

Virgil van Dijk surprises Liverpool fan with video call

Juventus are weighing up a summer move for Chelsea’s contract rebel Willian.

Willian set for Stamford Bridge exit after seven seasons

Rivers United FC coach Stanley Eguma

Stanley Eguma calls for calm in NPFL post coronavirus

Captain Rabiu Ali scored with an overhead kick as Kano Pillars came from behind to beat Asante Kotoko 3-2 in the first leg Caf Champions League preliminary round clash at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano on Saturday.

Kano Pillars extend break by two weeks

Ghana international Christian Atsu has joined Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o and former Cote d'Ivoire ace Didier Drogba to condemn suggestions of first testing anti-coronavirus drugs in Africa.

Christian Atsu hits out at French doctors over coronavirus comments

Former Super Eagles skipper John Obi Mikel has reacted for the first time after his contract termination by Trabzonspor over coronavirus comment.

Mikel Obi set to join Brazilian club Botafago

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Terrence McNally, one of America's great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays Love! Valour! Compassion! and Master Class and the musicals Ragtime and Kiss of the Spider Woman, has died of coronavirus.

American playwright Terrence McNally dies of coronavirus

Banky W, wife Adesua self-isolate as AMVCA attendee tested positive

Lagos: AMVCA participants exposed to coronavirus

Africa’s Namwali Serpell wins Windham-Campbell 2020 Prize

Coronavirus: AGN mulls cancellation of movie productions

film

Mark Blum, a veteran stage actor known for films including “Desperately Seeking Susan” and “Crocodile Dundee,” has died, after contracting the coronavirus disease.

Veteran actor Mark Blum dies of coronavirus disease

Afro-jazz star Manu Dibango dies after contracting coronavirus

Coronavirus: I have recovered – French actress

Why Nigerians living abroad love to watch Nollywood movies

Wale Adenuga: All is not well with Nollywood

people

Nigerians have taken to social media to call out Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele-Bello, for holding a party in her Lagos home during the ongoing lockdown.

Funke Akindele, hubby under fire for birthday party despite...

The Flash actor Logan Williams passes on at 16

Pink reveals coronavirus diagnosis, donates $1 million to relief funds

Harry and Meghan disappoint Canadians with departure

Yinka Quadri: Fight against coronavirus should be collective responsibility of all

technology

A research assistant holds coronavirus test samples. Peter Steffen-dpa via AP

HIV drug, which successfully treats coronavirus, moving to phase...

The UK’s national medical director for NHS England, Stephen Powis, has condemned vandals in the country who attacked new 5G mobile phone network masts, after discredited claims it helped spread the coronavirus.

It is absolute and utter rubbish to say 5G...

Opera has expressed its commitment in keeping millions of people safer from the pandemic by adding a speed dial to the Opera Mini browser and Opera browser for Android, enabling people with quicker access to official information.

Opera provides access to authentic information to African countries

South Africa’s Telkom, Samsung and the government have teamed up to develop a track and trace database to identify the whereabouts of people who may have contracted coronavirus.

South Africa launches mobile tracking of those with coronavirus

In the video and audio clips, it is argued that 5G radio frequencies “are harmful and are the causes of coronavirus.”

Three radiation physics professors debunk G5 conspiracy theory

5G phone masts are being set alight in the UK, after online conspiracy theories have misleadingly linked the cell towers to the coronavirus pandemic.

British 5G towers set on fire over coronavirus conspiracy theories

Google is creating a website for people to screen their health and help them find testing sites at Target, Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart locations

Google uses location data to show which places are complying with...

Zoom has exploded in popularity as people turn to video calling software amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Zoom faces privacy, security backlash as it surges in popularity

opinion

The pandemic is no time for fiscal distancing

In his broadcast to the nation on Sunday, March 29, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari declared that “in Nigeria’s fight against Covid-19, there is no such thing as an overreaction or under-reaction.

Coronavirus: What President Buhari has done and still doing

The psychology of Covid-19

Historiography and tale of two Awe towns

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the restriction of movements in Nigeria’s capital city Abuja and Lagos, which are the hardest hit by coronavirus in the country.

President Buhari’s coronavirus speech is like fine wine with a bit...