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Coronavirus: America repatriates 997 nationals from Nigeria
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has helped 997 Americans return home to reunite with family and friends during this time of unprecedented challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Four Nigerians detained in Cotonou over coronavirus quarantine fees
Four Nigerian returnees have been detained by soldiers in Cotonou, the Benin Republic after being quarantined for 14 days in a hotel in the West African country for refusing to pay N900, 000 each for the accommodation facility.
Tyson Fury trolls Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder for heavyweight losses
The Gypsy King has been hosting daily exercise videos on Instagram with the UK on lockdown due to the coronavirus.
New York’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 9/11
As New York City faced one of its darkest days with the death toll from the coronavirus surging past 4,000 — more than the number killed on 9/11 — the Chinese city where the global pandemic began lifted its final restrictions on movement Wednesday as deaths there plummeted.
Coronavirus killing African-Americans more than other groups
More African-Americans than other racial groups in the United States are dying of coronavirus and COVID-19.
US designates Russian group as terrorists
The State Department counter-terrorism coordinator, Nathan Sales, said “This is the first time the United States has ever designated white supremacist terrorists, illustrating how seriously this administration takes the threat.”
Bonfrere Jo: Clemens Westerhof sold Nigeria’s game against Italy at USA World Cup
Former Super Eagles technical adviser Bonfrere Jo has blamed the team’s exit at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States of America on the erstwhile handler of the side Clemens Westerhof.
Award-winning OJ Simpson documentary series to air on DStv
It’s one of the most ambitious and sweeping sports documentaries ever made and it’s coming to DStv.
Donald Trump: There’s going to be a lot of death in America
The American president, Donald Trump, has told Americans to brace for a big spike in Covid-19 fatalities in the coming days, as the country faces what he called the toughest two weeks of the pandemic.
Matthew Ashimolowo: 5G has nothing to do with coronavirus
There are too many theories, too many fake video and too many fake news out there- 5Gs this, 5Gs that. Please, stay out of those theories. Keep your eyes on the Lord. Do not be afraid. Do not say, “My Lord, this is the anti-Christ!”
Egypt, Lebanon evacuate citizens from Nigeria
More countries yesterday evacuated their nationals from Nigeria amidst fears of possible explosion of the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Nigerian doctors tackle government over invitation of Chinese medical experts
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, and National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, yesterday rejected plans by the Federal Government to invite Chinese doctors into the country, describing it as an embarrassment to their members and health workers in the country.
US faces ‘really bad’ week as coronavirus deaths spike
The United States is entering what a senior official warned on Sunday would be the “hardest” week of the coronavirus crisis as the death toll mounted, but some saw glimmers of hope from a slight slowing of fatalities in hard-hit New York.
Coronavirus raises specter of gravest attacks in modern US times
America's surgeon general raised the specter of the gravest attacks against the nation in modern times to steel an anxious country Sunday for the impending and immeasurable
Donald Trump: There’s going to be a lot of coronavirus death in US next...
President Donald Trump told Americans to brace for a big spike in coronavirus fatalities in the coming days, as the country faces what he called the toughest two weeks of the pandemic.
Consul General: Three Nigerians die of coronavirus in America
The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Benaoyagha Okoyen, has confirmed the death of three Nigerians from the Coronavirus Disease in the United States.
Donald Trump discusses sports season amid coronavirus pandemic
The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, met with top sports leaders to discuss the resumption of sporting activities amid coronavirus pandemic.
Global coronavirus cases hit 1.14 million, 61,174 deaths
Coronavirus deaths have hit 61, 174 globally from 1, 140, 129 cases worldwide with 236, 229 victims fully recovering from the pandemic case. United States has 7,159 casualties and United Kingdom recorded an increase of 708.
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Facebook launches Quiet Mode for muting alerts and scheduling downtime
Facebook is rolling out a new feature today that allows users to mute all notifications from the social network. The new time management tool is called Quiet Mode, and it first reared its head as part of a pilot that was quietly launched last month. It’s officially rolling out for iOS users through the next month, and it will arrive for Android users starting in May.
DisCos: Federal government to pay for free electricity for two months
The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors says the free energy to be supplied for two months is not free by the DisCos, but will be paid for by the Federal Government.
Governor Okowa confirms death of second coronavirus case in Delta
Okowa on his verified Facebook handle on Thursday evening in a post, said the deceased had underlying ailment. He said the deceased tested positive to the pandemic.
Nigeria records 14 new cases of coronavirus, total now 288
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 14 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country, according to a statement on Thursday night, April 9th.
Former Oyo senator passes on
The lawmaker who represented Oyo North senatorial district between 2003 and 2007, Robert Koleoso, has passed on.
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NCDC: 185 killed in 951 confirmed cases of Lassa fever in 2020
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed that a total of 185 people have died of Lassa fever with 951 cases confirmed in the country since the beginning of the year 2020.
Professor wants Nigeria to refocus on indigenous remedies for coronavirus, other viral infections
A professor in the Department of Wildlife and Ecotourism Management, University of Ibadan, Lameed Gbolagade, has advised Nigeria to look inward for a cure and vaccine against coronavirus and other forms of viral infections.
Osun: One coronavirus patient missing
Osun State government on Saturday declared only one coronavirus patient missing from its Ejigbo isolation center.
Manchester United transfer target amid Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish links
Manchester United need to be adding more “flair” to their squad in the next transfer window, says Sammy McIlroy, with a former Red Devils midfielder seemingly backing moves for the likes of Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish.
New York increases fine for violating social distancing guidelines to $1,000
New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, on Monday said that fines for violating social distancing guidelines would be increased from $500 to $1,000.