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Nigeria, 38 other African countries to benefit from GPE fund
The Global Partnership for Education, GPE, has announced the provision of $250 million to help developing countries mitigate both the immediate and long-term disruptions to education by COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Oyetola: 25 of Cote d’Ivoire returnees not from Osun
The Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, says 25 of the 127 people who returned to the state from Cote d’Ivoire recently are not indigenes of the state.
Osun nabs fleeing coronavirus patient
The Osun State Government has recovered the coronavirus disease patient who was declared missing from the isolation centre in Ejigbo area of the state.
Christian Atsu hits out at French doctors over coronavirus comments
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.
Osun confirms six new coronavirus cases as test on returnees round up
Six new cases of coronavirus among the isolated returnees from Côte d’Ivoire has been confirmed by the Osun State Government summing the total case in the state to 20.
Coronavirus-positive man escapes from isolation centre
A commercial driver who tested positive to coronavirus in Niger State has escaped from the isolation centre in Bida where he was being managed.
Vincent Enyeama relives amazing Afcon outing against Cote d’Ivoire
Vincent Enyeama has relived his starring performance in Nigeria’s 2-1 win against Cote d’Ivoire at 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
Coronavirus cases in Africa double in one week
African countries have so far recorded over 4,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), more than double the figure as of Monday.
64 deaths, 2,412 coronavirus cases recorded in 43 African countries — list
From the 2,412 cases, 64 people died and 203 recovered in 14 African countries, according to data obtained by newsmen from the World Health Organisation’s website.
Didier Drogba’s message to Galatasaray vice president and manager after positive test for virus
Didier Drogba sent a message of hope to Galatasaray vice president Abdurrahim Albayrak and manager Fatih Terim following their positive tests for Covid-19.
Kolo Toure reveals why Nwankwo Kanu did not inspire him at Arsenal
Former Cote d’Ivoire and Arsenal star has opened up why ex-Super Eagles teammate Nwankwo Kanu was never an inspiration while the pair were teammates at the North London outfit.
Coronavirus: Over 400 cases recorded in Africa
African countries, as of Tuesday evening, had confirmed over 400 cases of COVID-19 on the continent, the World Health Organization has said. =
Coronavirus hits 27 countries in Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there are now over 300 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Africa.
Coronavirus spreads to 18 African nations
Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan and Guinea all confirmed their first cases of the new coronavirus on Friday, giving the disease a foothold in 18 countries on the African continent.
Falcons striker Chioma Wogu joins Minsk from Rivers Angels
Belarusian champions Minsk have secured the services of Nigeria international Chioma Wogu on a two-year deal.
Quadri Aruna, Olajide Omotayo, Offiong Edem win first games at ITTF Africa Top 16...
Highest-ranked African player Quadri Aruna, Olajide Omotayo and Offiong Edem on Monday all won their first games at the ongoing International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Top 16 Cup in Tunis.
South Africa pulls out of friendly with Japan over coronavirus concerns
South Africa has cancelled a men’s under-23 friendly against Japan over concerns about the current COVID-19 outbreak, the Japan Football Association revealed Sunday.
ECOWAS Court chief advocates legal system to guarantee Ivoirians of rights protection
Justice Edward Asante, President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, has underscored need for establishment of legal system to assist Ivoirians approach court for protection of their human right.
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Sunday Oliseh urges Odion Ighalo to shun China mega deal for Manchester United stay
Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh says he expects Odion Ighalo to join Manchester United permanently rather than take up an offer of 400,000 pounds a week offer from his Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua.
Apostle Suleman asks Nigerians to stop attacking Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries has faulted those criticizing Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Believers Love World, popularly known as Christ Embassy, for his revelation on 5G network and Coronavirus.
Lockdown: Nigeria loses N20 billion in seven days as banks stop operations in ports
The Federal Government’s quest to contain the coronavirus pandemic through a 14 – day lockdown of Lagos, Ogun State and Abuja appears to be taking its toll on the nation’s revenue as banks’ closure continue to hamper ports operations.
Edo guber: Groups adopt Osagie Ize-Iyamu for governor
NO fewer than 21 various interest groups have adopted Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu as their preferred governorship candidate for the 2020 governorship election slated for September 16.
Governor Masari: Coronavirus claims first victim in Katsina
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State, yesterday said the dreaded corona virus, COVID-19 pandemic had claimed its first victim in the state. The victim was private medical practitioner.
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Sex workers stranded in Germany as coronavirus shuts brothels
Thousands of foreign prostitutes working in Germany have been made homeless after brothels closed due to the coronavirus outbreak and borders snapped shut, making it difficult for them to return home.
Tottenham star set to undergo chemical warfare training in his home country
Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min will be undergoing chemical warfare training as part of his mandatory military assignment in South Korea.
Imo hotel set to be fumigated over coronavirus pandemic
Chairman, Task Force on covid-19 in Imo, Professor Maurice Iwu, yesterday said that the Fancy Hotel in Imo State, that was locked down over the Coronavirus pandemic, will be fumigated tomorrow.
Union demands life insurance, N100, 000 special coronavirus allowances for health workers
The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals, NUAHP, on Wednesday, demanded life insurance scheme and immediate payment of N100, 000 special coronavirus allowances to all health workers at the frontline of the war against the disease as presently done to other health workers globally.
Juventus star details own experience as he continues recovery
Juventus forward Paulo Dybala and girlfriend Oriana have been ill with coronavirus, but both are on the mend after self-isolating.