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18 die in road crash during virus curfew
Eighteen people were killed when a truck crashed into several cars south of the Egyptian capital during a night-time curfew put in place because of the coronavirus outbreak, state television reported on Thursday.
Egypt imposes night-time curfew
Egypt will impose a night-time curfew for two weeks from Wednesday to contain the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli announced.
Second Egyptian military official dies of coronavirus
A senior Egyptian military official died on Monday from coronavirus, state newspaper Al-Ahram said, a day after state media announced the death of another senior military official.
Former Super Eagles star urges support, respect for Gernot Rohr
Former Nigeria Super Eagles player Emmanuel Amunike has urged the football administrators in Nigeria to give maximum support and respect decisions made by the team’s handler, Gernot Rohr.
Douala to host CAF Champions League final
The newly-built Japoma Stadium in the Cameroon city of Douala will stage the final of this season’s African Champions League on May 29, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed on Monday.
Former Red claims Liverpool star only gets games because they win
Former Red Steve Nicol believes that the form of Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been poor this season.
Emmanuel Amuneke confirms new role at Egyptian side
Former Nigerian international Emmanuel Amuneke has confirmed that he is still with the Egyptian club side El Makassa after several reports on his dismissal as the head coach of the team.
Egyptian grandfather scores on professional debut
Egyptian grandfather Ezzeldin Bahader took a big step towards becoming the world’s oldest professional soccer player by making his debut at the age of 75 over the weekend and celebrated the occasion by scoring a goal.
German tourist becomes first confirmed coronavirus death in Africa
A German tourist died on Sunday of the novel coronavirus in a Sinai resort of eastern Egypt, the health ministry announced, the first death from the epidemic recorded in Africa.
Egypt ‘likely source’ of coronavirus in Taiwan patient – doctors
Taiwan's government said on Sunday that an elderly Taiwanese woman who was part of a tour group in Egypt was likely infected with the COVID-19 virus while there last month and unlikely the source of infection of 12 Egyptian crew on a Nile cruise.
CAFCC: Bolaji Sakin scores as Horoya defeat Enyimba in Conakry
Bolaji Sakin and Boubacar Samassekou were on target as Horoya beat Nigerian outfit Enyimba 2-0 at the Stade 28 Septembre in Conakry on Sunday to progress to the semi-finals with a 3-1 aggregate victory.
CafCL: Junior Ajayi shines as Al Ahly ousts Sundowns
Al Ahly forward Junior Ajayi was impressive for the Egyptian side as they zoomed into the semifinals of the CAF Champions league on Saturday edging out Mamelodi Sundowns on 3-1 aggregate.
Egypt detects 12 new Coronavirus cases on Nile cruise boat
Egypt detected 12 new cases Friday of the novel coronavirus among workers aboard a Nile cruise boat heading from Aswan to Luxor, a health ministry statement said.
Wigan Athletic congratulate Leon Balogun on Super Eagles recall
Wigan Athletic have issued a congratulatory message to Leon Balogun in the wake of the central defender earning a recall to Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles.
Egypt: Donald Trump tells Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi US to pursue efforts for deal on Ethiopia...
U.S. President Donald Trump told Egyptian counterpart Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Tuesday that Washington will keep up efforts for a deal among Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan over a dam Ethiopia is building on the Nile, Egypt’s presidency said.
Former Nigeria youth coach debunks Egyptian club sack rumour
Former Tanzania National team coach, Emmanuel Amunike, has debunked stories that he is parting ways with Egyptian club EL Makassa after just two games in charge.
Egypt confirms second coronavirus case
Egypt on Monday reported its second case of novel coronavirus, more than two weeks after announcing the first confirmed infection in Africa.Cairo
Mo Salah warned not to make Real Madrid move
Liverpool striker, Mohamed Salah, has been advised he’d be making a huge mistake by ditching Anfield for a transfer to Real Madrid this summer.
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APC governors hail Comrade Adams Oshiomhole at 68
Governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress under the aegis of Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) have congratulated their national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, on the occasion of his 68th birthday.
Oyo records new coronavirus case, to fumigate markets
The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force said the state has recorded another positive case, bringing to nine the total of positive cases in the state.
The Flash actor Logan Williams passes on at 16
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Abia coronavirus lockdown taskforce impounds vehicles, tricycles
Several vehicles and tricycles were on Saturday impounded by the Abia State Joint Taskforce on Enforcement of lockdown over COVID-19 pandemic.g
Pink reveals coronavirus diagnosis, donates $1 million to relief funds
Pink, 40, revealed Friday night that she had caught and recovered from a case of the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
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Lagos reveals areas worst hit by coronavirus
The Lagos State Government has released the list of hotspots with the highest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state.
President Buhari asks governors to nominate doctors, nurses for training on coronavirus
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed state governors to nominate doctors and nurses in their various domains for training on COVID-19.
Atletico Madrid favourites to sign Manchester United target
Barcelona are set to let midfielder Ivan Rakitic leave the club for a fee of £17million this summer with Atletico Madrid leading the race for his signature, according to Marca.
Mohammed Yaya: Nigeria weightlifting federation awaits post coronavirus clarity
President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, Mohammed Yaya, has stated that the Federation is waiting for clarity and normalcy post-Covid-19 to set it to plan underway in order to get set for the Weightlifting Olympics qualification so as not to be caught napping when the Africa Weightlifting championship gets an official date.
LASEMA raises alarm over pipeline leakage
Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), says the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) pipeline along the axis at Mosan Bus Stop, Kakatin area, Ipaja, Lagos State, is leaking.