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Daley Blind collapses during Ajax, Hertha friendly
Ajax’s Daley Blind collapsed during a pre-season friendly on Tuesday, raising fears over his career following his diagnosis with a heart condition last year.
Mental health key to defeating coronavirus – survivors
Some survivors of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says mental health is key to defeating the virus.
Victor Osimhen re-evaluates Napoli offer, to decide over the next 48 hours
Sources stated last week that he was ready to reject the move, not so much because of Napoli, but as an act of defiance against those close to him who were trying to orchestrate the transfer.
Ivory Coast ruling party may ask president to stand again after premier dies
Ivory Coast’s ruling party may ask President Alassane Ouattara to rethink his decision not to stand for a third term, after the sudden death of his chosen successor, Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly, a party official said on Thursday.
Premier League chief backs ‘Black Lives Matter’ on team shirts
The Premier League’s chief executive, Richard Masters, said he supported the move to have the slogan ‘Black Lives Matter’ on player’s shirts in this week’s games, saying it represented an ethical stance rather than a political one.
Pope Francis calls for world to push for end to Libya violence
Pope Francis on Sunday urged international bodies as well as political and military leaders to stop the violence in Libya and to also end the plight of migrants, refugees and others trapped there.
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Coronavirus: WHO advises on healthy diets
Eating healthy diet is important during the COVID-19 pandemic as food and drink can affect the body’s ability to prevent, fight and recover from infections, says the World Health Organisation (WHO).
74-year-old immigrant commits suicide in California
A 74-year-old immigrant who had pleaded to be released from a detention facility in California for fear of contracting COVID-19 died by suicide at the weekend, officials said on Monday.
Yobe advises residents over heat wave
The Yobe State Government has advised residents to adopt safeguard measures against the heat wave (hot season) being experienced in the state.
Ivory Coast premier to spend weeks in France on medical rest after heart exam
Ivory Coast Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly, the ruling party’s candidate in this year’s presidential race, will stay in France for a few weeks of medical rest after undergoing a heart exam, the presidency said on Tuesday.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman hospitalized with heart problems
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman is in hospital in Amsterdam with heart problems, his agent has confirmed.
British premier enters third day in intensive care with coronavirus
Prime Minister Boris Johnson began a third day in intensive care on Wednesday battling the coronavirus, which has struck at the heart of the British government, infected more than 55,000 people across the country and killed nearly 6,200.
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.
Joe Nwiloh donates equipment to heart foundation
Heart specialist surgeon, Dr Joe Nwiloh, has donated some medical equipment to the heart center named after him and has urged Nigerians to avail themselves of early detection of heart-related diseases to save lives.
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.
Women bear the brunt of climate change in Angola
Tehandjila Quessale's heart sank every time her mother sent her to fetch water for their crops, up in the mountains of Angola's southern Huila region.
AFCONQ: Uganda call up thrills Uche Ikpeazu
Nigeria born Heart of Midlothian forward Uche Ikpeazu is in celebration mood for following his invitation by Cranes of Uganda ahead of the AFCON 2021 qualifiers.
Uganda coach names squad for Afcon qualifier vs South Sudan
Uganda head coach Johnathan McKinstry has named a squad of 20 foreign-based players for preparations ahead of their 2021 Afcon qualifier against South Sudan set for the 28th of March.
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Governor Wike: We don’t want inconclusive election in Edo
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and the Chairman of the PDP National Campaign Council for the Edo Governorship election has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make sure the collation of the election is monitored and go well just like the election itself.
Edo election: Votes sold for N1,000 to N15,000 – CDD
The Centre for Democracy and Development on Saturday condemned the high incidence of vote-trading recorded in the Edo State governorship election.
Sultan turbans 15 district heads in Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Saturday turbaned 15 new District Heads in Sokoto State.
Governor Sanwo-Olu: Pre-primary classes remain closed in Lagos
The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that pre-primary classes in public and private schools across the state are to remain closed until further announcements are made.
Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha explains Jordan Ayew penalty swap against Manchester United
Crystal Palace attacker Wilfried Zaha has englightened the public on the incident leading to replacing Ghana striker Jordan Ayew in retaking a missed penalty during Saturday's Premier League triumph over Manchester United.
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Ogun setting stage for council election
Ogun State is to constitute an electoral board for the State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) to conduct the council election.
Nasarawa set to begin community testing for coronavirus
The Nasarawa State Government says it will soon commence community testing to ascertain the level of Coronavirus prevalence in the state.
UN report finds human rights violations continuing in Burundi
Three months after Evariste Ndayishimiye was sworn-in as Burundi’s new president, there is no sign of decline in human rights violations in the volatile East African country, UN experts said on Thursday.
Police arrest three for alleged abduction, rape of job seeker
The Police Command in Anambra has arrested three suspects who allegedly abducted and raped a 24-year-old woman under the pretext of securing a job for her.
UN-backed Libyan premier to hand over power by end of October
Fayez al-Serraj, the prime minister of Libya’s internationally recognised government, said on Wednesday he intended to hand over power by the end of October.