Saudi shuts Riyadh, Mecca, Medina after second coronavirus death
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday sealed off the capital Riyadh and two of Islam’s holiest cities and extended curfew hours as it reported its second death from the new coronavirus. The…
Anthony Joshua in self-isolation after meeting Prince Charles
World heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has placed himself in self-isolation following a meeting with Prince Charles, who tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday. Charles, the eldest son, and heir…
Canadian firm develops vaccine for COVID-19
Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis A biopharmaceutical company, Medicago, headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, says it has successfully produced a virus-like particle of the coronavirus 20 days after obtaining the SARS-CoV-2 (virus causing…
Nine doctors die after contracting coronavirus from patients
Nine doctors have died in the Philippines from the coronavirus, the country’s top medical association said Thursday, as hospitals were overwhelmed and medics complained about a lack of protection on…
UK announces additional £210m for coronavirus vaccine
Britain on Thursday announced an extra £210 million ($251 million, 227 million euros) towards the global fund to find a coronavirus vaccine, taking its total contribution to £544 million. “While…
Six COVID-19 patients to be discharged in Lagos
The Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr Tunde Ajayi, has disclosed that six of the patients at the Infectious Disease Hospital have recovered. Ajayi via his…
Nine doctors die after contracting coronavirus from patients
Nine doctors have died in the Philippines from the coronavirus, the country’s top medical association said Thursday, as hospitals were overwhelmed and medics complained about a lack of protection on…
Coronavirus: 1.3 billion students, 60 million teachers out of classroom – UNESCO
…says vulnerable children likely not to return to school after pandemic Kayode Oyero The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has said 60.2 million teachers and 1.37 billion students,…
Clergyman in Pope’s residence infected with coronavirus
An Italian employee of the Holy See who lives in the same residence as Pope Francis was reported Thursday to have tested positive for COVID-19 and has been hospitalised. Several…
Man steals seven cars at Redemption Camp, sells in Anambra
• Three car thieves nabbed in Niger Daud Olatunji and Enyioha Opara A 43-year-old man, Friday Ezi, has been arrested by the men of the Ogun State Police Command for…
FG searches for 4,370 contacts as coronavirus cases hit 65
…says COVID-19 cases explosion, community transmission imminent The Federal Government on Thursday said it was tracing 4,370 persons, who came into contact with people that were suffering from COVID-19. The…
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pastor : Dr Gbenga Oso tell’s member to pray at home
From: Dr Gbenga Oso; For Sunday March 29, 2020. 1. No Sunday Service. 2. No House Fellowship Meetings. 3. Stay In Your House. 4. Pray In Your House. 5. Use…
Just in: U.S. overtakes China, Italy as world’s worst-hit by coronavirus
The United States has now overtaken China and Italy as the world’s worst-hit country by the raging coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. took the morbid distinction Thursday night after the daily…
BREAKING: Nigeria Records Highest Coronavirus Cases In A Day
Nigeria has recorded the highest number of coronavirus in a day since COVID-19 first berthed in the country in February. Coronavirus in Nigeria have risen to 65 with the confirmation…
‘Idiot’ – Scientists slam Mexican Governor for saying “Poor people are immune to coronavirus”
A Mexican governor, Miguel Barbosa, has stirred up controversy after stating that poor people are immune to the coronavirus as he argued that majority of the country’s cases are wealthy…
UBA donates N5bn to battle Covid-19 in Africa, See the Amount that is received
The United Bank for Africa, UBA, has announced the provision of N5 billion (U$14 million) to the COVID-19 Relief Support across Africa. The bank said it would provide the money…
Lagos To Fumigate Entire State Over Coronavirus Spread
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has on March 26 disclosed that the entire state will be fumigated to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Sanwo-Olu who…
Goodluck Jonathan speaks for the first time about Coronavirus ‘Faith, Patrotism’
The immediate past President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has asked Nigerians to show faith, courage and patriotism as Nigeria, like most countries in the world, battle the dreaded coronavirus. Jonathan…
Breaking: A Close contact with Bauchi governor tests positive for COVID-19
One person who was in direct contact with Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19), making it the second case in the state. This was…