John Obi Mikel’s contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor has been terminated by mutual consent, the club has announced. Mikel joined the Turkish club as a free agent on a two-year…
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Nigerian doctors commence indefinite strike amidst Coronavirus pandemic
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Abuja chapter, have announced they would be embarking on an indefinite strike beginning from Tuesday, March 17th, amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. Rising from an emergency…
Coronavirus: Chief Imam of Ghana tells Muslims to pray at home
Dr. Sheikh Osman Nuhu Shrabutu, the Chief Imam of Ghana has reportedly suspended public Islamic religious activities and gatherings in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country.…
A Mum becomes first person to receive the experimental coronavirus vaccine
43-year-old mother of two, Jennifer Haller, has become the first person to get injected with experimental coronavirus vaccine as the human trial begins. The early-stage trial is being led by Dr Lisa…
Facebook giving $1,000 to every employee to help amid Coronavirus pandemic
Facebook is planning to give a $1,000 bonus to every employee to help them amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, according to The Information. The move was reportedly announced by…
“This Church won’t Close Down over Corovavirus” – US Pastor dares Government
Florida based pastor has said his church will not shut down or halt mass gathering as ordered by the government, claiming that ‘The only time the church will close is…
Coronavirus: UEFA Postpones Euro 2020 to 2021
Union of European Football Associations, UEFA has postponed Euro 2020 until next summer, the Norwegian FA claim. Euro 2020 was due to begin on June 12 for one month, but…
Coronavirus: “No chances” Policeman in Enugu protects self with Polythene bag
A police officer in Enugu state has been captured as he gave himself protection against coronavirus by covering from his head downwards with a large polythene bag. In the viral…
Breaking: Dangote Fertiliser Contractor Quarantined Over Coronavirus
A contractor with Dangote Fertiliser company has been quarantined in Lagos State over suspicion that he might have been infected with coronavirus The suspected case is currently undergoing tests to…
Coronavirus: We recommend paracetamol, not ibuprofen – WHO
People, who suspect they have caught the novel coronavirus, should not take the popular drug ibuprofen without consulting a doctor, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. WHO gave the warning,…
Health Ministry Issues Order to Passengers in same flight with new Covid-19 Patient
The Ministry of Health, Lagos state has called on all passengers onboard British Airways flight 75 that arrived Lagos state on March 13th, to isolate themselves with immediate effect. Lagos…
Breaking: Nigeria Confirms Third case of Coronavirus
The Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Akin Abayomi announced Tuesday morning that another case of the deadly Coronavirus has been recorded in Lagos. Akin Abayomi disclosed this days after the…
Game of Thrones actor, Kristofer Hivju tests positive for coronavirus
“Game of Thrones” actor Kristofer Hivju announced on Monday March 16, that he is now in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. The Norwegian actor who played Tormund Giantsbane on the HBO…
Trump ignites Outrage after calling Coronavirus a ‘Chinese Virus’
United States President, Donald Trump, ignited outrage on Monday March 16, after he described coronavirus as a ‘Chinese virus’. The US President said this after giving an address on Monday…
WHO Calls For Widespread Virus Testing As Europe Locks Down
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called for every suspected coronavirus case to be tested, as countries across Europe tightened their lockdowns and global stock markets…
Actor Idris Elba confirms He has tested positive for coronavirus
Popular actor, Idris Elba on Monday said he has tested positive to the deadly Coronavirus disease. The British actor disclosed this on his twitter page, saying that this morning, he tested…
More African Nations record cases as Coronavirus arrives Liberia, Tanzania, Benin, Somalia
Tanzania, Liberia, Benin and Somalia are the latest African countries to confirmed. on Monday their first coronavirus cases, as more African nations shut their borders amid fears the disease could…
Just In: Ghana President, Akufo-Addo reportedly tests positive to Coronavirus (Video)
A Popular Ghanaian social media influencer and enthusiast, Kevin Taylor has alleged that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana has tested positive for Coronavirus. Akufo-Addo was on Television on…
Sad: 21-year-old Spanish Youth Football Coach dies from Coronavirus
Spanish club, Atletico Portada Alta, has announced the death of their 21-year-old youth football coach, Francisco Garcia who died from Coronavirus. Francisco Garcia who is now the youngest person to die…
Just In: CBN Rolls Out N50Bn in Finance Support Measures to reduce effect of Covid-19
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday, rolled out policy measures to ameliorate effects novel coronavirus on families and businesses. Some of these include a targeted N50bn loan facility for…