Brazilian President Defends Firing Of Health Minister
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has defended his decision to fire his former health minister, Luiz Henrique Mandetta, after they clashed over his approach to tackling the COVID-19 crisis. Read Also: 2 Brazilian State Governors Test Positive For Coronavirus At the inauguration of his new health minister, Bolsonaro doubled down on his plan to end restrictions and […]
Lesotho PM Deploys Army On Streets To ‘Restore Order’
Embattled prime minister of Lesotho has announced that he has sent troops onto the streets to “restore order”, accusing unnamed law enforcement agencies of undermining democracy. Prime Minister Thomas Thabane is under pressure to step down after police said they suspect him of having had a hand in the murder of his estranged wife in […]
Coronavirus: Concerns Over Negligence In US Care Homes
From reporting the first COVID-19 deaths to an alarming and rising death toll, nursing homes across the US have been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Read Also: 21 Navy Personnel Test Positive For Coronavirus The crisis has shed light on some of the underlying issues of the US system, with many homes accused of […]
Man City’s De Bruyne Recovering From Illness
Kevin De Bruyne is recovering from an illness, but the Manchester City star says he is not sure if he had coronavirus. De Bruyne and his family felt ill for around two weeks, but the Belgian international did not find out whether or not it was the virus. “I am doing well, to be honest,” […]
Funke Akindele VS Abba Kyari: Fans Blast Nigerian Govt
Nigerians have taken to Twitter to drag the federal government for flouting the social distancing rule, as a measure to curb Coronavirus. Abba Kyari, the Nigerian politician who served as Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, died of COVID-19 and has been buried today in Abuja. The number of those who attended the burial […]
Lagos Sex Workers Slash Rates To Attract Customers
The noisome ambience reeked of marijuana and cigarettes as our correspondent walked down Ipodo Street on Tuesday evening. Sitting on the outskirts of Allen, Ikeja, Lagos, the busy street is one of the few places with a semblance of bustling life characteristic of Nigeria’s economic capital since the state went into lockdown about three weeks […]
Italian Football Federation Hopes Play Resumes Late May
The Italian football federation (FIGC) said on Friday that club matches should resume “in late May, early June”, saying those advocating cancellation of the season “do not like football, or Italians”. The president of the FIGC, Gabriele Gravina, said it would take three weeks to prepare after the end of the coronavirus lockdown in the […]
Imo Govt Uncovers Over 1000 Ghost Workers In Payroll
Over 1000 ghost workers have been uncovered in Imo State civil and public service. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba disclosed this while addressing newsmen shortly after a meeting of Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries and Head of Parastatals on Friday at the ministry. Emelumba said that huge revenue has been lost by the […]
Japan Declares Nationwide State Of Emergency
A nationwide state of emergency has been declared in Japan due to the country’s worsening coronavirus outbreak. The move allows regional governments to urge people to stay inside, but without punitive measures or legal force. The state of emergency will remain in force until 6 May. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had previously declared a month-long […]
Free Our Children From Lockdown – Barcelona Mayor Laments
Barcelona’s mayor has called for an end to strict coronavirus lockdown measures in Spain which bar children from going out for any reason. “These children need to get out,” Ada Colau wrote on Facebook, herself the mother of youngsters aged three and nine. “Wait no more: Free our children!” Spain – which has the most […]
‘May God Forgive Abba Kyari’s Sins’ – Atiku Abubakar
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed sadness over the death of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. Africa Today News had reported that Abba Kyari died on Friday after battling COVID-19. Presidential Spokesman, Femi Adesina, who made the announcement said the deceased had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and […]
British Govt Reacts To Abba Kyari’s Death
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has expressed her sadness over the passing of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. Kyari died after battling complication from COVID-19 on Friday night. “I am so very sad to hear this terrible news. Abba Kyari was an exceptional man who worked tirelessly for his beloved […]