Lebanon Eases Currency Withdrawals
BEIRUT, LEBANON – Lebanon’s Central Bank on Friday said depositors with small dollar-denominated accounts would soon be able to withdraw – and withdraw in local currency – money that has been trapped in the Lebanese banking system for almost half a year. The cash will be disbursed at a market rate set daily on an online platform. A […]
Taiwan’s Coronavirus Response Ratest Best Globally
Hong Kong (CNN) On January 25, as the world was still waking up to the potential danger of the novel coronavirus spreading rapidly out of central China, two governments recorded four new infections within their territory. Australia and Taiwan have similar sized populations of about 24 million people, both are islands, allowing strict controls over […]
Pope Francis Celebrates Palm Sunday Mass In Empty Church
Rome (CNN) During a Palm Sunday mass held in a deserted church, Pope Francis told young people not to be afraid to put their lives on the line for others during the coronavirus pandemic. Pope Francis celebrates Palm Sunday mass behind closed doors at the Chair of Saint Peter in St. Peter’s Basilica. Normally celebrated outdoors in front […]
French Doctor Apologises Over Africa Vaccine Comment
Jean Paul Mira, the French doctor who requested that the new Coronavirus drug be tested in Africa has apologized. Jean Paul Mira and his colleague, Camille Locht had on a live TV interview which went viral, suggested that Africa is the best place to conduct Covid-19 test, as they recalled how an experimental treatment for […]
Funke Akindele Gives Reason For Hosting Party
Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has given reason she held a party at her house despite the government ban on social gathering Nigerians on Sunday called for the arrest of the actress and her husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello, better known as JJC Skillz for disobeying the State and the Federal government orders The actress on […]
Russia Confirms 658 New Coronavirus Cases
Russia, on Sunday, confirmed 658 new coronavirus infections. It brings the total number of cases in Russia to 5,389 with 45 deaths. Russia registered 582 more coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, raising the tally to 4,731, officials said Saturday. Moreover, with nine more fatalities the death toll climbed to 43, an emergency team […]
Coronavirus Cases In Nigeria Hit 224; 1 New Death
Nigeria on Sunday confirmed ten new cases of the COVID-19 and one new death. Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made the announcement via its verified Twitter account at 11:15 am. However, the development brings the total number of cases in the country to 224. Read Also: 5G Coronavirus Claims And Mast Fires Investigated Of […]
Churches Witness Low Turnout For Palm Sunday Service
Many churches in Awka, Anambra capital witnessed a low turnout of worshippers on Sunday for the Palm Sunday service as they comply with social distancing orders by the government. The Federal/State government’s order maintained that there must be at least a distance of 2 metres between persons in a gathering to stop the spread of […]
Coronavirus: UN Envoy Decries Electricity Challenges
A United Nations envoy, Ms. Damilola Ogunbiyi has decried electricity supply challenges in most developing countries battling the coronavirus pandemic. She said efforts by the global community to contain the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are suppressed by electricity supply challenges. Ogunbiyi, who is the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, gave […]
Italy Cheers First Drop In Critical Virus Patients
Pandemic-hit Italy cheered Saturday after seeing its number of intensive care cases for the coronavirus that stretched its healthcare system to breaking point drop for the first time. Even some of the most cautious health officials seized on the figures as evidence that the tide might be turning in the deadliest disaster the country has […]
Liverpool Blasted Over Virus Furlough
Liverpool were accused of betraying their “morals and values” on Saturday for their move to furlough non-playing staff during the coronavirus pandemic as Premier League stars warned of a £200 million ($245 million) shortfall in government coffers if 30 percent wage cuts were introduced. Premier League leaders Liverpool said they would top up the public […]
World’s Virus Toll Tops 60,000 As Mask Debate Rages
The global death toll in the coronavirus crisis soared past 60,000 on Saturday as calls grew for citizens to wear face masks to halt the pandemic’s devastating spread. New York state, the worst affected in the US, saw a record 630 deaths in a single day. Britain too reported a new daily high in fatalities, […]