March 19, 2020

US Cancels Reciprocity Fees For Nigerian Visa Applicants

US Retaliates, Cancels All Visa Appointments In Nigeria

March 19, 2020 12:25 pm
The United States has reciprocated Nigeria’s action which slammed travel ban on Americans amid the coronavirus scare.

The ban affects the U.S. and 12 other countries.

A statement from US Embassy in Nigeria on Wednesday said it had stopped all visa appointments.

Read Also: US Embassy Nigeria Denies Refusing Visa To Oyedepo

It explained that the information was for visa applicants.

It reads: “As of March 18, 2020, the United States Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria is cancelling routine nonimmigrant visa appointments.

“We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific

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Australia, New Zealand Shut Borders

Australia, New Zealand Shut Borders

March 19, 2020 12:25 pm

Australia and New Zealand have both closed their borders to all visitors except for citizens and permanent residents and their close family members.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison told the press in Canberra on Thursday, adding that the travel ban means the deadline for any non-Australian-citizens or non-residents of Australia entering the country is Friday at 9 pm (1000 GMT).

Morrison said the travel ban was being put in place because about 80 per cent of the cases of coronavirus in Australia have come from either people returning from overseas or their relatives.

“Measures we have put in place have …

Another Four Nigerians Test Positive To Coronavirus

Another Four Nigerians Test Positive To Coronavirus

March 19, 2020 12:25 pm

The Lagos State Government on Thursday disclosed that four new persons have tested positive to the deadly Coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 11.

This means that the over 12 people have been infected with the deadly disease in the country.

Lagos Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi disclosed this on Thursday, saying that the government was currently following up over 1,300 contact cases.

Abayomi disclosed that 19 people were tested for Coronavirus on Wednesday in Lagos and that four out of them had tested positive to the virus and had been isolated for treatment …

Covid-19 - Ogun Shuts Down Schools, Bans Public Worships

Covid-19: Ogun Shuts Down Schools, Bans Public Worships

March 19, 2020 9:43 am

Due to the global spread of the Coronavirus and the recent ban on all high-density gatherings in Ogun, the State Government has ordered the closure of schools from Friday, March 20.

The Chief Press Secretary to Gov Abiodun, Kunle Somorin, clarified that the ban on high-density gatherings affects all schools, whether public or private, as well as all religious activities in the State.

Consequently, the Ogun state government said, “all schools in the State will remain closed indefinitely after school hours on Friday, March, 20th, 2020.”

Somorin added that, “all religious centres and activities including regular and special services that

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Couple Arrested For Public Sex Amid Coronavirus In Italy

Couple Arrested For Public Sex Amid Coronavirus In Italy

March 19, 2020 9:43 am
A couple has been arrested in Italy for having sex in a car and breaching coronavirus quarantine rules.

The couple; a 23-year-old Egyptian man and 40-year-old Tunisian woman were caught in the act on a road in Mecenate near Milan which has been heavily hit by the outbreak.

They were caught by a police officer on duty, the Daily Mail reported.

The quarantine rule in Italy bans two people from being in the front or back of a vehicle together, according to news agency ANSA.

However, It is not certain

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Ghana - Pastor Arrested For Hosting Church Service

Ghana: Pastor Arrested For Hosting Church Service

March 19, 2020 9:43 am

The Head Pastor of the Open Arms Ministries has been arrested for flouting the ban on public gatherings in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Apostle Kofi Nkrumah Sarkodie was arrested by the Ashanti Regional Police Command for holding a church service at North Suntreso in Kumasi.

According to a reports, the Police clashed with some church members after they resisted the pastor’s arrest.

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A video of the incident shows members numbering up to hundred gathered for the said church service and chanting prayers as the police arrested …

Raped 'I Mistakenly Raped 4-Year-Old Girl' – Suspect

‘I Mistakenly Raped 4-Year-Old Girl’ – Suspect

March 19, 2020 9:41 am

Isaac Boniface, a resident of forest community of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, yesterday said he mistakenly raped a four-year-old girl in his compound.

The 20-year-old suspect was among the 25 suspects paraded by the Police in Plateau State for various criminal activities. He told our reporter that he knew the incident was a devilish act, but that “It was a mistake”, adding that he committed the offence one morning. The State Police Commissioner, Issac Akinmoyede told journalists that the suspect would be charged to court as soon as possible.

He explained that other suspects paraded include those …

Coronavirus Has Affected 33 African Countries – WHO

Coronavirus Has Affected 33 African Countries – WHO

March 19, 2020 7:55 am

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are now 633 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Africa in 33 countries.

The UN health agency disclosed this in its regional official twitter account @WHOAFRO.

According to WHO, there have been 17 COVID-19-related deaths as at Thursday.

Read Also: Coronavirus Could Create Bed Shortage In US Hospitals

In past 24 hours, the agency said the Gambia, Mauritius and Zambia had announced first cases.

“WHO is supporting countries with surveillance, diagnostics and treatment.

“Take care while travelling to stop the spread of germs and protect yourself …

U.S. Restaurants Ask Trump, Congress For $455bn Bailout

U.S. Restaurants Ask Trump, Congress For $455bn Bailout

March 19, 2020 6:10 am

U.S. restaurants on Wednesday asked President Trump and congressional leaders for at least $455 billion in aid to help them weather the coronavirus crisis, saying the industry could shed nearly half of its 15.6 million jobs and a quarter of annual sales.

Restaurants could take a $225 billion hit over the next three months, equal to a quarter of their projected 2020 sales of $899 billion, the Washington D.C.-based National Restaurant Association (NRA) said on Wednesday.

State and local officials are trying to slow the spread of the respiratory illness that has infected more than 7,300 nationally and killed 118 …

Coronavirus Hits U.S. Congress, Rep Diaz-Balart Positive

Coronavirus Hits U.S. Congress, Rep Diaz-Balart Positive

March 19, 2020 6:09 am
U.S. Rep Mario Diaz-Balart from the Republican Party said he has tested positive for coronavirus, the first congressman to do so.

In a tweet posted on Wednesday, Diaz-Balart, representing Florida’s 25th district said he was feeling better and advised the public to follow the health authorities’ guidelines to curb the spread of the virus.

Read Also: 7 Priests Reportedly Die From Coronavirus In Italy

The 58 year-old congressman, said he is now in self-quarantine in Washington, DC, so that he does not put his wife in South Florida at risk of contracting the disease.

Read his tweet:

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Coronavirus - Lagos Orders Closure Of All Schools

Coronavirus: Lagos Orders Closure Of All Schools

March 19, 2020 6:09 am

The Lagos State Government has announced the indefinite closure of all schools from Monday 23 March.

In a statement on Wednesday night, government said it is closing down all public and private schools, as part of the measures to curb the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic.

The move, according to the state government, becomes necessary “to prevent our children and their teachers from getting more vulnerable to the pandemic.”

Read Also: Third Coronavirus Case Confirmed In Lagos

Folashade Adefisayo, commissioner for education said: “It is important for parents to ensure that their children practise ‘social distancing’ while at home, wash …

APC Crisis - The Deal That Saved Oshiomhole

APC Crisis: The Deal That Saved Oshiomhole

March 19, 2020 6:08 am

Since June 23, 2018 when he became the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 was a day that Comrade Adams Oshiomhole will not forget in a hurry.

It was a day that his traducers would have removed him as chairman of the ruling party via a National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting that he would not attend on account of his suspension as APC chairman by a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Federal High Court.

However, a day to the controversial NEC meeting called by the Acting National Secretary, Chief Victor Giadom, who laid claim to …

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