March 22, 2020

Dubai's $12-Million World Cup Horse Race Cancelled

Dubai’s $12-Million World Cup Horse Race Cancelled

March 22, 2020 5:45 pm

Racing’s ‘Dubai World Cup’ has been postponed until next year due to the coronavirus, organisers said on Sunday.

This year’s event was scheduled for March 28.

The main race carries a purse of 12 million USD (11.2 million euros) at the state-of-the-art Meydan racecourse in Dubai.

“Dubai World Cup has decided to postpone the 25th edition of the global event until next year,” a statement said.

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The event was created by horse enthusiast Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai.

The main race is a Group 1 …

Italy Football Boss Wants Season Cancelled Over 'Plague'

Italy Football Boss Wants Season Cancelled Over ‘Plague’

March 22, 2020 5:45 pm

The head of an Italian football club based at the heart of the coronavirus pandemic in Brescia said it was time to cancel the Serie A season because of “the plague”.

The top Italian league’s basement dwellers are destined for relegation — should the matches ever play out to their logical end in May.

No ball has been kicked in anger in the football-mad country since March 9 because of an outbreak that bore down on Italy from China last month.

The nation of 60 million is under a lockdown that could well run for many more weeks.

Schools are …

Sewing Face Masks Goes Viral In Europe

Sewing Face Masks Goes Viral In Europe

March 22, 2020 5:44 pm

What do prisoners, a former first lady and textile makers have in common? All have threaded their needles to combat a dire global shortage of face masks that risks the health of millions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Just a week ago, the small Czech company Nanospace was producing bed linen using nanomembrane — a textile with a very fine web of nanofibres — to protect allergic sleepers from mites.

But as the deadly novel coronavirus started reaping its grim toll in Europe, Nanospace workshops began churning out 10,000 nanomembrane face masks per day for two hospitals in the southern Czech …

South Korea Drive-In Cinemas Enjoy Sales Boom Over Virus

South Korea Drive-In Cinemas Enjoy Sales Boom Over Virus

March 22, 2020 5:43 pm

A long queue of cars forms in front of a drive-in cinema in Seoul, as South Koreans look for safer spaces to enjoy a movie without the risk of contracting the coronavirus raging across the world.

Box office numbers in South Korea — which has 8,897 confirmed virus cases — have plummeted in recent weeks due to the epidemic, with authorities urging the public to avoid large crowds.

But at Park Dong-ju’s drive-in cinema, moviegoers can enjoy a film from the comfort of their cars, parked in front of a large outdoor screen.

“We’ve had a 10-20 percent increase in

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Coronavirus - Spain Moves To Extend State Of Emergency

Coronavirus: Spain Moves To Extend State Of Emergency

March 22, 2020 5:41 pm

Spain’s prime minister said Sunday he would ask parliament to extend a state of emergency until April 11 to try to curb the spread of coronavirus after the country recorded 394 new deaths from the disease.

A nationwide 15-day state of emergency was first announced on March 14 barring people from leaving home except for essential outings such as buying food or seeking medical care.

Sanchez said his cabinet would on Tuesday approve the request to extend the state of emergency for another 15 days, adding he was confident that the assembly would approve it.

“I know it is a …

Throne To Thorn - How Nigeria's Kings Lost Their Power

Throne To Thorn: How Nigeria’s Kings Lost Their Power

March 22, 2020 1:15 pm

From emirs to kings, Nigeria’s traditional rulers are increasingly being humiliated by politicians – and mocked by young people who see them as representing an archaic institution.

The latest example of this was the brutal dethronement of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II.

The state governor invoked his constitutional powers to depose the emir after accusing him of “insubordination”.

No-one knows the number of monarchs in multi-ethnic Nigeria but there seems to be one ruling over every inch of land, often putting them at loggerheads with the politicians who have constitutional authority.

Nigeria’s traditional leaders retain huge influence in …

Stop Going To Church, Withdraw Your Kids – Kanu To Igbos

Stop Going To Church, Withdraw Your Kids – Kanu To Igbos

March 22, 2020 1:15 pm
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Sunday cautioned Igbos against going to church and traveling, amid the scourge of Coronavirus.

Kanu also cautioned people of the Southeast to withdraw their children from school in a bid to enforce social-distancing.

In a statement he personally signed, the IPOB leader urged Igbos to adhere to advice from health workers on how to prevent COVID-19.

Read Also: ‘Nigeria Cannot Be Called A Nation’ – Nnamdi Kanu

Kanu said: “In the name of Elohim, the Most High Chukwu Okike Abiama puru ime ihe nile, I address you today

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75 Demoted Obas In Ogun Drag Gov Dapo Abiodun To Court

75 Demoted Obas In Ogun Drag Gov Dapo Abiodun To Court

March 22, 2020 1:14 pm

The 75 coronet Obas, who were recently demoted by Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State have dragged him to court, saying he has no power to demote them.

DAILY POST reports that 11 of the demoted monarchs filed a suit on behalf of the entire 75 chiefs appointed as Coronet Obas by the government of Ogun state on May 13, 2019.

It will be recalled that former Governor Ibikunle Amosun had upgraded the 75 chiefs from Baales to Obas of their respective domains, saying it was in accordance with the Chiefs Law of Ogun State, 2006.

But, Governor Dapo Abiodun

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Workers’ Salaries In Jeopardy As Oil Price Tumbles Again

Workers’ Salaries In Jeopardy As Oil Price Tumbles Again

March 22, 2020 1:14 pm

As another economic recession looms in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic, there are very present fears among workers of the 36 state governments over the ability of their governments to continue to pay their salaries.

On Friday, Brent crude futures fell $1.49 or 5.2%, to settle at $26.98 a barrel. United States crude futures for April fell $2.69, or 10.7%, to settle at $22.53 a barrel, whereas Nigeria’s 2019 budget benchmark for crude oil was $57 per barrel.

Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), on Wednesday charged Nigerians to prepare for more economic trouble …

Cuba Despatches Doctors To Coronavirus-Ravaged Italy

Cuba Despatches Doctors To Coronavirus-Ravaged Italy

March 22, 2020 12:41 pm

Cuba said it has dispatched a brigade of doctors and nurses to Italy to help in the fight against the novel coronavirus at the request of the worst-affected region Lombardy.

The medical team of 52 left Havana on Saturday for Italy.

This is the first time Cuba has sent an emergency contingent to Italy, one of the world’s richest countries, demonstrating the reach of its medical diplomacy.

It is also the sixth medical brigade Cuba has sent in recent days to combat the spread of the new disease abroad. It has sent contingents to socialist allies Venezuela and Nicaragua as …

Google Celebrates ‘Mothering Sunday’ With Floral Doodle

Google Celebrates ‘Mothering Sunday’ With Floral Doodle

March 22, 2020 12:41 pm
Google Inc celebrated 2020 Mothering Sunday with a floral doodle on the homepage of its search engine.

The holiday which occurs every March 22 is celebrated by Christians on the fourth Sunday in Lent, a day to visit and share good tidings with one’s mother.

Read Also: Coronavirus: Facebook, Google Staff To Work From Home

It is usually celebrated by English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Ireland amongst many others.

Some people believe that ”Mothering Sunday” had nothing to do with celebrating mothers during its inception in the 17th century but to return to their home ‘mother’ church …

Coronavirus - Resident Doctors Call Off Strike

Coronavirus: Resident Doctors Call Off Strike

March 22, 2020 12:41 pm

Gombe state chapter of Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called off the indefinite strike it embarked upon on March 16.

Dr. Saidu Alhassan, the state President of the Resident Doctors association disclosed this at a news conference in Gombe on Sunday.

Alhassan said that the association decided to call off the strike for the sake of humanity and intervention by some senior colleagues.

“Our decision to suspend the indefinite strike was informed by our association’s congress held on March 21.

“Congress has suspended the ongoing indefinite strike considering the recent Coronavirus cases in the country and the commitment …

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