March 23, 2020

UAE The World Health Organisation, WHO, Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, has disclosed that there are now 1,117 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 42 countries across Africa.

Coronavirus: UAE, Saudi Arabia Take Drastic Steps

March 23, 2020 11:58 am

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia have ramped up measures to curb the spread of coronavirus.

While the Saudis slammed a 21-day curfew, the UAE suspended all flights.

The UAE said on Monday that all passenger flights to the country would be suspended for two weeks. The decision will take effect within 48 hours.

According to the official WAM news agency, cargo and emergency evacuation flights are exempted.

The UAE’s Health and Emergency authorities said that commercial centres and shopping malls, along with fish, meat and vegetables markets would be closed within 48 hours for two weeks.

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Coronavirus Hits 42 Countries, Kills 33 In Africa – WHO

Coronavirus Hits 42 Countries, Kills 33 In Africa – WHO

March 23, 2020 11:57 am
The World Health Organisation, WHO, Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, has disclosed that there are now 1,117 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 42 countries across Africa.

The UN health agency stated this in its regional official twitter account @WHOAFRO on Sunday.

According to the WHO, there have been 33 COVID-19-related deaths as at Sunday.

“1,117 confirmed #COVID19 cases in #Africa in 42 countries,” WHO said.

“There have been a total of 33 reported deaths in Algeria (15), Egypt (8), Burkina Faso (3), Morocco (3), Congo – Kinshasa (1), Gabon

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Catholic Priest Slumps, Dies During Mass In Port Harcourt

Catholic Priest Slumps, Dies During Mass In Port Harcourt

March 23, 2020 6:30 am
Rev. Father, Cyprian Kooro, the priest in charge of St. Helen Catholic Church, Ogbogoro, Port Harcourt, has reportedly slumped and died while conducting mass.

The Nation reports that the morning mass was underway on Sunday, when the priest suddenly collapsed.

Other church officials were said to have surrounded him and immediately rushed him to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH).

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The priest was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

It is not yet known what health issues could have led to his collapse and subsequent death.

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Hope My Achievements In One Year Will Shock Imo People – Hope

My Achievements In One Year Will Shock Imo People – Hope

March 23, 2020 6:30 am

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, says that he will shock the people of the state with breathtaking achievements in the next 12 months of his administration.

He said that his policies will change the landscape of the state and make the people rejoice over his election as the state governor.

Governor Uzodinma made this solemn promise during a church service in honour of the Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Archdiocese, Most Rev. Moses Chikwe last Sunday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Uzoagba Ikeduru LGA of Imo state.

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Atiku Pays Tribute To Late PANDEF Chair, Nkanga

Atiku’s Son Tests Positive For Coronavirus

March 23, 2020 6:30 am

Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has revealed that his son tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus.

Atiku, on his verified twitter page, late Sunday night disclosed that his son had tested positive for the virus.

He said the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, had been duly informed.

Atiku added that his son, whose name he did not disclose, had been moved to Gwagwalada Specialist Teaching Hospital in Abuja for treatment and management.

He called on Nigerians to pray for his son’s quick recovery.

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“My son has tested …

Italy Allowing Coronavirus Patients Above 60 To Die

Italy Allowing Coronavirus Patients Above 60 To Die

March 23, 2020 6:22 am
An Israeli medical doctor Gai Peleg has told Israeli television that in northern Italy the orders are not to allow those over 60 access to respiratory machines.

Israeli doctor Gai Peleg, who is currently working to save lives in Parma, Italy, told Channel 12 that things are only getting worse as the number of patients keeps growing.

The Jerusalem Post reported that as Peleg’s department receives coronavirus patients who are terminally ill the focus is to allow patients to meet loved ones and communicate with them during their last moments despite the quarantine regulations.

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COVID-19 - Sadness As Mozambique Confirms First Case

COVID-19: Sadness As Mozambique Confirms First Case

March 23, 2020 6:22 am
Mozambique has confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus – a 75-year-old man who had recently returned from Britain, health minister Armindo Tiago said on Sunday.

The man returned to the country mid-March, Tiago told journalists.

The government of Kenya also confirmed eight more cases of COVID19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 15.

As of Saturday, more than half the nations on the African continent — 36 of the 54 countries — had reported cases.

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The virus, which causes the disease known as COVID-19, emerged in …

Fact Check - Has Putin Released Lions On Russia Streets

Fact Check: Has Putin Released Lions On Russia Streets?

March 23, 2020 6:22 am

Social media went on frenzy on Sunday as some reports claimed that Vladimir Putin has ordered a release of around 500 lions on the streets of Russia to ensure that people remain inside their houses during the coronavirus outbreak.

Pictures and Videos of lions on a street were being circulated and a tweet also claimed that “Vladimir Putin has given Russians two options. You stay at home for 2 weeks or you go to jail for 5years. No middle ground.”

Nasir Chinioti ناصر چنیوٹی@_Chinioty


Vladimir Putin has given Russians two options.

You stay at home

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COVID-19 - MTN Orders Staff To Work From Home

COVID-19: MTN Orders Staff To Work From Home

March 23, 2020 6:21 am

As part of the precautionary measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), MTN Nigeria has directed its team to start working from home from today.

According to a statement released by Mr Funso Aina, the telcos Senior Manager, External Relations, from March 23, workers are expected to perform their duties from home.

Aina said that the telcos operations would continue to run at full scale with essential staff working limited hours on-site.

“We also plan to announce the temporary closure of some of our stores.Those that remain open, will operate reduced hours and maintain strict and social distances

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Barcelona To Sell Griezmann For €100m

Barcelona To Sell Griezmann For €100m

March 23, 2020 6:21 am
Spanish giant club, FC Barcelona have put up Antoine Griezmann for sale less than one year after signing him from Atletico Madrid.

The LaLiga champions could accept a bid of €100 million (£92m) for France forward.

Barça chiefs feel Griezmann is not a crucial addition to the squad.

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Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are possible destinations for Griezmann, who has 14 goals and four assists to his name this season.

It is believed that the Catalans are trying to raise funds to make a move for Neymar again.

The Paris Saint-Germain …

Canada Officially Pulls Out Of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Canada Officially Pulls Out Of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

March 23, 2020 6:20 am
Canada has announced withdrawal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics over coronavirus fears, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) dilly-dallies over the postponement.

Australia also told its athletes to prepare for a Tokyo Olympics in 2021 as expectations grew that the Games — scheduled to start on July 24 — would be postponed as the virus crisis convulses the globe.

The IOC admitted a delay may be “inevitable”, but said a decision would not come until some weeks.

Japanese and Olympic officials had stuck resolutely to the line that the Summer Games will go ahead on time, but criticism from athletes …

Trump On Coronavirus - We’re At War

Trump On Coronavirus: “We’re At War, In A True Sense”

March 23, 2020 6:20 am

President Donald Trump has ordered thousands of emergency hospital beds set up at American coronavirus hotspots, declaring: “We’re at war, in a true sense we’re at war.”

He spoke on Sunday night as his trillion-dollar economic rescue package crashed and pandemic deaths soared in the U.S. and across the globe.

A deadly prison riot in Columbia triggered by concerns over the virus highlighted the deepening sense of global panic as unprecedented government containment efforts failed.

The death toll from the virus has surged to more than 14,700 on Sunday, according to a Worldometers tally, with Europe the epicentre but …

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