March 30, 2020

Coronavirus - Germany To Evacuate Citizens From Nigeria

Coronavirus: Germany To Evacuate Citizens From Nigeria

March 30, 2020 12:07 pm

The German Mission in Nigeria is set to airlift its citizens wishing to leave Nigeria amid the coronavirus outbreak.

The Mission is collating list of interested nationals and has asked them to fill forms on its website.

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“Due to the extraordinary circumstances with regard to COVID-19, temporary entry restrictions were decided for Germany and international air traffic to and from Nigeria until April 23rd.

“Some compatriots and their family members were able to leave Nigeria before the above measures were introduced”, it said.

“The German embassy in Abuja and the German

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Abba Kyari Arrives Lagos In Air Ambulance

Abba Kyari Arrives Lagos In Air Ambulance

March 30, 2020 12:07 pm
Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, has arrived Lagos.

He was transferred from Abuja to Lagos to continue his treatment for coronavirus.

Kyari was conveyed to Nigeria’s commercial hub in an air ambulance.

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The top government official tested positive after he returned from Germany.

Nigeria currently has over 110 cases.

Meanwhile, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it is looking for 6,000 people who have had close contact with persons infected with coronavirus.

 

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U.S. Choir Ravaged By Virus After Continuing Rehearsal

U.S. Choir Ravaged By Virus After Continuing Rehearsal

March 30, 2020 12:06 pm

With the coronavirus quickly spreading in Washington state in early March, leaders of the Skagit Valley Chorale debated whether to go ahead with weekly rehearsal.

The virus was already killing people in the Seattle area, about an hour’s drive to the south.

But Skagit County hadn’t reported any cases. Schools and businesses remained open, and prohibitions on large gatherings had yet to be announced.

On March 6 Adam Burdick, the choir’s conductor, informed the 121 members in an email that, amid the “stress and strain of concerns about the virus,” practice would proceed as scheduled at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church.…

Bayern Boss Praises Messi Ahead Of Crunch Match With Barcelona

Barcelona Players Will Take 70 Percent Pay Cuts

March 30, 2020 12:06 pm

Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi has confirmed a 70 percent pay cut for Barcelona players during the coronavirus pandemic.

According to a statement made on Monday, additional funds will be directed to club staff throughout the crisis following the club’s enacting of the pay cut.

Negotiations were reported as ongoing between the squad and board over the exact nature of the reduction, with a breakthrough now made.

As well as taking a 70 per cut pay cut, stars will make contributions to ensure ordinary staff receive their salary in full during the suspension of football.

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Soyinka To Buhari - Your Lockdown Is illegal

Soyinka To Buhari: Your Lockdown Is Illegal

March 30, 2020 12:05 pm

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka on Monday described the total lockdown of Lagos and Ogun States by President Muhammadu Buhari over coronavirus as illegal and unconstitutional.

Soyinka, in a statement said the president did not have the power to unilaterally lockdown a state, as there was no war or emergency.

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The Nobel laureate, in the statement titled: Between COVID and Constitutional Encroachment,” said constitutional lawyers and our elected representatives should kindly step into “this and educate us, mere lay minds. The worst development I can conceive us is to have …

Coronavirus Strikes 151 Dead In New York In 24 Hours

Coronavirus Strikes 151 Dead In New York In 24 Hours

March 30, 2020 6:55 am
New York on Sunday announced 3,250 new cases and 161 deaths from the coronavirus disease within 24 hours.

Data released by the state Department of Health shows that the number of patients rose by 10.4 per cent from 29,158 on Saturday to 32,308 as of 9.30a.m. on Sunday.

Similarly, the number of deaths jumped from 517 on Saturday to 678 on Sunday, representing a 31.1 per cent increase, according to the information.

A breakdown of the figures by Boroughs (Local Governments) shows that Queens is the hardest-hit with no fewer than 10,373 cases and 219 deaths.

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WHO Clarifies Rumours Of Coronavirus Being Airborne

WHO Clarifies Rumours Of Coronavirus Being Airborne

March 30, 2020 6:55 am
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has disclosed that the message spreading on social media that Coronavirus (COVID-19) is airborne, is incorrect.
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The WHO headquarters in Geneva explained this in its official twitter account @WHO at the weekend.

The agency said the virus that causes COVID-19 was mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks.

“These droplets are too heavy to hang in the air. They quickly fall on floors or surfaces.

“You can be infected by breathing in the virus if you are within one

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Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus Hits 111 In Nigeria

Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus Hits 111 In Nigeria

March 30, 2020 6:41 am
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday night, confirmed 14 new cases of coronavirus in the country.

This was disclosed via a tweet on their verified Twitter page.

“Fourteen new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria; 9 in Lagos and 5 in FCT

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As at 09:30 pm 29th March there are 111 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria with 1 death,” it read.

A breakdown of cases as at 9.30pm today, shows that Lagos still has the highest number with 68 patients.

The Federal Capital

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People’s Bank Of China Injects $7b To Revive Economy

People’s Bank Of China Injects $7b To Revive Economy

March 30, 2020 6:41 am
People’s Bank of China (PBoC) on Monday cut interest rate on loans to banks by the largest margin in five years, to help the world’s second-largest economy weather the effects of coronavirus.

The bank also injected 50 billion yuan ($7 billion) into the financial system.

PBoC said it launched a 50-billion-yuan reverse repurchase operation and lowered the seven-day reverse repurchase rate from 2.40 percent to 2.20 percent.

It was the “largest cut since 2015 and takes the 7-day reverse repo rate to its lowest on record”, said Julian Evans-Pritchard, senior China economist at Capital Economics.

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U.S. Will Not Pay For Harry, Meghan Security - Trump

U.S. Will Not Pay For Harry, Meghan Security – Trump

March 30, 2020 6:40 am

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, will bankroll their security costs, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday.

The British royal couple reportedly flew by private jet from Canada to Los Angeles before the border between the two countries closed because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak.

The couple, who had been living in Canada for several months, rocked the royal family earlier this year with their decision to no longer represent the British monarchy and to pursue a new, independent life.

“I am a great friend and admirer of the Queen & the United Kingdom,” Trump tweeted.

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The Alakijas Donate ₦1bn To Fight Coronavirus

The Alakijas Donate ₦1bn To Fight Coronavirus

March 30, 2020 6:40 am
Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Famfa Oil Limited, Modupe and Folorunso Alakija have donated ₦1 billion to support Nigeria’s fight against Coronavirus.

According to them, “As the world rallies to deal with the health, security, economic and social implications of the coronavirus, it’s clear that we will feel the effects much more deeply than many of the developed world.

“Managing a crisis of this magnitude means that the strength of our response will determine our ability to weather the storm.”

“Individually and collectively, we are rising to this unprecedented challenge in a way that symbolizes our resilience, our character and strength.

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Plane Carrying Coronavirus Materials Crashes, Kills All

Plane Carrying Coronavirus Materials Crashes, Kills All

March 30, 2020 6:39 am
A chartered medical evacuation flight on Sunday crashed during takeoff in Manila Philippines.

The plane carrying emergency medical supplies to Japan amid the coronavirus outbreak crashed and exploded.

According to the Manila International Airport Authority, the WestWind 24 aircraft was taking off from Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport when it burst into flames and crashed adding that it killed all eight persons onboard.

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“The flight, which was on a med-evac mission to Haneda, Japan, was carrying two passengers and six crew members.

“Unfortunately, no passenger survived the accident.

Two passengers were

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