March 2020

Coronavirus Kills Three Ghanaians

Coronavirus Kills Three Ghanaians

March 19, 2020 12:27 pm
Three Ghanaians were on Wednesday confirmed dead due to Coronavirus.

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwag who announced the death on Wednesday said the deaths occurred in Italy and in Denmark.

According to Pulse Ghana, Botchwag said two of the deaths were recorded in Italy while the last one was recorded in the Scandinavian country of Denmark.

“I have heard that three Ghanaians in Italy have lost their lives from the virus, one of them is in Copenhagen. The Special Service is advised and the advice is that people

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Coronavirus - Viewing Centers Lament Low Patronage

Coronavirus: Viewing Centers Lament Low Patronage

March 19, 2020 12:26 pm

Operators of viewing centres in Kano have decried the low patronage sequel to suspension of the European League occasioned by the coronavirus crisis.

A cross-section of the centre operators, who spoke on Thursday in Kano, said the pandemic had negatively affected the trade and exposed them to losses.

Aminu Sa’ad, a viewing centre operator, said that the number of football fans patronising the centre has dropped since the suspension of the Champions and European Leagues.

He said: “The suspension is regrettable; we spend much on the subscription which is expensive, we are now running the centre at a loss”.

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Trouble In Bayelsa As Stinking Dead Fishes Wash Ashore

Trouble In Bayelsa As Stinking Dead Fishes Wash Ashore

March 19, 2020 12:26 pm

Residents of Foropa and Sangana communities of Brass Local Government Area, axis of the Atlantic coastline in Bayelsa state, are in panic mood over sighting dead fishes littering the shoreline amidst safety concerns in the maritime ecosystem.

Some of the residents, who spoke in reaction, said the development was strange and could be an indication of increasing toxicity of the Atlantic Ocean, which could have a negative impact on residents.

Although, there were speculations that there was a leak from one of the offshore platforms, DAILY POST checks through the operators indicated that none of the companies has admitted

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Don’t Stop Mosque Prayers – Scholar Warns Buhari

Muslims Are Immune, Don’t Stop Mosque Prayers – Scholar

March 19, 2020 12:26 pm

A renowned Islamic Scholar, Dr. Abubakr Imam Aliagan, has warned the President Muhammadu Buhari government, the Sultanate Council and Muslim authorities, not to shut down mosques in Nigeria over coronavirus.

Aliagan is a Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN).

He spoke on Wednesday while reacting to the suspension of congregational prayers at Saudi Arabia.

Saudi had on Tuesday stopped the performance of the customary five daily prayers and the weekly Jumuat (Friday) prayer at other worship centres excluding the two holy mosques in Makkah and Madina.

But Aliagan told PRNigeria that Nigerian Muslim males

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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.

Read Also: Nigeria’s Serial Rapist Pastor Jailed 34 Years In UK

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 …

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