March 2020

Game Of Thrones Actor Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Game Of Thrones Actor Tests Positive For Coronavirus

March 17, 2020 6:17 am

Norwegian actor and HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, Kristofer Hivju has revealed that he has tested positive for COVID19 (Coronavirus), on Monday.

The actor who is best known for playing the roles of Tormund Giantsbane in the HBO epic took to his Instagram page to share the news adding that he was self-isolating at home in Norway.

Sharing a selfie, he wrote: “Greetings from Norway! Sorry to say that I, today, have tested positive for COVID19, Corona virus. My family and I are self-isolating at home for as long as it takes.

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2 Nigerians Arrested In India, Forced To Do Corona Tests

2 Nigerians Arrested In India, Forced To Do Corona Tests

March 17, 2020 6:16 am
Two Nigerians, arrested at the weekend in India, for crossing illegally from Bangladesh, were kept in the isolation ward of Karimganj civil hospital in south Assam.

The Nigerians identified as Kanu Kingsby, 28 and Chinedu Nangshu(sic), 30, were brought to Karimganj civil hospital on Sunday for coronavirus test. But they tested negative.

The Telegraph newspaper, quoting the police, said the Nigerians were arrested on the Assam-Tripura border checkpost in Churaibari.

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They did not have any valid documents and identity cards and were travelling in a Agartala-Guwahati night super-bus of …

Massive Jailbreaks In Brazil Ahead Of Coronavirus Curfew

Coronavirus Curfew Causes Massive Jailbreaks In Brazil

March 17, 2020 6:16 am

Hundreds of prisoners broke out of four Brazilian jails on Monday, the day before their day-release privileges were due to be suspended over the coronavirus outbreak, Sao Paulo state prison authorities and local media reported.

The Sao Paulo state prison authority said it could not say how many inmates had escaped as it was “still tallying the exact number of fugitives.” Local media reported that as many as 1,000 had fled from four jails – Mongaguá, Tremembé, Porto Feliz and Mirandópolis – ahead of the lockdown.

A video on social media showed a long stream of prisoners purportedly fleeing a …

Trump Under Fire For Calling COVID-19 ‘Chinese Virus’

Trump Under Fire For Calling COVID-19 ‘Chinese Virus’

March 17, 2020 6:16 am
US President Donald Trump has found himself being dragged on Twitter after calling the raging coronavirus the Chinese virus.

Trump had in a broadcast last week called the virus a foreign virus and merely stepped up his characterisation with the new label.

“The United States will be powerfully supporting those industries, like Airlines and others, that are particularly affected by the Chinese Virus. We will be stronger than ever before!”, Trump tweeted late on Monday.

The tweet enraged not just Chinese Twitterati, but fellow Americans. However, Trump also had supporters, who praised him for calling the virus what it is.…

Obi, Obiano Disagree Over Who Built Anambra NYSC Camp

Obi, Obiano Disagree Over Who Built Anambra NYSC Camp

March 17, 2020 6:16 am

Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi has engaged his successor, Willie Obiano, over who should earn credit for the construction of the National Youth Service Corps’ permanent orientation site in the state.

Obiano had a week ago commissioned the new orientation camp of the NYSC in Mbaukwu, in Awka South Local Government Area, amid encomiums for his efforts.

But, former governor Obi insists that he did most of the job to relocate the orientation site from Umunya in Oyi Local Government Area to Mbaukwu and deserves the credit.

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Coronavirus Hits 27 Countries In Africa, See Full List

Coronavirus Hits 27 Countries In Africa, See Full List

March 17, 2020 6:15 am
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there are now over 300 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Africa.

WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, stated that 27 countries have been affected.

The UN health agency relayed the information via its official Twitter account @WHOAFRO.

It noted that Government of Benin on Monday confirmed the country’s first case of coronavirus.

The world body further gave the breakdown of confirmed cases.

Algeria 48, South Africa 51, Senegal 24, Cameroon 3, Nigeria 2, Burkina Faso 7, Togo 1, DRC 3, Cote d’Ivoire 5, Ghana 2, Gabon 1,

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Dele Momodu Reveals Sanusi’s Next Plans

Dele Momodu Reveals Sanusi’s Next Plans

March 17, 2020 6:15 am
Popular medial mogul, Dele Momodu, on Monday, paid a visit to the dethroned Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.

Sanusi, who was granted his freedom after an Abuja high court ruled in his favour, is now based in Lagos State.

Dele Momodu on his visit, said the ex-Central Bank of Nigeria Governor is not bitter about his situation but was in high spirits.

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The media Mogul revealed that Sanusi, henceforth plans to begin his intellectual and humanitarian pursuits.

Recall that governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, within 48hrs of Sanusi’s

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Canada Shuts Borders To All Countries

Canada Shuts Borders To All Countries

March 17, 2020 6:15 am
In a bid to fight the coronavirus pandemic, Canada has shut its borders to all countries except the United States of America (USA).

This was announced by the country’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, on Monday.

Trudeau, whose wife tested positive to the virus, however, excluded permanent citizens, diplomats and immediate family members of Canadians from the ban.

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“We will be denying entry to Canada to people who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

“This measure will carve out some designated exceptions, including for air crews, diplomats, immediate family members

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Prison Decongestion - 13 Inmates Freed In Akwa Ibom

Prison Decongestion: 13 Inmates Freed In Akwa Ibom

March 17, 2020 6:14 am
About 13 inmates in the Akwa Ibom State Correctional Centre were on Monday, granted pardon by the Presidential Committee on Correctional Reforms and Decongestion, led by its Chairman, Justice Ishaq Bello.

Two out of the 13 were released based on their ill health, while 11 others convicted of minor offences got their freedom after the Akwa Ibom State government had paid for their option of fines.

Justice Bello, pronounced their release after the facility tour of the centre and going through their case files in Uyo.

Bello, who is also the Chief Judge of the High Court, Federal Capital Territory,

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Japan - Man Sentenced To Death For Killing 19 At Care Home

Japan: Man Sentenced To Death For Killing 19 At Care Home

March 16, 2020 4:49 pm

A Japanese man was sentenced to death on Monday for the stabbing murder of 19 disabled people at a care home, in one of the country’s worst mass killings.

Satoshi Uematsu never disputed his involvement in the grisly rampage but his lawyers entered a plea of not guilty, arguing the 30-year-old was suffering a “mental disorder” linked to his use of marijuana.

The court ruled that the former employee of the facility deserved no leniency over the 2016 attack, which shocked the country.

“The lives of 19 people were taken away. This is profoundly grave,” chief judge Kiyoshi Aonuma told

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Russian Court Backs Putin Presidential 'Reset' Plan

Russian Court Backs Putin Presidential ‘Reset’ Plan

March 16, 2020 4:48 pm

Russia’s Constitutional Court on Monday approved a package of amendments including a “reset” of President Vladimir Putin‘s previous terms, giving him the possibility to rule into 2036.

The approval came just two days after Putin signed the reform bill, which has faced fierce criticism from opposition figures who say it will allow the longtime Russian leader to become “president for life”.

The court published the ruling on its website, upholding a wide-ranging package of reforms first proposed by Putin in January and approved last week by Russia’s two houses of parliament.

A public vote on the reforms has been …

UEFA Gives Nod To Partial Fan Return For Super Cup

Fate Of Euro 2020 To Be Determined, UEFA Set For Meeting

March 16, 2020 4:48 pm

Euro 2020 could be postponed by up to a year, with all the sporting and financial consequences that would entail, when UEFA holds a crisis meeting on Tuesday as Europe battles the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

European football’s governing body will hold a videoconference with representatives from all 55 member associations as well as from clubs and players bodies. UEFA will then hold an executive committee meeting at 1400 (1300 GMT) at their Swiss headquarters.

The future of the European Championship, due to take place for the first time in a dozen different cities spread across the continent from June 12 …

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