April 2, 2020

Masks Are Everywhere In Asia, But Have They Helpe

Masks Are Everywhere In Asia, But Have They Helped?

April 2, 2020 6:25 pm

The use of face masks in Asia during the coronavirus outbreak has been far more widespread than in the West, where governments have urged people to reserve supplies for frontline medical staff, so have they helped limit infections?

Experts agree that the ordinary surgical masks commonly worn in parts of Asia during cold and hayfever seasons are not a foolproof way to prevent coronavirus infection.

But people infected with the virus are advised to wear them to stop the spread to others, and there is evidence that transmission can happen before a person knows they are sick. That has bolstered …

Iran, US Heat Up War Of Words Despite Virus Pandemic

Iran, US Heat Up War Of Words Despite Virus Pandemic

April 2, 2020 6:24 pm

Iran said Thursday it “only acts in self-defence” after President Donald Trump warned it against attacks on US troops in Iraq, as a new war of words heated up despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Tensions between the arch-foes flared in Iraq where the United States deployed Patriot air defence missiles prompting neighbouring Iran to warn of consequences and demand a US withdrawal.

Both countries have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed more than 5,000 lives in the United States and more than 3,000 in Iran.

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted that “unlike the US — which …

Oil Rockets As Trump Signals End To Price War

Oil Rockets As Trump Signals End To Price War

April 2, 2020 6:23 pm

Oil prices rocketed Thursday, posting the largeset percent increase ever, after US President Donald Trump said Russia and Saudi Arabia planned to end their price war by slashing output.

But the initial surge cooled after Russia denied it had spoken with Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest exporter of crude.

After Trump tweeted that Saudi and Russia could slash production by up to 15 million barrels, Brent hit $36.29 a barrel, up almost 46 percent, and West Texas Intermediate soared around 35 percent to $27.39.

Gains were trimmed soon after, with Brent up 21 percent to $29.94 per barrel and WTI …

Daniel Pearl - Pakistan Overturns Briton's Death Sentence

Daniel Pearl: Pakistan Overturns Briton’s Death Sentence

April 2, 2020 6:22 pm

A Pakistani court on Thursday overturned the death sentence of a British-born militant convicted 18 years ago in the kidnapping and beheading of American journalist Daniel Pearl, drawing outrage in the United States.

Pearl’s brutal murder sparked international revulsion in early 2002, putting pressure on Pakistan’s military government just as it was trying to remake its image following years of backing for the hardline Islamist Taliban in neighbouring Afghanistan.

Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, a jihadist who once studied at the London School of Economics, was arrested days after Pearl’s murder and later sentenced to death by hanging.

His lawyer, Khawja …

Nnamdi Kanu Should Be Arrested Immediately – Arewa Youths

Nnamdi Kanu Should Be Arrested Immediately – Arewa Youths

April 2, 2020 1:39 pm

The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, AYCF, on Thursday declared that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, should be arrested and made to undergo psychological tests.

AYCF President-General, Yerima Shettima made the call while condemning Kanu’s continued attacks and claims that President Muhammadu Buhari is fake.

Following Buhari’s broadcast ordering a lockdown to tackle the spread of Coronavirus, Kanu had claimed that the president used a body mask during the nationwide address.

The IPOB leader had on several occasions claimed that the Nigerian president was dead and replaced with one Jubril Al-Sudan.

However, Shettima in a

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Shoot Dead Anyone Disobeying Lockdown Orders – President

Shoot Dead Anyone Disobeying Lockdown Orders – President

April 2, 2020 1:39 pm

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has instructed the country’s military to shoot dead anyone causing trouble in areas locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

So far, Philippine has recorded 2,311 cases and reported 96 deaths forcing it into a two-week lockdown, which has resulted in protests from some quarters complaining of lack of food to eat.

According to France 24, about two dozen people from a slum community in the capital Manila were arrested for holding a protest over the failure of the government to provide food aid for the poor.

Read Also: Lockdown Rules Relaxed For Food Stores In

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Coronavirus Lockdown - 10 Ways To Beat Boredom

Coronavirus Lockdown: 10 Ways To Beat Boredom

April 2, 2020 1:39 pm

Getting bored during a lockdown could be real torture especially with people who are used to having hectic schedules. In this light, it is kind of important to keep busy so as not to feel the state of boredom as it does kill happiness.

When boredom sets in, it becomes really tough to kill time, as it will seem that it has stopped. It is pertinent to know that you cannot sleep all the time nor can you scroll Instagram feed which has people supposedly “enjoying” their life and not being bored.

But then, learning to kill time depends on …

FG Blasted For Begging Billionaire For Ventilators

FG Blasted For Begging Billionaire For Ventilators

April 2, 2020 1:37 pm
President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has come under attack for demanding free ventilators from Elon Musk.

The Ministry of Finance and Budget Planning through its official handle on Thursday took to Elon Musk’s twitter page requesting for 100-500 ventilators.

However, this did not go down well with some Nigerians who wondered what the billions of donations from the likes of Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Adeleke were channeled to, if the government cannot procure 500 ventilators from its purse.

Read Also: Auto Industries Join Tight Race To Make Ventilators

Here are some comments gathered by Africa Daily News from Twitter:

@AdeyanjuAdedeji “Heartlessly

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Coronavirus - Somali President Pardons 148 Prisoners

Coronavirus: Somali President Pardons 148 Prisoners

April 2, 2020 1:36 pm
Somali President Mohamed Farmajo on Thursday pardoned 148 prisoners, a gesture made to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Farmajo said the decision to release the prisoners followed a report by the country’s attorney general.

He invoked Article 90 of the Provisional Constitution.

It grants him powers to pardon prisoners who are not serving sentences for serious crimes.

Read Also: Somalia: AU Trains 200 Somali Police To Improve Security

He further directed prison authorities and the Ministry of Health to prevent health risks for the remaining inmates.

At present, Somalia has five coronavirus cases, made up of three Somalis and two …

Poor Power Supply - Gbajabiamila Meets With Minister

Poor Power Supply: Gbajabiamila Meets With Minister

April 2, 2020 1:36 pm

The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday, met with the Minister of Power, Mr. Sale Mamman and the management of the National Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, over a viral video by Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh.

Ameh had in the viral video protested the poor electricity supply to Nigerians during the ongoing lockdown in major parts of the country to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

With the speaker at the meeting was the Minority Leader, Rep. Ndudi Elumelu; and Deputy Minority Whip, Rep. Adesegun Adekoya.

While NERC was represented by its Commissioner on Compliance, Safe

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FG Apologises For Begging US Billionaire For Ventilators

FG Apologises For Begging US Billionaire For Ventilators

April 2, 2020 1:35 pm

Nigeria’s government has apologised to Nigerians for begging  South African- American billionaire businessman, Elon Musk for ventilators.

The government had come under severe criticism for the undignified manner it publicly begged for 100-500 ventilators.

Reacting, the Federal Ministry of Finance from whose twitter account the plea for ventilators was made said: “an unauthorised post was made on the verified Twitter handle of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning.”

Special Adviser, Media and Communications, to the Minister of Finance Budget and National Planning, Yunusa Tanko Abdullahi, said that “the fact of the post is regrettable because of which …

Coronavirus - Death Toll In Indonesia Rises To 170

Coronavirus: Death Toll In Indonesia Rises To 170

April 2, 2020 1:35 pm
Indonesia has recorded a jump in coronavirus death toll on Thursday after it increased to 170.

According to polls, the number of deaths in the country is the highest in Southeast Asia since the outbreak of the pandemic coronavirus.

Meanwhile, at a press conference, the government’s spokesperson for the COVID-19, Achmad Yurianto, said that the number of confirmed cases jumped to 1,790 and 112 patients recovered.

Capital city Jakarta, home to over 10 million people, suffers the highest number of deaths totalling 90, followed by West Java – 25, Banten – 14, East Java – 11, Central Java – seven, …

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