April 10, 2020

sex Virus Fears Hit World's Oldest Profession - Prostitution

Virus Fears Hit World’s Oldest Profession: Prostitution

April 10, 2020 6:11 pm

“Being a prostitute has always been a good option in times of crisis… until this one,” says Bruno, a sex worker who fears catching the deadly coronavirus at a time when those in his trade are more vulnerable than ever.

One of approximately a million sex workers in the United States, Bruno — not his real name — has stopped taking clients in the past month as the once-in-a-century pandemic arrived in America.

Like most legal trades, demand for the 33-year-old’s services has plummeted with much of the country staying home under lockdown.

But Bruno, who is based in the …

Virus Death Toll Tops 100,000 As Easter Kicks Off

Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 100,000 As Easter Kicks Off

April 10, 2020 6:09 pm

The global coronavirus death toll topped 100,000 Friday as Easter celebrations around the world kicked off in near-empty churches with billions of people stuck indoors to halt the pandemic’s deadly worldwide march.

The grim milestone came as the World Health Organization issued a dire warning that prematurely lifting lockdown restrictions — which have kept more than half the world’s population in lockdown — could spark a “deadly resurgence” of the disease.

The extraordinary measures from New York to New Delhi to Naples have seen businesses and schools closed in a desperate bid to halt the virus’s relentless spread and the …

Apple And Google Team Up On Virus 'Contact Tracing'

Apple And Google Team Up On Virus ‘Contact Tracing’

April 10, 2020 6:07 pm

Google and Apple unveiled a joint initiative Friday to develop a coronavirus smartphone “contact tracing” tool that could potentially alert people when they have crossed paths with an infected person.

The move brings together the largest mobile operating systems in an effort to use smartphone location technology to track and potentially contain the global COVID-19 outbreak.

The move would allow apps to be created enabling smartphones powered by Apple software and Google-backed Android operating system to exchange information with a joint “opt in system” using Bluetooth wireless technology.

The companies next month plan to release software interface technology to allow …

Liverpool Legend Dalglish Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Liverpool Legend Dalglish Tests Positive For Coronavirus

April 10, 2020 6:06 pm
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for coronavirus but is not showing symptoms of the disease, his family said Friday.The 69-year-old former Scottish international striker, who started his career at Celtic, was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for treatment for an infection which required intravenous antibiotics.

“He was subsequently tested for COVID-19 despite having previously displayed no symptoms of the illness,” said a family statement.

“Unexpectedly, the test result was positive but he remains asymptomatic.

“Prior to his admission to hospital, he had chosen to voluntarily self isolate for longer than the advised period together with his family.…

FG Releases Names Of Nigerians Who Died Of Virus Abroad

FG Releases Names Of Nigerians Who Died Of Virus Abroad

April 10, 2020 1:03 pm
The Federal Government has released names and pictures of Nigerians who died of Coronavirus in the United Kingdom and United States.

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission released the names and pictures on her twitter page.

Read Also: Nigeria Hit With 14 New Cases Of Coronavirus

 

“May the souls of our brothers and sisters in Diaspora, who lost their lives to COVID-19, RIP. May the Lord heal the world,” she tweeted.

 

Below are the victims of Coronavirus

Dr. Alfa Sa’adu, UK

Carol Jamabo, UK

Dr. Kole Abayomi, UK

Bode Ajanlekoko, UK

Adeola Onasanya, UK…

WHO Opens Up On 5G Mobile Spreading Coronavirus

WHO Opens Up On 5G Mobile Spreading Coronavirus

April 10, 2020 1:02 pm
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday said that viruses cannot travel on radio waves or mobile networks, saying COVID-19 is a respiratory disease.

WHO, through a statement on Friday, debunked the myth, adding that COVID-19 was spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks.

“People can also be infected by touching a contaminated surface and then their eyes, mouth or nose,” it said.

WHO added that COVID-19 was spreading in many countries that did not have 5G mobile networks.

Read Also: Nigeria Hit With 14 New Cases Of Coronavirus

It also said being infected with …

EFCC Replies U.S. Senator Trying To Block Abacha's Loot

EFCC Replies U.S. Senator Trying To Block Abacha’s Loot

April 10, 2020 1:01 pm

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has debunked the allegation against the acting chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu by the chairman of the US Senate Committee on Finance, Charles E. Grassley.

Grassley, the 86 year-old Republican Senator, on 1 April wrote the US Department of Justice calling for the delay in the repatriation of the $300 million Abacha loot to Nigeria.

The Senator called for the delay amidst what he called the increasing concerns over levels of corruption and human rights violations by the Nigerian government, including the persecution of Christians, and detention of human rights activist Omoyele …

Pelosi Warns Trump Not To Reopen America Too Soon

Pelosi Warns Trump Not To Reopen America Too Soon

April 10, 2020 1:00 pm

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has cautioned President Donald Trump against reopening the country too quickly.

She also suggested the House of Representatives might not return to Washington, D.C. at the end of April as originally planned as the coronavirus pandemic continued to spiral.

In a Thursday interview with Politico, Pelosi said: “I would hope that the scientific community would weigh in and say, ‘You can’t do this, it is only going to make matters worse if you go out too soon.’”

Pelosi said several factors would need to be considered, such as widespread testing and safety standards in workplaces.…

Coronavirus - England Announces 866 New Deaths

Coronavirus: England Announces 866 New Deaths

April 10, 2020 1:00 pm

NHS England has announced 866 further deaths of people who had tested positive for Covid-19.

It brings the total number of confirmed deaths in hospitals in England to 8,114.

Of the new deaths announced on Friday, 117 occurred on 9 April, 720 between 1 April and 8 April, and 29 in March.

Meanwhile, another 10 people have died in Northern Ireland after testing positive for Covid-19.

Read Also: Nigeria Hit With 14 New Cases Of Coronavirus

The total number of coronavirus-related deaths in Northern Ireland is now 92.

Northern Ireland’s Public Health Agency says 951 individuals have been tested in …

Buhari, Others Hail Dangote As He Marks Another Year

Buhari, Others Hail Dangote As He Marks Another Year

April 10, 2020 12:55 pm

Nigerians and Africans in the social media have celebrated Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest businessman and philanthropist.

The cement mogul, who is building one of the world’s biggest petrochemical complexes in Lagos, is 63 today.

And there is no animus against the man, who has symbolised industry and success in Africa’s most populous country.

Most comments on Twitter celebrating his special day all praised him.

Read Also: Nigerians Will Surely Defeat Coronavirus – Dangote

And there were some jokingly appropriating Aliko as ‘their uncle’, ‘brother’ or family member.

President Muhammadu Buhari earlier wished the businessman a happy birthday.

He described him …

APC To Nigerians - Let’s Fight, Unite Against COVID-19

APC To Nigerians: Let’s Fight, Unite Against COVID-19

April 10, 2020 12:54 pm

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to find inspiration in the life of Jesus, as the country battles coronavirus pandemic.

The party made the call in a statement to mark Easter, which celebrates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The statement was signed by Publicity secretary, Lanre Issa-Onilu.

“Globally, we are in dire times. Collectively, we should find inspiration in the time-honoured selfless disposition of Jesus Christ as we strive to eliminate the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Read Also: Nigeria Hit With 14 New Cases Of Coronavirus

“A devastating public health crisis that has affected and disrupted every …

In Jerusalem, Christians Mark A Sombre Easter

In Jerusalem, Christians Mark A Sombre Easter

April 10, 2020 8:06 am

Eggs on the table and a toy rabbit on the dresser — with a few decorations, Palestinian Christian Sawsan Bitar attempts to salvage some normality from an Easter overshadowed by coronavirus.

In the Christian quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City that Bitar calls home, roads are deserted and most shops have been closed for two weeks.

All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease.

Christians will be prevented from congregating for the Easter service, whether this coming Sunday — as in the case …

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