April 12, 2020

US Supreme Court To Hear Appeal On Abortion

US Supreme Court To Hear Appeal On Abortion

April 12, 2020 6:40 pm

Abortion rights advocates on Saturday called on the US Supreme Court to urgently intervene to force Texas to reinstate the right to abortion, which has been suspended in the state since the start of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

This is the first appeal related to COVID-19 to reach the highest American court, which has been operating only in writing for nearly a month.

The Court, which legalized abortion in 1973 in its landmark Roe v. Wade decision, will have to decide whether a state can suspend the case law in the name of a public health emergency.

This case will …

US Could Start Reopening In May, Top Virus Advisor Says

US Could Start Reopening In May, Top Virus Advisor Says

April 12, 2020 6:39 pm

The United States may be ready to start gradually reopening next month, the government’s top infectious diseases expert said Sunday, as signs grew that the coronavirus pandemic was peaking.

President Donald Trump had earlier wanted the world’s largest economy to be “raring to go” by Easter Sunday, but most of the country remained at a standstill and churches took celebrations online to halt the spread of the virus that has killed more than 20,000 people in the US.

Trump has cast the decision on when to ease the lockdown as the biggest of his presidency as he faces competing pressures …

North Korea Calls For Stronger Coronavirus Measures

North Korea Calls For Stronger Coronavirus Measures

April 12, 2020 6:37 pm

North Korea called for stronger measures against the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic at a meeting presided by leader Kim Jong Un, state media reported Sunday, without acknowledging whether the country had reported any infections.

The already isolated, nuclear-armed North quickly shut down its borders after the virus was first detected in neighbouring China in January, and imposed strict containment measures.

Officials in Pyongyang and its state media have repeatedly insisted that the North remains totally free of the virus, but Sunday’s report did not make that assertion.

The coronavirus epidemic — which has infected more than 1.7 million worldwide — …

South Asia Pandemic A 'Perfect Storm' For South Asia - World Bank

Pandemic A ‘Perfect Storm’ For South Asia – World Bank

April 12, 2020 6:36 pm

South Asia is on course for its worst economic performance in 40 years, with decades of progress in the battle against poverty at risk, because of coronavirus, the World Bank said Sunday.

India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan and other smaller nations, which have 1.8 billion people and some of the planet’s most densely populated cities, have so far reported relatively few coronavirus cases but experts fear they could be the next hotspots.

The dire economic effects are already much in evidence, with widespread lockdowns freezing most normal activity, Western factory orders cancelled and vast numbers of poor workers suddenly jobless.

“South …

Why African-Americans Bear The Brunt Of US Virus Tragedy

Why African-Americans Bear The Brunt Of US Virus Tragedy

April 12, 2020 2:50 pm

An assistant professor has offered an insight into why Black Americans bear the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.

Tina Sacks, of the School of Social Welfare at University of California Berkley gave the insight in an article on Friday.

The U.S.leads the world in coronavirus cases and deaths.

Confirmed cases have surpassed 533,000. Deaths are over 20,000.

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Sacks has now shed some light on why most of the victims are African-Americans.

She blamed underlying structural inequality, especially in urban areas.

She argued that black people have experienced …

Boris Johnson Discharged After Coronavirus Scare

Boris Johnson Discharged After Coronavirus Scare

April 12, 2020 2:48 pm
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from hospital after overcoming a deadly battle with coronavirus.

Newspapers in UK said Johnson was discharged from St Thomas Hospital today.

He was admitted on Sunday, on the same day Queen Elizabeth made a broadcast on the pandemic.

‘The PM has been discharged from hospital to continue his recovery, at Chequers”, said a 10 Downing Street spokesman.

‘On the advice of his medical team, the PM will not be immediately returning to work.

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‘He wishes to thank everybody at St Thomas’ for …

IBB At 80: May Nature Treat Him Same As He Did To Nigeria

IBB To Nigerians: Don’t Blame Yourselves, Wash Your Hands

April 12, 2020 2:31 pm
Former Nigerian military leader, Ibrahim Babangida has urged federal and state governments to continue to provide solutions to the coronavirus pandemic.

In a statement that he signed, Babangida commended the government’s policies in curbing the spread of the disease in the country.

”Although the numbers keep rising, the situation is still being kept at manageable levels within the limits of our health care system,” Babangida said.

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”We have lessons and experiences of China, Taiwan, and other countries to benefit from.

“There is no room for blame game now but concerted

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Trouble - WHO Announces Another Virus Outbreak In Sudan

Trouble: WHO Announces Another Virus Outbreak In Sudan

April 12, 2020 2:29 pm

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced an outbreak of yellow fever in South Sudan.

Yellow fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes.

According to the agency, two cases were identified in Kajo-keji, a region bordering Uganda.

An outbreak of the viral disease was detected in that area of Uganda early this year.

Read Also: Russia Defends WHO Against Trump’s Criticism

WHO warned that the risk of ongoing and further transmission of yellow fever is a concern in South Sudan due to spontaneous return of displaced persons from Uganda.

There are also concerns of gaps in …

NBA Urges Lawyers To Obey Safety Rules During Easter

NBA Urges Lawyers To Obey Safety Rules During Easter

April 12, 2020 2:28 pm
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Paul Usoro, has urged lawyers to adhere to all safety rules and regulations of government as the world celebrates Easter amidst Coronavirus pandemic.

In a statement signed by NBA National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kunle Edun, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Usoro assured lawyers that the trying times would be over.

“It is Easter, a celebration of the life of our Lord, Jesus Christ, whose earthly life epitomised great sacrifice and love; the virtues of our Lord Jesus Christ cannot become more apt than it is at

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You Misled The World - Fauci US Virus Expert Blasts China

You Misled The World: Fauci US Virus Expert Blasts China

April 12, 2020 2:27 pm
Dr. Anthony Fauci, America’s leading virus expert has hammered China for misleading the world about the coronavirus.

Fauci, an influential member of President Trump’s coronavirus task force, spoke on Fox TV on Saturday night.

He said human-to-human transmission of COVID-19 diseases erupted in China in mid-December.

Yet China told the U.S. and the world the virus was only being transmitted animal-to-human.

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China, he said, also claimed in mid-January that human contagion was minimal.

This was at a time the disease had spread to more people in China’s Hubei Province and …

Covid-19 - Couple Holds Zoom Wedding With Family, Friends

Covid-19: Couple Holds Zoom Wedding With Family, Friends

April 12, 2020 2:26 pm
A Montréal resident, Kiyani BBA has shared how her brother’s wedding was held online via Zoom with 45 people in attendance.

She explained that because of the Coronavirus pandemic, only the couple and witnesses were allowed into the room. However, they set up a Zoom so relatives and friends could witness as they exchanged vows and got married.

The groom’s sister who also an engineer said family members and the couple’s friends from France, CIV, Netherlands, SA, Calgary and other places joined the digital ceremony.

Read Also: Spain Shaking Off Coronavirus As Death Toll Plunges

She wrote; “Today was my

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Easter Is Not Scriptural – Daddy Freeze Slams Christians

Easter Is Not Scriptural – Daddy Freeze Slams Christians

April 12, 2020 2:25 pm

Controversial on-air personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze has slammed Christians again with yet another controversial teaching, claiming that Easter is not scriptural and that it is named after a marine spirit called Teutonic goddess.

This is coming after criticizing the celebration of Christmas months ago, OAP, Daddy Freeze faulted the celebration of Easter as Nigerian Christians joined their counterparts around the world today mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Read Also: Pastor Oyakhilome Is A Disappointment – Daddy Freeze

He said, “Easter is named after a Teutonic Goddess. It is not scriptural. The apostles never celebrated it. …

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