April 2020

UAE Doubles Stimulus To Counter Coronavirus Impact

UAE Doubles Stimulus To Counter Coronavirus Impact

April 5, 2020 6:03 pm

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates said Sunday it has doubled to $70 billion a stimulus package to support the Gulf state’s economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.

“The aggregate value of all capital and liquidity measures adopted by the CBUAE since 14 March 2020 has reached 256 billion dirhams ($70 billion),” the central bank said in a statement.

Last month, oil-rich UAE announced stimulus worth $35 billion that included aid to the banking system, facilities for loans and injecting funds into the bourses.

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Three Sudanese Arrested Over French 'Terror' Stabbing

Three Sudanese Arrested Over French ‘Terror’ Stabbing

April 5, 2020 6:02 pm

French police have arrested three Sudanese nationals in a terror probe after a stabbing spree in the southeast left two people dead, investigators said on Sunday.

The attack by a lone perpetrator took place in broad daylight Saturday, with the country on lockdown to stem the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

Prosecutors have launched an investigation into “murder linked to a terrorist enterprise” and “association with terrorist wrongdoers” after the rampage through a string of shops in the riverside town of Romans-sur-Isere, which has a population of 35,000.

The alleged assailant, identified as Abdallah Ahmed-Osman — a Sudanese refugee in …

UK Warns Of Tougher Social Distancing Measures

UK Warns Of Tougher Social Distancing Measures

April 5, 2020 5:59 pm

The British government on Sunday warned that outside exercise could be banned if people flout stringent guidelines to cut the spread of coronavirus infections.

The UK government on March 23 ordered a three-week shutdown of non-essential shops and services to cut close-contact transmission of the virus.

But warmer weekend weather has stoked fears that people could congregate in parks and open spaces, potentially threatening any gains made in cutting transmission rates.ark was closed on Sunday after concern about high numbers of sunbathers on Saturday.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who himself tested positive for COVID-19, told Sky News television that sunbathing …

COVID-19 Protocol Breach: Lagos Govt Pardons Funke Akindele, Others

Police Finally Arrest Funke Akindele For Throwing Party

April 5, 2020 5:08 pm

The Lagos State Police Command have arrested Nollywood star, Funke Akindele, for hosting a house party despite an order against gatherings in the city.

The party contravened a ban on a gathering of more than 20 persons put in place by the state government to curb the spread of the deadly virus.

A spokesperson for the police in Lagos, Bala Elkana, confirmed Akindele’s arrest on Sunday evening.

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The actress is currently at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba.

She risks being sentenced to one month in jail or …

24 of the world's most unusual landscapes

5G Network Not Linked To Coronavirus – IT expert

April 5, 2020 12:04 pm

An Information and Communication Technology expert, Mr. Jide Awe, on Sunday described rumours linking coronavirus to the roll-out of 5G technology as baseless conspiracy theory and misinformation.

According to Awe, the belief in such conspiracy theory derived from a deadly mix of ignorance, unsubstantiated evidence, and zeal.

He, however, noted that there had always been concerns about the dangers of radiation from cell phones and networks, noting that even if the concerns were genuine, they were unsubstantiated.

Awe said; “I was shocked when I saw 5G networks being linked to the emission of coronavirus; false information should not be passed

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24 of the world's most unusual landscapes

24 Of The World’s Most Unusual Landscapes

April 5, 2020 12:02 pm
(CNN) — While there are plenty of awe-inspiring man-made destinations around the globe, nothing is as creative as nature.
From trees that resemble monsters, to colorful sinkholes, towering rock formations and waterfalls of molten lava, these are some of the most unusual and fascinating landscapes in the world.
Gnarled and twisted over centuries, the yew trees of Kingley Vale could have been lifted straight from a Gothic fairy tale. Some are believed to be the oldest living things in Britain, dating back 2,000 years.
Yew tree groves were decimated in the 15th century, their wood used for longbows, making this
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Anti-Asian Hate Continues To Spread Online Amid COVID-19

Anti-Asian Hate Continues To Spread Online Amid COVID-19

April 5, 2020 11:51 am
Jing He has become used to online racist abuse.

The 26-year old from Shanghai began posting a video diary about the COVID-19 outbreak to her social media accounts in early March. Her aim was to depict life in her home city as the epidemic peaked in China. 

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More than 60,000 people viewed her first Facebook video on the topic, with many sharing messages of thanks and support.

But virulent, hateful abuse began to appear on later posts.

One comment under a video Jing made for the Facebook page of

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Police Demotes Sergeant For Assaulting Medical Doctor

Police Demotes Sergeant For Assaulting Medical Doctor

April 5, 2020 11:50 am
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Saturday, demoted one Edidiong Alexander attached to Safer Highway from the rank of Sergeant to Corporal for assaulting one Dr Daniel David Edet of University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, of the state.

The Command Public Relations Officer, CSP Nnudam Fredrick, who disclosed this in a statement, said when the Commissioner of Police, CP Imohimi Edgal got wind of the incident, he ordered for the officer’s arrest and detention.

He added that the officer was subjected to orderly room trial in line with the Police Act and Regulations and was found guilty by

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Egyptian Billionaire Sawiris Donates To COVID-19 Fund

Egyptian Billionaire Sawiris Donates To COVID-19 Fund

April 5, 2020 11:49 am
The Sawiris family in Egypt has donated $6.3 million to back the country’s efforts in combating the spread of COVID-19.

Sawiris Foundation for Social Development gave $2.1million to support distressed families.

The remaining $4.2 million is for government’s precautionary efforts against the novel coronavirus, a statement by the family said.

The donation came after business tycoon Naguib Sawiris was criticised for his remarks on the partial lockdown of the country.

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Expressing impatience and dissatisfaction, he urged that everyday life should come back to normal.

Egypt today has 1,070 cases …

Chadian Troops Free Nigerian Soldiers In Captivity,

Chadian Troops Free Nigerian Soldiers In Captivity,

April 5, 2020 11:49 am
The Chadian troops have again dealt a major blow on Boko Haram insurgents.

This followed the killing of 100 of its members in Magumeri, a local government in the northern part of Borno.

Borno is the major hotbed of Boko Haram crisis in Nigeria.

According to West Africa Reporters on Sunday, Nigerian soldiers in the sect’s captivity were freed.

It quoted sources from the Lake Chad region as saying the Chadian soldiers are hitting the Boko Haram insurgents hard.

It said the insurgents were fleeing and that President Idriss Déby has been moving around in a chopper to monitor Boko

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Nigerian Gay Activist Alimi Calls Out Pastor Oyakhilome

Nigerian Gay Activist Alimi Calls Out Pastor Oyakhilome

April 5, 2020 11:49 am

Nigerian gay activist, Bisi Alimi has called out Pastor Chris Oyakhilome over his comments connecting the coronavirus pandemic with 5G Network and a new world order.

Bisi Alimi said any one who believes Oyakhilome’s conspiracy claim is a fool.

Oyakhilome on Saturday linked the pandemic to a global conspiracy to achieve human control.

He claimed this will be achieved with the vaccine being planned for the coronavirus.

Through the vaccine a digital ID will be planted in every human being, he claimed.

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“That’s what the groups that are interested

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Breaking - UK Coronavirus Death Toll Close To 5,000

Breaking: UK Coronavirus Death Toll Close To 5,000

April 5, 2020 11:47 am

The UK coronavirus death toll is now close to 5,000 after another 621 people died in the last 24 hours.

The new figure, which is lower than the record 708 deaths reported on Saturday, takes the country’s fatalities to 4,934.

Confirmed cases released by the Department of Health also jumped by 5,903.

The national total rose to 47,806 out of close to 200,000 tested for the virus.

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Britain is now the fifth among countries with high death figures.

Italy leads with 15, 362 deaths, excluding Saturday’s figures.

Spain follows with 12,418 deaths. …

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