August 9, 2020

Global Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 800,000

Brazil Coronavirus Death Toll Crosses 100,000

August 9, 2020 3:15 pm

Brazil on Saturday surpassed 100,000 coronavirus deaths and three million cases of infection, crossing the grim milestone after President Jair Bolsonaro said he had a “clear conscience” on his response to the outbreak.

With 100,477 fatalities and 3,012,412 confirmed cases, the South American nation of 212 million people is the second hardest-hit country in the global pandemic, after the United States.

The health ministry reported 905 new deaths in the past 24 hours, as well as 49,970 fresh cases.

Read Also: India Reopens Further As Coronavirus Cases Hit 1.5 Million

But the official figures are most likely an undercount, with …

UN Experts Demand Beirut Explosion Probe

Protesters Storm Lebanon Foreign Ministry After Deadly Blast

August 9, 2020 3:14 pm

Lebanese protesters stormed the foreign ministry in Beirut on Saturday as anger exploded over a deadly blast that made hundreds of thousands homeless and shocked the world.

Thousands of demonstrators, some of them brandishing nooses, had descended on the city centre to vent their fury at politicians they blame for Tuesday’s explosion, which levelled Beirut port and killed 158 people.

As security forces fired tear gas to disperse strone-throwing demonstrators, Prime Minister Hassan Diab said he would seek early elections, saying it was the only way to “exit the country’s structural crisis”.

Demonstrators marched through streets ravaged by the blast, …

Buhari Govt Rolls Out Self Certification Bill For All Account Holders

Insecurity: President Buhari Turns To Traditional Leaders

August 9, 2020 3:12 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged traditional leaders to support his government’s fight against insecurity.

Buhari acknowledged their overtime contributions in his remarks at the palace of the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.

Buhari spoke at the wedding fatiha of the children of the families of Ambassador Shehu Malami and late Alhaji Musa Abubakar.

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He was represented by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Abubakar Malami, who led Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, and Inspector General of Police, Muhammad Adamu, among others to the event.

Buhari noted that the …

Beirut Explosions Caused Up To $4.6bn Damages – World Bank

COVID-19: World Bank Warned Over $114m Grant To Nigeria

August 9, 2020 3:12 pm

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent a letter to the World Bank President, David Malpass, urging him to demand that the Nigerian government account for the spending of $114.28million grant for COVID-19.

Malpass was also asked to put pressure on governors to accept voluntary scrutiny by Nigerians and civil society regarding the spending of the funds.

The World Bank credit with Project ID number: P173980, is due to be paid back over 30 years, with an additional 5 years grace period.

The fund includes $100million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and $14.28million grant from the …

Kashamu -Death Still Lurks In Aso Rock - Primate Ayodele

Kashamu: Death Still Lurks In Aso Rock – Primate Ayodele

August 9, 2020 12:02 pm

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has sent a condolence message to the family of a former Senator, Buruji Kashamu, who died on Saturday as a result of COVID-19.

Primate Ayodele described Kashamu’s death as shocking and a big loss to the country, Ogun State and his family.

It will be recalled Primate Ayodele had warned that COVID-19 was out to kill influential and very important personalities.

He had predicted: “This COVID-19 will not go either today or tomorrow.

“If care is not taken, it may extend till next year.

“More prominent people will still

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10 COVID-19 patients die in fire at isolation centre, 10 injured

10 COVID-19 Patients Die In Fire At Isolation Centre, 10 Injured

August 9, 2020 12:01 pm
Ten COVID-19 patients died in a fire outbreak at an isolation facility in India on Sunday. Ten others were injured in the tragedy in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijaywada hotel, turned into a care centre.

The cause of fire has not been ascertained yet, but reports said it may have been caused by a short circuit.

The surviving COVID-19 patients have been shifted to another hospital,Zee News reported.

“The hotel was taken on lease and run by Ramesh Hospitals, a private hospital where COVID-19 patients were being treated. 40 patients & 10 medical staff were at the hotel at the time of …

Juventus Name Andrea Pirlo New Manager

Juventus Name Andrea Pirlo New Manager

August 9, 2020 12:01 pm

Serie A champions Juventus have named their former player and World Cup-winning midfielder Andrea Pirlo as manager on a two-year contract.

The appointment has come even in spite of the fact that their former player has no previous experience in the role.

Pirlo, 41, was promoted to the senior job one week after being named coach of Juve’s under-23 side, who play in the Italian third tier.

Read Also: Real Madrid Players Land In Manchester For Crunch Match

He has not taken charge of a match.

The decision came hours after the Turin club sacked coach Maurizio Sarri following their …

Willian says emotional goodbye to Chelsea fans

Willian Says Emotional Goodbye To Chelsea Fans

August 9, 2020 12:00 pm

Brazilian winger Willian has said an emotional goodbye to Chelsea fans, in an open letter posted on Twitter Sunday.

The winger, whose full name is Willian Borges da Silva, joined Chelsea in 2013 and is now on the way to join Arsenal, on a three-year contract and £100,000 in weekly wages.

He is joining the Gunners on a free transfer.

Read Also: Real Madrid Players Land In Manchester For Crunch Match

The 32 year-old playmaker rejected a two-year extension to his contract at Stamford Bridge.

He told fans on Sunday in the letter, written in English and Spanish: “The time …

New Zealand Economy Slumps By 12.2 %

Virus Free New Zealand World’s Safest Place

August 9, 2020 11:59 am
New Zealand, the Pacific island nation of 5 million people is now the safest place in the world right now.

In a COVID-19 pandemic raging world, New Zealand has successfully kept the disease away from its shores, in the last 100 days.

Although, New Zealanders have returned to normal life, the authorities are concerned that people were now refusing testing, not using the government contact tracing apps, and even ignoring basic hygiene rules.

Read Also: New Zealand Reports No New COVID-19 Case For 9 Consecutive Days

“Achieving 100 days without community transmission is a significant milestone, however, as we …

M-Josh Releases, 'Abacha Loot,' Lambastes Nigerian Leaders

M-Josh Releases, ‘Abacha Loot,'(Video)

August 9, 2020 10:40 am

Afro-Pop Artist Matthew Joshua Chukwubuikem better known as M-Josh has released another sterling single to his upcoming album. 

The Reggae infused single titled ‘Abacha Loot’ adds to his wonderful array of vocal works criticising the Federal Government and the corruption which has completely festered all arms of the Nigerian Government whilst noticeably taking a leaf or two from Fela’s afrobeat resistance songs.

Abacha Loot talks about the famed General Sani Abacha and how he looted Nigeria blind and turned the Federal reserves into a personal account during his sojourn in power from 1998 till his life was cut short in …

Nigeria's Refineries Post ₦406.62 Billion Loss In Two Years

Nigeria’s Refineries Post ₦406.62 Billion Loss In Two Years

August 9, 2020 7:22 am

The four refineries owned by the Federal Government made a total loss of ₦406.62bn in two years, the latest audited financial statements of the plants have shown.

The refineries, which are located in Port Harcourt, Kaduna and Warri, have a combined installed capacity of 445,000 barrels per day but have continued to operate far below the installed capacity.

The country relies largely on importation for refined petroleum products as its refineries have remained in a state of disrepair for many years despite several reported repairs.

Read Also: 10 Governors Visit Dangote Refinery

The Kaduna refinery recorded a loss of ₦64.34bn …

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