Africa does not have manifold undetected coronavirus infections -Regional DirectorÂ
The World Health Organisation (WHO) does not think there are manifold undetected coronavirus infections in Africa with people dying unreported, the regional director of the organisation, Matshidiso Moeti, said on…
Bill Gates conspiracy theories echo through Africa in a season of misinformation
As the novel coronavirus wreaks global havoc, Bill Gates is the new bete noire for conspiracy theorists worldwide including in Africa where a Kenyan politician’s false online post has added…
Two EPL players test positive for Covid-19, La Liga resumes June 8
Two people from two English Premier League (EPL) clubs have tested positive for the coronavirus after a second batch of testing, the Premier League said on Saturday. This is even…
Breakthrough in local manufacture of Covid-19 test kits as NCDC okays of RNA extraction
The country has blazed a trail in Africa with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) successfully validating the first phase of the viral Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) extraction which should…
Linking 5G to coronavirus is “baseless and irresponsible – Australian Minister
Australian Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, Paul Fletcher has warned Australians about misinformation linking the COVID-19 to 5G mobile technology. In a statement issued on Tuesday morning,…
Leave us to die of Coronavirus than to be killed by bandits -Katsina District Head
Following the recent wave of gruesome attacks on innocent villagers in several communities at Ruma and Batsari Local Government Areas (LGAs), in Katsina State, the District Head of Batsari, Alhaji…
Covid-19 gifts undocumented Nigerian migrants, others stay permit in Italy
Italy will give 600,000 illegal migrants the right to stay in the country after the government said they proved essential by caring for the elderly and picking crops during the…
Oil price inches to $31 per barrel on lockdown easing
Oil rose above $31 a barrel on Wednesday as some countries ease coronavirus lockdowns offset a report showing a higher-than-expected rise in U.S. inventories. Brent crude has almost doubled since…
I’m okay, I feel well, Dokpesi speaks after arriving isolation centre
After testing positive to Coronavirus and arriving at the isolation centre at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, FCT, Founder of Daar Communications Plc, Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, remains…
LNG prices dip raising more fears for Nigeria’s petrochemical products receipts
Asian spot prices for liquefied natural gas (LNG) tumbled this as week as sellers around the world flooded the market with cargo offers, while demand remained subdued amid coronavirus-related lockdowns….