Coronavirus pandemic
39 million Africans risk extreme poverty over COVID-19 – AfDB
The African Development Bank has predicted that about 39 million Africans could be forced…
Germany passes 50,000 Coronavirus deaths since pandemic began
Germany has counted more than 50,000 deaths since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic,…
New Year: Buhari pledges to keep citizens safe from COVID-19 resurgence
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of his administration to keep Nigerians safe…
Coronavirus: Vatican plans online Christmas celebrations
Pope Francis’ Christmas celebrations will be streamed online this year with no in-person public…
‘Wonder Woman’ director warns movie-going could become extinct
Patty Jenkins’ new “Wonder Woman” movie has been delayed three times during the coronavirus…
COVID-19 threatens progress in women’s, children’s health – UN report
The coronavirus pandemic threatens to turn back the clock on a decade of progress…
Britain marks 400th anniversary of Mayflower voyage to U.S.
Britain, on Wednesday, marked the 400th anniversary of the voyage to the U.S. by…
Tokyo 2020: Japanese athletes test run Olympic facilities
Top Japanese athletes test ran the new Tokyo Olympic stadium at a track meet…
NFF shares FIFA’s $772 million COVID-19 relief funds for clubs, leagues, journalists
On Tuesday, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said it would disburse $2 million to…
E! News cancelled after 29 years on air
After nearly thirty years of captivating moments on-air, long-running entertainment news show popularly known…
Nigeria risks another pandemic – SGF
Nigeria risks another pandemic if it fails to take advantage of opportunities presented by…
I saved billions of dollars as finance minister, says Okonjo-Iweala
Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged governments across the world to be…
COVID-19: Emirates Airlines to cut 9,000 jobs
Emirates Airlines has cut a tenth of its workforce during the novel coronavirus pandemic…
Cutting spending too soon could derail recovery – IMF
As governments rushed out funding to prevent an economic collapse amid the coronavirus pandemic,…
Champions League draw: Quarter/semi-final ties revealed
The Champions League is set to resume after the last 16 round was suspended…