Author: PM NEWS Editor
Boris Johnson not lifting coronavirus lockdown yet
The coronavirus lockdown will not end yet, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday.
India develops antibody testing kit
India's National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, has successfully developed the country's first antibody testing kit to combat COVID-19.
Oil glut drives oil prices lower
Oil prices opened about 1% lower on Monday in Asia as a persistent glut continued to weigh on prices and…
Graphics: Nigeria’s 10 worst-hit states by coronavirus
Ten states and the Federal Capital of Abuja bear the greater burden of the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. Vice President Pence self-isolates for coronavirus
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is self-isolating away from the White House, Reuters reported, quoting a Bloomberg reporter.
Kaduna captures 2 COVID-19 patients who bolted away
Security agents in Kaduna have arrested the two COVID-19 positive persons who bolted from their homes after they were notified…
South Sudan announces 36 new cases of COVID-19
South Sudan's ministry of health on Sunday announced 36 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases…
ECA suggests 7 lockdown exit strategies as Africa loses $65.7b to COVID-19
ECA estimates $65.7 billion loss to African countries in the month-long lockdown against COVID-19 and proposes 7 exit strategies
Nyesom Wike: Our governor has gone mad again
Nyesom Wike has carried on as a law unto himself in Rivers. He is the judge, the jury and the…
Fauci, Trump’s coronavirus expert, 2 others go into quarantine
Dr Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious diseases official, self-quarantined on Sunday after 2 White House staff tested positive…
Atiku to Buhari: Stop wasting scarce forex on imported fuel
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said the current situation whereby the NNPC uses scarce foreign exchange to import fuel at…
Ben Ayade wants FG lift ban on domestic flights
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to lift the ban on domestic flights as…
Fayemi says Ekiti has 3 more COVID-19 cases
Ekiti has recorded three new cases of COVID-19, Gov. Kayode Fayemi said. The governor broke the news in a tweet…
Reports: Queen Elizabeth to be in quarantine beyond October
British Queen Elizabeth II, who has been isolating at Windsor Castle since mid-March may remain out of public view beyond…
Britain sends thousands of samples to U.S. for coronavirus testing
Britain has admitted it sent thousands of samples to the US for coronavirus testing due to “operational issues”.
Trump replies Obama in Twitter rant
U.S. President Donald Trump kicked predecessor Barack Obama back in the midst of a Twitter rant on Sunday, in which…
Russian coronavirus cases shoot over 200,000
Russian coronavirus cases continued their upward trajectory on Sunday as another 11,012 new infections were recorded.
Photos: 160 Nigerians from U.S. return to Abuja
The first batch of Nigerians stranded in the U.S. in the wake of coronavirus travel ban returned to Abuja on…
UAE sees spike in coronavirus cases after easing restrictions
The United Arab Emirates(UAE) has seen a spike in daily cases recorded two weeks after easing restrictions. According to the…
Coronavirus hits Ivanka Trump’s aide
An aide to America’s first daughter Ivanka Trump has tested positive for coronavirus, multiple U.S. media reported. The aide works…
Drogba edges Ibrahimovic for best striker title in Ligue 1
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has narrowly beaten Zlatan Ibrahimovic to be named Ligue 1's greatest striker of the last 20…
Nigerians recount how they got stranded in U.S.
Some of the 160 Nigerians evacuated from the United States on Saturday night have shared their stories.
Obama blasts Trump in leaked virtual call with ex-staff
Former President Barack Obama described President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic as “chaotic” in a conference call with…
Two-time world cup winner Alex Morgan welcomes baby girl
Two-time women's World Cup winner Alex Morgan and husband Servando Carrasco have welcomed a new player to their team, baby…
Argentine fans pay last respects to Carlovich ‘world’s best footballer’
Hundreds of supporters paid their respects to former Argentine footballer Tomas 'Trinche' Carlovich, called the best in the world by…
Elon Musk threatens to move Tesla out of California
Tesla chief Elon Musk on Saturday threatened to pull his electric car headquarters and plant out of California.
Osinbajo not missing, busy working for Nigeria: Laolu Akande
Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, has urged Nigerians…
Man from Lagos Kwara’s first COVID-19 death
The Kwara Government on Saturday announced that it recorded its first death from a confirmed case of COVID-19 pandemic. It…
Only one COVID-19 death in Azare: Bauchi govt
The Bauchi State Government on Saturday confirmed the death of just one coronavirus patient in Azare Katagum Local Government Area…
Ghana overtakes Nigeria as COVID-19 number surges
Ghana recorded 251 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, taking the national total to 4,263, to surpass Nigeria