Author: PM NEWS Editor
Strange coronavirus-related disease kills kids in New York
Three children in New York have died from a rare inflammatory syndrome believed to be linked to the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 wracked Russia buries Father Molchanov, 11th priest to die
Father Andrei Molchanov, the latest and 11th Russian Orthodox priest to die from the novel coronavirus, was buried on Saturday…
Zulum dares Boko Haram, plans outreach office in Auno (Photos)
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno said he would establish an outreach office in Auno village of Konduga Local Government, to…
Little Richard originator of Rock `n’ Roll dies, tributes pour in
Little Richard, the undisputed originator of rock `n’ roll who introduced black R&B to white America, has died. He was…
Nollywood stars hail veteran actor Oga Bello
Nollywood big guns, including Kunle Afolayan, on Saturday took to Instagram to celebrate veteran actor, Adebayo Salami, popularly known as…
Coronavirus found in semen of recovered patients
Researchers have detected the coronavirus in the semen of both infected and recently recovered patients, just like it was with…
Power outage hits Kenya, Uganda
Kenya and Uganda suffered power outages earlier today, the electricity companies in the two countries said.
COVID-19 kills scores in Azare, says ex-Rep in shocking letter to Buhari
A former member of House of Representatives, Ibrahim Mohammed Baba, has raised alarm that about 100 persons may have died…
Coronavirus: Russia soars again, Spain slows
Russia posted another high figure of confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, the 7th day in a row.
Suicide in Ekpoma: Edo Police Command not aware
Some residents of the university town of Ekpoma, in Edo state were grief-stricken on Saturday when the body of a…
Ekiti to set up coronavirus testing lab
Ekiti state government said it has concluded arrangements to open its own COVID-19 testing lab next week.
Global coronavirus cases top 4 million
Confirmed cases of the coronavirus globally crossed 4 million on Friday night with death toll also soaring to 275,783.
Nurse steals money from dying COVID-19 patient
A nurse in New York City has been charged with stealing two credit cards of a dying Covid-19 patient while…
Katie Miller U.S. Vice President’s press secretary tests positive for COVID-19
Katie Miller, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Trump: I would have sent army to topple Maduro, not mercenaries
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he would have sent an army if he wanted to topple his Venezuelan…
Buhari thanks COVID-19 donors, wants more money
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended public-spirited Nigerians and organisations for their financial and material support for the efforts to contain…
Buhari loses nephew Mutari Dauda Daura
Death has dealt another blow to President Muhammadu Buhari as it snatched Alhaji Mutari Dauda Daura, his nephew.
Army guns down Orjandu Benue’s most wanted criminal
A notorious criminal kingpin in Benue, Terugwa Igbagwa, a.k.a Orjandu has been killed by Nigeria’s military. Defence Headquarters spokesman Major…
3m Canadians jobless
Two million more Canadians lost their jobs in April, as the coronavirus pandemic disrupted the economy.
Odu’a board inaugurated, Aina, Kasali, Ashiru members
The South West Governors’ Forum on Friday said it had inaugurated the board of Odu'a Investment Limited, with Olusegun Aina…
Orji Uzor Kalu reacts to Supreme Court judgment nullifying trial
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia state issued a statement after the Supreme Court nullified his trial and…
Wike arrests trailers, cattle, 14 people for breaching lockdown
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Thursday night arrested 14 Persons hidden in two trailers conveying cattle from Adamawa…
Trump’s malaria drug fails another coronavirus test
U.S. President Donald Trump’s malaria drug which he touted as a “game changer” for coronavirus has again failed to show…
Russia posts another humongous coronavirus number for 6th day
Russia posts yet another mind-boggling 10,699 confirmed cases of coronavirus for the sixth successive day, taking the total to 187,859
China’s manned spaceship returns to Earth
A new generation of China's manned spaceship returned to Earth on Friday, marking an important step in its ambitions to…
Face masks compulsory in Nigerian courts in new rule
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has made wearing of face masks compulsory in all the courts, to reduce the spread…
2 White Americans arrested for killing jogging blackman Ahmaud Arbery
Two white Americans, a father and a son have been arrested in Georgia over the ambushing and killing of African…
Pawpaw, bird, goat, engine oil test positive for coronavirus
Pawpaw, a quail and a goat and engine oil have all tested positive for coronavirus in Tanzania.
How Buhari averted Nigeria’s road to Venezuela
By FEMI ADESINA Let’s tell the story of Venezuela, because it bears striking similitude with that of Nigeria. Just like…
WHO warns: Coronavirus could kill 190,000 in Africa
The World Health Organisation warned on Thursday that up to 190,000 people in Africa could die of coronavirus in the…