Author: PM NEWS Editor
Remdesivir failed Ebola drug turns potential silver bullet for COVID-19
US scientists have hailed a potential breakthrough in the coronavirus fight after a trial showed patients responding to an antiviral…
South Africa posts highest coronavirus cases in 24 hours
South Africa posted 354 confirmed coronavirus cases on Wednesday, its highest in a 24 hour cycle.
Bollywood loses another actor, Rishi Kapoor
Less than 24 hours after the death of slumdog millionaire actor Irrfan Khan, India's Bollywood is in mourning again as…
COVID-19: Swedish city of Lund uses stinking fertiliser to keep people away from park
Swedish university city of Lund is spreading a tonne of smelling chicken manure in a park to discourage people from…
UK now has second highest COVID-19 death toll in Europe
The UK now has Europe’s second-highest official death toll from the novel COVID-19 pandemic, according to new figures on Wednesday.
Buhari issues important statement on situation in Kano
After announcing measures on Monday to mitigate coronavirus impact in Kano, President Muhammadu Buhari issued another statement today, assuring he…
UK COVID-19 death toll higher than 22,279: Labour leader Starmer
The United Kingdom’s COVID-19 death toll is probably higher than the 22,279 claimed by the Boris Johnson administration today, according…
Nigeria 7th most stricken African country by coronavirus
Nigeria is now the 7th most stricken African country by the rampaging coronavirus. This followed the early Wednesday release that…
Museveni donates 50% of salary to COVID-19, set to lift lockdown
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has donated 50 percent of his salary to support efforts to battle COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visits COVID-19 clinic without mask
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, who leads White House's coronavirus task force, on Tuesday visited the Mayo Clinic without a…
Child No.5 for Boris Johnson, fiancee Symonds gives birth to baby boy
Carrie Symonds, fiancee of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, gave birth to a baby boy, today, the couple announced.
UNIBEN researchers develop ventilator for COVID-19 patients
Researchers in the faculties of engineering and medical sciences, University of Benin (UNIBEN), have boosted hope for the management of…
Clinton to Biden: I wish you were U.S. President now
Former U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton endorsed Joe Biden's White House bid on Tuesday and sent a well-aimed jab…
PSG boss Khelaifi, ex-FIFA scribe Valcke face corruption trial
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and FIFA's former secretary general Jerome Valcke will face a corruption trial in September, the…
Jigawa locks down 3 LGAs after 2 new coronavirus cases confirmed
The Jigawa Government has confirmed two additional cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state, Gov. Muhammad Badaru said.
ECA mourns Nigerian ex- chief economist Prof. Owodunni Teriba
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has joined the mourning train over the death of one of its distinguished chief…
Oscars forced to change movie eligibility rules by coronavirus
The organisers of the Oscars, the U.S.highest awards in the movie industry said on Tuesday that films released only on…
Most Americans lose faith in Trump’s pandemic talks
Many Americans appear to be losing faith in what President Donald Trump says about the coronavirus pandemic.
NCDC announces 195 COVID-19 cases, Lagos and Kano lead
Nigeria's COVID-19 cases reached a new milestone of 1,532 early on Wednesday with NCDC announcing 195 new cases.
NCDC goes COBAS for Coronavirus testing
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, said it is poised to increase its testing capacity for coronavirus. This followed its…
Want to beat coronavirus? Brush your teeth before leaving home
Emeritus professor of dentistry, Martin Addy has urged people to brush their teeth before leaving the house in a bid…
Gigi Hadid pregnant
Supermodel Gigi Hadid is reportedly 20-weeks pregnant with her first child. But for now, she does not know the gender…
COVID-19 cases explode in Bauchi
Bauchi State said it has recorded 11 new COVID-19 cases. This brings confirmed cases in the state to 25, the…
Big asteroid passing by Earth tomorrow mocks with face mask
The "potentially hazardous" big asteroid 1998 OR2, which will safely fly by Earth on Wednesday at 0956 GMT, appears to…
Breaking: IMF approves $3.4b loan for Nigeria
The International Monetary Fund(IMF) has approved Nigeria’s request for $3.4 billion loan to fight the devastating effect of the COVID-19.
Chad abolishes death penalty, even for Boko Haram terrorists
Chad passed a new anti-terrorism law on Tuesday that abolishes the death penalty for terrorism-related crimes in the country, parliament…
France bans football, other sports leagues until September
French professional sports leagues including football and rugby cannot restart before September because of coronavirus restrictions, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe…
New police commissioners posted to Imo, Plateau, Adamawa
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has ordered the posting of new police Commissioners to Imo, Adamawa and Plateau…
Coping with coronanomics, economic disease of coronavirus
Coronavirus pandemic has put commodity dependent countries like Nigeria, Algeria and Angola, in dire straits. Many businesses in the Micro,…
Liverpool legend Michael Robinson dies, Real Madrid lead mourners
Real Madrid club, their president and board of directors led the mourners train Tuesday over the death of Michael Robinson,…