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Coronavirus kills 24 in South Africa
South Africa's COVID-19 death toll reached 24 on Friday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said. The country also reported 69 more…
Coronavirus cases in Ghana explode, lockdown extended
Ghana's confirmed cases for coronavirus have shot up by 65, bringing the total to 378, according to President Nana Akufo-Addo.
Ondo announces second coronavirus case
Ondo State has announced its second case of coronavirus in Akure, the state capital. He is a resident living in…
FG pays N2.6b to 130,000 Katsina poor
About 130,000 poor households in Katsina state have been paid N2.6billion under the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme of the…
Nigeria’s Accountant General says GIFMIS platform restored
By Jacinta Nwachukwu Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) platform has been restored, 24 hours after a fire outbreak.…
Coronavirus death toll tops 100,000, cases close to 1.7m
Global coronavirus death toll crossed the 100,000 mark on Friday. And it is still rising. It now stands at 101,557,…
Coronavirus hits obese, overweight men more: Research
The rampaging coronavirus appears to have a greater preference for obese or overweight people, especially men, doctors said
Saudi Arabia locks down Medina
Saudi Arabia has imposed a partial lockdown on the city of Medina, the Ministry of Interior has announced.
Caverton Helicopters pilots will soon be released: FG
The two pilots of Caverton Helicopters being held in Port Harcourt will be released soon and will not be prosecuted…
APC to Nigerians: Let’s fight, unite against COVID-19
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to find inspiration in the life of Jesus, as the country battles…
Buhari, others hail Aliko Dangote as he marks another year
Nigerians and Africans in the social media have celebrated Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest businessman and philanthropist. The cement mogul, who…
U.S. Speaker Pelosi warns Trump not to reopen America too soon
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has cautioned President Donald Trump against reopening the country too quickly.
EFCC replies U.S. Senator Grassley trying to block $300m Abacha loot
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has debunked the allegation against the acting chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu…
Coronavirus positive thief condemns 7 policemen, judge into quarantine
A suspected thief who tested positive for coronavirus has condemned seven policemen and a judge in the Indian state of…
UAE extends closure of mosques, churches
The United Arab Emirates has extended the closure of mosques and places of worship until further notice, according to state…
China reports 42 new COVID-19 cases
Chinese health authorities said Friday that they received reports of 42 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Thursday,…
Coronavirus: Daegu worst hit Korean city records zero infection
The South Korean city of Daegu, which endured the first large coronavirus outbreak outside of China, on Friday reported zero…
IMF chief: World faces worst economic crisis since Great Depression
The coronavirus pandemic has inflicted an economic crisis unlike any other in the past century and will require a massive…
Nigeria, Angola, South Africa going into recession: World Bank
The World Bank Group said on Thursday that Coronavirus will drive many African countries, such as Nigeria, South Africa and…
1000 Boko Haram killed: Deby gives Nigeria 2 weeks to take over from Chadian troops
Chadian President Idriss Deby has announced the end of his country's military operation against Boko Haram in the Lake Chad…
Bauchi governor Bala Mohammed gets coronavirus clean bill
Governor Bala Mohammed is out of the coronavirus woods as he got a clean bill for the infection today from…
Things to know about Enahoro, Ambrose Alli, Effiong pardoned by Buhari
P.M. News pieces together some salient things about Anthony Enahoro, Ambrose All, Moses Effiong and others, beneficiaries of Buhari's pardon
Nigerian, Chadian forces destroy 5 bases of Boko Haram
Five bases of the Boko Haram terrorists have been destroyed by Nigerian and Chadian forces, working in concert under the…
New York coronavirus death toll set to explode with deaths at home counted
The coronavirus death toll in New York City, already close to 5,000, is expected to surge in the coming days…
Buhari pardons 2,600 prisoners
President Muhammadu Buhari has pardoned 2,600 prisoners nationwide. Seventy of those pardoned are in Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja, said…
U.S. overtakes Spain in coronavirus death toll
The United States coronavirus death toll is now the second highest in the world, after Italy, according to latest data.
Coronavirus: Why all Nigerians can’t be tested now
Mass testing for Coronavirus in Nigeria is not feasible for now, because of Nigeria's over 200m population, Minister of Health…
U.S. rapper Chynna Rogers in sudden death
U.S. rapper and model Chynna Rogers has died suddenly. She was 25. Chynna’s family confirmed the death on Wednesday: ‘Chynna…
Trump thanks India’s PM Modi for allowing export of hydroxychloroquine
Twice on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump effusively praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allowing export of pre-ordered hydroxychloroquine…
Lagos gives 11,000 MSMEs moratorium on loans
Lagos State has given 11,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and technology start-ups, a two-month moratorium on their loans.