President Donald Trump said on Monday night that he would temporarily suspend all immigration to the United States due to the coronavirus pandemic. The president announced the drastic measure in a post on his favorite social media platform. “In light…
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil refuses to take pay cut on £350,000-a-week wages
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has reportedly refused the club’s request to take a pay cut on his £350,000-a-week wages to ease the Gunners’ financial worries during the coronavirus pandemic. The Gunners released a statement on Monday afternoon to confirm that…
WHO Chief: Worst on coronavirus pandemic yet to come
The chief of the World Health Organization warned Monday that the coronavirus pandemic is far from over, even as some countries gingerly started to ease restrictions. “Trust us. The worst is yet ahead of us,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus…
Willian commits future to Chelsea despite coronavirus contract confusion
Chelsea winger Willian has revealed he will remain at Stamford Bridge until the season has concluded, even if it goes beyond the end of his contract on June 30. The coronavirus pandemic has caused all Premier League games to be…
D’banj features Seun Kuti in a new song
D’banj has featured Seun Kuti on a new song. D’banj and the Afrobeat musician had teamed up for a collaboration weeks before the lockdown occasioned by coronavirus pandemic. A close source hinted that the song also featured the popular Egypt…
Harry Maguire sends class video message to Manchester United staff
Harry Maguire has sent a video message to every Manchester United member of staff to thank them for their work during the coronavirus pandemic. The United captain and his teammates have been training at home for a month following the…
Macron admits French government ‘wasn’t prepared enough’ as he extends lockdown
French President Emmanuel Macron has apologised for his government ‘not being prepared enough’ for the coronavirus pandemic, as he extended the country’s lockdown. France was put under lockdown on March 17 and will remain so until May 11, Mr Macron…
How Mets are using technology to connect with their players
Have you seen the viral clip of the Israeli mom, mocking the concern over her suddenly remote-learning kids? “How’s the child feeling?!” she asks, exasperated. “He’s spending the entire day on his cell phone — he’s fine!” The Mets could…
COVID-19: Obi tasks FG on transparency, accountability
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Peter Obi, has tasked the Federal Government and other concerned agencies on proper accountability and clarity on the usage of funds raised to combat the Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria. Obi,…
NPFL players assured of full salaries despite COVID-19 pandemic
Players in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) can heave a sigh of relief, at least for now as their employers have dispelled speculations on plans to slash their salaries. Following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, almost all football…