An MLS team ravaged by the coronavirus was forced to withdraw from the professional soccer league’s return-to-play tournament Monday in what seems to be an unprecedented move. FC Dallas will not participate in the “MLS is Back” tournament — scheduled…
Nick Cordero, Broadway star of ‘Waitress’ and ‘A Bronx Tale,’ dead at 41
Nick Cordero, the Broadway actor who appeared in popular musicals such as “Waitress” and “A Bronx Tale” and inspired the world with his months-long struggle against the coronavirus, has died, his wife Amanda Kloots said on Sunday. He was 41.…
*Lagos conducts over 42, 000 COVID-19 tests as 177 die (Guardian) *Lack of affordable healthcare led to my wife’s death during childbirth – Lagos welder (Punch)
Lagos conducts over 42, 000 COVID-19 tests as 177 die (Guardian) The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Sunday said that the state tested a total of 42,348 samples for COVID-19 as at July 3. Abayomi, who…
Lagos deploys handwashing stations
The Lagos State Government said it has adopted internationally-accepted safety protocols in curbing the spread of the coronavirus across the state, including the deployment of 100 units of handwashing stations to strategic locations in its 20 local governments and Local…
Many Abuja residents not obeying COVID-19 protocols, says ex-FCT minister
Former Minister, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Aliyu Modibbo has raised an alarm that many FCT residents are not obeying basic guidelines and protocols put in place by relevant authorities to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Modibbo who is…
Nigeria records 675 new COVID-19 cases as total rises to 20, 919
Nigeria has confirmed 675 COVID-19 cases, rising to 20, 919 infections. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made the announcement Monday night via tweet on the same day seven deaths were recorded, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths…
Coronavirus: Energy firms permitted to chase unpaid bills again
Energy companies have been given the go-ahead to chase unpaid energy bills again – although they have been warned not to be aggressive in their pursuit. Regulator Ofgem has told suppliers it is not in anyone’s interests for an open-ended…
COVID 19; Lagosians resort to herbal concoction for prevention, treatment
The use of ‘Agbo’, herbal concoction, has continued to gain grounds among some people in Lagos State as a preventive medicine against contracting coronavirus especially in Oshodi. The consumers of the ‘Agbo’ believe that taking the herbal concoction will either…
Nick Watney: Coronavirus positive test forces US golfer out of RBC Heritage
American Nick Watney has withdrawn from the RBC Heritage after testing positive for coronavirus prior to round two. Watney, 39, delivered a negative test before the tournament and shot a three-over-par 74 in the first round. However, a PGA statement…
2021 Africa Cup of Nations: CAF still prioritising January start
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is still prioritising a January start for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, despite ongoing uncertainty about the continent’s football because of coronavirus. Unclear when many competitions will resume across the continent, where only…
