COVID-19: ‘I’ve never felt so ill in my entire life’ – Gabby Agbonlahor

Former Aston Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor has revealed he “never felt so ill” in his entire life after contracting coronavirus. The Villa academy graduate was struck down with Covid-19 symptoms for 10 days in March, but he has now made…

Another 387 people catch coronavirus across Nigeria

Nigeria has recorded 387 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in the country to 9,302. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known Friday night on its verified Twitter handle. The agency…

Parents oppose plan to reopen Lagos schools

Some parents in Lagos State have kicked against the reopening of schools in view of the continued spread of the coronavirus in the country. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the parents said it was important for the Federal…

182 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Nigeria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 182 fresh coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in over 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The NCDC Thursday night listed the states and the figures as Lagos -111; FCT –…

229 new cases take Nigeria’s COVID-19 infections beyond 8,000 mark

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Monday confirmed a total number of 229 new coronavirus cases in the country via its Twitter handle. This brings the total for Nigeria to 8,068 with 2,311 discharges and 233 deaths.  According to…

101-year-old WWII vet, daughter beat coronavirus together at Maryland nursing home

A 101-year-old World War II veteran and his 73-year-old daughter — who live at the same Maryland nursing home — were able to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend together after both beating the coronavirus, The Post has learned. Charles Barbier and…

Saka to sign new Arsenal contract

Arsenal starlet Bukayo Saka looks set for a significant pay rise in a new contract despite the club seeking wage cuts among their squad due to the coronavirus outbreak. After a stand-off between the board and players, Arsenal are now…

Premier League coronavirus testing: Bournemouth player one of two new positives

An unnamed Bournemouth player is one of two new coronavirus cases discovered by the latest round of Premier League tests – taking the overall total of positive results to eight. The Cherries said the player’s identity will not be disclosed…

Spanish government gives go-ahead for La Liga resumption from June 8

Spanish football appears set to emerge from its coronavirus hiatus next month after government officials gave their blessing to the resumption of football after a two-month break amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has given his…

All NBA teams ‘obligated’ to provide players’ blood in search for COVID-19 breakthrough in US

Players from every team in the NBA are being expected to provide blood samples as part of a major study into the novel coronavirus – with the doctor behind the scheme telling them to “do something right for their communities”.…

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