The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 1,544 new infections of COVID-19 Friday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 97,478 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
USA forward Alex Morgan contracts coronavirus
United States forward Alex Morgan says she and her family “closed out 2020” by contracting coronavirus “while in California over the holidays”. Morgan recently rejoined Orlando Pride after a short spell at Women’s Super League side Tottenham. The 31-year-old is…
COVID-19: 40 positives in latest week of EPL testing
The Premier League has confirmed a season-high 40 positive coronavirus cases were recorded in the latest week of testing. It is the first week of players and club staff being tested twice a week for Covid-19. Eighteen individuals tested positive…
Nigeria reports 1,354 new COVID-19 cases, as total infections rise to 92,705
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 1,354 new infections of COVID-19 Tuesday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 92,705 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
Nigeria reports 1,204 new COVID-19 cases, as total infections rise to 91,351
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 1,204 new infections of COVID-19 Monday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 91,351 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
Doctors knock states for reopening schools
Pupils are resuming in some states on Monday despite the caution by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 Control that schools should remain shut to contain the Coronavirus spike. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha,…
Nigeria reports 917 new COVID-19 cases, as infections exceed 90k
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 917 new infections of COVID-19 Sunday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 90,080 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
*Alaafin of Oyo has a new beauty queen (Nation)*Lagos schools not reopening now – Ministry (Vanguard)
Alaafin of Oyo has a new beauty queen (Nation) While many know the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamide Adeyemi, as a powerful and highly-acclaimed king in Yorubaland, many don’t know that he has beautiful children as well. Recently, one of…
Nigeria reports 576 new COVID-19 cases, as infections inch close to 90k
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 576 new infections of COVID-19 Saturday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 89,163 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
Tokyo 2020: Olympics and Paralympics will go ahead, says Japan’s PM
The delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will go ahead this summer despite concern over rising coronavirus cases, says Japan’s prime minister. The Olympics are due to begin on 23 July with the Paralympics following a month later from 24…