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Africa’s Richest Man, Dangote Loses N240 Billion In Five Hours Due To Coronavirus
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has reportedly suffered a huge loss of N240 billion in five hours due to coronavirus on Wednesday March 11, 2020.Some of Dangote’s firms under the parent-company, Dangote Group, suffered big losses at the market due to the coronavirus pandemic which originated from Wuhan, China.The World Health Organisation -
CORONAVIRUS: Deaths Rate Risen By 196 To 827 In Last 24 Hours In Italy
The deaths from coronavirus in Italy has risen by 196 to 827 in last 24 hours, a rise of 31%, the Civil Protection Agency said on Wednesday.The deaths from the outbreak of coronavirus in Italy hits the largest rise of 31%, 196 to 827 in last 24 hours since the disease broke out in February 21, 2020.According to Reuters, the total number of cases i -
Coronavirus: Hollywood Actor, Tom Hanks And His Wife, Rita Test Positive
Hollywood actor, Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for coronavirus while filming in Australia.The 63-year-old Academy Award-winning actor who is currently on the Gold Coast in Queensland filming Baz Luhrmann’s untitled production about Elvis Presley, made the announcement via Instagram.Tom Hanks revealed that they tested po -
Coronavirus: Juventus Defender, Daniele Rugani Tests Positive For Virus
Juventus centre-back Daniele Rugani has tested positive for coronavirus, the Serie A club have confirmed.The club said the 25-year-old defender is currently not showing signs of any COVID-19 symptoms, but have confirmed that he has contracted the illness.Rugani, who has made seven appearances in all competitions for Juventus this season, was named -
Check Out This Video Of Evangelist Telling People To Repent To Avoid Contracting Coronavirus
A video making the rounds on social media shows the moment an Evangelist in Enugu was seen suggesting a special way to avoid the deadly ‘Novel CoronaVirus’. The Evangelist, who was preaching in his native Igbo Dialect, can be heard calling whoever cared to listen to repent and give their life to Jesus Christ ; adding that when they do that, t -
UK Health Minister, Nadine Dorries Tests Positive For Coronavirus
British MP Nadine Dorries, a minister in the health department, has tested positive for coronavirus, she said in a statement on Tuesday, raising concerns about whether senior government figures have been infected. “I can confirm I have tested positive for coronavirus… and have been self-isolating at home,” said the Conservative MP.Health of -
Buhari Inaugurates 12-Member Presidential Task Force To Control Coronavirus In Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated a Presidential Task Force for the control of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country.The task force, headed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has been mandated to prepare for the unlikely but probable outbreak of the disease, which would require a multi-sectorial -
Unizik Suspends Chinese Course Due To Fear Of The Deadly Coronavirus
The Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK has suspended the Chinese course in the institution due to fear of the deadly coronavirus.Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has suspended a Chinese course in the institution amid fears of a probable spread of the novel Coronavirus.The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof Charles Esomone, disclosed thi -
Just In: Nigeria Confirms Second Case Of Coronavirus
A second case of coronavirus has been detected and confirmed in Nigeria by the Minister of Health.The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has announced a second confirmed case of Coronavirus in Nigeria. According to information gathered, the victim had contact with the Italian that brought coronavirus to Nigeria. The victim was said to be one of t -
CORONAVIRUS! 133 Die In One Day As Italian Death Toll Rises To 366
The number of people to have died from the coronavirus in Italy has shot up by 133 in a day to 366, officials say.The total number of infections leapt 25% to 7,375 from 5,883, according to the Civil Protection agency.The jump in figures comes as millions adapt to new measures introduced on Sunday in an attempt to contain the outbreak, reports the -
BBNaija’s Khafi Reveals How A Homeless Man Threatened To Infect Her With Coronavirus In London
The reality TV star, Khafi Kareem has shared the video of how a homeless man tried to infect her and some people aboard a train in London with the deadly coronavirus.In a video she shared on her official Instagram page she wrote: “I was on the train and this homeless man threatened to infect us all with coronavirus Watch to see what happened ne -
Nigerian Residing In The US Tests Positive For Coronavirus
A Nigerian (unnamed) in the United States of America has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus.This was made known by the Mayor of Washington D.C. Muriel Bowser who revealed that the Nigerian passed through the US capital city, and tested positive for coronavirus in neighbouring state of Maryland.She announced this at a news conference on Satu -
Man Locks Wife In Bathroom For Fear Of Coronavirus After She Came Back From Italy
A Lithuanian man locked his wife in the bathroom and refused to let her out, over fear that he and the children might contract the Coronavirus, after his wife arrived from Italy.Police in Vilnius, Lithuania, received a distress call from a woman in the city’s Antakalnis upscale neighborhood, who claimed to have been locked in her home bathroom b -
Better To Delay Lagos-Ibadan Rail Than Infect Nigerians With Coronavirus – NRC Boss
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) declared on Saturday that the possible delay in the completion of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project owing to the outbreak of Coronavirus is better than exposing the health of Nigerians to risk.Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi, had on Thursday, said the outbreak of Coronavirus in China might delay the comple -
DOUBLE WAHALA! Hotel Used For Coronavirus Quarantine In China Collapses, 70 Trapped (Photos)
A five-storey hotel being used to quarantine suspected cases coronavirus in the southeast Chinese port city of Quanzhou collapsed on Saturday March 7, leaving about 70 people trapped. Videos shared from the scene of the incident showed rescue workers in orange overalls clambering over the rubble of the Quanzhou Xinjia Hotel and carrying people tow -
Taking Your Phone To The Toilet Could Increase Chances Of Getting Coronavirus
As the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK hits 164, many of us are rightly seeking to follow the best measures in an attempt to stay safe.Masks are becoming a common sight and shops are reported to running on low on stock, but the World Health Organisation, Public Health England and the NHS all stress there is no evidence that the -
Facebook Shut Its London Office After An Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Facebook closed its London offices until Monday for deep cleaning after a Singapore-based employee, who previously visited their London bureau, tested positive for the coronavirus. “An employee based in our Singapore office who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 visited our London offices 24-26 February 2020,” a company spokesperson said in an -
JUST IN: Togo Confirms First Case of Coronavirus Today
Togo has confirmed its first case of coronavirus on Friday, March 6, 2020.The government in an official statement noted that the patient is a 42-year-old woman who was resident in the capital, Lomé.Her nationality was however not disclosed.The patient, before being diagnosed, had visited Benin, Germany, France and Turkey in late February and earl -
Breaking News: Results Of Coronavirus Tests On Three Suspects In Lagos Is Negative
According to Punch Metro, the Lagos State Government has announced the results of the coronavirus tests conducted on three new suspects. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said they all tested negative.He tweeted, “All the three #COVID19 suspected cases; travellers from France, England, and China whose samples were -
List Of Latest Naija Songs and Nigerian Music On 6th Of March 2020
March 2020 has rolled in. As far as Nigerian music goes Naijapals has you covered in areas of getting your hands on the latest Nigerian Music and Naija Songs . As usual with our tradition, we have a comprehensive list of the hottest song released by the top Nigeria artist this 6th day of March 2020, If you love Naija songs and need to get the l -
Nigeria is Handling Coronavirus Better - Nigerian Journalist, Chuks Nwanne Reveals
Journalist, Chuks Nwanne narrates how Nigeria appears more serious about containing the Coronavirus than some parts of Europe.His piece is reproduced below, unedited: When Nigeria's Minister of Health tells you the country is ready to fight Coronavirus, it's not a joke. Indeed, Nigeria is ready. If there's anywhere I have fears, it& -
Lagos Uncovers Three New Suspected Coronavirus Patients, Puts Them In Isolation
Commissioner of Health in Lagos state, Akin Abayomi has revealed that there are now three new suspected cases of coronavirus at the Infectious Disease Hospital in the Yaba area of the state.Abayomi, who announced this on his Twitter page on Thursday night, said the samples of the patients have been taken and the results are being expected.“We no -
Outbreak Of Coronavirus Will Delay Lagos-Ibadan Rail Project - Rotimi Amaechi Reveals
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has disclosed that the outbreak of Coronavirus may delay the completion of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project.The minister said the delay may not be unconnected to the fact that the bulk of the workforce handling the project is stuck in China.According to him, the Chinese government prevented some of the w -
First Coronavirus Death Recorded In The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has confirmed the first death from Coronavirus, after the deadly disease invaded its territory.According to the Royal Berkshire NHS Trust, one patient with underlying health conditions died after testing positive for coronavirus.It said “sadly, we can confirm that an older patient with underlying health conditions has died.� -
Coronavirus Ruined My 83rd Birthday Party Despite Screening of Guest at The Venue - Obasanjo
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has recounted how the Coronavirus that has broken out in many countries of the world affected the events lined up for his 83rd birthday.Obasanjo marked his 83rd on Thursday, March 5, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State.Speaking at the event, Obasanjo said a round-table earlier sla -
Italy Ban Kisses And Handshakes Over The Fear Of Coronavirus
Italians have been urged to refrain from the traditional greeting of kissing on the cheek and hugging as part of effort to stop the spread of coronavirus, Silvio Brusaferro, president of Italy’s higher health institute, said on Wednesday.According to ANSA, Brusaferro also disclosed that people should frequently wash their hands, avoid crowded pl -
#Coronavirus: Ogun State Government Barred Chinese People From Leaving Their Residence In Ogun
According to a report, the Ogun State Government has said it has deployed security officials to man the entrances to the areas where a large number of Chinese live in the state.The Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Communications, Remmy Hazzan, said this on Wednesday.Hassan said the state government adopted the strategy to ensure t -
Coronavirus: Minister Ogbonanya Onu Says The U.S Is Testing Former INEC Chairman, Iwu's Drug
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonanya Onu, has said the United States is conducting tests on a ‘chemical compound’ isolated by ex-Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Maurice Iwu, as a possible cure for coronavirus.He dismissed reports suggesting that Iwu had found a cure for the disease, adding that -
US President, Donald Trump Donates His $100,000 Salary To Help Fight Coronavirus
US President Donald Trump, who has donated every one of his salary payments to government agencies or efforts since becoming president, has donated his 2019 fourth quarterly salary to the Department of Health and Human Services to help fight the coronavirus outbreak in the US.Trump made the payment after taking a trip to the National Institute of -
Photos: Queen Elizabeth Wears Gloves At Ceremony Amid Coronavirus Fears
Queen Elizabeth donned a pair of gloves during an investiture ceremony Tuesday — the first time she has done so in more than 60 years — amid snowballing coronavirus fears in the UK and around the world, according to new reports.The 93-year-old monarch was pictured wearing a pair of long white gloves — which also covered her wrists — as she
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