WHO warns of ''Second Peak'' of the Coronavirus pandemic as countries lift lockdown

The World Health Organization has warned that many countries could begin to see the ''second peak'' of the Coronavirus pandemic if the lockdown restrictions are lifted too soon.

Brazil stands by hydroxychloroquine despite WHO

Brazil’s health ministry said Monday it would not change its recommendation to treat coronavirus with hydroxychloroquine, despite the World Health Organization deciding to suspend trials of the drug over safety concerns.

Philippines’ Duterte says no school until there is a virus vaccine

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he will not allow students to go back to school until a coronavirus vaccine is available, even as some countries resume in-person classes.

Relief as Jigawa discharges 32 #COVID19 patients

Nigeria - 32 Coronavirus patients have been discharged in Jigawa state after recovering from the disease. 

NAFDAC DG says Nigeria to continue clinical trial of Hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID19 patients despite WHO's suspension

Nigeria The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, says Nigeria will continue its clinical trial of Hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID19 patients despite the suspension of the drug by the World Health Organization WHO.

United States demands fresh probe of African Development Bank’s president, Akinwunmi Adesina

The United States Department of Treasury has requested an independent investigation into allegations leveled against the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina.

#COVID19: President Trump threatens to move Republican National Convention from North Carolina

US President Donald Trump has threatened to relocate the Republican National Convention if restrictions are placed on the crowd size due to the coronavirus pandemic.

#Good news as no new deaths in Republic of Ireland following coronavirus

There were no new Covid-19 linked deaths in the Republic of Ireland in the last 24 hours.

With his club outside of Europe places, Lyon president calls on French PM to reconsider termination of Ligue 1 season following #COVID19

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has called on French authorities to reconsider their decision to end the football season early.

#CoronavirusInSouthAfrica: Smokers fume at cigarette ban

The illicit trade in cigarettes in South Africa is now in full swing after the sale of tobacco was banned at the end of March as part of strict measures imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus, BBC reports.

50 trafficked Nigerian women rescued from Lebanon

Fifty trafficked Nigerian women have been rescued from Lebanon and returned to their home country.

NCDC announces 229 new cases of #coronavirusinnigeria, 8068 confirmed cases, 2311 recoveries and 233 deaths. See affected states...

229 new cases of #COVID19;

Lagos-90
Katsina-27
Imo-26
Kano-23
FCT-14
Plateau-12

Despicably heartless!!! Grave diggers apprehended with five severed human heads in Ondo State (PHOTO)

Nigeria - The Ondo state police command has arrested four grave diggers working at a public cemetery owned by Akure South Local Government after five severed human heads were found in their possession.

Scare as three storey building partially collapses in Lagos (SEE PHOTOS)

Nigeria - A three-storey building located at No. 6 Olonode Street, Ebute Metta in Lagos state, partially collapsed today May 25. Thankfully no life was lost and no one was injured in the incident.

#COVID19: Corps members to collect NYSC certificates at LGAs following POP

Nigeria - Qualified Batch “B” Stream 1 corps members who will be passing out on Thursday May 28, have been directed to collect their National Service certificates at the Local Government level.

WHO suspends chloroquine trial for #COVID19 treatment

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a “temporary pause” in its solidarity trial on the use of hydroxychloroquine for treatment of COVID-19 patients.

Rivers Govt. has infected my manager with COVID-19, says owner of demolished hotel

Nigeria - Promise Gogorobari, owner of Prodest Hotel, Eleme, which was demolished for allegedly flouting lockdown order in Rivers, has accused the state government of infecting his manager, with COVID-19.

They are sick with hatred and dishonesty' - Trump responds to critics blasting him for playing golf over the weekend

US president Donald Trump, has responded to criticisms he received over the weekend after he was photographed golfing while the US battled with the Coronavirus pandemic that has already killed almost 100,000 people.

Tragedy as one killed after fire razed IDP camp in Borno State (SEE PHOTOS)

Nigeria - One person was killed and many others injured in a fire outbreak that occurred at the Muna garage IDP camp in Borno state over the weekend.

French club, Lille offer Victor Osimhen private jet to fly back to Nigeria for his father's burial

French Ligue 1 club, Lille, have offered Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, a private jet to bring him back to Nigeria for his father’s burial rites.