WHO releases list of countries with highest coronavirus deaths in Africa

The World Health Organization, WHO, regional office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, has revealed countries with the highest COVID-19 death cases.

Ghana president self-isolates after meeting COVID-19 patient

Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo has gone into isolation for two weeks after someone close to him tested positive for COVID-19.

See PHOTOS as police prevent Oyo Deputy Gov, Commissioners from attending Ajimobi’s 8th day Fidau; Ajimobi's family reacts

Nigeria - A delegation from the Oyo State government were prevented from entering the Oluyole residence of late former Oyo state governor Abiola Ajimobi, venue of the 8th day Fidau prayer for the deceased.

Madagascar re-imposes lockdown amid surge in virus cases

Madagascar has placed its capital Antananarivo under a fresh lockdown following a new surge in coronavirus infections, two months after the restrictions were eased, the presidency announced Sunday.

BIOGRAPHY OF OUR GOSPEL MUSIC DIVA MICAH STAMPLEY WHOSE PERFORMANCES SHALL BE STREAMED ATOP AND DOWN THE SITE ALL DAY

Micah Stampley is an American gospel singer-songwriter, actor, an international recording artist and well-renowned worship leader.

Total confirmed cases climbs above 28000 as NCDC records 603 new #COVID19 cases in Nigeria, 393 new recoveries and 6 new deaths. See breakdown...

603 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria, 393 new recoveries and 6 new deaths.

NEW CASES BY STATE

Lagos-135
Edo-87
FCT-73
Rivers-67
Delta-62
Ogun-47
Kaduna-20

Catalonia places 200,000 people under coronavirus lockdown

Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region on Saturday locked down an area with around 200,000 residents near the town of Lerida following a surge in cases of the new coronavirus.

WHO reports record daily increase in global coronavirus cases, up more than 212,000

The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Saturday, with the total rising by 212,326 in 24 hours.

Appeal court affirms Yahaya Bello as Kogi state governor

Nigeria - The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the election of Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello.

Benue governor’s wife and son test positive for COVID-19

Nigeria - The wife and son of Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, have tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. 

Ebonyi state governor, Dave Umahi and some of his aides test positive for COVID-19

Nigeria - Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. The Governor confirmed this in a statement personally signed by him on Saturday, July 4.

Ondo Deputy Gov. declares to Gov: You have 21 days to hand over to me.

Nigeria - Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, has said that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has 21 days to hand over power to him or the constitution would be invoked.

Bukola Saraki distances himself from Hushpuppi following APC's call for an investigation into his alleged link with the suspected fraudster

Nigeria - Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has distanced himself from Hushpuppi after the ruling All Progressives Congress APC called for an investigation into his alleged links with the suspected fraudster who was recently arrested in the United Arab Emirates and extradited to the United States. 

US Federal prosecutors officially charge Hushpuppi for fraud. Faces 20 years in US prison

Nigeria - Ramon Olorunwa Abbas a.k.a. “Ray Hushpuppi” now faces a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in a US federal prison after being extradited from Dubai to the United States. 

Infected Ghanaian minister resigns after breaching COVID-19 protocol

Ghana's deputy minister for trade and industry, Carlos Ahenkorah has resigned after breaching COVID-19 protocols.

Barcelona icon, Xavi 'agrees £5.4m-a-year deal' to replace Quique Setien as new manager of the club

Barcelona icon, Xavi has reportedly agreed to replace Quique Setien as the new manager of the Spanish giants. 

Hushpuppi planned to swindle English premiership club of $124m

Nigeria - But for his arrest in Dubai on June 10, 2020, suspected Nigerian fraudster Ramon Olorunwa Abbas a.k.a. Hushpuppi would by now have gone far in  his plan to swindle an English premiership club of £100 million (approximately $124 million), according to US prosecutors.

Nigeria records 12 new deaths as NCDC announces 454 new #COVID19 cases, 268 new recoveries. See full breakdown...

454 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria, 268 new recoveries and 12 new deaths.

Lagos-87
Edo-63
FCT-60
Ondo-41
Benue-32
Abia-31
Ogun-29

Apprehension as Global coronavirus cases exceed 11 million

Global coronavirus cases exceeded 11 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, marking another milestone in the spread of the disease that has killed more than half a million people in seven months.

Ondo State Deputy Governor granted waiver by PDP to contest Guber primary

Nigeria - The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has granted a waiver to Agboola Ajayi, Ondo state deputy governor, to contest the party’s governorship primary election.