Coronavirus hits Mali, sparks scare among Nigerian leaders
Four countries led by Mali on Wednesday joined the lengthening list of African countries hit by the novel coronavirus as fears of the disease swept members of Nigeria’s political elite. Mali, mired in an eight-year-old conflict, said two nationals who had returned from France had tested positive for the virus. Libya, another conflict-torn country, as […]
Coronavirus: NEMA, stakeholders meet on provision of food, water for people during lockdown
In anticipation of a possible escalation of the COVID -19 pandemic, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Wednesday, met with stakeholders in Kogi to develop strategic plans for the provision of food and water for people.
Singapore cautions public, clubs ahead of lockdown
Singapore Police, on Wednesday, said it would patrol Singaporean bars and nightclubs staging “farewell” events, ahead of a government-enforced shutdown due to coronavirus. A joint statement on Wednesday by Singapore’s Police, Tourism Ministry and Enterprise Board warned that operators of events with fewer than 250 participants must implement all necessary precautionary measures. It also urged […]
Rwandan who breached lockdown killed by crocodile
A man in Rwanda who breached the ongoing lockdown to reportedly go fishing has been killed and eaten by a crocodile, the mayor of the southern Kamonyi district has told the BBC. Alice Kayitesi said the Wednesday morning incident happened in the Nyabarongo river. “He had broken the stay-home rule, he’s among very few people […]
West African graduates to revamp Africa’s digital economy with Hugo ML’s Webinar series
By Prince Osuagwu The multi-billion-dollar digital space has today become the bench mark to how large any economy is prepared to grow. This means that the extent of any country’s digital preparations shows how large it is nursing its economy to become. Unfortunately, African countries, particularly those in the Western part of the continent appear […]
COVID-19: After testing negative, Buhari resumes work
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday resumed work after isolating himself for about 24 hours as a result of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic that has hit some staff of State House.
