South Africa’s coronavirus cases reach 554, country braces for lockdown

South Africa’s coronavirus cases reach 554, country braces for lockdown

South Africa on Tuesday confirmed number of coronavirus cases rose to 554 from 402 a day earlier, as businesses raced to make plans for a nationwide lockdown from midnight on Thursday. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the 21-day lockdown in an address to the nation on Monday, saying Africa’s most advanced economy needed to escalate its […]
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Man United to hand Ighalo £15m permanent deal after dream start

Man United to hand Ighalo £15m permanent deal after dream start

Manchester United will hand Odion Ighalo a permanent deal of £15million this summer after it emerged the Nigerian striker’s loan runs out on May 31. Ighalo’s temporary move from Shanghai Shenhua, according to Sportsmail, is set to end a month earlier than most loan deals. United may have to negotiate an extension with the Chinese […]

Ex-Congo health minister jailed for stealing Ebola funds

Ex-Congo health minister jailed for stealing Ebola funds

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s former Health Minister and his financial advisor have been jailed five years with hard labour for misappropriating funds meant for the fight against the Ebola virus. According to court papers, ex-Minister Oly Illunga and his associate stole monies to the tune of $400,000 from Ebola funds. The two were convicted […]

COVID-19: Why FG should lockdown country for 14 days — ActionAid

COVID-19: Why FG should lockdown country for 14 days — ActionAid

Decries low level of preparedness to tackle virus By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja An international non-profit making organization, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, Monday, explained the reason why the Federal Government should lock down the country for 14 days, which is to fast-track efforts of the Presidential Task Force on Control of COVID-19 from spreading and escalating. […]