By Joel Popoola Constant political arguments about the distribution of aid to those affected by COVID-19 crisis prove the value of increased use of digital payments of palliative by the government. As a leading Nigerian technology entrepreneur, I welcome the announcement by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouk, that […]

Israel’s top court Sunday started hearing arguments to bar Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from forming a new government as he faces a criminal trial on corruption charges. The Supreme Court will also hear petitions challenging a coalition deal with his rival-turned-partner Benny Gantz, who is currently speaker of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament. Either case carries with it […]

 As the World Press Day is celebrated across the globe, the leadership of Correspondents’ Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano state branch, has joined the millions of journalists to commemorate the day by calling on the Federal government to urgently tackle the coronavirus pandemic situation in Kano State before it worsen and gets out of hand.

For many women venturing out during France’s coronavirus lockdown, the absence of crowds has made them easier targets for sexual assault and harassment, a threat that could increase as officials prepare to ease stay-at-home orders. Feminist advocacy groups are reporting an increase of incidents in broad daylight by aggressors who know their victims are unlikely […]

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and his deputy, Hon. Idris Wase has paid glowing tributes to Nigerian Journalists working at the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic coverage at great “personal cost”, saying they deserved better.

For the past year-and-a-half medical student Karina Radchenko has provided free health care to the homeless in the Belarussian capital Minsk. Since the onset of the coronavirus outbreak she has seen a spike in the number of people needing her help. Many people who were eking out a living in the ex-Soviet country before the […]

Amidst the state of the world right now with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shanghai Ballet Dancers have kept resilience and faith to continue rehearsals with their face masks since the 17th of February 2020 anticipating their return to the big stage. In this short video, we see the beauty of hope. READ ALSO: Shangai Diamond League: […]

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Sunday announced the death of another three COVID-19 patients in the state. Abayomi, who disclosed this through his Twitter handle, however, did not give additional information about the age, sex, nationality, and medical history of the deceased. He said: “Three more #COVID-19 related deaths were […]

Former British and Commonwealth Lightheavyweight boxing champion, Peter Oboh, has continued to surprise residents of Olodi-Apapa, in Apapa Local Government Area of Lagos, as he gives out relief materials. He said it was his modest way of cushioning the effects of the long lockdown occasioned by the ravaging COVID-19. It will be the second time […]

EBONYI Professionals Forum, EPF, has described Governor Dave Umahi’s recent apology to media as an act of humility in leadership.

In another bizarre Instagram video, Madonna revealed she tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies and is ready to “breathe the COVID-19 air.” In “Quarantine Diaries No. 14,” the 61-year-old singer delivers a monologue about the trials and tribulations of keeping close quarters with those she’s quarantined and her desire to “be released from the bondage of […]

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has commended the Divisional Crime Officer II, Eruwa Police Division, ASP Adeyemo Ogunyemi, for his uncommon restraint and professionalism in the face of unprovoked attack as shown in a viral video where a woman identified as Kehinde Afolake was seen assaulting him unchallenged and without retaliation, while he was carrying out the COVID-19 enforcement duties at Gbolagunte, Okeola area of Eruwa, Ibarapa, Oyo State on 1st May 2020.

Just when Nigerians were about to leave for work following President Muhammadu Buhari’s order to relax the coronavirus pandemic lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and Federal Capital Territory, FCT last week, members of the Peoples Democratic Party Caucus in the House of Representatives have asked him to immediately rescind the decision.

Apple Apple is doing its part to slow the spread of the coronavirus by releasing a software update that makes it easier for smartphone users to log in without taking off face masks. As governments across the globe are mandating that people don protective gear in public, a new operating system will improve the experience […]

The Nasarawa State Government on Sunday evacuated 788 Quranic education pupils (Almajiri) to their states of origin to guard against further spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking at the flag-off of the exercise in Lafia, Gov. Abdullahi Sule said the evacuation was a decision reached by governors of the 19 northern states. Sule noted […]