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.