Britain added a loss of taste and smell to its list of coronavirus symptoms Monday and broadened eligibility for tests as it seeks to prevent a second wave of cases when the lockdown eases. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government is racing to implement a new “track and trace” regime to control COVID-19, after nearly 35,000 […]

A new report on global e-waste – discarded products with a battery or plug – shows a staggering 44.7 million metric tonnes (Mt) generated in 2016 – up 3.3 Mt or 8% from 2014.   

A coalition of women organisations that attended the just concluded 3rd United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA-3) urged the global assembly to prioritize the protection of women’s human rights and environmental defenders. 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) received praise from many countries but fierce criticism from the United States at its virtual assembly, as members sought to agree a joint response to COVID-19 — and assurances that any vaccine would be available to all. “COVID-19 must be a wake-up call. It is time for an end to […]

Lesotho’s embattled Prime Minister Thomas Thabane announced his resignation on Monday, ending months of political uncertainty gripping the kingdom since he was accused of participating in his ex-wife’s murder. Thabane’s political rivals have piled pressure on the prime minister to step down early over allegations that he had a hand in the brutal 2017 shooting […]

By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned what it called the assumption of Presidential powers by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha, to announce an extension of COVID-19 lockdown and curfew in the country in relation to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. This is even […]

*…as Lagos focuses on critical cases By Chioma Obinna Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, on Monday, said although the state government was still isolating patients with moderate to severe cases, it had adopted another strategy where asymptomatic and mild COVID-19 cases in Lagos are isolated in their homes under a supervised arrangement […]

By Luminous Jannamike Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has cautioned state governors against reopening mosques and other places of religious activities, saying it is best to be on the side of caution regarding the Coronavirus disease. Some states in the country, particularly Borno and Gombe, have relaxed the ban on religious gatherings. By this decision, they […]

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has said the Ministry has commenced verification of all claims submitted to it for the cure of Covid-19.

The Governor has announced the suspension of five traditional rulers comprising two district heads and three kindred heads for their alleged complicity in land-related disputes in their domains.