Cameroon records first case of coronavirus
Central African country, the Republic of Cameroon on Friday confirmed its index case of coronavirus. The nation’s health minister, Dr. Malachie Manaouda on Friday announced the report of the first case of the coronavirus in the country. The victim was reported to be a 58-year-old French national who arrived in the country on February […]
Coronavirus forced me to adjust my 83rd birthday celebration — Obasanjo
ABEOKUTA—FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, stated that the outbreak of the dreaded coronavirus compelled organisers of his 83rd birthday celebration to adjust the programme of event.
Senate must take Constitution review seriously —Aare Adams
….Expresses confidence in Senate, El-Rufai C’ttee By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS—THE Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Aare Gani Adams, yesterday, called on the Senate to take the proposed constitutional amendment as a matter of priority urging the lawmakers to use the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference as a template for the review. He, however, […]
James Bond: No Time to Die’ release delayed 7 months amid coronavirus outbreak
The release date for the upcoming James Bond film, ‘No Time to Die’ has been pushed from April to November following growing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
US Senate approves $8.3bn coronavirus package
The United States Senate overwhelmingly approved Thursday a 8.3 billion dollar emergency spending bill to respond to the outbreak of the new coronavirus. The 96-1 vote came a day after the House of Representatives passed the bill, which is moving through Congress in an expedited process. The package, expected to be approved by President Donald […]
UNGA President advocates strict financial transparency in developing countries
President of the UN General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, has advocated enhanced accountability and transparency regimes especially in developing countries to curb illicit financial flows (IFFs).
