Covid-19: Stampede at Immigration office as Chinese throws up
Apprehensive Nigerians and foreigners alike were sent scampering in different directions, yesterday, at the Immigration office in Alagbon close, Ikoyi, Lagos, when a Chinese woman threw up, as they suspected she was infected with the COVID-19 virus. Some of them were injured in the process.
WHO chief arrives in Beijing to discuss coronavirus outbreak
The World Health Organisation (WHO) chief, Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Monday arrived in Beijing for talks on the coronavirus outbreak, the WHO office in the Chinese capital confirmed. Ghebreyesus is scheduled to meet representatives of government agencies and other experts who are involved in the crisis management efforts. READ ALSO: Coronavirus: WHO DG to meet with […]
Chinese imports from Nigeria increased by more than 70% ―Envoy
By Victoria Ojeme – Abuja Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Zhou Pinjiang, has said that Chinese imports from Nigeria last year increased by more than 70%. The Envoy made this known during events to mark the Chinese New Year also known as Spring Festival, held on Saturday in Abuja. “China-Nigeria relations have been very productive and […]
Updated: JTF operatives rescue 4 abducted Chinese in Delta
By Perez Brisibe The four Chinese nationals kidnapped in December at Libreville, Gabon, last Thursday, have regained their freedom at the deep waters of Escravos in Warri South-West local government area of Delta State. The victims who are employees of two fishing vessels belonging to Sigapeche, a Sino-Gabonese company were reportedly abducted along the waterways […]
Bruce Lee’s daughter sues Chinese fast food chain over image use
Shannon Lee, the daughter of kung fu icon Bruce Lee has sued a Chinese fast-food chain that allegedly uses her father’s image as its logo. This could turn out to be a bellwether case for Beijing’s promises to enhance intellectual property protection. Shannon Lee is seeking 210 million yuan (30 million dollars) in compensation from […]
Zamfara, Chinese investors sign agreement on agric, mining
The Zamfara State Government has signed an agreement with Chinese investors on mining, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and power generation in the state. A statement by the Special Adviser to Gov. Bello Matawalle on Public Enlightenment, Media, and Communications, Mr. Zailani Bappa, on Friday said that it was aimed at boosting economic activities in the state. […]
