Cameroon schools reopen despite rising COVID-19 cases

Cameroon’s schools and universities reopened on Monday as the government was criticised over weak measures to combat the spread of coronavirus in one of the worst-affected countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The government suspended classes in mid-March for universities and schools ...

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DSS confirms alteration in Bayelsa Deputy Gov’s certificate

The Department of State Service (DSS) confirmed on Monday that its investigation revealed alteration in the exemption certificate issued by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo. The Head, Legal ...

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Spain has no daily coronavirus deaths for 1st time in 3 months – Ministry

Spain has recorded no coronavirus deaths over the past 24 hours for the first time since the beginning of March, a senior health ministry spokesman said Monday. “Today we have received no deaths with the date of death from yesterday,” ...

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DR Congo hit by fresh Ebola outbreak

DR Congo reported a fresh Ebola outbreak in its northwest on Monday, the latest health emergency for a country already fighting an epidemic of the deadly fever in the east as well as a surging number of coronavirus infections. The ...

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FG okays June 21 for resumption of domestic flights

Domestic flights earlier suspended in March as one of the measures to control the spread of coronavirus, are to resume at the nation’s airports from Sunday 21 June 2020, the federal government has said. Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika ...

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Brits free to head to Italy on summer holiday amid pandemic

Brits looking to squeeze in a crafty early summer holiday can head to Italy with no restrictions after the rest of Europe banned them. The only catch would be they need to get back by Sunday to beat Boris Johnson’s ...

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Nigerian ladies on twitter share scary experiences of sexual assault at the ‘hands of police and army personnel’

Nigerian ladies have taking to twitter to recount their scary experiences of s.e.x.u.a.l assaults allegedly at the hands of police and army personnel. The ladies gave in details how they were allegedly harassed by these men, with one officer allegedly ...

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Nigerian university begins second semester examination online

Best examination so far! Lol, if you know, you know, chai, lucky students, lol. The Vice-Chancellor of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Professor Joshua Ogunwole, has said the institution has commenced second-semester examination for students through the school online platform. ...

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Nigerian rapper, Falz calls for nationwide protest

Popular Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz has called for a nationwide protest over the recent murder of innocent young girls in Nigeria. Falz, the son of a prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, made the call following ...

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Living Faith Church, Brotherhood of the Cross, others sealed for failure to comply with covid-19 safety measures

Living Faith Church, Igbogene, Salvation Victory Centre, Igbogene, Shalom International Christian Centre, along Tombia-Amassoma road, Great Grace Distinguished Assembly, Okutukutu, Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, Opolo and Hebrews International Church, Ayama road, were on Sunday sealed by the Bayelsa ...

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Man shot dead by police in Louisville amid George Floyd protests

A man has been shot dead by law enforcement officers in Louisville on the fourth night of unrest following the death of unarmed black man George Floyd, local media reports. It is not clear if the man was shot by ...

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Ex-boyfriend of new wife of Customs boss, Hammed Ali, demands refund of all monies he spent on her as he claims he still paid her trip to Dubai this January

  Mr Zubairu Dalhatu Malamai, ex-boyfriend of Zainab Abdullahi Yahaya, new wife of the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali, has asked her to pay him the sum of N9,081,207.45 being money he spent on her during their ...

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103-year-old woman who beat COVID-19 celebrates her victory with cold beer (photos)

A 103-year-old Massachusetts woman who recovered from Covid-19 celebrated with a favorite drink — a cold beer, her family told CNN. When Jennie Stejna tested positive for coronavirus in late April, her family began preparing for the worst, granddaughter Shelley ...

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Nigerian government reduces petrol price to N121.50

The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, has announced a new pump price band of N121.50 to N123.50 per litre for Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol. The PPPRA, which is an agency of the Federal Government, disclosed this ...

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Nurses seek gradual reopening of churches, mosques

As the second phase of eased lockdown occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic ends today, the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has said the reopening of religious centres in the country should be gradual. Already, religious groups, including the ...

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Governor Akeredolu under fire for appointing Imo-born as Special Assistant

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is under fire in Ondo state for appointing 26-year-old Owerri-born Ngozi Ugochi-Igbo as a Special Assistant on Gender, Research and Documentation. Ngozi’s appointment was announced on Sunday, to the shock and disappointment of some of the residents ...

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Queen pictured for first time since lockdown enjoying horse ride at Windsor

The Queen has been pictured riding in the grounds of Windsor Castle – her first public appearance since the coronavirus lockdown began. Windsor is said to be the 94-year-old’s favourite royal residence and she has been photographed over the weekend ...

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Amir Khan and wife celebrate anniversary after overcoming rocky romance

Amir Khan and his beloved wife Faryal have marked a big milestone in their relationship following lots of ups and downs. The couple, who have endured a rather rocky romance over the past seven years, have celebrated their anniversary. It ...

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Huge tanker truck drives into George Floyd protesters (photos)

A tanker truck has driven into a huge crowd of George Floyd protesters on an interstate highway in Minneapolis. In shocking video from the scene, hundreds of people swarm the truck, with some clinging to the cab, as it comes ...

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