Nigeria news today headlines : Friday 31st July 2020
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Fashion Designer Kansai Yamamoto Dies At 76
Japanese fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto, considered a pioneer of the country’s industry and known for his work with David Bowie, has died of leukaemia aged 76, his daughter announced on Monday. “He left this world peacefully, surrounded by loved ones,” actress Mirai Yamamoto announced on Instagram. “In my eyes, my father was not only the …
EU Announces Changes To State Aid Rules
The European Commission has relaxed its State Aid rules so that small and micro businesses – meaning fewer than 50 employees and turnover less than £9m – will be exempt from elements of the ‘undertaking in difficulty’ test, and are now eligible for the coronavirus business interruption loan scheme (CBILS). Details to follow…
Ireland: Strict COVID-19 Rules In Place As Live Theatre Returns
Live theatre is coming back to Belfast next week for the first time since the coronavirus crisis brought the curtain down on live performances throughout the UK. But the Kabosh Theatre Company are implementing strict safety measures to ensure that Covid-19 regulations are observed at the one-man show in a former bank in east Belfast. …
Tracy Morgan, Megan Wollover No Longer Together
Tracy Morgan is pulling the plug on his marriage. He and his wife, Megan Wollover have split and he says they’re heading for a divorce. In a statement, Tracy tells TMZ … “Sadly, after nearly five years of marriage, Megan and I are filing for divorce. This is a challenging time for all involved.”
Damien Williams To Miss 2020 NFL Season
KC Chiefs running back Damien Williams- who scored TWO 4th-quarter TDs in the Super Bowl- is opting out of the 2020 NFL season. “Damien Williams informed the club of his decision to opt out of the 2020 season,” Chiefs GM Brett Veach announced Wednesday. The 28-year-old has not yet issued a statement explaining his decision- but this is …
Lee Teng-hui Dies At 97
Former Taiwanese president Lee Teng-hui, who oversaw the island’s transition to full democracy, has died aged 97, according to local media reports. Mr Lee brought direct elections and other democratic changes to the self-governed island despite missile launches and other fierce sabre-rattling by China. He strove to create a separate, non-Chinese identity for Taiwan, angering …
Tennis Star Ash Barty Opts Out Of U.S. Open
Ash Barty, the No. 1 ranked female tennis player in the world is opting out of the U.S. Open. The 24-year-old Australian says she loves the annual tournament — set to begin in New York on August 31 — but she doesn’t feel comfortable bringing her team into a danger zone while the pandemic is still …
Ulster Museum Reopens Doors To Visitors
Visitors have returned to the Ulster Museum in Belfast after it opened its doors for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic struck. The south Belfast attraction reopened on Thursday, along with Hillsborough Castle and Gardens in Co Down. Safety measures are in place to facilitate social distancing. The first visitor through the doors at …
Rory McIlroy Set To Miss Irish Open
Rory McIlroy has admitted he’s unsure whether he’ll play any events in Europe this year, even if the Irish Open is rescheduled for September, due to fears over the coronavirus pandemic. The World No.2 has played in four events since golf’s return following the lockdown caused by Covid-19, however all of them have been in …
Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic Welcome Baby Boy
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic have been blessed with a baby boy, the 26-year-old announced via his social media handle. His Twitter post read: “We are blessed with our baby boy.” It was posted with the picture of the baby’s hand. The delivery happened in Vadodara. The duo had earlier announced in May …
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