Nigeria news today headlines : Sunday 5th April 2020
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Israel Settlements Turn Palestinian House Into Cage
Palestinian Saadat Sabri Gharib, 38, had never imagined that his house, which was built by his father in 1979, would be turned into a very narrow cage surrounded by barbed wire and surveillance cameras. Gharib’s house is located in the Biet Ijza neighbourhood, west of occupied Jerusalem. It was surrounded by about 100 dunams of
Africa Faces ‘Imminent Surge’ Of Coronavirus Cases- WHO
Africa will face an “imminent surge” of COVID-19 cases, the head of the World Health Organization told several of the continent’s top leaders. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus delivered his blunt advisory in a teleconference with the African heads of state. Ghebreyesus also urged the government officials to free up humanitarian corridors to ease the
Global Diplomacy Strained Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Entire countries are on lockdown, state visits cancelled, travel curtailed, key meetings postponed or moved online. The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically altered international diplomacy. While the interruptions may seem to many like trivial inconveniences for a well-heeled jet set, they may have significant implications for matters of war and peace, arms control and human rights. Already the
Gas Explosion Kills 1, Injures 4 In Russia
At least one person was killed and four others injured in Russia when a gas cylinder exploded, the country’s Emergency Ministry said Saturday. The explosion also partially destroyed a five-story building in the industrial city of Orekhovo-Zuyevo in Moscow region. Three of the injured were hospitalized in critical condition, while the building was evacuated, the
COVID-19: UAE Encourages Citizens To Wear Masks
The United Arab Emirates recommended on Saturday everyone should wear a mask while in public, based on new research that shows people with no symptoms can spread the virus, according to the health ministry spokeswoman. Details to follow…
Sharjah Shuts Down 2 Pharmacies For Price Hikes
Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) has shut down two pharmacies for unlawfully raising prices beyond 50 per cent and has punished six others for charging above prices displayed on posters. Over 100 pharmacies were visited in the emirate to check on unlawful price hikes of sanitisers, masks and gloves during the coronavirus pandemic, flyers were
Nadal Thanks Djokovic For Contributing To His COVID-19 Charity
World no.2 Rafael Nadal thanked his rival and world no.1 Novak Djokovic for his contribution towards his charity project Nuestra Mejor Victoria, which has been set-up to help in the fight against coronavirus pandemic in Spain. “A huge thanks to @djokernole for the contribution to the #nuestramejorvictoria campaign helping those in need in the fight
British Boxing Board Suspends Billy Joe Saunders
Golden Boy President Eric Gomez appeared on The Ak and Barak Show this weekend and subsequently aired his views on the Canelo vs Billy Joe Saunders situation. Saunders has been suspended by the British Boxing Board of Control over a video storm brewed of his own making. A fight with pound for pound king Canelo
Steven Spielberg Feeds Doctors, Nurses, Fighting COVID-19
Three-time Oscar winner’s production company, Amblin Entertainment, sent over a bunch of food to treat doctors and nurses at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. Spielberg’s company is based in nearby Universal City. The doctors and nurses were treated to Indian food for lunch recently and BBQ for dinner the next day. There was
NMC Health’s New Director Vows To Recover Misused Funds
The new executive chairman of hospital operator NMC Health vowed on Saturday to work with authorities in Britain and the United Arab Emirates to recover misused funds and called on the company’s creditors for a debt standstill. Faisal Belhoul “calls for a temporary standstill from creditors to allow time to prepare and activate a recovery
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