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Coronavirus: Uk government makes fresh declaration
The government of the United Kingdom over the weekend declared the deadly coronavirus a serious imminent threat to public health. The BBC reports that UK's health secretary, Matta Hancock, said the c…
Passenger plane comes under Syrian fire, makes emergency landing
(Reuters/NAN) Russia said on Friday that a passenger plane carrying 172 passengers from Tehran to Damascus made an emergency landing at the Russian-controlled Hmeimim Air Base in Syria after coming u…
U.S sends message to Iraq over killing of 8 persons in fresh protest
U.S. Secretary of State, Mr Mike Pompeo, has reacted to the killing of eight protesters in Iraq on Wednesday.In a statement on Thursday evening, Pompeo called on the Iraqi government to take immediat…
33-year-old doctor who raised alarm on Coronavirus dies
A 33-year-old ophthalmologist, who became a hero in China after alerting the world early about coronavirus outbreak has died of the disease. Li Wenliang died at the Wuhan hospital where he was being …
White House confirms U.S. killed leader of al-Qaeda in Yemen
The White House on Thursday confirmed that the United States had killed Qasim al-Rimi, the leader of al-Qaeda’s affiliate in Yemen. “At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, the United States c…
Impeachment: Trump speaks on victory over Democrats as US Senate acquits him
U.S. President Donald Trump, on Thursday, hailed his supporters as he celebrated his impeachment acquittal in the Senate. Democrats had impeached Trump at the House after accusing him of holding mili…
Coronavirus In Wuhan: We Would Rather Die At Home Than Go To Quarantine
Wenjun Wang is a resident of Wuhan, the Chinese city at the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak. Ms Wang, a 33-year-old housewife, and her family have remained in the city since it was seale…
Palestinian killed by Israeli fire in West Bank clashes
A Palestinian was shot dead by Israeli fire during heavy clashes in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, Palestinian official media said. Yazan Abu Tabikh, 19, was killed and seven others wounde…
U.S. Senate acquits Trump on charges of abuse of power
The U.S. Senate voted 52-48 to acquit President Donald Trump on the first article of impeachment, the charge of abuse of power, before immediately moving on to vote on the second article, Obstruction…
Plane with 177 passengers breaks into 3 parts after crash landing
An aircraft, which was flying into Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen airport from Izmir skidded off the runway on Wednesday. The plane split into three parts and the incident has been described as rough landi…
Thousands of chinese tourists stranded in Bali after flights suspended
Thousands of Chinese tourists risk being stranded in Bali after the Indonesian government suspended flights to and from mainland China over fears of the deadly coronavirus outbreak. With flights susp…
Baby tests positive for corona virus just 30 hours after birth
A baby in China's epidemic-hit Wuhan city has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus just 30 hours after being born, Chinese state media reported Wednesday. The infant is the youngest person recor…
State Of The Union: Nancy Pelosi Tears Up Trump's Speech
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Tuesday ripped up her copy of President Trump's prepared remarks at the conclusion of his State of the Union address. As Trump finished speaking and most lawmakers …
36 evacuated from China to France show virus symptoms: minister
Thirty six people aboard an evacuation flight from China that landed in France on Sunday showed symptoms of the coronavirus, which has killed more than 360 people, Health Minister Agnes Buzyn said.In…
Woman burnt, others escapes as fire razes house in Ile- Ife
The Osun State Fire Service, on Sunday confirmed the death of an aged woman, Mrs Omolayo Kolawole, in a recent fire incident that razed a house at Alapata street, Modakeke-Ife on Saturday. It was lea…
Man shot dead in fresh London terrorist attack
A man was on Sunday shot dead by armed officers after a stabbing attack on south London street, which left at least two people injured. The police have described the incident as “terrorist-related.”T…
Coronavirus: Apple temporarily shut down 42 shops in China
Apple is temporarily closing all of its stores in China because of the coronavirus outbreak. Apple (AAPL)'s website in China says that all 42 stores will be closed until February 9. The online websit…
18 South Korean evacuees hospitalised after returning from Wuhan
A total of 18 South Korean evacuees who arrived from the Chinese city of Wuhan have been hospitalised after showing symptoms, Seoul's health authorities said Friday, as concerns mount about a wider o…
64 U.S servicemen suffer brain trauma after Iranian attack – Pentagon
The number of US servicemen, who have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) after the Iranian attack on US bases in Iraq, has increased to 64, the Department of Defence said. As of today…
World's richest person Jeff Bezos is N4.6tr richer as net worth now stands at N46.5tr
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is now worth $128.9 billion (N46,597,350,000,000), cementing his position as the world's richest person after Amazon delivered strong holiday sales. According to the company…