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President Uhuru Kenyatta has declared a nationwide curfew from 7pm to 5am from Friday, March 27, in a bid to combat the spread of COVID-19. Whereas a majority of Kenyans will be expected to stay indoors, there is a list of those who will be allowed out during the period as they provide essential services […]
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are to be postponed by one year because of coronavirus according to a statement given by the International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound. The shocking reports came in after the chairman of the British Olympic Association decided not to send its team to Tokyo this summer due to the Covid-19 […]
Tanzania’s President, John Magufuli expressed his views on leaving churches and mosques open during the coronavirus pandemic stating that they are the salvation people need during this trying time. As several countries take drastic measures to combat Covid-19 such as limiting public gatherings and banning most of the activities including closure of bars, Tz’s Magufuli […]
Police and airport staff in Ecuador have taken an extra step to contain spread of coronavirus after they blocked a runway of a major airport to stop planes from landing. The officers and staff parked their vehicles on Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport to prevent Europe planes from landing over fear of the dreaded […]
Kenya and Ethiopia are moving forward with the closure of all schools so as to combat the ongoing threat of the coronavirus after more cases were confirmed over the weekend. Kenya registered two more cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Sunday after confirming its first case on Friday. According to President Uhuru Kenyatta, after the first […]
British actor, Idris Elba has informed his fans on social media that he has tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Elba, 47, said he received his test results Monday morning. So far, the British star said he feels “OK” and is showing no symptoms, according a video posted to Twitter. Elba said he had been isolated […]
The Ugandan government is always full of surprises as reports are coming in that it sent excess money to the Ugandan Embassy in Beijing, China as opposed to what was agreed upon by cabinet. The Ugandan Finance Permanent Secretary Keith Muhakanizi on Tuesday ordered the Ugandan Embassy in Beijing, China to refund excess money that […]
Pop Smoke, an up-and-coming rapper, was shot and killed Wednesday morning in what appeared to be a home invasion robbery according to TMZ. Pop Smoke was at his home in the Hollywood Hills when 2 gunmen wearing hoodies and masks broke into his home killing him in the process. According to law enforcement sources, 2 […]
Pallaso real names Pius Mayanja and a brother to Jose Chameleone is nursing injuries after he was attacked and stabbed while in South Africa in an alleged xenophobic attack. According to a video shared by the Team Good Music singer, a mob wielding machetes attacked him in Johannesburg as he was travelling with a friend […]
One of Nollywood’s veteran actresses, Patience Oseni has passed away. Her death was announced by fellow actress, Ejiro Okurame via her Instagram page on Feb. 18, 2020, where she shared a photo of the actress and captioned it with a post. “You fought a good fight 😥😥 God bless your soul as you meet with […]
