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COVID-19 palliatives

February 26, 2021

COVID-19: Sexual assaults during hotel quarantine worry Canada

A woman identified as “Sarah” was assaulted in her state-designated hotel room.

Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau
February 26, 2021

Protests: Sri Lanka lifts burial of COVID-19 victims ban

Muslim groups on Tuesday held a protest outside the president’s office.

Sri Lanka President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa
February 14, 2021

Police officers said they had no cover of darkness to kill us: Macaroni

The entertainer was amongst 40 protesters taken into custody on Saturday.

February 5, 2021

Ghana’s exports shrink by 7.8 per cent

Gold and cocoa export earnings, on the other hand, went up by 9.1 per cent and 2.1 per cent, respectively.

Nana Akufo-Addo
February 5, 2021

FG seals clinic for conducting illegal COVID-19 tests

“The FCTA has decided that this illegality cannot stand.”

FCT Minister Mohammed Musa Bello
February 1, 2021

Abuja court orders shutdown of Wuse, UTC markets over violation of COVID-19 protocol

”These properties and markets have to remain closed based on the verdict of her Lordship,” a task force spokesman said.

Nigerians in the market going about their daily activities used to illustrate the story. [CREDIT: [Premium Times]
February 1, 2021

Nipah virus deadlier than COVID-19 may break out in China: Report

The virus, though rare, is spread by fruit bats and can cause flu-like symptoms and brain damage.

Nipha Virus
January 28, 2021

Oil falls amid COVID-19-induced demand worries, stronger dollar

Buyers, using other currencies must pay more for dollar-denominated oil when the currency rises.

January 28, 2021

Nigeria receives 802 returnees from Saudi Arabia

The returnees would be quarantined at the Federal Capital Territory Hajj camp for 14 days.

Returnees used to illustrate the story
January 27, 2021

Edo private schools owners seek palliatives, tax waivers

Peoples Gazette in November reported how COVID-19 bit hard on private school teachers.

Edo governor Godwin Obaseki