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The World Bank Group's private-sector arm has announced plan to launch a $4 billion financing platform to boost the production and supply of critical health care products.While disclosing this on Wednesday July 29, 2020, the group stated…

The Gambian Vice President, Dr. Isatou Touray, has tested positive for COVID-19.While disclosing this on Wednesday July 29, 2020, the Office of the President informs the public that the President, Adama Barrow, will consequently be on…

Not less than 3 billion koalas, kangaroos, and other native Australian animals were killed or displaced by bushfires in 2019 and 2020.This was contained in study released on Tuesday July 28, 2020, by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).…

An independent panel which was in charge of the review of Akinwumi Adesina's corruption case has cleared him of all corruption charges made against him.This was after the United States, which holds one of the biggest shares in the bank,…

President Muhammadu Buhari warmly rejoices with President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, on the clearing of all allegations against him by an anonymous group, and further validation of his competence and…

The African Development Bank has approved $27.4 million in grants to boost the African Union's efforts to mobilize continental response to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.The approval, which was announced on Monday July 27, 2020, followed the…

Georgia Governor, Brian Kemp, has withdrawn his request for a court to stop enforcement of Atlanta’s requirement that face masks are worn in all public places.…

Not less than sixty-five migrants among a group of 94 people rescued at sea and taken to Malta on Monday have tested positive for COVID-19.This was disclosed by Malta's health ministry said on Tuesday July 28, 2020.It was the single…

Dr Abraham Ariyo, a Cardiologist, who lives in Dallas, Texas, has disclosed that the viral video of one Dr Stella Immanuel, who claimed that Hydroxychloroquine is a cure for COVID, is politically motivated.Dr Ariyo affirmed that Stella, a…

The former Malaysia's Prime Minister, Najib Razak, has been found guilty of corruption.In the first trial on Tuesday July 28, 2020, Rasaq was linked to a multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).The…

Senate Republicans have unveiled a $1 trillion coronavirus aid package on how to help Americans as expanded unemployment benefits for millions of workers expire this week.While speaking about the package on Monday July 27, 2020, Senate…

Healthcare workers in Miami has been struggling to cope with the coronavirus spikes ravaging Florida.Hospitals also battle the emotional and physical impact of treating COVID-19 patients.It was reported on Monday July 27, 2020, not less…

The government of morocco has shut down its major cities, following the spike in coronavirus cases in the country.While disclosing this on Sunday July 26, 2020, the interior and health Ministries said Morocco would stop people entering…

Muslim Coalition Against COVID-19 has concluded the second phase of its palliative distribution.The second phase of the palliative distribution covered 861 households in Gombe, Kwara, Kano and Ebonyi States.This was disclosed in a…

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has condemned and reiterated that the use of Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) Kits for COVID-19 testing in Lagos, stating that it is illegal until results can validate its…

German Health Minister, Jens Spahn has disclosed that Germany would introduce compulsory coronavirus testing for holidaymakers returning from hard-hit places from around the world as the cases of coronavirus infections surge in the country.…

Israel extends Jerusalem governor's detentionIsraeli Authorities have extended the detention of Adnan Gheith, the Governor of occupied Jerusalem, by seven days.While disclosing this on Saturday July 24, 2020, Gheith's lawyer, Rami…

Iran’s Judiciary has said that passengers who were harassed on an airliner by an American fighter jet on Thursday while flying over Syria could sue the U.S military in Iran’s courts for damage caused.Iran’s judiciary made the statement on…

Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed forces, Brigadier General Yahya Rasool, has announced the release of the Hella Mewis, the kidnapped German activist in Iraq.While disclosing this on Friday July 24, 2020, Rasool stated that the…

The United Nations Development Programme has proposed the immediate introduction of a temporary basic income that could curtail the spread of the coronavirus pandemic by allowing the world's poorest people to stay at home. The proposed plan…

Mali's opposition has rejected a plan proposed by the Ecowas regional bloc mediation team to form a unity government.While disclosing this on Friday July 24, 2020, Choguel Maïga, one of the spokespeople for the M5-RFP opposition group,…

The Turkish Foreign Ministry has condemned statements made by Greek officials and a flag-burning protest in Greece after the first Islamic prayers were held at Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia.While expressing his strong indignation over the…

Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan have joined huge crowds on Friday for the first prayers at Hagia SophiaErdogan reiterated his commitment to restoring Muslim worship at an ancient site long revered in both Christianity and Islam.After…

The United States government, through the United States Agency for International Development, has committed R8.6 million ($500,000) to UNICEF to build much-needed handwashing stations within public spaces in communities that lack access to…

South Korea has disclosed plan to strengthen its response to future public health crisis.While disclosing this on Friday July 24, 2020, health officials stated that 4,000 medical students will be trained over the next 10 years to "swell…

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the establishment of Nigeria Youth Investment Fund.Buhari, who met with the Federal Executive Council on Thursday July 23, 2020, approved the establishment of NYIF, to the tune of…

The United Arab Emirates has issued Nigerians whose visas have expired to leave the country before August 17, 2020 or face the wrath of the law.This was disclosed in a ‘Public Notice’ released on Tuesday July 21, 2020.While reacting to…

The World Health Organisation Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says Africa has recorded over 15,000 COVID-19 deaths.The UN health agency gave the update on its regional official Twitter account @WHOAFRO on Wednesday July…

Air strikes in eastern Afghanistan have killed not less than 45 people, including civilians and Taliban fighters.While disclosing this on Wednesday July 22, 2020, Ali Ahmad Faqir Yar, governor of Adraskan district in the eastern Afghan…

The Zimbabwe President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has declared fresh lockdown in the country to tackle the spike of the coronavirus pandemic.Mnangagwa made the announcement on Tuesday after the country reported about 1,713 cases.The president…