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Coronavirus: Uganda’s president, 75, makes exercise video

Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni, has released a video of himself working out in his office, to encourage citizens to exercise at home ...

Coronavirus: Spain PM sees ‘fire coming under control’

Spain is close to passing the worst of its coronavirus outbreak, the prime minister said, as parliament debated extending the national state...

Coronavirus: Couple name their newborn baby boy ‘Lockdown’ [photos]

A couple in India has named their newbown baby son 'Lockdown' in a nod to the coronavirus pandemic. ALSO READ:Why Mahama refused to donate salary...

I don’t care… I’m proud of being black – WHO boss [watch]

The director-general of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, warned world leaders to not politicize the response to COVID-19, saying doing so will...

Coronavirus: Nigeria’s mega churches adjust to empty auditoriums

The auditoriums of Nigeria's mega churches are empty and their gates are shut as they are forced to observe a government ban on large...

Uganda bans outdoors exercises over coronavirus

Uganda has banned exercising in public as an extra measure towards controlling the spread of the coronavirus.President Yoweri Museveni said that Ugandans should exercise...

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson ‘improving’ in intensive care

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is "improving" after two nights in intensive care with coronavirus, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said.ALSO READ:Covid-19: Obour’s household,...

Check out Drake’s extravagant Toronto mansion (Photos)

A one-ton bed, a two-story closet and a 4,000-pound bathtub carved from a single slab of black marble -- Drake's Toronto mansion is a case study...

Coronavirus: Minister suspended for having lunch with friend during lockdown

South Africa’s communications minister has been suspended for two months, one of which will be without pay, for having lunch with a friend during...

Coronavirus: Togo nationals get free water, electricity

President Faure Gnassingbé has announced several social, political and economic measures to make life easier for the Togolese people as the coronavirus pandemic...

Coronavirus: The families turned into ‘zoo animals’

India has quarantined tens of thousands of people in their homes. But some of the measures designed to keep them inside - like...

Coronavirus: Weah declares state of emergency in Liberia

Liberia’s President, George Weah, has declared that a state of emergency should begin at 11:59 pm local time on Friday because of the ...

Coronavirus: Seychelles to begin 21-day lockdown

Seychelles will from midnight on Wednesday shut down non-essential services and restrict the movements of people for 21 days to prevent the spread of...

CNN host Chris Cuomo shares his secret to kicking Coronavirus [Video]

CNN host, Chris Cuomo, has shared what he says is his "secret" to kicking coronavirus.While on his show, Cuomo Prime Time, the anchor who...

Nurse, 21, on coronavirus frontline writes a Will [photo]

A 21-year-old nurse has told how she wrote her will because she fears she could die from coronavirus.ALSO READ:Why Ronaldinho was released from Paraguayan...

Covid-19: WhatsApp tightens limits on message forwarding

WhatsApp is trying to stem the rapid spread of coronavirus misinformation by placing new limits on the number of times a forwarded message can...

Coronavirus: Mother, 3 sons die just days apart after contracting virus

Four members of a Louisiana family who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have passed away within days of each other, according to...

Coronavirus: Mum narrates her 12-week-old daughter’s fight for life [Photos]

A 27-year-old mother has narrated the ordeal her 12-week-old baby girl had to pass through while fighting Coronavirus.Baby, Winter-Rose Watson, was rushed to hospital...

Why Ronaldinho was released from Paraguayan prison

Ronaldinho and his brother Roberto Assis have been released from prison in Paraguay and placed under house arrest.ALSO READ:Vehicle runs over 9-year-old girl at...

WHO warns of ‘new front’ in coronavirus battle

Coronavirus has spread exponentially in recent weeks across the continent and the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning of a "new front" in the...

1,739 foreigners evacuated from Nigeria

Regional Manager, South West Airport, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Mrs Victoria Shin-Aba yesterday, disclosed that about 1,739 foreigners have so far been...

10 expensive things North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Un owns!

Known for his dictator attitude all over the world, Kim Jong Un cashes his power to the best while the citizens of his country...

Coronavirus: Separated parents in SA allowed to move kids between houses

Separated parents are now allowed to move their children between houses during the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown, provided they meet certain legal requirements.While government had...

Drake hints of collaboration with Nigerian rapper, Rema

Canadian rapper Drake gave Nigerians something to jubilate about when he hinted of a collaboration with rapper Rema.Drake, during an Instagram live session...

Coronavirus: US records highest death toll in single day

The US recorded the most coronavirus deaths in a single day with more than 1,800 fatalities reported on Tuesday.It brings the total number of...

Mayor sends Police to break up Coronavirus party only to find his wife there

Illinois's Mayor Brant Walker had an awkward apology to make on Monday morning after he sent police to break up illegal parties, and his...

Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia expecting up to 200,000 cases in weeks

Saudi Arabia is expecting up to 200,000 coronavirus cases within weeks, the country's health minister said today. ALSO READ:Coronavirus: BA pilot now delivery driver after job...

Coronavirus: BA pilot now delivery driver after job loss [photos]

A British Airways pilot out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic has got a new job as a Tesco delivery driver....

Coronavirus: Moroccans without masks in public risk jail terms

Moroccans, who venture outside their homes without wearing face masks, risk prison sentences of up to three months and a fine of up...

The countries preparing to ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions

The end of lockdown appears to be in sight for many as countries across Europe begin to lift their coronavirus restrictions.Spain, Italy and Denmark are all...

Coronavirus: New Zealand health minister demoted for breaking lockdown rules

New Zealand's health minister has called himself an "idiot" after breaking the country's lockdown by driving his family to the beach.David Clark admitted the...

Coronavirus: China reports no Covid-19 deaths for first time

China reported no coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, the first time since it started publishing daily figures in January.ALSO READ:Coronavirus: Hungry residents loot local...

Coronavirus: Offline sex workers forced to start again online

Most sex workers meet customers in person. For them, the coronavirus spells economic ruin.ALSO READ:Stop f**ling, I don’t have your time – Sarkodie fires...

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson in stable condition

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is "in good spirits" after spending the night in intensive care being treated for coronavirus, No 10 has...

Why Akufo-Addo is under attack on twitter over Coronavirus post

President Nana Akufo-Addo has come under attack on twitter over his diplomatic post to wish United Kingdom Prime Minister, Boris Johnson well as he...

WHO Director-General reacts to Boris Johnson being admitted to ICU

British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s admission to intensive care due to coronavirus has prompted an outpouring of well-wishes from world leaders.The World Health Organisation’s...

Man shoots five people dead for ‘making too much noise’ amid coronavirus lockdown

A doctor's husband shot five people dead for making too much noise outside during the coronavirus lockdown in Russia, police say. Anton Franchikov, 31, berated a group of...

World leaders wish British PM Boris Johnson a quick recovery from coronavirus

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's admission to intensive care with coronavirus prompted an outpouring of well-wishes from world leaders on Monday (April 6).Here are some of...

Coronavirus: Africa will not be testing ground for vaccine – WHO

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has condemned as "racist" the comments by two French doctors who suggested a vaccine...

Italian nurse kills doctor girlfriend, claims she gave him coronavirus

A nurse, who strangled his doctor girlfriend, told police he did it because she gave him coronavirus.ALSO READ:The three African countries free of coronavirusCOVID-19:...