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U.S Elections: Polls gives Biden a marginal lead over Trump_Femi Ehiabhi

U.S. President Donald Trump now trails Democratic challenger Joe Biden by 8 percentage points among registered voters. This is according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Tuesday. The poll conducted on Monday and Tuesday showed that 41% of U.S. adults approved of Trump’s performance in office, down 4 points from a similar poll that… Continue reading U.S Elections: Polls gives Biden a marginal lead over Trump_Femi Ehiabhi

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White House Staff Ordered to Wear Mask _Ada Nkong

White House staff have been ordered to wear masks when entering the West Wing after two aides tested positive for coronavirus. The White House personnel office has said that staff must cover their faces at all times except when seated at their desks, socially distant from colleagues. The directive comes after an aide for Vice-President… Continue reading White House Staff Ordered to Wear Mask _Ada Nkong

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COVID-19: If it was a cure from a European country, would there have been doubt?-Andry Rajoelina_Femi Ehiabhi

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has said criticism of herbal tonic that he is touting as a treatment for Covid-19 shows the West's condescending attitude towards Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against using untested remedies. Mr Rajoelina's tonic has not gone through clinical trials. The African Union has also said it wanted to… Continue reading COVID-19: If it was a cure from a European country, would there have been doubt?-Andry Rajoelina_Femi Ehiabhi

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COVID-19 and Technology_Femi Ehiabhi

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the ways we interact and has everyone thinking more about our health and well-being. But that shift in mindset means that daily activities like going grocery shopping or simple things like standing in an elevator will come with even more surveillance strings attached. The response by governments and the tech… Continue reading COVID-19 and Technology_Femi Ehiabhi

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U.S Elections: Trump ahead Biden on Campaign cash_Femi Ehiabhi

U.S. President Donald Trump raised more campaign cash in April than Mr Joe Biden, his likely Democratic rival in the November election. Trump, the Republican National Committee and their authorized joint fundraising committees raised $61.7 million in April, a record for the month. They have $255 million cash on hand and have a total haul… Continue reading U.S Elections: Trump ahead Biden on Campaign cash_Femi Ehiabhi

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Clusters of Covid-19 Resurface in Wuhan _Ada Nkong.

New coronavirus clusters have been reported in Wuhan city - where the virus first emerged - and the north-eastern province of Jilin in China. Wuhan reported five new cases on Monday, after confirming its first case since 3 April on Sunday. Authorities said the small cluster of cases were all from the same residential compound.… Continue reading Clusters of Covid-19 Resurface in Wuhan _Ada Nkong.

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British PM Issues New Covid-19 Advice Ahead of Lockdown Plan_Ada Nkong

Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued new public advice on the coronavirus on Sunday ahead of his announcement on how to ease a nationwide lockdown, but warned he would proceed cautiously as the death toll in Britain, already the highest in Europe, continues to mount. In a televised address to the nation at 7:00 pm (1800… Continue reading British PM Issues New Covid-19 Advice Ahead of Lockdown Plan_Ada Nkong

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COVID-19: CONFIRMED new Cases in latest daily figures report now 386_Femi Ehiabhi

New corona confirmed cases in Nigeria has spiked to 386 new cases. Lagos State, according to the chart from NCDC, as highlighted below, is leading the pack with 176, followed closely by Kano State with 65 176-Lagos65-Kano31-Katsina20-FCT17-Borno15-Bauchi14-Nasarawa13-Ogun10-Plateau4-Oyo4-Sokoto4-Rivers3-Kaduna2-Edo2-Ebonyi2-Ondo1-Enugu1-Imo1-Gombe1-Osun 3912 cases of #COVID19 in NigeriaDischarged: 679Deaths: 117

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6 Year Bristol Boy Raises ÂŁ280,000 For NHS ,Wins Award_By Ada Nkong

A six-year-old boy with spina bifida who raised ÂŁ280,000 for the NHS, has won an award from the Prime Minister. Frank Mills, from Bristol, only learned to walk 18 months ago but managed to walk 10 metres a day with his frame. He was hoping to raise ÂŁ99 to match Captain Tom Moore's age but… Continue reading 6 Year Bristol Boy Raises ÂŁ280,000 For NHS ,Wins Award_By Ada Nkong