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Iran Vice President Test Positive to Corona Virus_Ada Nkong

Masoumeh Ebtekar, vice president of Iran for Women and Family Affairs, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The vice president is also known as the English-language spokeswoman for the 1979 hostage-takers who seized the US embassy in Tehran and sparked the 444-day diplomatic crisis. On Tuesday, Iranian officials confirmed that Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi… Continue reading Iran Vice President Test Positive to Corona Virus_Ada Nkong

Governance · POLITICS · RELIGION · WORLD NEWS

Egypt declares three days of mourning for Mubarak_Jeff Omokhodion

Egypt’s presidency declared three days of national mourning, beginning on Wednesday, after the death of Mubarak. “ Egypt is declaring a state of general mourning throughout the nation for a period of three days for the death of former President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak.” CNN

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This region in Italy will suspend Ash Wednesday mass_Jeff Omokhodion

The diocese of the Northern Italy region of Emilia-Romagna has ordered the suspension of people attending Ash Wednesday mass, according to the diocese’s website. The region currently has 23 confirmed cases of coronavirus. The number of cases across Italy is currently 283, Angello Borreli, head of Italy's Civil Protection Agency said in a briefing on… Continue reading This region in Italy will suspend Ash Wednesday mass_Jeff Omokhodion

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Man Utd’s Chris Smalling hopes for England recall during Roma loan_Erik Ogar

Chris Smalling says he will "never give up" on an England recall amid an impressive spell with Roma on loan from Manchester United. Smalling has established himself as a first-team regular at Roma after joining the Italian club in August last year, having been deemed surplus to requirements by United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The… Continue reading Man Utd’s Chris Smalling hopes for England recall during Roma loan_Erik Ogar

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EFCC floors Metuh in High Court with 7 years imprisonment_Femi Ehiabhi

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the convicted former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, to seven years imprisonment. Metuh and his firm were convicted on all the seven-count money laundering charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred against them. The court in a judgement… Continue reading EFCC floors Metuh in High Court with 7 years imprisonment_Femi Ehiabhi

ECONOMY · OIL AND GAS · WORLD NEWS

No OPEC Oil cut decision yet-Saudi Energy Minister_Femi Ehiabhi

OPEC hasn’t made a decision yet on whether to extend or modify its agreement to cut oil output, Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies are to meet next week in Vienna to assess their global cuts and output policy. Prince Abdulaziz is confident… Continue reading No OPEC Oil cut decision yet-Saudi Energy Minister_Femi Ehiabhi

WORLD NEWS

Corona Virus Affecting Earnings_ Jeff Omokhodion

Coronavirus will "decrease earnings and growth" around the world, analyst says Ryan Detrick, Senior Market Strategist for LPL Financial, said in a statement today, “The coronavirus might be slowing in mainland China, but the huge jump over the weekend to various other countries has many reassessing 2020 growth estimates." Detrick said:"The [International Monetary Fund] already… Continue reading Corona Virus Affecting Earnings_ Jeff Omokhodion

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Roma want to sign Chris Smalling and Henrikh Mkhitaryan permanently_Erik Ogar

Smalling has made 26 appearances in all competitions for Roma this season and revealed earlier this week he is open to extending his stay in the Italian capital beyond the end of the season. As it stands, Smalling is scheduled to return to parent club Manchester United at the end of the season but Fonseca… Continue reading Roma want to sign Chris Smalling and Henrikh Mkhitaryan permanently_Erik Ogar

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Pakistan closes border with Iran to halt spread of virus_Jeff Omokhodion

Pakistan has temporarily closed its border with Iran to halt the possible spread of novel coronavirus after Iranian authorities reported several coronavirus cases and deaths, Balochistan Home Minister Ziaullah Langove told CNN on Sunday.  Pakistan has set up a 100-bed tent hospital at the border with Iran to cope with a possible emergency situation.  Pakistan shares… Continue reading Pakistan closes border with Iran to halt spread of virus_Jeff Omokhodion