Nigeria news today headlines : Sunday 12th April 2020
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St. Etienne To Meet Charity Goal With Virtual Ticket Sales
St Etienne, whose French Cup final against Paris St Germain has been postponed due to the coronavirus, are closing in on reaching their goal of raising 80,000 euros by selling one-euro tickets for a “virtual game against COVID-19” at the Stade de France. The goal is to get to the stadium’s full capacity of 80,000
UAE Confirms 376 New COVID-19 Cases
The UAE has reported another 376 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections to 3736, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced, on Saturday. There have also been 170 recoveries. Details to come later…
Ronda Rousey Blasts WWE Fans
Ronda Rousey gave updates on her WWE future during an episode of the “Wilde Ride!” podcast with Steve-O. She is away from WWE TV for more than a year despite being under contract with the company. It’s evident that she should come back at one point but that may not happen, anytime soon especially at
Pakistan Offers To Host ICC Events In 2023-31 Cycle
Pakistan have offered to host global flagship tournaments after the International Cricket Council (ICC) invited expression of interest from its members for events in the 2023-31 cycle. Pakistan last staged an ICC event in 1996 when it co-hosted the 50-overs World Cup with India and Sri Lanka and the country has been largely starved of
Swiss COVID-19 Death Toll Jumps To 831
The Swiss death toll from the new coronavirus has reached 831, the country’s public health ministry said on Friday, rising from 805 people on Friday. The number of positive tests also increased to 24,900 from 24,308 on Friday, it said.
Air France KLM In Talks With French Govt Over Emergency Funding
Air France KLM has requested several billion euros of emergency funds from the French state while it negotiates a loan package from banks, which would be guaranteed by France and the Netherlands, French business daily Les Echos reported. The airline has asked for an immediate state cash injection to meet its needs for the next
Belgium Records 1,351 New Coronavirus Cases In One Day
In Belgium, 1,351 new coronavirus infections and 327 deaths were reported over the past 24 hours, health authorities announced on Saturday. According to the latest data published by the Federal Public Service of Health, more than 28,000 patients have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and over 3,300 people have lost their lives since the outbreak of
Emirates Red Crescent Donates Dh5 Million To Children’s Education
The Emirates Red Crescent has allocated Dh5 million to ensure access to remote learning for UAE children. The donation will be used to provide laptops and tablets to support children who do not have the means to participate in remote learning. Schools in the UAE shut their doors in mid March for the spring break
Salvini Refuses To Vote For Coronavirus Bailout Decree
Populist Italian Senator Matteo Salvini joined former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in coming out against the “Cura Italia” Wuhan coronavirus bailout decree, saying that Italians will not see “one lira” of cash. Salvini said that he, along with the League, will not vote for the Cura Italia decree and criticised the proposal as being “a substantial mockery
German Lawmaker Calls For Urgent Review Of EU Climate Targets
The coronavirus crisis calls for an urgent review of Germany’s climate targets under goals set by the European Union, the leader of the economic council of the conservative Christian Democrat party (CDU) said on Saturday. The COVID-19 pandemic is “putting the German economy to the test,” and the EU should consider a “deferment of climate policy
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