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Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have permanently relocated to California amid the coronavirus pandemic, media reports said Friday. The royal couple flew by private jet from Canada to Los Angeles last week before the border between the two countries closed because of the deadly virus outbreak, The Sun reported. “Harry and Meghan have left Canada now for good,” a “royal insider” told the tabloid. “The borders were closing and flights were stopping. They had to get out.” The border between the US and Canada — the longest in the world — closed last week in response to the COVID-19…

Manchester United will refund supporters if they have to play their remaining home games of the season behind closed doors or if they are scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic. The deadline for season ticket renewals for next season has also been suspended, with no indication as to when the current campaign can re-start. English football has been suspended until April 30, but a meeting of Premier League clubs next week is expected to push that date further back. United would be one of the clubs worst affected should the 2019/20 season fail to be completed as they sit fifth…

The prime minster made the announcement on Twitter saying: “Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus. “I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus. “Together we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives.” https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1243496858095411200 Johnson said he is self-isolating and working from home. He said thanks to “the wizardry of modern technology” he will continue to lead the national fightback against the virus. He thanked the NHS and everybody working to keep the country going through the pandemic and re-emphasised that staying…

Fola Ojo I wear different hats. I am a behavioural scientist; a pastor, and a journalist. On the side, I also sing and write songs. Many who follow my public opinions many times wonder and ask which of the hats is my favourite. I’ve got a penchant for writing and a big nose sniffing out what unravels around me. Liberally, I write on my discoveries. I love writing about Nigeria. Her complexity and flummox are both intriguing and fascinating. But the smothering serfdom scourging the lives of her citizens is very annoying, scarring, and scary. Over 35 years ago, I…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has donated Intensive Care Unit beds with ventilators to Lagos State. The 78-year-old cleric also donated ICU beds and ventilators to the Ogun State and Plateau State governments. In a statement on Friday, the church said the equipment would help the states in the fight against the rising cases of coronavirus. It said, “Pastor E. A. Adeboye through RCCG Christian Social Responsibility has donated 11 Intensive Care Unit beds across the country fully fitted with ventilators that will be most needed in the care for COVID-19 cases.”…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday said it has uncovered 35 lottery operators allegedly doing business without core licenses and permits. It stated this in a series of tweets posted via its verified Twitter handle on Thursday afternoon. The commission said the discoveries followed an attempt to end tax fraud in the lottery business, adding that only 21 operators and 18 firms were licensed by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC). “The 35 illegal companies’ names were unravelled during an investigation on the operations of lottery companies in the country, supported by a document from the National…

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has the world on its toes as the globe tries to remain safe and healthy during the pandemic. There is no doubt that as the coronavirus situation intensifies, many are wondering how to stay healthy and possibly boost their immune system. The first thing to keep in mind is that despite what you may find on the internet, there’s no magic food or pill that is guaranteed to boost your immune system and protect you against coronavirus. However, this does not mean that the situation is hopeless. There are ways to keep your immune system functioning optimally,…

An Italian employee of the Holy See who lives in the same residence as Pope Francis was reported Thursday to have tested positive for COVID-19 and been hospitalised. Several Italian newspapers with reputable sources in the Vatican said the clergyman has lived for years in Saint Martha’s guest house. Pope Francis has remained largely secluded at his residence since coming down with a cold at the end of last month. The 83-year-old pontiff has a small apartment in the building and takes his meals there. He also has private meetings there and occasionally moves to the Vatican library to record…

In 2016, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe broke with his staid public image to pop up in Rio dressed as Super Mario for the official handover of the Olympic Games to Tokyo. The stunt reflected his commitment to an event that was supposed to be the crowning glory of his tenure. But analysts say the historic delay of the Games over the Coronavirus may not be all bad news for Abe. If the country’s longest-serving premier can see off the twin threats of a larger-scale outbreak of the virus in Japan and a major economic crisis caused by the pandemic,…

Manchester United are readying an ambitious swoop for Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann, with the Spanish giants prepared to sell him for £90million. The French star only arrived at the Nou Camp last summer has not yet made the impact that was hoped of him, and now Barca are willing to cash in as part of a wider revamp of the squad. Now United are ready to pounce and want to recruit Griezmann as their marquee signing and show their confidence in his ability by giving him the famous number seven shirt – currently owned by flop Alexis Sanchez, according to…