The milestone was reached on May 31 when 307 new cases took its tally to 10,162

Nigeria coronavirus: 25,133 cases, Ondo state governor infected

Health Jul 01
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, became the third African country to record over 10,000 cases of COVID-19. The milestone was reached on May 31 when 307 new cases took its tally to 10,162.
Late Hachalu Hundessa
Murder of singer triggers deadly protests, net blackout in Ethiopia
Entertainment Jul 01
There are differing reports of deaths arising from protests across Ethiopia due to the killing of Hachalu Hundessa, the iconic Oromo artiste.
Cocoa
Ivory Coast to reduce fees paid by domestic cocoa exporters
Business Jul 01
Ivory Coast’s Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC) is introducing reforms aimed at boosting domestic exporters, including by reducing fees they pay when acquiring beans, CCC and industry sources said.
Hani Abou-Rida, the Egyptian member of the FIFA executive committee
Ex-Egyptian FA chairman Rida hints at 2021 AFCON postponement
Sports Jun 30
CAF Executive Committee member Hany Abo Rida has revealed that the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations is likely to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Hachalu Hundessa was shot dead in Addis Ababa
Ethiopian singer and activist shot dead
Entertainment Jun 30
The popular Ethiopian singer and activist, Hachalu Hundessa, has been shot dead in the capital, Addis Ababa.
King Philippe of Belgium
Belgian king 'regrets' DR Congo's colonial past
Politics Jun 30
Belgium's King Philippe has expressed his "regrets" for "acts of violence" and "suffering" of the Congolese people during the colonial period.
Maesaiah Thabane is described as 'very dangerous' by police
Former first lady granted bail in Lesotho murder case
Politics Jun 30
Lesotho's former first lady - who has been charged with murdering her husband’s estranged wife - has been granted bail despite police objections that she might use it to escape.
Kevin-Prince Boateng
Besiktas send Kevin-Prince Boateng back to Fiorentina
Sports Jun 30
Turkish giants Besiktas are reported to have sent Ghana forward Kevin-Prince Boateng back to Fiorentina after turning down their purchase option.
The Nigerian striker has matched a Red Devils record that was set in 1925
Ighalo equals 95-year-old Manchester United record
Sports Jun 29
Odion Ighalo’s goal for Manchester United against Norwich City in the FA Cup on Saturday means that the ex-Nigeria striker has equalled a club record that has stood for 95 years.
'The union had the right to choose who would enter its borders'
No entry for Nigerians into Europe - EU
Politics Jun 29
Nigeria has been excluded from the list of countries whose travellers could be received into Europe when the borders reopen on July 1.
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