LAGOS JUNE 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Long queues have formed outside shops selling alcohol in South Africa after restrictions on its sale, imposed two months ago as part of measures to fight Covid-19, were lifted. Social media posts showed people, who had braved the morning chill, cheering as buyers emerged with their bottles. The alcohol ban was to…
LAGOS MAY 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)- The European Union on Saturday called on the United States to “reconsider” the decision to sever ties with the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump said Friday he was severing US ties with the WHO, accusing it of failing to do enough to combat…
LAGOS MAY 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria has recorded 553 new coronavirus infections, bringing the total cases close to 10,000, The PUNCH reports. This was stated by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Saturday night. The Centre noted that 2,856 patients have been discharged upon recovery while 273 associated deaths have been recorded. “On the 30th of May…
LAGOS MAY 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Trump on Friday announced he is suspending the United States’ relationship with the World Health Organization — accusing the global body of covering up the coronavirus crisis with China. At a press conference in the White House’s Rose Garden, Trump accused the United Nations organization of being under the control of…
LAGOS MAY 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Los Angeles County reported 50 additional coronavirus-related deaths Friday, bringing California’s total to more than 4,000 — a somber milestone in the months-long pandemic that has ravaged communities and local economies. More than half of the state’s deaths have occurred in L.A. County. The county also confirmed an additional 1,824 new cases,…
LAGOS MAY 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The controversial Chinese Doctors brought into the country by the Federal Government have eventually left the country. The Doctors were brought in based on the explanation of the Federal Government that they needed to contribute to the body of knowledge on the treatment of Coronavirus Disease. Nigerians were told that they were…
LAGOS MAY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Mask-wearing customers have been banned from entering a bar in Texas amid the coronavirus pandemic, local news outlets reported this week. A sign posted outside the Liberty Tree Tavern in Elgin, 25 miles east of Austin, reads: Due to our concern for our customers, if they FEEL (not think), that they need…
LAGOS MAY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A very young and vibrant Ghanaian blogger known as Germaine has reportedly died. In reference to reports, he died from Coronavirus in South Africa. The news surrounding his death is reported by a colleague blogger known as Gizo. A check on Germaine’s personal Facebook account reveals his last post was made on…