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Akan drum, the oldest African-American object in the British Museum

The Akan drum is the oldest African-American object in the British Museum, brought from West Africa to the Colony of Virginia as part of the slave...

Boris Johnson granted second divorce

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s second divorce has been granted, leaving him free to plan his third wedding when the lockdown restrictions are relaxed. Marina Wheeler...

BBC to close small regional offices to save money

The BBC is to close a number of its small regional satellite offices as part of cost-cutting measures. Up to 20 locations will be shut...

Coronavirus: Piers Morgan develops “Mild” symptoms

British journalist, Piers Morgan has announced that he will temporarily step back from presenting ITV’s flagship morning show, Good Morning Britain after developing a...

Coronavirus: People are having less sex in lockdown – Durex boss

The boss of Reckitt Benckiser, which owns Durex condoms, has said people are having less sex because of the coronavirus crisis. Laxman Narasimhan said condom...

Boris Johnson, fiancee announce birth of son

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee, Carrie Symonds have announced the birth of a son. A spokeswoman for the PM and his partner said...

Coronavirus: Uber driver evicted from home and left to die

The last time Mary Jayaseelan spoke to her husband Rajesh, he was about to be hooked up to a ventilator in a Covid ward. Rajesh...

Covid-19: Price hike of drugs, others may lead to collateral deaths in Ghana – UK Pharmacist (Video)

Ghana is likely to be hit by collateral deaths due to failure to put in place measures to curb the price gouging (price hikes)...

Coronavirus: Worldwide death toll climbs to 200,000

More than 200,000 people worldwide have now died with the coronavirus, figures from Johns Hopkins University show. There are more than 2.8 million confirmed cases...

Coronavirus: Hairdressers may have to remain shut ‘for 6 months’

Hairdressers could be forced to remain closed for six more months because of the risk of spreading coronavirus, it is claimed. Government scientists are yet to...

Young dad kills himself after ‘feeling lonely’ during covid-19 lockdown

A 21-year-old father of one has killed himself after feeling lonely and neglected during the lockdown over coronavirus. The British man, whose family is from Lampeter,...

Coronavirus: UK to begin human trial for vaccine

Oxford University researchers will begin human trials of a potential vaccine on Thursday, says Health Secretary Matt Hancock. ALSO READ: 3 siblings, one other perish in...

Britain’s oldest patient, aged 102, leaves hospital after defeating coronavirus [Video]

The heartwarming moment one of Britain's oldest coronavirus survivors, aged 102, left hospital after defeating the deadly disease has been caught on camera. The poignant footage shows...

Covid-19: Queen Elizabeth cancels birthday tradition for first time

The Queen has decided there will not be any special occasion to mark her 94th birthday this year due to the Coronavirus crisis. A spokesman for Buckingham...

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle pictured for the first time delivering food amid Coronavirus [Watch]

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been pictured in Los Angeles for the first time. The Duke and Duchess were seen delivering food packages on behalf of the...

Pregnant nurse, 28, who died of coronavirus lost dad to same virus

A pregnant nurse who died of coronavirus lost dad to the killer disease just two weeks ago, family said. Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong, 28, who worked...

UK’s coronavirus lockdown extended

The United Kingdom's (UK) coronavirus lockdown will continue until May 7, Dominic Raab confirmed today. The foreign secretary, standing-in for the Prime Minister who continues...

Couple have s3x infront of Buckingham Palace amid lockdown

The United Kingdom is on a lockdown due to the deadly coronavirus as officials make efforts to stop the spread of the pandemic. The country...

Covid-19: Melinda Gates says ‘dead bodies’ will be on streets in Africa [video]

Melinda Gates, wife of world billionaire Bill Gates, has claimed that developing countries including those in Africa would be badly hit by the deadly coronavirus pandemic. She...

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson shares near death experience

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it "could have gone either way" as he thanked healthcare workers for saving his life after...

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson discharged from hospital

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has left hospital after being treated for coronavirus, but will not immediately return to work, Downing Street says. ALSO...

Coronavirus: Check out Queen Elizabeth’s prophecy

"Coronavirus will not overcome us," the Queen has said, in an Easter message to the nation. ALSO READ: READ: Why Bawumia thinks Ghana’s scientists are the...

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson’s father speaks

Boris Johnson "must rest up" after he was moved from intensive care with coronavirus, his father has said. ALSO READ: Lockdown: I feed on...

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson out of intensive care

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care but remains in hospital, Downing Street has said. Mr Johnson has been receiving treatment...

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson ‘improving’ in intensive care

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is "improving" after two nights in intensive care with coronavirus, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said. ALSO READ: Covid-19: Obour’s household,...

Nurse, 21, on coronavirus frontline writes a Will [photo]

A 21-year-old nurse has told how she wrote her will because she fears she could die from coronavirus. ALSO READ: Why Ronaldinho was released from Paraguayan...

Coronavirus: Mum narrates her 12-week-old daughter’s fight for life [Photos]

A 27-year-old mother has narrated the ordeal her 12-week-old baby girl had to pass through while fighting Coronavirus. Baby, Winter-Rose Watson, was rushed to hospital...

Coronavirus: BA pilot now delivery driver after job loss [photos]

A British Airways pilot out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic has got a new job as a Tesco delivery driver....

Coronavirus: Offline sex workers forced to start again online

Most sex workers meet customers in person. For them, the coronavirus spells economic ruin. ALSO READ: Stop f**ling, I don’t have your time – Sarkodie fires...

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson in stable condition

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is "in good spirits" after spending the night in intensive care being treated for coronavirus, No 10 has...

Why Akufo-Addo is under attack on twitter over Coronavirus post

President Nana Akufo-Addo has come under attack on twitter over his diplomatic post to wish United Kingdom Prime Minister, Boris Johnson well as he...

Coronavirus: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care as symptoms ‘worsen’

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care in hospital after his coronavirus symptoms "worsened", Downing Street has said. A spokesman said he...

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson shares experience [Video]

United Kingdom Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has revealed he will remain in self-isolation as he is still suffering from a symptom of coronavirus. ALSO READ: Meet...

Coronavirus: UK builds hospital for infected persons in 9 days

United Kingdom's (UK) newest and largest hospital facility is preparing to open its doors to take in coronavirus patients needing intensive care treatment. East London's...

Chinese city to ban eating cats and dogs

Shenzhen has become the first Chinese city to ban the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat. ALSO READ: READ: NDC’s COVID-19 Technical Team’s proposal...

Coronavirus: Morgue the size of two football pitches being built in UK [Photos]

A morgue the size of two football pitches is being built near the new London hospital for coronavirus patients. The temporary mortuary is under construction on Wanstead...

Coronavirus: Prince Charles speaks after recovery

Prince Charles has spoken for the first time about suffering Coronavirus which he described  as a 'strange, frustrating and often distressing experience.' The 71-year-old Prince...

Coronavirus: Amazon workers strike over virus protection

Amazon has fired a New York warehouse worker who organised a protest over the safety precautions taken by the firm to deal with the...

All set for Rihanna to have 4 kids with or without partner

Sensational singer, Rihanna, has revealed plans to expand her family in the next 10 years. The songstress disclosed that she is aiming to have four kids...

Ladies with long and artificial nails are at high risk of contracting Coronavirus – Health Expert

An expert has warned against the dangers that long nails, varnish and extensions carry amid the coronavirus epidemic.  Dr Elisabeth Dancey, a British beauty and aesthetics...