COVID-19: Another 1,052 UK deaths reported as 12.6 million receive first vaccine jab

Another 1,052 coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in the UK, according to the latest government figures. The number is up from the 333 fatalities confirmed on Monday. A further 12,364 infections were also confirmed on Tuesday, compared with the 14,104 cases reported yesterday.

Alledged death toll in Clash Between Soldiers and Seperarist Group; Imo Governor Imposes Curfew

Reports suggest several residents were shot dead in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo state following a clash between officers of the Nigerian Army and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) established by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group.