Tag: Coronavirus
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COVID-19: Onaiwu lauds Gov. Wike’s lockdown measures, asks other South South governors to emulate him
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Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has been commended by the Chairman of Governors’ Mandate Network, Earl Osaro Onaiwu, for taking various drastic measures to ensure that the rampaging Coronavirus…
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COVID-19: Fortify Soups with Ukazi, Oha, Uziza, Iru, Ogiri and Other Natural Spices to Boost the Immune System against Infection -FUTA Researchers
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Ukazi, oha, uziza, ogiri, iru and related Spices, herbs, seasonings and flavouring materials that are derived from plant origin contain bioactive compounds that are anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hypertensive in nature. A…
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Four Coronavirus Lessons That We Will (Or Won’t) Learn – By Alex Berezow, PhD
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By Alex Berezow, PhD How would we respond differently if another outbreak happened? When a patient dies in a hospital, it’s not uncommon for doctors to convene what is known as…
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Person who sneaked in from Kano is Osun’s new COVID-19 case, says Health Commissioner
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Another case of Coronavirus has been recorded in the State of Osun, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Rafiu Isamotu revealed in a statement on Saturday. This brings the number…
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COVID-19: Buhari appreciates donations by Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu, others
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COVID-19: PRESIDENT BUHARI APPRECIATES DONATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS TOWARDS SUPPORTING FIGHT AGAINST PANDEMIC; URGES FURTHER ASSISTANCE As the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 continues to roll out measures on…
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Trump says coronavirus will ‘go away without a vaccine’
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President Trump on Friday broke with health experts, telling reporters that the coronavirus will “go away without a vaccine.” “This is going to go away without a vaccine, it’s gonna…
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COVID-19: Lagos Medical Guild, UNIFEMGA Donate PPE to LASUTH
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The Lagos Medical Guild and Humanitarian Committee of Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) have donated some Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the management of the Lagos State University…
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HAJJ 2020::NAHCON to make declaration at the end of Ramadan – Chairman/CEO
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Amidst the anxiety and uncertainty over whether the 2020 Hajj will hold or not the Chairman CEO of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, has declared that…
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Lockdown violation: Imams to sweep district head’s residence for one week
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Two imams have been found guilty by the Kano State mobile court on COVID-19 lockdown for holding congregational prayers in violation of the lockdown order, and have been ordered to…
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Jaiz Foundation donates N2 million to Muslim Coalition Against COVID-19
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The purse of the Muslim Coalition Against COVID 19 has been beefed with a two million donation by Jaiz Foundation. The donation was made at a simple ceremony in Utako,…
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FCT Market Associations Pledge Support For FCTA’S COVID -19 Efforts
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The various market associations in the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT ) have pledged their support for the efforts of the FCT Administration in containing the spread of COVID-19 in…
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NUJ Lagos Joins Task Force On COVID-19 Emergence Response
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The Chairman Lagos Council Of The Nigerian Union Of Journalists , Dr Qasim Akinreti, has joined the Presidential Joint Task Force on Emergency Response To COVID-19, on behalf of the…
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Lockdown Violation: Kwara FRSC Arrests Two Buses On Interstate Journeys
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By Adeniyi Adedeji, Ilorin Barely one week after Police in Kwara arrested a truck ferrying 50 people concealed in fruit cargo, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has yet intercepted…
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COVID-19 COVERAGE: SURVEY REVEALS POOR ATTENTION TO JOURNALISTS’ SAFETY
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…Media/Civil Society Groups Demand Action Journalists covering the Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria have said they lack sufficient protection and are not adequately catered for. The journalists disclosed this in a…
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COVID-19: Kano Commissioner for Health, Professor of Medicine, 14 other patients recover, discharged
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Kano state government has discharged 16 more COVID-19 patients from its facilities after they tested negative for the virus. A statement signed by the commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba…
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CSOs commend decision of Reps to subject Control of Infectious Diseases Bill to public hearing
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The Nigeria Civil Society community has commended the decision of the House of Representatives to subject the Control of Infectious Diseases Bill to a public hearing in furtherance of the…
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Isreali Embassy donates protective face masks to Nigeria
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Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire has expressed the gratitude of the Federal Government of Nigeria to the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Simon Ben-Soshan who led Officials of the Embassy…
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Muslim Coalition Against COVID-19 Commences Palliatives Distribution, Targets 1,700 Households
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The Muslim Coalition Against COVID-19 is commencing the roll off its palliatives distribution four pilot states and the Federal Capital tomorrow Friday, 8 May 2020. The exercise is expected to…
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COVID-19: FG gets more support as UN’s Basket Fund for Nigeria enlarges
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Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has promised that the Basket Fund set up by the United Nations to facilitate the pooling of resources to support efforts at combating the…
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COVID-19: How the World Bank is helping countries procure critical medical supplies
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BY ENZO DE LAURENTIIS In these dire circumstances, the World Bank is stepping up its support and offering a new procurement option to help countries access critically needed medical supplies.…