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  • Presidential Aide, Garba Shehu Recovers From COVID19

    .Presidential Aide, Garba Shehu Recovers From COVID19

     Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity has recovered from the ravaging COVID -19 virus.Shehu went into isolation last week after testing positive for the virus.He shared news of his recovery on his Facebook page this afternoon.''I thank Almighty Allah for my speedy recovery from COVID-19. My
  • "We’re Working To Reverse UK Ban On Nigerian Travelers" -- FG Reveals Over COVID19 Omicron

    . "We’re Working To Reverse UK Ban On Nigerian Travelers" -- FG Reveals Over COVID19 Omicron

     The federal government has said it was working round the clock to ensure the United Kingdom, UK reverses its ongoing ban on travelers from Nigeria in the wake of Omicron variant.Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman Presidential Steering Committee on CoVID-19,Boss Mustapha, speaking, Monday, said: “The PSC is working with ma
  • Rwanda Becomes 1st Country In Sub-Saharan Africa To Ban Flights To SA Over Omicron COVID19

    . Rwanda Becomes 1st Country In Sub-Saharan Africa To Ban Flights To SA Over Omicron COVID19

     Rwanda has become the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to impose a ban on inbound and outbound flights to southern African countries in the wake of the new Covid-19 variant, Omicron.The new variant was first reported in South Africa last week, with cases subsequently detected in several countries, and many governments have moved swiftly to reim
  • FG Gives Workers December 1 Deadline To Get COVID19 Vaccination

    . FG Gives Workers December 1 Deadline To Get COVID19 Vaccination

     Ahead of the December 1 deadline for the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Federal civil servants, the Federal Government has warned employees who love their jobs to go and get vaccinated.  Recall that the chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, had announced tha
  • Mother Of Three Forced To Have Hands And Feet Amputated After Getting Covid19

    . Mother Of Three Forced To Have Hands And Feet Amputated After Getting Covid19

     A doctor has issued a stark warning about the dangers of Covid after a patient had her hands and feet amputated as a result of the virus.Dr Wesley Ely, based in Nashville, US, posted a video on Twitter of Autumn Nugent online, which showed her being fitted with a prosthetic leg, while her hands and upper legs are wrapped in bandages.He told how th
  • BREAKING: Top Nigerian Lawyer Chief Ladi Williams Died Of COVID19 Complication

    . BREAKING: Top Nigerian Lawyer Chief Ladi Williams Died Of COVID19 Complication

     Through the horror of affliction, many have found no word for their pain. Many more waste quietly into a clinically mute universe. Ultimately, they learn to live at peace with the odds, and at war with their innards.If epidemics are truly more influential than statesmen and soldiers in shaping the course of social history, then the coronavirus may
  • UPDATE: Senate To Investigate Alleged Fake COVID19 Test Result To Defraud Nigerians In Ghana

    . UPDATE: Senate To Investigate Alleged Fake COVID19 Test Result To Defraud Nigerians In Ghana

     The Senate on Tuesday resolved to investigate allegations of fake COVID-19 test result to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians in Ghana and the use of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards in Nigeria.This was sequel to a motion sponsored by Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe (APC-Kwara) and co-sponsored by three other senators during plenary.The motion is entitled &qu
  • Edo Groups Threatens Economy Shutdown Within 48hrs Over Compulsory COVID19 Vaccine

    . Edo Groups Threatens Economy Shutdown Within 48hrs Over Compulsory COVID19 Vaccine

    Members of civil society organisations and leaders of the students union yesterday in Benin City, Edo State, issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Edo State Government to withdraw the compulsory vaccination or face a total shut down of the state’s economy.The groups took to major streets to protest against the compulsory COVID-19 vaccination policy
  • How Edo Residents Storm Stress, Protest Against Gov Obaseki Over Compulsory COVID19 Vaccination

    . How Edo Residents Storm Stress, Protest Against Gov Obaseki Over Compulsory COVID19 Vaccination

     A coalition of civil society organizations under the aegis of Equity International Initiative and Cypa Africa, on Monday, opposed the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine pass proposed by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State.Recall that the governor had last week threatened that from the second week of September, his administration would begin restricting p
  • BREAKING: University Of Ibadan Bans Visitors From Visiting Institution Over Fear Of COVID19

    . BREAKING: University Of Ibadan Bans Visitors From Visiting Institution Over Fear Of COVID19

     As part of measures to curb the spread of the Covid-19, the University of Ibadan, Oyo State has henceforth banned all unauthorized visitors from visiting the institution.Registrar of the University, Olubunmi Faluyi, issued a statement where she state that the institution had to take the decision from allowing visitors in order to protect the stude
  • Shocking As Indian Couple Charter Passenger Jet To Stage Mid-Air Wedding To Escape COVID19 Curb

    . Shocking As Indian Couple Charter Passenger Jet To Stage Mid-Air Wedding To Escape COVID19 Curb

     An Indian couple has chartered a passenger jet to stage a mid-air wedding that violated coronavirus restrictions by taking more than 160 guests, reports said.India’s civil aviation authority has ordered an investigation and suspended the crew of the jet, officials said on Monday.Because of a brutal new coronavirus wave that saw India’s death t
  • Indian COVID19 Variant Found in Edo and Osun - Virologist, Professor Tomori Reveals

    . Indian COVID19 Variant Found in Edo and Osun - Virologist, Professor Tomori Reveals

     A professor of virology, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, has revealed that the deadly Indian COVID-19 variant has already entered Nigeria.In an interview with Leadership, Tomori said Nigeria has recorded five cases of the Indian COVID-19 variant in Osun and Edo states. According to him, if Nigerians decide to observe celebrations like Sallah, the country ma
  • Pastor Giwa Challenges Pre Buhari, Sanwolu To Produce Italian Man Confirmed 1st COVID19 Patient

    . Pastor Giwa Challenges Pre Buhari, Sanwolu To Produce Italian Man Confirmed 1st COVID19 Patient

     The Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari and the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to produce an Italian man who was confirmed as Nigeria’s first coronavirus patient.Addressing his members in Akure on Sunday, Giwa said Nigerians would be glad to hear from th
  • FG Receives 100, 000 Doses Of COVID19 Vaccines From India

    . FG Receives 100, 000 Doses Of COVID19 Vaccines From India

     The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Covid-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha said the government has received 100,000 doses of Covishield vaccines from India.Mr Mustapha, confirmed this on Tuesday at the national briefing by the PTF in Abuja, adding that more vaccines are coming from African Uni
  • Argentina President, Alberto Fernandez Test Positive For COVID19 Despite Being Vaccinated

    . Argentina President, Alberto Fernandez Test Positive For COVID19 Despite Being Vaccinated

     President Alberto Fernandez of Argentina has tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated against the virus.The president announced his status in a tweet after having a fever of 37.3 and mild headache. “The antigen test I had today after having a fever of 37.3 and mild headache resulted positive,” Fernandez saidHe said he has gone un
  • Pastor Giwa Slams Buhari, Says He Is Quick In Giving Nigerians COVID19 Vaccine But Not Security

    . Pastor Giwa Slams Buhari, Says He Is Quick In Giving Nigerians COVID19 Vaccine But Not Security

     The Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to explain why his administration is vaccinating Nigerians without addressing salient issues such as insecurity, hunger and unemployment.Pastor Giwa urged Buhari to suspend the exercise and tackle major issues affecting Nigeri
  • Lawyer Discontinues Divorce Case After Husband Impregnated Wife During Covid19 Lockdown

    . Lawyer Discontinues Divorce Case After Husband Impregnated Wife During Covid19 Lockdown

     A Nigerian lawyer says he has discontinued a divorce case he was handling after the husband got the wife pregnant during lockdown last year. Sharing the interesting story on Twitter this morning, @darknbold1 wrote ''We dey court dey try to divorce you and your wife, small Covid-19 lockdown you go give her belle Life no suppose be like th
  • Business Mogul, Boluwatife Akin-Olugbade Reportedly Dies Of COVID19 Complication

    . Business Mogul, Boluwatife Akin-Olugbade Reportedly Dies Of COVID19 Complication

     Nigerian billionaire businessman, Aare Boluwatife Akin-Olugbade, has died.He died today January 13 after battling with COVID19 complications. A native of Owu kingdom in Ogun state, late Akin-Olugbade was described as one of the world’s biggest Rolls-Royce collector. He was so obsessed with the brand that he had 10 Rolls Royce which has his custo
  • Ex-UNILAG VC, Professor Durojaiye Ajeyalemi Dies Of COVID19 Complications

    . Ex-UNILAG VC, Professor Durojaiye Ajeyalemi Dies Of COVID19 Complications

     The former Dean of Students’ Affairs, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka died early Wednesday of suspected COVID-19 related complications at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba. He was aged 70 years. Ajeyalemi, a Professor of Curriculum Studies died five days after a former Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Oyew
  • COVID19: "Nigeria Govt Has Not Declared A Fresh Lockdown" -Lai Mohammed Clears Air

    . COVID19: "Nigeria Govt Has Not Declared A Fresh Lockdown" -Lai Mohammed Clears Air

     The Federal Government has clarified that no fresh lockdown has been declared in Nigeria despite confirmation of a second wave of COVID-19.The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave this clarification, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.The minister explained that the directives and position of the Presidential Task Force
  • COVID19: Lagos Commissioner Of Health, Akin Abayomi Gives Update On Gov. Sanwo-Olu's Health

    . COVID19: Lagos Commissioner Of Health, Akin Abayomi Gives Update On Gov. Sanwo-Olu's Health

     The Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Professor Akin Abayomi, has given an update on Governor of the State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s health.Abayomi on his verified Twitter account said the Governor is responding well to home-based care and treatment for coronavirusHe said the governor is in high spirit and very appreciative of the prayers and
  • Controversial Ugandan Pastor Who Was Jailed For Saying COVID19 Is Just A 'Common Flu' Dies

    . Controversial Ugandan Pastor Who Was Jailed For Saying COVID19 Is Just A 'Common Flu' Dies

     Controversial Ugandan pastor, Augustine Yiga who was arrested and jailed after saying that coronavirus is just a 'common flu' ,has diedThe pastor of the Revival Church in Kawaala, Kampala popularly known as Abizaayo, died on Monday, October 26, at Nsambya hospital where he was admitted after being diagnosed with liver complications. His
  • Football Legend, Cristiano Ronaldo Recovers From COVID19 After 19 Days Of Contracting It

    . Football Legend, Cristiano Ronaldo Recovers From COVID19 After 19 Days Of Contracting It

     Football legend, Cristiano Ronaldo has finally recovered from Coronavirus after 19 days of contracting the dreaded virus.The announcement was made yesterday, October 30 by his club side, Juventus, in a statement released on their official website.The recovery of the Juventus striker was announced after three positive tests.Recall the 35-year-old P
  • "I Forgive Those Accusing Me Of Hiding COVID19 Palliatives Items" -Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq

    . "I Forgive Those Accusing Me Of Hiding COVID19 Palliatives Items" -Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq

     Sadiya Umar Farouq, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has said that she has forgiven those who accused her of hiding COVID-19 palliatives meant for the poor.Farouq stated this while fielding questions from journalists in Gusau on Monday. “I’m aware many people have made various spurious allegatio
  • PDP Mocks Ekiti Gov. Kayode Fayemi Over Looting Of COVID19 Food, Gives Reasons

    . PDP Mocks Ekiti Gov. Kayode Fayemi Over Looting Of COVID19 Food, Gives Reasons

     The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ekiti State, has mocked the state Governor, Kayode Fayemi, over the looting of COVID-19 food stores by angry youths, saying it is a testimony to his failure.Chairman of the main opposition party in the state, Otunba Bisi Kolawole, described looting of Silos and food stores in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, as a
  • VIDEO: Residents Share Looted COVID19 Palliatives Taken From A Warehouse To Beggars

    .. VIDEO: Residents Share Looted COVID19 Palliatives Taken From A Warehouse To Beggars

     An interesting video has been going around social media about some residents sharing looted palliative food to beggers after entering into a warehouse where COVID 19 palliatives items were kept for a very long time.This video has touched many souls seeing that Nigerians really are their brothers' keepers. these food items are shared to those
  • Osun Food Committee Debunks Allegation Of The State Hoarding COVID19 Palliatives In Ede

    . Osun Food Committee Debunks Allegation Of The State Hoarding COVID19 Palliatives In Ede

     The Osun Food and Relief Committee has debunked allegations that it hoarded COVID-19 palliatives in a warehouse in Ede, Osun State.This comes after hoodlums looted the warehouse on Friday, carting away with food supplies meant for the general public.According to Bayo Jimoh, the Secretary of the Committee, the relief materials which were awaiting a
  • "The Warehouse Is Not Lagos Owned" - Lagos Govt Speaks On Discovered COVID19 Palliatives

    . "The Warehouse Is Not Lagos Owned" - Lagos Govt Speaks On Discovered COVID19 Palliatives

     The Lagos State Government has condemned the vandalisation of the warehouse at Mazamaza housing the[size=13pt] food palliative packages donated to the government [/size]by the Private Sector Coalition against COVID-19 (CACOVID) group.Recall that a mob on Thursday, October 22, vandalised the warehouse where COVID-19 palliatives are kept at M
  • Sad Story Of Fitness Influencer Who Thought Covid19 Didn't Exist Dies After Testing Positive

    . Sad Story Of Fitness Influencer Who Thought Covid19 Didn't Exist Dies After Testing Positive

     A fitness influencer, Dmitriy Stuzhuk who thought covid 19 does not exist tragically died from the highly dreaded COVID-19.He died at the age of 33 after contracting the virus on a trip to Turkey.Dmitriy Stuzhuk had been discharged from hospital in his native Ukraine after testing positive- but was rushed back and as his health rapidly deteriorate
  • Actress Funke Akindele & Husband, JJC Skillz Grant Pardon By Lagos Govt. Over Covid19 Violation

    . Actress Funke Akindele & Husband, JJC Skillz Grant Pardon By Lagos Govt. Over Covid19 Violation

     Nollywood movie star Funke Akindele and her music star husband, JJC Skillz have been granted state pardon by the Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.According to blogger, LIB, a statement signed by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, stated that the couple who are both non-custodial convicts were

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