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“Actor, TC Virus Caused The Accident” — Boat Driver Claims

Nollywood actor, TC Virus had narrated the events that led to the unfortunate boat accident that claimed the lives of Junior Pope and others.He accused Junior Pope of making a video that distracted the boat driver and also blamed the driver for being inexperienced and plugging in an earpiece while they were on his boat.However, the boat driver den

Nigerian Government Confirms Outbreak Of Dengue Virus With 71 Cases In Sokoto

The outbreak of dengue fever in Sokoto State has been confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.The NCDC in a statement posted on its website on Saturday, said the outbreak was detected in November 2023.The statement signed by the NCDC Director General, Ifedayo Adetifa, disclosed that so far, 71 suspected cases, 13 confirm
South African HIV Coach Shares How She Got The Virus At 17 From Sleeping With Married Celebrity

A South African lady and HIV coach, Lebo Motsumi, has taken to 'X' formerly Twitter to narrate how she got infected with the virus after engaging in s3xual intercourse with a married celebrity.Motsumi revealed she has been living with the virus for over 14 years.When she was 17, she went to an event to watch a performance and that was wh

Three Symptoms Of New China Virus Revealed As The 'Covid-Like' Virus Spreads To Europe

The mystery illness spreading through China has been officially detected in Europe for the first time, with the first three official symptoms finally told to the publicThe strange Covid-like Pneumonia virus has been causing chaos in China for weeks, with the world on high alert over fears a new pandemic could be on the way.It saw officials in othe
The Virus That Causes COVID-19 Most Likely Leaked From a Chinese Laboratory - US Reveals

The virus that causes COVID-19 most likely leaked from a Chinese laboratory, according to a classified US report based on new intelligence and recently sent to the White House and key members of Congress.The stunning revelation by the US Energy Department comes more than a year after the FBI concluded a lab accident in China was the origin of the

Nigeria At Moderate Risk Of Marburg Virus Outbreak, Says NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said Nigeria is at moderate risk of importing the Marburg Virus Disease into the country, following the first-ever outbreak of the virus in Equatorial Guinea. According to the NCDC, the extent of the outbreak in Equatorial Guinea has not yet been ascertained, and the likelihood of spread in
Nigerian Man Suffering From Monkeypox Virus Opens Up About The Ailment (Video)

A Nigerian man diagnosed with Monkeypox disease has shared his experience.In a video shared on social media, the man who resides in Aba, Abia state recounted how he was misdiagnosed by some doctors until he went to the Federal Medical Center in Aba where a doctor made the right diagnosis of Monkeypox disease.Nigeria now has the highest number of M

Langya: New Transmissible Virus Discovered In Taiwan, Potentially Fatal Like COVID

China has discovered a new, potentially fatal virus within its borders, which experts say could trigger another pandemic.The Langya Henipavirus, referred to as "Langya," has already infected 35 people, according to Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control.Authorities said the patients did not have close contact with each other or common
Victor Osimhen Tests Positive For Corona Virus For a Second Time

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has again tested positive for COVID-19.His Italian club Napoli announced this on Thursday, as preparations towards next month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon gears up.“Napoli has announced that Victor Osimhen has tested positive for COVID-19 but is asymptomatic. Dr Tartaro was due to perform a

Saudi Arabia Bars Flights To Nigeria Over Omicron Virus, Cancels Hajj Visits

Following the increasing cases of the new Coronavirus variant, Omicron, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has suspended flights from Nigeria, according to SaharaReporters.The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia confirmed the flight suspension in a circular to all airlines operating in the Kingdom.On Wednesday, there were unconfirm
Nigerians Will Learn To Live With COVID 19 Virus Says Outgoing NCDC Director, Chikwe Ihekweazu

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, says the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic had shown that 'COVID-19 is a disease which we will have to learn to live safely with'.Ihekweazu, said this on Monday in Abuja at the national briefing of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVI

53-Years-Old Chinese Veterinary Doctor Dies Of Deadly Monkey B Virus

Authorities in China, have confirmed their first human death from the horrific monkey B virus.The virus, is a form of herpes that usually appears only in primates but can cause nausea, vomiting, fever, headache, fatigue, muscle pains, and blistering in humans.The Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CCDC), said the 53-year-old vet di
COVID-19: Nigeria Bans Travelers From Virus-hit India, Brazil And Turkey

The Federal Government has banned entry to non-Nigerian passengers who have been in Brazil, India or Turkey in the last fortnight due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus.In a statement on Sunday, May 2, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman, Presidential Task Force on Covid-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed that the trav

Tension As Experts Say Next Virus Might Come From Africa After Discovering Lagos Wet Market (Video)

Shocking footage seen by MailOnline reveals the appalling state of Nigerian wet markets which have the potential to cause future disease outbreaks in humans.Myriad animals including pangolins, primates and sea turtles are held — both dead and alive — in confined spaces while workers fail to sanitise surfaces or tools and do not wear appropriat
I Thought #EndSARS Protest Was Against Virus - Heavy weight Champion, Anthony Joshua Reveals

Anthony Joshua said he thought the #EndSARs protests which rocked Nigeria in October was a fight against a virus Severe acute respiratory syndrome which also has the SARS acronym.In an exclusive interview with Punch correspondent, Joshua said because he had never been a victim of police brutality while in Nigeria, he had never heard of the S

Gay Rights Activist, Bisi Alimi Marks 16yrs of Living With HIV Says The Virus No Longer Scary

Popular Nigerian gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi, has taken to social media to reveal that he has been diagnosed with HIV for 16 years.To celebrate world AIDS day, Bisi Alimi took to his Instagram page to share his story and encouraged people with the virus that its not a death sentenceHe further revealed that the first 4 years after he tested pos

Lady Who Is HIV Positive Reveals How She Keeps Her Partner Safe From The Virus

A South African nurse who is HIV positive, has revealed how she's been keeping her partner safe from the virus. According to Angela Motsusi, HIV patients who take their ARVs daily, attend all clinic appointments and do blood checks as scheduled are safe of have sex with a negative partner. She wrote; Living testimonies of #Uequ

Corona? Strange Disease Kills 57 People In Igbo-Eze North LGA of Enugu State, Nigeria

At least 57 persons have died at Ette and Umuopu communities in Igbo-Eze North LGA of Enugu State following the outbreak of a strange disease in the affected communities.According to the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer in the council area, Vincent Oshomi, the cause of the strange deaths is not yet known. However, he said that the Enu
Nigeria May Experience COVID-19 Virus Explosion In Low Testing States Says NCDC, Ihekweazu

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, has warned that Nigeria may experience an explosion in the number of COVID-19.Speaking in a TV interview in Abuja, Ihekweazu said a second wave of the virus is inevitable in Nigeria. He urged all states in Nigeria to increase the number of testing as some p

"I Contracted COVID" - Omotola Jalade Reveals She Has Corona Virus

Popular movie star, Omotola Jalade has revealed that she recently contracted the Coronavirus. The singer recently made the revelation on her instagram page while attempting to promote her new song "Get Busy". She did say that she has been self-isolating while receiving treatment. You can read her full message below: Hello All, I know Mis
JUST IN: Panic As New Deadly Virus Surfaces In China

UPDATE: Contrary to the initially published headline of this article, the Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS) is not a new desease, although there was a recent outbreak in China. The Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS) was earlier discovered in 2009. Source China, where the coronavirus was detected last December,

Rapper, Doja Cat Who Said COVID-19 Is Not Real Reveals Her Battle With The Virus

Doja Cat has revealed that she contracted COVID-19, this is coming after she downplayed the risk of the virus.In a new interview, Doja Cat revealed that she had recently tested positive for coronavirus, though she has recovered four days after.Doja told Capital XTRA that she had symptoms that lasted for a few days — and blamed the food delivery
COVID-19! Madagascar Re-Imposes Lockdown Amid Surge In Virus Cases

Madagascar has placed its capital Antananarivo under a fresh lockdown following a new surge in coronavirus infections, two months after the restrictions were eased, the presidency announced Sunday."The Analamanga region [under which the capital is situated] is returning to full lockdown," the presidency said in a statement.No traffic wil

"This Is Now Anti-Church Virus, Not Coronavirus" — Bishop David Oyedepo (Video)

The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church A.K.A Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has described the coronavirus pandemic as an anti-church virus.Oyedepo said COVID-19 is strategy of the devil and his human agents to stop the growth of the church all over the world.In his words ; ”Coronavirus is nothing but anti-church virus. Now, free
COVID-19 You Are Wicked! Man Bitterly Mourns Friend Who Struggled To Survive The Virus in PH

A Nigerian man, Tony Ejinduaka took to his Facebook page to mourn his friend, Obinna Anumba, who just died of COVID-19 in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.According to Tony, he and late Obinna were classmates. He said until his death, Obinna was a banker in Port Harcourt.Read his post below: ' '#Covid19, you are wicked!It is with great pain

Blood Plasma Of COVID-19 Survivors to Be Used to Combat The Virus – Minister, Ehanire Osagie

Minister of Health, Ehanire Osagie has disclosed that work is being done on using plasma from the blood of recovered Coronavirus patients to treat people infected with the virus.The minister shared this at a news conference to commemorate the World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) — Ehanire said the plasma of patients who recovered from COVID-19 is called

I Guess There Is No More Corona - Naira Marley Reacts As FG Lifts Ban On Religious Gatherings

Popular Nigerian singer, Naira Marley, has reacted to the ease of lockdown on worship centers across the country.The government had imposed the ban two months ago to check the spread of coronavirus.The singer, on Twitter, pointed out that Nigerians abused him for saying he didn’t believe in coronavirus exists in Nigeria.He also pointed out a few
COVID-19! The Virus Can Also Be Found in Human Tears - Experts Reveal

Scientists say the novel Coronavirus can enter the body through the eyes, after research found that the eyes contain a protein used by the disease scientifically called SARS-CoV-2 to bind to cells.The latest discovery is coming from a team of researchers from the John Hopkins University School of Medicine.According to the team of scientists, led b
Coronavirus Is Now an STD, As Virus Is Now Found In Semen and Can Be Transmitted By Swallow

A previous research showed that Coronavirus cannot be carried in the male semen but there has been a new study that shows otherwise, the study released today disproved previous findings that semen of COVID-19 infected individuals is not transmittable.The study was conducted at Shangqiu Municipal Hospital and described in a research letter pu
Tanzanian President Questions COVID-19 Kits After Goat And Pawpaw Tests Positive For Virus

Tanzanian president, John Magufuli on Sunday ordered a probe on the country’s coronavirus testing kits after samples taken from a goat and pawpaw tested positive.Speaking at an event in Chato in the northwest of Tanzania, Magufuli said the COVID-19 testing kits which had been imported from abroad had “technical errors”. The president said he

Corona Virus News, Photos and Videos

“Actor, TC Virus Caused The Accident” — Boat Driver Claims

Nigerian Government Confirms Outbreak Of Dengue Virus With 71 Cases In Sokoto

South African HIV Coach Shares How She Got The Virus At 17 From Sleeping With Married Celebrity

Three Symptoms Of New China Virus Revealed As The 'Covid-Like' Virus Spreads To Europe

The Virus That Causes COVID-19 Most Likely Leaked From a Chinese Laboratory - US Reveals

Nigeria At Moderate Risk Of Marburg Virus Outbreak, Says NCDC

Nigerian Man Suffering From Monkeypox Virus Opens Up About The Ailment (Video)

Langya: New Transmissible Virus Discovered In Taiwan, Potentially Fatal Like COVID

Victor Osimhen Tests Positive For Corona Virus For a Second Time

Saudi Arabia Bars Flights To Nigeria Over Omicron Virus, Cancels Hajj Visits

Nigerians Will Learn To Live With COVID 19 Virus Says Outgoing NCDC Director, Chikwe Ihekweazu

53-Years-Old Chinese Veterinary Doctor Dies Of Deadly Monkey B Virus

COVID-19: Nigeria Bans Travelers From Virus-hit India, Brazil And Turkey

Tension As Experts Say Next Virus Might Come From Africa After Discovering Lagos Wet Market (Video)

I Thought #EndSARS Protest Was Against Virus - Heavy weight Champion, Anthony Joshua Reveals

Gay Rights Activist, Bisi Alimi Marks 16yrs of Living With HIV Says The Virus No Longer Scary

Lady Who Is HIV Positive Reveals How She Keeps Her Partner Safe From The Virus

Corona? Strange Disease Kills 57 People In Igbo-Eze North LGA of Enugu State, Nigeria

Nigeria May Experience COVID-19 Virus Explosion In Low Testing States Says NCDC, Ihekweazu

"I Contracted COVID" - Omotola Jalade Reveals She Has Corona Virus

JUST IN: Panic As New Deadly Virus Surfaces In China

Rapper, Doja Cat Who Said COVID-19 Is Not Real Reveals Her Battle With The Virus

COVID-19! Madagascar Re-Imposes Lockdown Amid Surge In Virus Cases

"This Is Now Anti-Church Virus, Not Coronavirus" — Bishop David Oyedepo (Video)

COVID-19 You Are Wicked! Man Bitterly Mourns Friend Who Struggled To Survive The Virus in PH

Blood Plasma Of COVID-19 Survivors to Be Used to Combat The Virus – Minister, Ehanire Osagie

I Guess There Is No More Corona - Naira Marley Reacts As FG Lifts Ban On Religious Gatherings

COVID-19! The Virus Can Also Be Found in Human Tears - Experts Reveal

Coronavirus Is Now an STD, As Virus Is Now Found In Semen and Can Be Transmitted By Swallow

Tanzanian President Questions COVID-19 Kits After Goat And Pawpaw Tests Positive For Virus

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