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  • Top Scientist, Andrey Botikov Who Created Coronavirus Vaccine Is Killed

    . Top Scientist, Andrey Botikov Who Created Coronavirus Vaccine Is Killed

     Andrey Botikov, a top scientist was found dead in his Moscow apartment yesterday.His death which was considered suspicious is being looked into by Russia’s investigative committeeBotikov, known as one of the 18 scientists who worked on the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in 2020, was identified as the man who had been strangled to death with a bel
  • Next Time The World Suffers Pandemic, It Could Be Worse Than Coronavirus - Bill Gates

    .Next Time The World Suffers Pandemic, It Could Be Worse Than Coronavirus - Bill Gates

     American business magnate and Microsoft founder, Bill Gates has warned that future pandemics could be worse than the ravaging coronavirus.Gates spoke of his worries as the Bill & Melania Gates Foundation donated $150 million (£110m) to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovation (CEPI) on Wednesday, January 19.CEPI are set to use the d
  • What God Told Me When I Prayed Against Coronavirus – Pastor Adeboye Speaks Amid Omicron Fears

    .What God Told Me When I Prayed Against Coronavirus – Pastor Adeboye Speaks Amid Omicron Fears

     Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has disclosed the answer to his prayers when he sought God regarding coronavirus (COVID-19).Speaking at the church’s annual Holy Ghost Congress, the highly respected pastor in the country said God had assured him that the virus would not kill Nigerians, say
  • "Had Coronavirus Originated In Africa, The World Would Have Locked Us Away" Dr Ayoade Alakija

    . "Had Coronavirus Originated In Africa, The World Would Have Locked Us Away" Dr Ayoade Alakija

     Dr Ayoade Alakija, Co-Chair of the African Union Vaccine Delivery Alliance for Covid-19 (AVDA), has reacted to the travel ban placed on many African countries after the Omicron variant of Coronavirus was detected in South Africa. Speaking on BBC, Dr Ayoade Alakija questioned why the world is locking away Africa and not doing the same to other cont
  • Fully Vaccinated Passenger Infected With Coronavirus Found Dead Inside Flight At German Airport

    . Fully Vaccinated Passenger Infected With Coronavirus Found Dead Inside Flight At German Airport

     A fully vaccinated passenger infected with coronavirus was found dead in his seat inside a flight. The Pegasus Airlines crew found the 51-year-old man lifeless in his seat after Flight 1043 from Istanbul, Turkey, to Hamburg, Germany, last week.The man, who was born in Russia and lived in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein, was reportedly trave
  • Ed Sheeran Tests Positive For Coronavirus Days Before Album Release

    .Ed Sheeran Tests Positive For Coronavirus Days Before Album Release

     Singer/songwriter, Ed Sheeran has tested positive for the ravaging Covid-19 virus and is self-isolating ahead of his scheduled appearance on Saturday Night Live.The singer, whose fifth album titled = or Equals, is set to be released  within days, had been due to take part in a week of live promo, including a turn as the musical guest on next
  • UNILAG Students Vacating School Over Fears Of Another Coronavirus Outbreak

    . UNILAG Students Vacating School Over Fears Of Another Coronavirus Outbreak

     Students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have been spotted vacating the school following fears of the delta variant of coronavirus spreading in the school. Some students were spotted on Thursday moving out of hostels on their way home after the management of the school ordered everyone home. However, it was discovered that students did not ob
  • Huh? Coronavirus Victim Thought To Be Dead Wakes Up Moments Before She Was Cremated

    . Huh? Coronavirus Victim Thought To Be Dead Wakes Up Moments Before She Was Cremated

    A coronavirus patient who was declared dead by paramedics woke up just moments before she was set to be cremated. Shakuntala Gaikwad, 78, from Baramati in Mudhale, India, tested positive for Covid at the beginning of May and isolated at her home while recovering from the virus. At some point, she started to develop severe symptoms and her family c
  • Everton's Alex Iwobi Out Of Super Eagles Squad After Testing Positive For Coronavirus

    . Everton's Alex Iwobi Out Of Super Eagles Squad After Testing Positive For Coronavirus

     Super eagles star, Alex Iwobi has been ruled out of Nigeria's clash with Benin Republic after he tested positive for Coronavirus.The Super Eagles starting lineup for the game can be seen below:
  • Ghanaian President Is The First In The World To Receive Free Coronavirus Vaccine From Covax

    . Ghanaian President Is The First In The World To Receive Free Coronavirus Vaccine From Covax

     A free coronavirus vaccine has been given to the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo by Covax. Akufo-Addo received the vaccine on Monday and became the world’s first recipient of a coronavirus vaccine from Covax, according to AFP. Covax is a global scheme to procure and distribute inoculations for free for poorer countries. Richer countries have
  • STAY SAFE! Nigeria’s Coronavirus Infections Surpass 130,000 With 1,883 New Cases Reported

    .. STAY SAFE! Nigeria’s Coronavirus Infections Surpass 130,000 With 1,883 New Cases Reported

     Barely seven days after Nigeria’s coronavirus infection tally surpassed 120,000, another 10,000 has been added to the toll indicating how swift the virus has been spreading across the country.As of Saturday night, the number of people infected with COVID-19 stood at 130,557 after 1,883 new cases – one of the highest daily figures the country h
  • 9 Of Governor Ortom's Aides Test Positive For Coronavirus

    . 9 Of Governor Ortom's Aides Test Positive For Coronavirus

     Abounu, who made the disclosure in Makurdi during a press conference, said despite the number of aides that tested positive for the virus, all government activities were going on smoothly. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ortom had through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Terver Akase, announced that his latest COVID-19 test result had r
  • Nigerian Striker Victor Osimhen Tests Positive For Coronavirus Again

    . Nigerian Striker Victor Osimhen Tests Positive For Coronavirus Again

     Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is set for time on the sideline after returning positive again after a new coronavirus test on Monday, January 12, 2021. Osimhen had tested positive for the virus after returning from a trip to Nigeria a trip to Nigeria and has been self-isolating since then.However, a second test returned another positive test as co
  • Emir Of Billiri In Gombe, Dr. Abdu Buba Maisheru ll Dies After Recovering From Coronavirus

    . Emir Of Billiri In Gombe, Dr. Abdu Buba Maisheru ll Dies After Recovering From Coronavirus

     It is a sad day for the people of Tangale in Gombe state after losing their Emir.The emir of Billiri has died 12 days after he recovered from the deadly coronavirus. According to DailyPost, Dr. Abdu Buba Maisheru ll (Mai Tangale), a first class ruler of Tangale chiefdom in Gombe had months ago tested positive for coronavirus but recovered after tr
  • Japan Detects New Variant Of The Coronavirus

    . Japan Detects New Variant Of The Coronavirus

     Japan on Sunday reported that four people who had arrived in Tokyo from Brazil were found to be infected with a new variant of the coronavirus. The four passengers, who landed at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on January 2 from the state of Amazonas, Brazil, tested positive after spending time in the airport in quarantine, Japan’s Health Ministry anno
  • Nigerian Billionaire, Kessington Adebutu Loses His Wife, Rosemary To Coronavirus

    . Nigerian Billionaire, Kessington Adebutu Loses His Wife, Rosemary To Coronavirus

     Rosemary Adebutu, the wife of Chairman of Premier Lotto Chief Kessington Adebutu, popularly known as Baba Ijebu, is dead.The Adebutu family is yet to issue any statement about the death, but Street Journal, who broke the news, reported that Rosemary died on Saturday morning from Covid-19 complications.Rosemary is the mother of Temitope Adebutu who
  • House On The Rock Senior Pastor, Yinka Akinbami Dies Of Coronavirus Complications

    . House On The Rock Senior Pastor, Yinka Akinbami Dies Of Coronavirus Complications

     House on The Rock Founder, Paul Adefarasin, has announced the passing of one of the church pastors, Yinka Akinbami.He reportedly died of coronavirus complications.In a statement on Saturday, the cleric said the deceased was someone deeply dear to him and the HOTR family.Adefarasin noted that the death was painful because if there truly were good m
  • China Denies WHO Team Entry Into The Country To Study Origins Of Coronavirus

    . China Denies WHO Team Entry Into The Country To Study Origins Of Coronavirus

     The World Health Organization has announced that China has blocked its team investigating the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, from entering the country.WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the announcement on Wednesday, January 6, saying two scientists on the United Nations team had already left their home countries for Wuhan
  • Just In! Brother To Deputy Governor Of Lagos State Dies Of Coronavirus

    . Just In! Brother To Deputy Governor Of Lagos State Dies Of Coronavirus

     The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat’s brother, a medical doctor, is dead. He died of Covid-19 complications. Report has it he died Tuesday night. Details later:
  • DNA Test Has Overtaken Coronavirus Test, Plenty Homes To Scatter - Lizzy Anjorin

    . DNA Test Has Overtaken Coronavirus Test, Plenty Homes To Scatter - Lizzy Anjorin

     Former Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has said that DNA test has overtaken the coronavirus test.Lizzy said this in an Instagram post on Tuesday.She said many homes will be broken and children will be put in trauma because of the DNA issue. “DNA TEST DON OVERTAKE CORONA VIRUS TEST BAYI?? PLENTY HOME TO SCATTER, PLENTY MEN TO DIE, PLENTY CHILDREN
  • Online Users React After Singer, Adekunle Gold Questions Cost Of Coronavirus Test In Nigeria

    .. Online Users React After Singer, Adekunle Gold Questions Cost Of Coronavirus Test In Nigeria

     Popular highlife singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold has lamented over the high cost of getting a COVID-19 test in Nigeria.In a recent tweet, AG baby threw the question in the air on why COVID-19 test cost 50K in Nigeria.Why is covid test 50k here?The father of one however received thousands of reactions from his followers which showed they share
  • United Kingdom To Close All London Primary Schools As Coronavirus Cases Surge

    . United Kingdom To Close All London Primary Schools As Coronavirus Cases Surge

     The British government has decided to close all primary schools in London for the next two weeks to counter the rapid spread of a more infectious variant of the COVID-19 virus, the capital’s mayor said on Friday.On Wednesday, the education minister, Gavin Williamson, outlined a plan to delay the reopening of secondary schools, but open most prim
  • Super Eagles & Napoli Striker, Victor Osimhen Tests Positive For Coronavirus

    .. Super Eagles & Napoli Striker, Victor Osimhen Tests Positive For Coronavirus

     Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has tested positive for coronavirus on his return to Italy, his club confirmed on Friday.The 21-year-old Nigeria international has been sidelined since last November after dislocating his shoulder while representing Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations, returned to his club on Thursday from holiday.
  • US Newly-Elected Lawmaker, Luke Letlow Dies From Coronavirus Complications

    . US Newly-Elected Lawmaker, Luke Letlow Dies From Coronavirus Complications

     41-year-old Republican Luke Letlow who was elected as Representative for Louisiana's 5th district and was due to be sworn in on Sunday December 2, has died from Coronavirus complications. Letlow who was elected to represent Louisiana's 5th District in Congress as the state's youngest U.S. representative, died at Ochsner-LSU Health S
  • There Might Be A Spike In Coronavirus Cases In January - Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu

    . There Might Be A Spike In Coronavirus Cases In January - Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu

     The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has raised an alarm of January 2021 is a very tough month following the disregard for health protocols during the December holidays.Speaking at the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Tuesday, December 29, Director-General of NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu noted that the nation’s health system
  • Why Didn't Any Nigerian Pastor See The Coronavirus Pandemic In Their 2019 End Of Year Prophesy?

    . Why Didn't Any Nigerian Pastor See The Coronavirus Pandemic In Their 2019 End Of Year Prophesy?

     I have previewed hundreds of articles and video clips from last years church cross-over services and have yet to find a pastor that prophesied - or gave an inkling of forewarning - regarding the ominous events that befell the world in 2020. The question is - if ministers of God are truly mouthpieces of God, why did no one warn the world about coro
  • COVID-19! Another Mutant Form Of Coronavirus Discovered In Nigeria

    . COVID-19! Another Mutant Form Of Coronavirus Discovered In Nigeria

     A top public health official has revealed that another new variant of coronavirus has emerged in Nigeria.John Nkengasong, head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, revealed the existence of the new P681H strain on Thursday, Dec 24, saying it is different from the ones found recently in the UK and South Africa.The mutant strain
  • 7 Things You Need To Know About The New Mutated Coronavirus

    . 7 Things You Need To Know About The New Mutated Coronavirus

     There are new concerns about the new strain of Coronavirus which has caused a 4 tier lockdown in some states in the U.K.The news of the mutated strain of coronavirus in the UK has led to a swathe of European countries banning Brits from entering their borders.However, according to Hindu Times, the variant is not new. In fact, it was first detected
  • Nigerian Doctor Sends Out SOS Over New Mutated Coronavirus That Has Just Been Reported In London

    . Nigerian Doctor Sends Out SOS Over New Mutated Coronavirus That Has Just Been Reported In London

     Nigerian Doctor who could also pass as Twitter Doctor -- he stays on there dishing out information even on politics, Dr Olufunmilayo, has sent out an SOS about a new mutated Coronavirus that has just been reported in London.He says many countries have now banned flights from UK into their country. Continue below...
  • UK Begins Mass Coronavirus Vaccination Programme

    . UK Begins Mass Coronavirus Vaccination Programme

     Thousand in the UK are set to receive a coronavirus vaccine on what has been dubbed “V-Day”, as a mass vaccination programme begins.About 70 hospital hubs across the UK are gearing up to give the Pfizer/BioNTech jab to the over-80s and some health and care staff.The UK will be the first country in the world to start using the Pfizer vaccine af

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