Building your immune system in COVID-19 times: Nonso Egemba
Building your immune system in COVID-19 times, your body needs vitamins and minerals to build your immune system. They are like corner stones.
Tumeric,...
COVID-19: Nigerian govt reveals drugs used on patients, gives update on Madagascar medicine
Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has revealed some of the drugs used in managing COVID-19 patients in Nigeria.
The drugs include “chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine,...
Airlines sue UK govt over compulsory 14 days isolation for travellers
Some airlines have dragged the British Government to court.
This followed the rule that all travelers from abroad must self-isolate for 14 days.
Release my staff in your custody – Aisha Buhari tells IGP
Aisha Buhari, the First Lady of Nigeria has called on the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, to release her staff still in their custody in order not to...
Gov Wike reviews guidelines for religious gatherings in Rivers: See details
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has reviewed guidelines for religious gatherings in the State.
This was contained in a statement issued by...
COVID-19: Cross River State produces PPEs for students, health and government workers
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has produced several thousand Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for students in public schools and government workers free of charge.
Singapore approves Anti-Viral Drug for COVID-19 patients
Singapore has approved the use of the anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat seriously ill coronavirus patients, authorities said Wednesday, becoming the latest country to do so.
BREAKING: Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza dies of heart attack
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza has died of heart failure, the government said Tuesday in a post from its official Twitter account.
“The Government of...
Abia State Governor tests positive for COVID-19. See details
Okezie Ikpeazu, Abia State Governor, has tested positive for Covid-19.
This is coming hours after two of his aides tested positive for COVID-19.
Many governors can’t handle the fight against COVID-19, says ex-INEC secretary
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former secretary of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says most governors do not have the will to undertake measures that can curb the...
BREAKING: FG reveals when schools will REOPEN amidst coronavirus scare
The Federal Government has revealed when schools will reopen, amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister for Health said schools...
Escaped COVID-19 patient arrested in Ondo market selling ‘Okrika’
A coronavirus patient was on Saturday evening arrested at the popular Oja-Oba market in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
The patient, a female was...
BREAKING: Lagos Government reveals what will happen if coronavirus cases keep increasing
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, has said the State will run out of bed spaces at isolation centres, if COVID-19 cases keep increasing.
Madagascar President sacks Education Minister for ordering $2m sweets
Andry Rajoelina, Madagascar’s President, has sacked the country’s Minister of Educatio, Rijasoa Andriamanana, over plans to order more than $2m (£1.6m) worth of sweets for school children.
Here are drugs you MUST not take for COVID-19, NDDC warns
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has removed antiviral drugs from its new set of guidelines for the treatment of COVID-19, Daily Post reports.
We’ll publish names, photos of rapists – NAPTIP
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has urged Nigerians to report cases of rape within their vicinity to the agency or the nearest...
Sanwo-Olu gives fresh directives to mosques, churches, businesses over reopening
The Lagos State Safety Commission has begun registration of religious and social centres in the state, in preparation for full reopening.
This is part...
Reps vote against “CASTRATION” as punishment for rape
The House of Representatives has voted against a prayer seeking to recommend castration as punishment for rapists.
The House, at the plenary on Thursday,...
Kwara State: Muslim women told to stay home as govt reopens mosques
According to Daily Post, Kwara State government has given conditions to reopen worship centres from Friday, June 5.
Mr Kayode Alabi, the Deputy Governor...
The Kogi Commissioner that allegedly raped Ms. Elizabeth is now in Police custody
The Kogi Commissioner, Hon. Abdulmumuni Danga, that allegedly battered and raped Ms. Elizabeth is now in police Custody at the FHQ after several attempts to obstruct justice...
Borno State Governor suspends entire hospital staff for abandoning duty
Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, has suspended the entire staff of the general hospital in Ngala, a town in the state.
The staff on...
COVID-19: FG bans street trading, hawking
The Federal Government has prohibited street trading and hawking amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The ban was disclosed by the National Coordinator of the Presidential...
Eased lockdown: ’10pm to 4am curfew, schools remain closed’ – See new guidelines
The federal government has issued a new set of guidelines in a new phase of the easing of lockdown.
President Muhammadu Buhari had locked...
COVID-19: Fayemi relaxes lockdown, asks civil servants to resume in Ekiti
With effect from Monday, residents of Ekiti State now have opportunities to pursue their businesses Monday through Friday from 6am to 8pm.
Governor Kayode...
COVID-19: Presidency warns Nigerians as NCDC confirms 553 new cases
The Presidency, through President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad has expressed concern as Nigeria recorded 553 new cases of coronavirus.
More than six million COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide
More than six million cases of the novel coronavirus have been officially recorded worldwide, two-thirds of them in Europe and the United states, according to an AFP...
EU condemns Trump’s move to exit WHO as COVID-19 grips Latin America
According to Channels, the US President, Donald Trump faced a broad backlash on Saturday over severing ties with the UN’s health agency during a pandemic, as the...
Strike looms as resident doctors issue FG 14-day ultimatum
The Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says it will embark on an indefinite strike if the federal government refuses to comply with its demands.
5 Ways drinking water before sex can help you last long in bed
Diet tips usually suck. Most of the time they involve daily trips to the farmers market to buy expensive ingredients that require a lot of skill and...
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu honours 10 health workers
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has honoured 10 health workers for their dedication and commitment towards the coronavirus pandemic, The PUNCH learnt.
The 10 health...
RSUTH nurses misplaced my baby boy, gave us baby girl – Man alleges
Father of a new baby delivered at a Port Harcourt hospital has called for caution among nurses and midwives fondly caught misplacing newly delivered babies in the...
Falana-led coalition blames FG, states for rise in COVID-19 cases
The Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), a coalition of over 70 labour and civil society organisations (CSOs), has blamed governments at all levels for the...
BREAKING: Buhari seeks $5.5bn loan for COVID-19, priority projects
According to TheCable, President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the house of representatives to approve a loan of $5.5 billion.
In a letter read during...
EMOTIONAL: Five COVID-19 patients burns to death in hospital
Fire on Wednesday gutted a COVID-19 hospital in Bangladesh, killing five.
The fire broke out in a makeshift isolation unit made for (COVID-19) patients...
COVID-19: See TB Joshua’s prophesies about Gov. Sanwo-Olu and face masks
Prophet T. B Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, has commended the Governor of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his efforts in ensuring...
NAF’s locally produced ventilators ready for use – CAS Abubakar
Sadique Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff, on Monday announced that ventilators locally produced by the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) are now ready for use and will...
NCDC: See states with “HIGHEST” COVID-19 deaths
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has released names of States with the highest COVID-19 death toll in the country.
Here is a...
Babcock University: Our researchers are working on cure for COVID-19
A team of researchers from Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, is currently working on a cure for the coronavirus.
This was revealed in a statement by...
Governor Wike finally reveals why he targets Oil Companies and Oil workers in his...
According to Channels TV, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that Sixty percent of coronavirus cases recorded in the state are from oil workers returning from rigs.
BREAKING: Finally, World Health Organization DECLARES support for Madagascar’s covid-organics
Daily Post reports that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed it is considering Madagascar’s COVID Organics for a clinical observation process.
This was...
SEE the malaria drug that Brazil’s Ministry of Health has recommended for the treatment...
Punch News reports that Brazil’s health ministry on Wednesday recommended the use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine to treat even mild cases of COVID-19, a treatment President Jair...
Buhari meets with Presidential Task Force to determine next phase of COVID-19 lockdown
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, hosted the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 at the State House.
This was confirmed by one of the...
We prefer coronavirus than being killed by bandits – Mu’azu
Alhaji Tukur Mu’azu, The District Head of Batsari in Katsina, says his subjects will prefer to die from coronavirus than being killed by rampaging bandits.
Lagos state announces discharge of 15 COVID-19 patients
The Lagos State Government has announced the discharge of 15 coronavirus patients from the isolation facilities at Yaba, Agidingbi and LUTH in the state.
Sanwo-Olu sends message to markets, bus drivers over COVID-19 lockdown rules
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor, has commended residents in the state for the “encouraging levels of compliance among open markets and non-food markets.”
During...
Three Dubai returnees test positive for COVID-19 in Lagos
Three of the 256 Nigerians who were evacuated from Dubai to Lagos on May 6 have tested positive for COVID-19.
The Lagos commissioner for...
24 Health workers test positive for COVID-19 in Bauchi
Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BASPHCDA), Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, said on Saturday that 24 medical officers in the state, had tested positive for the...
Sierra Leone appoints Nigerian as Head of COVID-19 Task Force
The sterling qualities of Nigerian graduates and professionals serving in the Technical Aids Corps programme has been recognised with the appointment of a Nigerian medical practitioner, Dr....
Four-month-old baby, 19 others test positive for COVID-19 in Kaduna
Kaduna State Government on Saturday announced that a four-month-old girl and 19 other persons have tested positive for coronavirus in the state.
“The Kaduna...
ALERT: New ‘Mysterious’ inflammatory disease affecting children, WHO warns
The World Health Organisation has said it was concerned about the emergence of a possible inflammatory disease in children that may or may not be linked to the...
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