Health

Russia Reports Nearly 10,000 Coronavirus Cases, 379 Deaths

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Russia has reported 9,977 new COVID-19 infections over the past twenty-four hours. The government coronavirus task force reported on Tuesday that the tally included 3,817 cases in the capital, Moscow. This brings the official national infection tally to 5,145,843. The task force also said 379 Continue Reading

Health

Obasanjo Calls for Collective Efforts in Tackling Coronavirus

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Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has called for collective efforts to tackle Coronavirus. The former president disclosed this in Abeokuta while speaking at a colloquium to celebrate his eighty fourth birthday at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta. Chief Obasanjo, who shared his Covid-19 positive experience, urged African leaders to pool their Continue Reading

Foreign

Ghana Re-Imposes Ban On Social Gatherings As Coronavirus Cases Surge

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Ghana has re-imposed a ban on social gatherings as the number of Covid-19 cases spiral in the country, the president, Nana Akufo-Addo, announced Sunday. Schools reopened in January after a 10-month closure, but President Nana Akufo-Addo said a return to stricter measures was needed. “Until further notice, funerals, weddings, concerts, theatrical performances, and parties Continue Reading

Religion

Always be grateful for your life – Bishop Abegunrin

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Nigerians are enjoined to always appreciate God despite the threat of the Coronavirus currently ravaging the world. Speaking with Radio Nigeria the Diocesan Bishop, St Mary’s Cathedral, Oke Padre, Ogunpa, Ibadan, Most Reverend Archbishop Gabriel Abegunrin made this known in his Christmas message. Archbishop Abegunrin encouraged Nigerians to not only make demands while Continue Reading

Foreign

Covid: WHO in ‘Close Contact’ with UK over New Virus Variant

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it is in “close contact” with UK officials over the emergence of a new variant of coronavirus. The new variant is spreading more rapidly than the original version, but is not believed to be more deadly. Large parts of south-east England, including London, are now under a new, […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Covid-19: Explosion Kills Nine Coronavirus Patients in Turkey

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Nine people have been killed after an oxygen ventilator exploded at a hospital treating coronavirus patients in southern Turkey, officials say. The blast caused a fire in the intensive care unit of the private Sanko University Hospital in Gaziantep, the local governor’s office said. At least one of the patients died while being transferred to […]Continue Reading

Sport

Coronavirus: Football Team Loses 37-0 in Socially Distanced Match

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A German football team lost 37-0 to their local rivals after fielding only seven players who socially distanced throughout the match. Ripdorf fielded the minimum number of players on Sunday because their opponents SV Holdenstedt II came into contact in a previous game with someone who tested positive for Covid-19. Their team tested negative but […]Continue Reading

Sport

2019/2020 UEFA, Europa League Matches Resume

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UEFA Champions League and Europa League will resume this week to clear up the last remaining matches of the tournaments. The two competitions were suspended in March due to Coronavirus pandemic. The Champions League will move to Lisbon, Portugal, for the quarterfinal starting on twelfth of this month, while the final will be played at […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Coronavirus: Oxford Vaccine Triggers Immune Response

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A coronavirus vaccine developed by the University of Oxford appears safe and triggers an immune response. Trials involving 1,077 people showed the injection led to them making antibodies and T-cells that can fight coronavirus. The findings are hugely promising, but it is still too soon to know if this is enough to offer protection and […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

President Buhari Wishes Onyeama Quick Recovery

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President Muhammadu Buhari wishes Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, quick recovery as he goes into isolation after testing positive to Covid-19 on Sunday. In a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu said President Buhari described the minister as a strong pillar of his […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

As World Population Day 2020 is being celebrated

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World Population Day is celebrated on the 11th of July every year. It aims to increase people’s awareness on various population issues such as the importance of family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health and human rights. World Population Day, which seeks to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues, was established by […]Continue Reading

Education

Schools’ Resumption: We are prepared to protect further spread of Covid-19 – Oyo Govt.

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As students in primary and secondary schools in Oyo State are preparing to resume on next Monday 6th July 2020, the state government has announced various measures that have been put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus in schools. The State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, who made this […]Continue Reading

Sport

Oyo Sports Commissioner Tests Positive for Coronavirus

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Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr Seun Fakorede says he has tested positive for Covid-19. Mr Fakorede made this known via his Twitter handle, @TheSeunFakorede this morning.  He said despite testing positive, he is asymptomatic and would remain in isolation until he fully recover from the virus. The Youth and Sports Commissioner maintained […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Coronavirus: ‘Very Significant’ Resurgences in Europe Alarm WHO

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Europe has seen an increase in weekly cases of Covid-19 for the first time in months as restrictions are eased, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. In 11 countries, which include Armenia, Sweden, Moldova and North Macedonia, accelerated transmission has led to “very significant resurgence”, said Regional Director Dr Hans Henri Kluge. His warnings about Continue Reading

Health

Infant Tests Positive for COVID-19 in Abeokuta

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A two and half year old girl has tested positive for Coronavirus at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta. A statement by the Head, Public Relations and Information of the hospital, Mr. Segun Orisajo explained that the girl was admitted into the facility over a week ago for difficulty in breathing. According to him, investigations carried […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Coronavirus: Brazil Becomes Second Country to Hit One Million Cases

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Brazil has become the second country in the world to confirm more than one million cases of Covid-19, as the disease continues to spread. The health ministry also posted a record number of new cases in the past 24 hours – more than 54,000. In addition, there were more than 1,200 deaths for the fourth […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ogun Govt. Wants Business Owners to Fumigate Premises

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Ogun State government has announced that companies and businesses in the state are at liberty to engage any competent service provider of their choice for premises fumigation, provided the exercise is done according to standards that will minimise the spread of coronavirus.  The government’s clarification on guidelines for decontamination of Industry and business Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Osun Government Makes Facemasks Compulsory

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Osun state government has ordered the compulsory use of face mask in the state to contain spread of Coronavirus. A statement by Osun state Commissioner of Police, Mr Undie Adie, says the step became imperative in face of a surge in cases of Covid-19 in the country. Mr Adie directed police personnel to arrest any person […]Continue Reading

Health

Two New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Osun

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Osun state Government has confirmed two new cases of Coronavirus in the state. A statement by the State Commissioner for Health, Doctor Rafiu Isamotu indicated that the two new patients were relatives of an earlier confirmed case from Ikire, in Irewole Local Government Area of the state. Doctor Isamotu said the detection of the additional two new cases has […]Continue Reading

Health

Covid-19: Oyo State Government Begins Mass Testing

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Oyo State government has commenced community mass testing for Covid-19. The community testing began in the three local government areas of Lagelu, Oluyole and Ibadan South East. Speaking at the flag-off, Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun who noted that the state had tested over 3000 persons, said the mass testing would assist […]Continue Reading

Technology

Blacksmiths Appeal for Government’s Support, Donate Hand-washing Device to FRCN

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National Blacksmith, Welders and Iron Benders Association, Oyo State chapter has donated a hand-washing device to the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Dugbe, Ibadan. The device which has a height of about four feet is operated with a pedal to avoid touching the metal. Governor of the association, Mr Munirudeen Adegoke […]Continue Reading

Politics

Lockdown: Ogun Govt Eases Movement Ban

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The weekly restriction of movement in Ogun State has been shifted to Weekends only.  Governor Dapo Abiodun who made the announcement in Abeokuta said the government would enforce total lockdown on Saturdays and Sundays while there would be free movement across the state every week day, between 6am and 8pm. Governor Abiodun who explained that […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Delta Government Seeks Increased Media Collaboration on COVID-19

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Delta State Government has called for stronger ties with the media for continuous sensitization of the citizenry in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The State Commissioner for Information Mr. Charlse Aniagwu stated this during a visit to the Asaba Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ. Mr. Aniagwu, noted Delta State so […]Continue Reading

Religion

Alhaji Ajani Bello Charges Muslims on Ethical Practices

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Muslim faithful have been told to adhere strictly to ethical practices at all times. Prominent Islamic preacher, Alhaji Muhideen Ajani Bello stated this in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Ibadan. Alhaji Bello stressed that Muslims must be of Good conduct at all as they witness the end of the Ramadan fast. Alhaji Bello noted […]Continue Reading

Health

284 New Cases of Coronavirus Recorded

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Nigeria has recorded 284 new cases of Coronavirus. According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, 199 were recorded in Lagos state, 26 in Rivers, 19 in Oyo, 8 in FCT, 8 in Borno, 7 in Plateau, 6 in Jigawa, 5 in Kano, 2 in Abia, 1 in Ekiti, Delta, Kwara, and Taraba respectively. FRCN […]Continue Reading