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Sunday, 12 April 2020 05:50

Scientists find coronavirus can spread at 13 feet, making ‘nonsense’ of the 6 feet distancing rule

Coronavirus sufferers can spread the infection 13 feet, twice the government's social distancing rule, a study has found. Chinese scientists examined surface and air samples from both an intensive care unit and general Covid-19 ward at Huoshenshan Hospital in Wuhan, the city where the disease spawned before spilling across the map to become a global pandemic. Both wards housed a total of 24 patients between February 19 and March 2, when China was still in the grip of the deadly virus. The team observed so-called aerosol transmission - when the droplets of the virus are so fine they become suspended…

Sunday, 12 April 2020 05:49

Lockdown: Christians lament an unusual Easter celebration

Christian faithful in Nigeria, today, join their counterparts across the world to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ in rather unusual ways. With the exception of a few states in the country where the lock down directive has been relaxed, church services and religious fanfare, which have become the hallmark of Easter celebrations, are expected to be suspended as Nigeria joins the global battle against the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic, which has put the entire world on the edge in the last few months. With governments putting the people under various restrictions, including stay-at-home orders and self-isolations, churches and Christian families…

Saturday, 11 April 2020 04:48

Buhari, in Easter message, admonishes Christians to intensify faith in Christ

As Christians all over the world prepare to celebrate Easter tomorrow, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja urged them to intensify their faith in Jesus Christ whom he said triumphed over various trials and afflictions during His earthly sojourn. The president, who stated this in his Easter message to Christians in commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ over 2,000 years ago, described Him as the symbol of man’s ability to overcome temporary discomfort that comes his way in anticipation of eternal glory. Buhari also admonished christians to exhibit virtues of sacrifice, humility, discipline, perseverance and obedience demonstrated…

Saturday, 11 April 2020 04:47

Stop playing politics with COVID-19 directives, FG advises govs

Federal government has admonished some state governors to stop playing politics with directives issued to contain the novel Coronavirus spreading across the country. Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, gave the admonition on Friday when he featured on Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) programme, Good Morning Nigeria.” Mohammed. who was giving updates on efforts of the Presidential Task Force for the Control of Coronavirus at containing the pandemic, underscored the need for continued engagements with states and harmonisation of directives. The Minister, a member of the task force said the kind of rifts and counter…

Saturday, 11 April 2020 04:46

FG to Nigerians abroad: Remain where you are

Federal Government has advised Nigerians abroad to remain where they are, as people travelling from one place to another stand a higher risk of contracting coronavirus. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, gave the advice in a statement yesterday by his spokesperson, Mr Ferdinand Nwonye. On the Federal Government’s initiative to provide necessary airlift assistance to stranded Nigerians abroad requiring emergency evacuation, he said staff of the missions were reaching out to them in their respective host countries and in due course, the necessary details provided would enable the government work out the logistics for proper implementation. {loadmodule mod_k2_tools,click…

Saturday, 11 April 2020 04:45

IMF appoints Okonjo-Iweala into new role

Nigeria’s former finance minister, Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, was on Friday named a member of the External Advisory Group constituted by Managing Director of International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva. The group of prominent individuals from around the world are to serve as the IMF chief’s special advisers that would provide insights to enhance the fund’s ability to serve its membership. They consist mainly of high-level technocrats and policy experts with private sector experience. The new external advisory group, inaugurated on Friday in Washington DC, is to also provide perspectives from around the globe on key developments and…

Saturday, 11 April 2020 04:44

WHO warns about ‘deadly resurgence’ if coronavirus curbs are lifted too early

Lifting coronavirus lockdown measures too early could spark a "deadly resurgence" in infections, World Health Organization chief has warned. WHO head, Mr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries should be cautious about easing restrictions, even as some struggle with the economic impact. Europe's worst hit countries, Spain and Italy, are both relaxing some measures, while their lockdowns continue. Globally there are 1.6 million cases of coronavirus and 101,000 deaths. Speaking at a virtual news conference in Geneva, Tedros said there had been a "welcome slowing" of the epidemics in some European countries. He said the WHO was working with governments to…

Saturday, 11 April 2020 04:43

Scientists warn about coronavirus particles lingering in air longer than previously thought

Scientists in Finland have released a 3D model showing how coronavirus is transported through extremely small airborne aerosol particles when a person coughs, sneezes or talks. They said their findings "emphasise the importance of avoiding busy indoor spaces" during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers modelled a scenario where a person coughs in an aisle between shelves, like those found in supermarkets. They found the aerosol cloud spreads outside the immediate vicinity of the coughing person and dilutes - but this can take up to several minutes. "Someone infected by the coronavirus can cough and walk away…

Friday, 10 April 2020 05:27

Buhari releases 2,600 inmates from jail in Covid-19 battle

President Muhammadu Buhari has granted presidential pardon to 2,600 inmates of Correctional Centres nationwide, Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbeshola, has said. Aregbesola, who made this known while addressing a news conference on Thursday in Abuja, said that 70 of the inmates would be released from Kuje maximum custodial centre “After the release of the first phase, the committee will continue to meet regularly to consider those who deserve the benefit,” he said. Also speaking, Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, said the United Nations had advised Member States to reduce the number of inmates in custodial centres, in view…

Friday, 10 April 2020 05:26

Coronavirus: FG promises insurance cover for health workers

Federal Government has said it would provide insurance cover for all frontline health workers battling to keep Nigerians safe from the coronavirus pandemic. Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, said this in Abuja. The minister said that adequate insurance, compensation, and support would be provided to frontline health workers during and in the aftermath of the COVID 19 pandemic. She said it had become compelling to offer the needed support through an adequate insurance policy. According to reports, some of the hazards suffered by the frontline health workers are pathogen exposure, psychological distress, fatigue, occupational burnout,…

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Friday, 10 April 2020 05:24

Kwara govt announces lockdown of state from today

Kwara State Government has announced total lockdown of the state from 6pm today. The new measure banned all vehicular movement, including private vehicles, all manners of shops and markets. Food sellers and operators of medicine stores are allowed to operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10a.m. and 2p.m. Announcing this at a news briefing in his office yesterday, deputy governor and chairman, Kwara State Technical Committee on COVID-19, Mr Kayode Alabi, expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance by the people of Offa on the lockdown order placed on the town since Tuesday. He thanked the Federal Government for…

Friday, 10 April 2020 05:23

Bauchi gov, Bala Mohammed, recovers from coronavirus

Bauchi State Governor, Mr Bala Mohammed, has fully recovered from coronavirus. The governor earlier tested positive for coronavirus following contact with the son of former Vice President, Mr Atiku Abubakar. The governor while announcing on Twitter said he just received his second negative test result while appreciating those who supported him with prayers during the intervening period. He also appreciated Nigeria Centre for Disease Control as well as religious leaders within and outside the state. Muhammed wrote, “Alhamdulillah. I just received the green light. My second test for #COVID19 returned negative. I thank you all for your prayers & support…

Friday, 10 April 2020 05:21

Sultan prescribes cure for coronavirus

In the current global fight against COVID-19 pandemic, President General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, Mr Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on the World Health Organisation (WHO), medical researchers and all those struggling to find a cure for the virulent virus to consider the Prophet’s statements on the black seed and honey for research purposes because they both have a lot of potential for the cure of COVID-19. Sultan, in a statement signed by Mr Yusuf Nwoha, said one of the outstanding medicines used by the Prophet (SAW) is the black seed as well…

Friday, 10 April 2020 05:18

150 members of the Saudi royal family have coronavirus

Up to 150 members of Saudi Arabia’s royal family have contracted the coronavirus, a person close to the family told The New York Times. Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulziz al Saud, the governor of Riyadh and a nephew of King Salman, was confirmed to have tested positive by two doctors, according to the Times. Many of the thousands of princes in the family are believed to have brought back the virus after traveling to Europe, the newspaper reported, citing doctors and people close to the family. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and many of his ministers are in isolation…

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