Category: Health

COVID-19, BLACK SEED AND HONEY

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Mankind was created by Allah and was strengthened with the Glorious Qur’an to guide him in all his endeavors. Allah says in the Qur’an thus: “This is the Book (the Qur’an), whereof there is no doubt, a guidance to those who fear Allah” (Qur’an 2:2). In another chapter, Allah says: “There is not an animal (that lives) on the earth, nor a being that flies on its wings but (forms part of) communities like you. Nothing have We omitted from the Book (for man’s guidance), and they (all) shall be…

COVID-19: Mainstream Energy Solution donates health equipment to Niger state Govt

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Niger state government has taken delivery of medical equipment donated by mainstream energy solution limited to complement government’s efforts inthe fight against COVID-19 in the state. The items worth N500 million was to be shared among Niger and Kogi States as well as the Federal Capital Teritory. Receiving the items on behalf of the state government, Wife of Niger state Governor, Dr. Amina Abubakar Bello commended the Foundation for the donation and assured that the items would be put to good use.   Some of the items received included: Ventilator…

STORY OF A SURVIVOR “I defeated Coronavirus…! By Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi

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Life finds ways of throwing LEMON at me. I’ve struggled w/ coming forward, but I want to inspire hope. I returned to Nigeria from the UK post-Commonwealth event (I totally enjoyed) & fell ill. As a responsible person, I self-isolated. Days after, I TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19. Before returning, I had planned several interviews, I was scheduled to start a fantastic consultancy job & was also expecting to sign a contract worth millions. I lost them all!!! I had to self-isolate and also inform people I came in close contact…

Nigeria Must Not Waste the Opportunity Called COVID-19 Crisis, By ‘Tope Fasua

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This COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant shutdowns and global panic offer us an opportunity to throw away the box in which we have imprisoned our minds for too long as a people; as it pertains to our economics that is. Why have all the indices come up short for us. No light. No water. Stinking environments. No public housing. No health systems. Nothing! Who do we think will invest in them for us and our people? First the bad news. Expect no less than a global economic depression in the…

COVID-19: NAF airlifts medical materials donated by Jack Ma foundation from Lagos to Abuja

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), yesterday, 24 March 2020, airlifted medical materials donated by the Jack Ma Foundation, China, for tackling the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria, from the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos to the Nnmadi Azikiwe International Airport(NAIA), Abuja in fulfilment of the NAF’s roles of providing Military Aid to Civil Authority (MACA).   The donated medical materials, which consist of 107 boxes of medical supplies and equipment, comprising surgical masks, medical disposable protective clothing, face shields and detection kits, weighing about 3,000 pounds, were airlifted in…

COVID-19: Stop misinforming public, Oyo govt tells NUJ …says Makinde doing everything to halt spread of virus

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COVID-19: Stop misinforming public, Oyo govt tells NUJ …says Makinde doing everything to halt spread of viru The Oyo State government, on Monday, described as false and complete misrepresentation, a statement credited to a committee of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) indicating that the State was not ready to tackle the coronavirus scourge. The state government, in a statement endorsed by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to Governor Seyi Makinde, Moses Alao, declared that the State was not only ready but doing everything to stop the spread of the…

COVID-19: Gov Sani-Bello imposes indefinite curfew from 8:00am to 8:00pm ……directs civil servants on level 1-12 to stay at home

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Niger state Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello in a statewide broadcast to Nigerlites today Monday, announced an indefinite daily curfew from 8:00am to 8:00pm beginning from March 25th, 2020, with a ban on all forms of street begging and hawking in the state. The Governor also directed all civil servants from level 1-12 to stay at home except those on essential services. Governor Sani Bello therefore enjoined Traditional Rulers to ensure that all Almajiri Schools in their communities are also closed down. He strongly advised all public offices including Ministries,…

COVID-19: FCT minister inaugurates emergency response team

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The Federal Capital Territory ,FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello in his efforts to provide a formidable response and curtail the spread of the Coronavirus also known as COVID-19, today Sunday March 22nd, inaugurated an Emergency Response Team. The Minister explained that the primary responsibility of the team is to confront the disease in all ramifications and curtail its spread. It would be recalled that the three cases of the Coronavirus were recorded in the FCT yesterday while the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) also announced a new confirmed…

COVID-19: Oyo activates Emergency Operating Centres, appoints Ladipo as incident manager.

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The Oyo State Task Force on COVID-19 in its efforts to stop the spread of the novel corona virus in the State has activated emergency Operating Centres (EOCs) in the State. The Task Force headed by the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde also on Sunday named Dr. Taiwo Ladipo of the Ministry of Health as the Incident Manager in charge of the Operating Centres. In addition, a five-member committee of experts has been approved to act as sub-committee for the EOCs. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor…

Coronavirus…How Buhari’s Presidency is Addressing the Pandemic and Sustaining Nigerian Economy, By Garba Shehu

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Nigeria, like every other country around the world, is dealing with the unexpected and unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Muhammadu Buhari administration has taken some steps to mitigate the effects on the Nigerian people. To prevent the spread of cases imported into Nigeria, the President has already ordered the restrictions of travel from 13 countries, each with more than 1,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Government has also suspended visas issued to nationals of these countries. The restriction will take effect from March 20 and will remain until…