Ikpeazu, Deputy, Others Finally Submit Samples For Testing
As fear increases that the late Commissioner for Environment in Abia State, Dr Solomon Ogunji may have died of COVID-19 complications, the state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, his deputy, Ude Oko-Chukwu and members of the state executive council have submitted their samples to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control for COVID-19 test. This is in line with the earlier directive issued...
This N3,000 Drug Helps Severe COVID-19 Patients Recover Fast – Study
A team of medical researchers from Oxford University says dexamethasone, a widely available steroid, can help high-risk COVID-19 patients recover fast. Dexamethasone is known and widely used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and asthma. The experts, while announcing the result of the drug trial, on Tuesday, said it reduced deaths by up to one third in severely ill COVID-19 patients. The dug...
BREAKING: 3 Commissioners Test Positive For COVID-19
There are fears that there is a resurgence of COVID-19 in Niger state following reported cases of three members of the state executive council testing positive for the virus. The development has created fear in other members of the state executive council and staff of the ministries concerned. THISDAY learnt that two of the commissioners reported having tested positive are from...
“Nigeria Might Exit The Second Wave Of COVID-19 Soon” – Minister of Health
The Federal Minister of Health, Ehanire Osagie has stated that Nigeria might exit the second wave of the COVID-19 disease very soon. He made this submission during the recent briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Monday, February 22. “This trend in reduction compares with global observations of seeming decline in COVID-19 cases, signifying that the second wave may...
Excitement As Orji Kalu Foundation Commences 2-Day COVID-19 Outreach
Kenneth Udeh from Abuja Residents of Abuja metropolis were elated on Wednesday as they benefited from the COVID-19 outreach programme of the Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation (OUKF), a non-profit and non Governmental/Business organisation. The foundation, which holds a Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations, distributed COVID-19 prevention items to residents of Abuja communities. According...
SA finance minister calls for cannabis to be legalized
South African Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has called for the legalisation of cannabis trade in order to collect more tax revenue. He made the announcement on Twitter that he will put the idea to the cabinet: https://twitter.com/tito_mboweni/status/1215298577167241221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1215298577167241221&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flive%2Fworld-africa-47639452 He also tweeted a series of pictures showing it already growing: https://twitter.com/tito_mboweni/status/1215284166608216064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1215284166608216064&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flive%2Fworld-africa-47639452 https://twitter.com/tito_mboweni/status/1215293438628896768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1215293438628896768&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flive%2Fworld-africa-47639452 In 2019 South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that the private possession, use and cultivation of...
Frequent S£x May Help Delay Menopause – Research
Scientists have said that frequent s£x can help delay menopause beyond the average age since it keeps the body and the hormones active. Menopause is usually diagnosed after twelve months without menstruation and usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 47, with the average age being 51. The study conducted by the University College London and published by Royal Society...
High toxic content of herbal medicine damages kidney, liver – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control has said high toxic content of herbs damages kidney, liver and other vital body organs, urging herbal medicine dealers to obtain product registration with the agency to safeguard public health. The Yobe State Controller of the agency, Lawan Dadingelma, made this known on Friday in Damaturu. Dadingelma disclosed that the registration of herbal...
Popular Nollywood Actor Dallas, Dies In Hotel Room In Abia
Another Nollywood star actor and film maker, Frank Dallas Ebulukwu is dead. He reportedly died in his hotel room in Umuahia, the Abia State on Wednesday, where he was attending a summit. Following his sudden demise, the National President of AGN, Mr Emeka Rollas, has declared three days of morning and prayed in honour of the late actor. In a statement...
Stop Using Saliva As Sex Lubricant – Medical Expert Warns
Lubrication, especially vaginal lubrication is an important part of sexual arousal. It readies the vagina for penetration and reduces any accompanying friction or irritation. In this regard, a medical expert has warned against the practice of using saliva as a lubricant during sex. Dr Kolade Johnson who works in a private hospital told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on...
