Don’t Wear Face Masks If You Are Asthmatic, Say Experts
People who have asthma or other lung conditions should not wear a face mask if it makes it more difficult to breathe, experts have warned. The British Government issued advice last week telling Brits to wear face masks where they can't stay two metres away from other people to stop the spread of COVID-19. Masks can help stop the spread of coronavirus...
Reps Question Health Minister On Whereabouts Of Chinese Doctors
Lawmakers at the House of Representatives have questioned the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, demanding full details of the activities and whereabouts of the Chinese doctors. The lawmakers at their plenary on Tuesday said they are not satisfied with the statement of the Minister that the Chinese doctors are not guests of the Federal Ministry of Health but that...
Woman Who Smuggled Husband’s Corpse From Lagos Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Enugu
The Enugu state government has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in the state. The State’s Commissioner for Health, Obi Emmanuel Ikechukwu who lamented over the continuous violation of the interstate travel ban, said the new cases include a widow from Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of the State who smuggled her late husband’s corpse into Enugu State from Lagos for...
Ugwoeri Family: Quadruplet Replace 14 Fibroids
For five years, Mr. and Mrs. John and Nneka Ugwoeri, trusted God for the fruit of the womb. When it was time for Him to answer them, He blessed them with a set of quadruplets, (four boys). BUKUNOLA ADEYEMI reports their experience. Mr. and Mrs. John Ugwoeri got married in 2013 and Mrs. Ugwoeri conceived immediately in the first month...
WHO Fears “Silent” COVID-19 Epidemic In Africa
Africa has so far been spared the worst impact of the coronavirus, but World Health Organisation, WHO, is worried the continent could face a “silent epidemic” if its leaders fail to prioritise testing for it. “My first point for Africa, my first concern, is that a lack of testing is leading to a silent epidemic in Africa. “So, we must continue...
Fresh Strike Looms As Resident Doctors Issue FG 14-Day Ultimatum
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Saturday said its members would proceed on a total and indefinite strike if the Federal Government failed to address their demands within 14 days. The Association stated this in a communique issued at the end of its virtual 40th Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) and Scientific Conference. The communique signed by NARD National President,...
President Buhari Loses Another Nephew In Daura
President Muhammadu Buhari has lost another nephew, Alhaji Ibrahim Dauda. ABN TV reports Duada died in Daura, Katsina State, following a prolonged illness. The death of Dauda came less than a month after that of Mutari Dauda, who died on May 8. In a condolence message, Buhari said the death had robbed the family and the Daura community of one of its...
BREAKING: Fears!! After Commissioner’s Death, Ikpeazu, Deputy, Others to Undergo Compulsory COVID-19 Test
Following the death of Abia State Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Solomon Ogunji recently, the state governor Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has issued a fresh directive to all members of the state executive council. The Governor directed that all EXCO members as well as all members of the State's Inter-Ministerial committee on COVID-19, who recently came in contact with the late...
Nigeria Needs To Scale Up COVID-19 Testing – ActionAid
ActionAid Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, says the country needs to scale up its testing capacity for COVID-19. In a statement issued after its virtual meeting on Saturday, the organisation said Nigeria needs to intensify actions on clinical and preventive measures. Nigeria has so far tested a little above 60,000 people for the coronavirus, but this is still low when compared to...
George Floyd Was MURDERED – Autopsy
A private autopsy ordered by the family of George Floyd has found that he was killed by asphyxia due to 'neck and back compression that led to a lack of blood flow to the brain'. Attorney Ben Crump and co-counsel Antonio Romanucci, who are representing the family of George Floyd, announced the findings of the independent autopsy Monday afternoon. Also Read:...
