[UPDATE] Imo Records First Coronavirus Case
The update from the Nigeria Cenre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday night revealed that Imo state has recorded its first case of COVID-19. Addressing members of staff of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owerri, on the development, the Medical Director, Dr. Achigbu Kingsley stated that the index case “is a 45year old man who lives and works in Owerri...
Yuletide: NACA Urges Nigerians To prioritize Their Health, Know Their HIV Status
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS has advised Nigerians to prioritize their health by being aware of their HIV status as the holiday season draws near. The Director General of NACA, Dr. Temitope Ilori, made this appeal in a statement signed by the agency’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Toyin Aderibigbe, on Sunday. Dr. Ilori noted that Christmas...
BREAKING: Nigeria Records 182 New Cases Of COVID-19, Total Rises To 8915
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Thursday, announced that the country has recorded 182 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in Nigeria to 8,915. The NCDC disclosed this on its verified Twitter handle on Thursday night. “On the 28th of May 2020, 182 new confirmed cases and 5 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. No...
65 Almajiri Children Among 72 COVID-19 Patients In Kaduna
The government of Kaduna says two police officers and 65 almajiri children are among the 72 active cases receiving treatment for COVID-19 in the state. ABN TV reports that in a statement on Monday, Muyiwa Adekeye, special adviser on media to Nasir El-Rufai, the governor, said seven of the cases have a history of travels outside the state. Adekeye said since...
Anambra Govt Places Ban On Advertisement Of Herbal Medicines
The Anambra State Government has announced the ban on all forms of open advertisement of herbal medicines in the state. This was disclosed in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Sir Paul Nwosu, on Saturday. Nwosu also said the state government had directed that all advertisements for herbal drugs must be approved by the office of the Special Adviser...
Niger Governor Tests Positive For COVID-19
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello has tested positive for COVID-19. The Governor announced this on his twitter handle on Monday. He tweeted: “I have tested positive to #COVID19. However, I am asymptomatic and have gone into isolation.” Details shortly…
NAFDAC Dismisses Social Media Video, Says, Says Semovita Contains Contains No Plastic Materials
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Monday dismissed a social media video that claimed semovita contains plastic materials. In press statement, the Agency said a scientific analysis of the semovita content revealed that it does not contain plastic materials. According to the statement signed by the Director General of NAFDAC, Prof Christinah Adeyeye, the attention...
Release My Detained Aides, Aisha Buhari Tells IGP
The First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Buhari on Friday asked Police Inspector-General Mohammed Adamu to release her staff who are in police detention. Mrs. Buhari in a series of tweets said the IGP should “release my assigned Staff who are still in the custody of the Police in order to avoid putting their lives in danger or exposure to Covid-19 while...
Family Kicks As Nigerian Lady Offers To Donate Kidney To Ekweremadu’s Daughter
A 24-year-old female skit maker, Annastasia Olamma, has said her family is against her decision to donate one of her kidneys to Sonia Ekweremadu, daughter of a former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu. Olamma had on Tuesday made the offer after Sonia announced that she needed a kidney donor because she had been diagnosed with rare kidney...
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...
