Algerian singer Idir, a leading cultural ambassador of his native Kabylie and its Berber language, died in Paris on Saturday, aged 70, his family announced. Idir, who suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, was hospitalised on Friday. “We regret to announce the death of our father (of us all), Idir,” a message posted on his official Facebook […]

By Ezekiel Nnaji Medical doctors are society’s important professionals whose duties revolve around saving lives. The Hippocratic Oath further underlines the responsibilities of doctors. The duties are always placed above material gains. This is not to say, however, that employers must not consider their welfare. Governments give priority attention to the wellbeing of medical doctors […]

*3996 vehicles, tricycles, motorcycles seized *We’re ready for next phase – CP Lagos By Evelyn Usman A total of 2,310 violators of the presidential directives on lockdown and social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), have so far been arrested in five weeks, in Lagos State. Out of the number, 125 […]

By Olapade Agoro It is on record that the United States has a record of about 1,700 malaria fever cases every year from immigrants and travellers returning from countries where the disease is more common. The symptom is a serious and sometimes life-threatening tropical disease that spreads through parasites just like coronavirus. Records have it […]

Two more African countries have joined the list of patrons for Madagascar’s purported cure for COVID-19. Tanzania and Comoros confirmed their interest in the herbal cure over this weekend. The Comorian president, Azali Assoumani, held a teleconference with his Malagasy counterpart, Andry Rajoelina, following which a formal request was made for the product. Rajoelina posted […]