By David Royal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has denied the engagement of any brand ambassador as part of its social awareness for the fight against the coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic. This is coming after numerous calls from Nigerians that the Centre should terminate its contract with Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, popularly known as […]

Elton John is stepping up once again in the battle against coronavirus. The “Rocket Man” singer announced Saturday that his Elton John Aids Foundation has launched a $1 million COVID-19 emergency fund to protect individuals with HIV. “For almost 30 years my foundation has prioritized the most vulnerable people to HIV, to end the AIDS […]

Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital ten days after testing positive for coronavirus, Downing Street announced tonight. The Prime Minister, who is still suffering from the symptoms of the disease, will undergo tests as a precaution. A Downing Street spokesperson said: ‘On the advice of his doctor, the Prime Minister has tonight been admitted […]

Dr. Anthony Fauci, an infectious disease expert on the White House coronavirus task force, said Sunday it is likely that the virus will become a seasonal illness. “Unless we get this globally under control there is a very good chance that it’ll assume a seasonal nature,” Fauci told CBS’s “Face The Nation.” ALSO READ: COVID-19: Lagos […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has stressed the need for residents to be patient on the distribution of relief package promised by the state government to cushion the effect of lockdown measure against the spread of ravaging Coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic. It also urged residents to adhere strictly with […]

The global shutdown to contain the coronavirus has killed Thailand’s party scene and forced 300,000 sex workers out of job. Others, such as Pim, have left the bars and onto desolate streets.

By Lawani Mikairu Some Egyptians were on Sunday evacuated from Nigeria through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Egypt is the latest country to evacuate its citizens from the country due to the current coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria. The evacuation carried out by Air Peace Airline started from Owerri, Imo State where 37 Egyptians boarded […]

The management of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital has accused a professor of medicine on its staff of conniving to conceal from his colleagues vital information on a suspected patient of COVID-19, who died at the hospital last week.

The Mexican brewer of Corona beer has said it was suspending production because of the health emergency in the country over the COVID-19 pandemic. Grupo Modelo— whose brands also include Pacifico and Modelo— said the measure was in line with the Mexican government’s order to suspend all non-essential activities until April 30 to slow the […]

*Says FG championing illegality *All doctors coming in must be licensed by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria By Joseph Erunke Nigerian doctors under the aegis of Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, have warned of the consequences of extending invitation to Chinese nationals by the federal government following the outbreak of coronavirus in […]