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In Ibadan, 30 factory workers tests positive for Corona Virus

Oyo state have confirmed 31 new cases of Covid-19 out of which 30 are workers in a popular factory in Ibadan. The factory, which is located at Ibadan South West Local Government, has subsequently been sealed. This was disclosed by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde while delivering his COVID-19 updates. Although the Governor did…

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VIDEO: WHO offered us $20m bribe to poison Covid-19 organic cure – Madagascar president

President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina has claimed that the World Health organisation, WHO, offered his country the sum of $20m as bribe to poison COVID-19 cure, according Tanzania Perspective. The President went on to insist that the herbal remedy called ‘COVID Organics’ made from Artemisia can cure COVID-19 patients within ten days. Also appearing on…

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COVID-19: We are working on homegrown solution to provide cure for novel disease- Elder Ayorinde

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Baale of Ekotedo in Ibadan, Elder Taiye Oyerinde has allayed fear over novel Coronavirus also known as COVID-19. Ayorinde who was Assistant Information Officer to British government and adviser on Commonwealth Africa programs spoke to LiveTimesNG on arrangement to find lasting solution to the dreaded disease affecting world over. According…

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COVID-19: 3-year old child tests positive in Ebonyi

Ebonyi state government has announced the sad result of a 3-year old child that tested positive to the deadly Corona virus. Governor of Ebonyi, David Umayi, speaking on Wednesday, disclosed that the child’s parents were the sixth and seventh cases reported in the state. He said the child tested positive on May 11 but that…

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Covid-19: Lagos-based doctor who surrendered himself for quarantine tests positive in Osun

A Lagos-based medical doctor has been confirmed to be Covid-19 positive after his arrival into the state of Osun. The Osun government has confirmed that the medical doctor from Lagos entered into the state to join his family The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Rafiu Isamotu disclosed this in a statement in Osogbo. Isamotu explained…

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COVID-19: Lafia hospital, Ibadan reopened after exposure to positive patient

Following the the closure of its facility to the public on 24th April 2020 as a result of exposure to a Covid-19 patient, the Management of Lafia Hospitals, Ibadan has announced the reopening of its facility.  This came after a strict observation of a quarantine period of 14 days in accordance with Nigeria Center for…

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Ooni Ogunwusi reacts angrily to Madagascar’s herbal cure for COVID-19 (Read why)

The Ooni of Ife, Enitan Ogunwusi, has reacted angrily to Madagascar’s breakthrough on coronavirus. The monarch took to Twitter to register his disappointment over the failure of the Nigerian Government to think inwards and find a natural cure to the deadly diseases as he had earlier suggested. In his reaction, Oba Ogunwusi noted that it’s…

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Nigeria using remdesivir drug to treat COVID-19 patients- FG revealed

Osagie Ehanire, minister of health on Tuesday revealed that Nigeria has started using remdesivir, an anti-retroviral drug, in managing COVID-19 patients. Ehanire revealed this while addressing members of the house of representatives on Tuesday saying the drug has been administered to patients in Lagos state. He, however, did not say the outcome of the treatment…

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See plant UI scientists recommend as cure for Covid -19

Scientists at the University of Ibadan, have recommended a plant as cure for Covid -19. The plant recommended by the Scientists called Euphorbia Hirta which is a herbal alternative to mitigating some of the diseases associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the UI scientists, some of the diseases, which the plant can cure, include…

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COVID-19: WHO to commence vaccine trials in Nigeria as NCDC says “We must live with virus until we halt spread”

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that Nigeria has indicated its interest to be part of the solidarity trial of vaccine for coronavirus (COVID-19) and that efforts are underway to start the process in the country. Speaking at the daily briefing of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 the WHO Country Representative in Nigeria, Dr…

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