Immunity to the coronavirus lasts at least a year, probably much longer, and improves over time especially after vaccination, according to two new studies. The findings may help put to rest lingering fears that protection against the virus will be…
Buhari cancels Eid homage, to mark modest celebration at home
As Muslims in Nigeria join others globally in preparations towards Eid Al-Fitr, a day that is celebrated to mark the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, President Muhammadu Buhari directs that all celebrations be limited due to the global…
*Robbers stab Canada-bound woman to death in Lagos (Nation)*Police arrest 5 in Lagos over alleged N500,000 bribe (Leadership)
Robbers stab Canada-bound woman to death in Lagos (Nation) A 41-year-old woman, Oluwakemi Odugbesan, has been murdered by suspected armed robbers around Oduntan in Ketu, Lagos. The deceased was said to have been stabbed multiple times by her attackers around…
AstraZeneca: Is it fear or ignorance for Nigerians? – Peju Akande
It’s okay to fear the unknown. The world before now had never seen coronavirus before; yes, there’s the spanish flu, similar to coronavirus but it isn’t the same. So, expectedly, we should be anxious about a hurriedly created vaccine. We…
Germany’s COVID-19 infections rise again
The increase comes just as schools are scheduled to reopen. The rise has been driven by new, more-infectious variants of the coronavirus. New coronavirus infections rose again on Sunday, prompting fears ahead of a planned easing of restrictions. The Robert…
Wahala! COVID-19 may never go away even with vaccines – Experts
Experts say it’s likely that some version of the disease will linger for years. But what it will look like in the future is less clear. Will the coronavirus, which has already killed more than 2 million people worldwide, eventually…
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases rise by 1,056 to 141,447
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 1,056 new infections of COVID-19 Tuesday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 141,447 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
NCDC reports 643 new COVID-19 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 643 new infections of COVID-19 Monday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 140,391 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
NCDC reports 506 new COVID-19 cases, 20 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 506 new infections of COVID-19 Sunday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 139,748 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
