After over two and a half years of COVID research, scientists are seeing the first data points that prove a dramatic change in human organs after a COVID infection. “You can start thinking about getting COVID as almost an accelerant…
BREAKING: COVID-19 contractors protest in Abuja
There is tension in Abuja as contractors that supplied COVID-19 medical equipment and items to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) are protesting partial payment of money owed them since 2019. They are blocking the entrance gate of the FCT…
Berlin Film Festival prepares full-blown on-site edition, shows solidarity with Ukraine, introduces news series award
After two editions which were altered due to the pandemic, the Berlin Film Festival is preparing for a full-blown in-person 2023 edition which they’ve titled “Let’s Get Together.” The 73rd Berlin International Film Festival will take place Feb. 16-26, with…
Hughie Fury still dealing with illness, withdraws from Michael Hunter bout
The contest between Hughie Fury and Michael Hunter is once again called off. The fight was scheduled to take place on October 29 in Birmingham. Fury is dealing with issues related to lingering complications connected to COVID-19 and was advised…
Oktoberfest returns to Germany after 2 years pandemic absence
Shaking off a two-year hiatus necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Germany’s Oktoberfest celebration officially returned Saturday when the mayor of Munich tapped the first keg of beer. Shortly before noon, Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter used three swings of the mallet…
Celebrating Dr Helen Oritsejafor, a global philanthropist, author and business mogul
A well-known philanthropist and a true heroine of the people, Mrs Helen Oritsejafor, popularly known as ‘Mama Helen’ is being celebrated for her extraordinary philanthropy towards the less privileged and children in the society. A great woman, who has been…
China maintains strict COVID-19 lockdown despite earthquake
Authorities in southwestern China’s Chengdu have maintained strict COVID-19 lockdown measures on the city of 21 million despite a major earthquake that killed at least 65 people in outlying areas. Footage circulating online Tuesday showed workers wearing top-to-bottom protective gear…
World reaches 1m Covid-19 deaths “tragic milestone” in 2022 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the world has recorded one million Covid-19 deaths in 2022, a ”tragic milestone” that must lead to more people being vaccinated against the disease. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus said this on Thursday during an online…
Dr Anthony Fauci to step down from government in December
Anthony Fauci will step down as head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden. Dr Fauci, who served as director of the NIAID for 38 years, said he would…
Jamie Oliver reveals long Covid battle of wife Jools
Jamie Oliver has praised his wife Jools calling her “an absolute superstar” after suffering from long Covid for two years. The celebrity chef, 47, who rose to fame on cookery show The Naked Chef, said his childrenswear designer wife had…
