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Corona Virus: FG Places Entry Ban On 13 Countries Including US And UK

April 19, 2022

In a bid to curtail the spread of the Corona Virus in Nigeria and improve safety measures, the Nigerian government on Wednesday, March, 18, 2020, placed entry restrictions into Nigeria on 13 countries with high burden of the corona virus pandemic which has left the globe on an unstable state. The ban is inclusive of … Continue reading Corona Virus: FG Places Entry Ban On 13 Countries Including US And UK

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SPORTS

Corona Virus: Federal Ministry of Youth and Sport Development Temporarily Ban Sporting Activities in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Nigerian Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has moved to suspend all sporting activities in the country, owing to the outbreak of the corona virus in Nigeria. The ban is inclusive of qualification tournaments for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This move comes after President Muhammadu Buhari approved the postponement of the National Sports Festival … Continue reading Corona Virus: Federal Ministry of Youth and Sport Development Temporarily Ban Sporting Activities in Nigeria

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Corona Virus: NFF Bans All Football-Related Activities In Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Owing to the continuous spread of the corona virus pandemic in Nigeria, the Nigeria Football Federation has ordered that all football-related activities in the country be suspended for the next four weeks (one month). The directive from the country’s supreme football body means all on-field activities for country’s various national teams, the Nigeria Professional Football … Continue reading Corona Virus: NFF Bans All Football-Related Activities In Nigeria

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SPORTS

Mikel Part Ways With Trabzonspor Amid Corona Virus Concerns

April 19, 2022

Ex-Super Eagles of Nigeria captain, John Obi Mikel and his Turkish club, Trabzonspor, have both mutually agreed to terminate the contract of the Nigerian midfielder. The Turkish league outfits in an official statement made public on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, confirmed they have parted ways with the Nigerian but failed to give a reason for … Continue reading Mikel Part Ways With Trabzonspor Amid Corona Virus Concerns

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Health

Wellness: How To Fortify You Body Against The Corona Virus By Building A Strong Immune System

April 19, 2022

The Coronavirus has gained the attention of the world due to its potential to become a global pandemic. Since its unveiling in December 2019, the virus has continually spread from China to different parts of the world.  Recently, Nigeria confirmed its first case in Sub-Saharan Africa. This calls for the public to take more precautions … Continue reading Wellness: How To Fortify You Body Against The Corona Virus By Building A Strong Immune System

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Health

Corona Virus: All You Need To Know

April 19, 2022

Global health and security have been further threatened since December 2019, with the outbreak of the Coronavirus in China. Officially named Covid-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO), The 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) has been declared by the WHO as a “global public health emergency,’’ while Chinese President Xi Jinping described it as the  ‘’largest … Continue reading Corona Virus: All You Need To Know

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SPORTS

Coronavirus: Rivers United CAF Confederations Cup Clash Against Bloemfontein Celtics Put On Hold

April 19, 2022

  The much anticipated second-leg CAF Confederations Cup clash between Nigeria Professional Football League side, Rivers United, and South African League side, Bloemfontein Celtics, scheduled to hold today, January 6, 2021, at the Adokiye Amasiemeka Stadium, Port Harcourt, River State, has been put on hold due to the inability of the Nigeria Football Federation to … Continue reading Coronavirus: Rivers United CAF Confederations Cup Clash Against Bloemfontein Celtics Put On Hold

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Health TECH

Coronavirus: 4 Tech-Driven Approaches to Flatten The Curve

April 19, 2022

The world was hit hard by the emergence of the Coronavirus, popularly called COVID-19 or COV-19. As the virus continues to spread at an alarming rate amidst strict measures, it is about time we asked ourselves, ‘what more can technology do to reduce the spread of the virus? No matter how little.’  The World Health … Continue reading Coronavirus: 4 Tech-Driven Approaches to Flatten The Curve

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SPORTS

Coronavirus: Nigeria Open Tennis Tournament Cancelled

April 19, 2022

As the coronavirus pandemic continues threatening the resumption of major sporting activities across the globe, leading to the cancellation of some sporting events in the world, the Nigerian sports world has equally been dealt a great impact by the pandemic which has put competitions like the Nigeria Professional Football League and National Sports Festival on … Continue reading Coronavirus: Nigeria Open Tennis Tournament Cancelled

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Coronavirus: Nigerian Athletes Get COVID-19 Relief Funds

April 19, 2022

Nigerian athletes had something to cheer about after some of them received payment from the Athletes Relief Fund which was established to lessen the effect of not being able to compete due to the coronavirus pandemic which has put a stop to sporting activities in Nigeria and globally. Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, … Continue reading Coronavirus: Nigerian Athletes Get COVID-19 Relief Funds

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Children Creative Industry TECH

Anthill Studios Makes Cartoon To Explain Coronavirus To Kids

April 19, 2022

Children can be very inquisitive and that curiosity is one of the reasons they ask questions many times over until they understand. As adults, you can attest that trying to explain complex details to children can be a big task that requires some thinking and questions to yourself. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, … Continue reading Anthill Studios Makes Cartoon To Explain Coronavirus To Kids

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Social Media

Lifebank Launches Coronavirus Drive-Through Mobile Test Centres In Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Healthcare and logistics company, Lifebank has launched two mobile drive-through test centres to boost coronavirus testing in Nigeria.  The test centres, designed like restaurant drive-throughs, and are located in Lagos, Nigeria’s epicentre for commerce and Oyo, in the Southwest of the country. Lifebank says it launched the free-testing centres in partnerships with the Institute of … Continue reading Lifebank Launches Coronavirus Drive-Through Mobile Test Centres In Nigeria

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SPORTS

Coronavirus: AFN Set To Host Marathon Races After Pandemic

April 19, 2022

  Renowned Nigerian sports philanthropist and Athletics Federation of Nigeria board member, Ahmed Isa Kaita, has stated that once the corona virus pandemic is over, the federation would organize marathon races in Abuja, Katsina, and other parts of Nigeria. Kaita who succeeded Solomon Ogba in the AFN board after the latter resigned went further to … Continue reading Coronavirus: AFN Set To Host Marathon Races After Pandemic

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Health Politics

Coronavirus Fallout: Which Way Nigeria?

April 19, 2022

Barely four weeks after the total lockdown imposed by the Federal Government on some states, those affected directly and the remainder of the population are as confused as ever on what next? Aside the minutiae of reportage being conveyed to the press daily and broadcasted by media, those at the helm of affairs handling the … Continue reading Coronavirus Fallout: Which Way Nigeria?

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Health

Over 40 Health Workers Have Tested Positive For Coronavirus In Nigeria

April 19, 2022

The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has disclosed that over 40 health workers have tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria. He disclosed this during a media briefing on Thursday, April 23, 2020. The minister urged all health workers to ensure their safety by adhering to all necessary precautions in dealing with COVID-19 … Continue reading Over 40 Health Workers Have Tested Positive For Coronavirus In Nigeria

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