March 2020

Eating Garlic, Hand Dryer - WHO Busts 15 Coronavirus Myths

Eating Garlic, Hand Dryer: WHO Busts 15 Coronavirus Myths

March 29, 2020 6:03 am

Many myths exist about the deadly coronavirus causing havoc worldwide. The World Health Organisation on its website and Twitter shatters 15 of such myths.

Myth 1:

COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates
From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardless of climate, adopt protective measures if you live in, or travel to an area reporting COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on …

Coronavirus - Global Shortage Of Condoms Looms

Coronavirus: Global Shortage Of Condoms Looms

March 29, 2020 6:02 am

A global shortage of condoms is oncoming as the world’s largest manufacturer was forced to shut down production due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Goh Miah Kiat, the Chief Executive of Karex Bhd, the Malaysian company that makes one in every five condoms globally told Reuters about his fears of an impending global shortage of condoms.

“We are going to see a global shortage of condoms everywhere, which is going to be scary,” he said.

Karex Bhd has not produced a single condom in its three Malaysian factories for more than a week because of a lockdown imposed by the government …

‘Things Will Get Worse’ - Boris Johnson Tells Britons

‘Things Will Get Worse’: Boris Johnson Tells Britons

March 29, 2020 6:01 am

Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britons to stay home and outlined stricter measures yet to come in the fight against the coronavirus.

“It’s important for me to level with you – we know things will get worse before they get better,” Boris Johnson wrote in a letter issued by Downing Street.

The letter will be delivered to 30 million households this week.

“We are making the right preparations, and the more we all follow the rules, the fewer lives will be lost and the sooner life can return to normal,” he said.

“At this moment of national emergency, I urge …

Nigerians Mock Senate President Lawan For Saying “COD 19”

Nigerians Mock Senate President Lawan For Saying “COD 19”

March 29, 2020 6:00 am
Senate President of Nigeria, Ahmed Lawan mispronounced “COVID-19” as “COD 19” on national TV while speaking about the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

Ahmed said: “…to fight the COD 19 virus threat in Nigeria…”

This blunder did not go unnoticed by viewers, and they took to Twitter to express their disappointment.

Read Also: Italy’s Coronavirus Death Toll Inches Towards 10,000

See some reactions below;

Adetutu Balogun (Ezi Ada 1 of Diaspora)@Tutsy22

@DrAhmadLawan said Cod 19 virus is threatening Nigeria.
This virus is now a fish.#Cod19Virus

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Ben Murray-Bruce’s Wife, Evelyn Buried

Ben Murray-Bruce’s Wife, Evelyn Buried

March 29, 2020 6:00 am
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce and his children buried his wife of 41 years, Evelyn, on Saturday, March 28th.

He shared photos from the funeral on Twitter and wrote;

“’We are made from earth, and we return to earth. Today, we buried my beautiful wife, and mum to our beautiful children and grandchildren, Evelyn Murray-Bruce,” he tweeted.

Read Also: Breaking: Ben Bruce Loses Wife To Cancer

Sen. Murray-Bruce announced on Friday, March 20th, 2020 that he lost his wife of 41 years to cancer. The three-part post has generated over 11,500 responses, all condoling with the family over the loss of the …

Ighalo Wins Goal Of The Month At Man United

Ighalo Wins Goal Of The Month At Man United

March 29, 2020 5:59 am
Odion Ighalo has won Manchester United’s March Goal-of-the-Month award, for his sparkling effort against LASK in the Europa League.

The Nigerian’s driven shot to open the scoring against the Austrians, after some skilled ball juggling in the build-up, took home 32 percent votes.

The former Watford striker’s goal in the Emirates FA Cup win against Derby County, however, failed to make the top three.

Ighalo narrowly beat off fierce competition from Scott McTominay, whose memorable late goal against Manchester City received 26 percent.

Read Also: Manchester Utd Credits Ighalo’s Account With ₦29.45M

Bruno Fernandes’s first strike from open play for …

Covid-19 - Prices Of Food Items Skyrocket In Imo

Covid-19: Prices Of Food Items Skyrocket In Imo

March 29, 2020 5:59 am

Petty traders in Imo State have been blamed for inflating the prices of food items as a result of the proposed shutting down of markets on Sunday, today.

DAILY POST correspondent in the state who embarked on a vox pop across major markets in the state including Relief, Amakohia daily market, Nkwor-orji daily market among others, reported that buyers are paying through their noses as prices have skyrocketed.

At Relief market Saturday, according to our reporter, a paint of garri was sold at 1500 as against its normal price of 500 while a bag of rice was sold at N32,000.

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Only 4 beds, 1 Bad Ventilator In C-River Isolation Centre

Only 4 beds, 1 Bad Ventilator In C-River Isolation Centre

March 29, 2020 5:58 am

Groups, Citizens Solution Networks and Young People’s Party (YPP) have decried the status of the isolation centre in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.

Speaking shortly after inspecting the facilities at the centre, the State Chairman of Citizens Solution Networks and Chairman of Young People’s Party (YPP), Richard Friday Inoyo and Mr Anthony Bissong Attah respectively, lamented the equipment in the centre.

The duo said “We were at the State isolation centre for onward assessment and the level of preparedness by the state in case the coronavirus catches up with us.”

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COVID-19 Has Confirmed Nigeria Is Not A Federation – Kanu

COVID-19 Has Confirmed Nigeria Is Not A Federation – Kanu

March 29, 2020 5:58 am

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has blasted the government of Nigeria for its poor handling of the novel Coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19.

The IPOB leader wondered why a country as Nigeria with over 200 million people should have only three testing centres.located in Abuja, Lagos, and Edo States.

According to Kanu, Biafra would have done better in a situation like this.

Read Also: Nnamdi Kanu Reveals Where Abba Kyari Was Secretly Flown

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on Saturday night announced that eight new cases of COVID-19 have been reported …

It's A Demotion For Me To Be Nigeria's President – Oyedepo

Oyedepo Finally Obeys Govt Orders On Sunday Services

March 29, 2020 5:58 am
Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church also known as Winners Chapel, on Sunday complied with government’s directives banning religious gathering due to the outbreak of Coronavirus in Nigeria.

Oyedepo held service at the church’s headquarters in Canaanland in Ota, Ogun State with fewer members while others were directed to join online.

In his message entitled: “Special anointing for the headline of nations,” Oyedepo urged his members watching to anoint themselves.

He expressed the belief that in “no distant time, God would remove the disease.”

Following the outbreak of COVID-19, the Ogun State government had placed a ban on public

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Pray For Abba Kyari, El-Rufai – MURIC Begs Nigerians

Pray For Abba Kyari, El-Rufai – MURIC Begs Nigerians

March 29, 2020 5:58 am
The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, on Sunday appealed to Nigerians to pray for Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.

MURIC made the call in reaction to reports that both Abba Kyari and El-Rufai tested positive to Coronavirus.

While Kyari was widely reported to have contracted the disease a few days ago, El-Rufai confirmed he’s a carrier via his Twitter handle, yesterday.

Read Also: MURIC Reacts As Buhari Govt Moves To Release Prisoners

However, the Islamic group explained that both men are an embodiment of loyalty, trust,

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Juventus Players Agree To Take Pay Reduction In €90m Cut

Juventus Players Agree To Take Pay Reduction In €90m Cut

March 28, 2020 6:05 pm

Juventus on Saturday announced that they had cut their players’ and coach Maurizio Sarri’s salaries after all Italian sport was suspended until at least April 3 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“The economic and financial effects of the understanding reached are positive for about 90 million euros ($100.5 million) for the 2019/2020 financial year,” said a club statement.

Over 10,000 people have died from COVID-19 in Italy, more than in any other nation.

Italian champions Juventus, who led second-placed Lazio by a point in Serie A before the suspension of the season, said they had agreed a “reduction” for pay …

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