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Jonathan meets Buhari again over Mali - What they discussed

Jonathan Meets President Buhari Again Over Mali

October 15, 2020 2:49 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received updates on the Mali situation from the Special Envoy/Mediator to the West African country, former President Goodluck Jonathan.

This is contained in a press statement released by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.

Buhari expressed delight that the Mali situation had calmed down considerably, following interventions by leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

‘We can’t do hop, step and jump like other developed nations of the world, but one is delighted at the successes recorded,” the President said.’

After the intervention by the military …

This Nigerian Doctor In USA Is Leading Major Study On Remdesivir COVID-19 Drug

Nigerian Doctor In USA Leads Major Study On COVID-19 Drug

May 1, 2020 5:52 am

A bright doctor from the West African country of Nigeria Babafemi Taiwo is leading part of a major study on antiviral drug Remdesivir appearing to treat COVID-19, the potentially deadly respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, which has killed more than 200,000 people around the world.

CNN interviewed Dr. Taiwo, whose name suggests he is a twin from the southwestern part of Nigeria, to discuss the promising results. Remdesivir, the antiviral drug made by Gilead Sciences, appears to help coronavirus patients recover more quickly than no treatment at all, but it does not significantly reduce death, according to preliminary data …