Month: December 2020

COVID-19 Killed 20 Doctors In Nigeria in last Seven Days – NMA

Aliyu Aliyu

  At least 20 doctors have died of COVID-19 across the country in the last one week , the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) branch has said. The chairman of the branch, Dr. Enema Amodu, made the disclosure Thursday, according to Daily Trust, while briefing newsmen in Abuja. He said: “In the last one week alone, we have lost professors, consultants, residents both senior and junior, and other senior medical doctors. “This shows that this virus is still much with us.” He said inspite of the risks doctors…

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Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch sold for give-away price

Wonuola Olujobi

  Michael Jackson’s famed Neverland Ranch in California has finally sold for a knockdown price, more than 10 years after the death of the pop star. The late superstar abandoned the property following his trial on charges of molesting a young boy there. Billionaire investor Ron Burkle, a former family friend of Jackson, recently bought the sprawling 2,700 acre (1,100 hectare) estate, his spokesman said on Thursday. The Wall Street Journal said the estate, which was renamed Sycamore Valley Ranch several years ago, sold for $22 million (Sh2.3 billion) according to…

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How Nigerian popular Filmmaker, Chico Ejiro, died on Christmas Day

Precious Ibekwe

Here are Chico Ejiro’s unfulfilled Plans on Nollywood sex scandals More revelations have been made on how a Nigerian popular filmmaker, Chico Ejiro, died on Christmas Day. Ejiro who was popular for his blockbuster movies in the 90s, had, according to family sources, plan to release a movie to expose the sex scandal in the Nollywood. He produced movies like Silent Night, Blood Money, Deadly Affair, among several other notable movies. The PUNCH reports that the deceased colleague and close friend, Zik Zulu, said, “Yes, it is true, Chico Ejiro is…

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New mutated variant of COVID-19 detected in Nigeria – African CDC

Aoko Benjamin

A new coronavirus variant has apparently been detected in Nigeria, according to officials. If confirmed, it would be the latest mutant strain to be identified after similar discoveries in the UK and South Africa. “It’s a separate lineage from the UK and South Africa,” the head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, John Nkengasong, told reporters. Nkengasong said the Nigeria CDC and the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases in that country — Africa’s most populous — will analyse more samples. “Give us some…

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Why Ghana’s ex-President Rawlings won’t be Buried as Scheduled

Aoko Benjamin

  Ghana on Thursday postponed the funeral of its charismatic former president Jerry Rawlings, saying the delay was due to “unforeseen circumstances.” Rawlings, who died on November 12 at the age of 73, held sway for two decades, first as military ruler and later as elected president. His funeral was initially scheduled for December 23. But the foreign ministry, in a statement to diplomats and foreign agencies, said that “due to unforeseen circumstances, the funeral will not be held… as planned.” AFP

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You Can’t Sue Pfizer, Moderna for Death, Severe Covid Vaccine Side Effects

Wonuola Olujobi

  The US government likely won’t compensate you for damages either KEY POINTS Under the PREP Act, companies like Pfizer and Moderna have total immunity from liability if something unintentionally goes wrong with their vaccines. A little-known government program provides benefits to people who can prove they suffered serious injury from a vaccine. That program rarely pays, covering just 29 claims over the last decade. If you experience severe side effects after getting a Covid vaccine, lawyers tell CNBC there is basically no one to blame in a U.S. court of law.…

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Nigeria reports 2,132 COVID-19 Cases in 48hrs, 2nd highest jump in 9 months

Precious Ibekwe

  The big numbers on COVID-19 cases are already coming from Nigeria as the country reported 2,132 cases in the last 48 hours. This is the second-highest single-day jump in infections since the pandemic began. A tally released by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), verified ny Platforms Africa, showed that the country recorded 1,133 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. The figure rose to 999 on Tuesday. The Wednesday tally marked the second time the country’s daily new cases reached four figures — and is the second-highest single-day jump…

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Nigeria’s Justice Ahmed Lemu dies 23 months after Wife + PHOTOS

Aliyu Aliyu

  A revered retired Judge and Elder Statesman in Nigeria, Justice Dr. Ahmed Lemu, on Thursday died exactly 23 months after his British-born wife, Bridget. Bridget who died on January 5, 2019 was before her death renamed Aisha. The death of retired Grand Qadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal, Niger State, Justice (Dr) Lemu, was announces on Facebook in the early hours of Thursday, December 24, by one of his children, Hajiya Maryam Lemu. Maryam quoted an official statement signed on behalf of the family by Ustadh Nurudeen Lemu,…

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Why We Suspended 10-month Strike – Nigerian varsity Lecturers’ Union, ASUU

Aliyu Aliyu

  The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) on Wednesday called off its 10-Month strike, ending a protracted industrial action that started since March 2020. ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi made the announcement during a briefing of the union in Abuja. He said ASUU called off the strike in the interest of Nigerian students and parents. Details shortly…

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COVID-19 deaths in Nigeria hit 1,231, cases now 79,789

Wonuola Olujobi

  Nigeria has recorded four fatalities with a total of 999 new cases of the deadly COVID-19, making the total of infected cases rise to 79,789, the number of deaths to hit 1,231. This was announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in its daily update on Tuesday night. According to the centre, the tests of 999 suspected cases came back positive. While 396 patients were discharged, 4 new fatalities were recorded. The NCDC added that the discharges included 254 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line…

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