ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Quarantine Diaries 10

#Quarantine #Diaries #Reloaded #Day10 (Mr. Kim sends SMS to his daughter, Bella. It reads…) Good morning my daughter. I hope u are doing well. I haven't heard from u since u dropped the call on me the other day, I tried questioning u. All the same my dear, don't forget I am your father, I… Continue reading Quarantine Diaries 10

HEALTH

WHO Warns Smokers Likely to Be Harder Hit By Covid-19_Ada Nkong

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that smoking can increase ones chances of contracting the coronavirus. In a tweet on its verified handle, the WHO on Wednesday warned that experts have said smokers with COVID-19 are likely to have more serious conditions that could lead to death. “Smoking damages your lungs and other parts… Continue reading WHO Warns Smokers Likely to Be Harder Hit By Covid-19_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST · WORLD NEWS

History is Made as Royal Navy Officer Goes Solo on Parade After Self Isolation_Ada Nkong

A Naval Officer has made history at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) in Dartmouth after he missed his passing-out ceremony due to self-isolating. Sub Lieutenant (SLt) Matthew Poxon was given a separate parade where he passed out completely on his own - something which has never happened at BRNC. The ceremony marks the completion of… Continue reading History is Made as Royal Navy Officer Goes Solo on Parade After Self Isolation_Ada Nkong

OPINION

Containing Intensity of COVID-19 by Halting Community Transmission _Dr Emem Omokaro

The increasing reports of confirmed cases and deaths, long after the closure of international and inter-state boarders, reveal the glaring GAPS in the containment and mitigation strategies for COVID-19. Increasing number of cases is proof of the intensity of coronavirus activity, where most people are still in doubt of the reality . Infections are now… Continue reading Containing Intensity of COVID-19 by Halting Community Transmission _Dr Emem Omokaro

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Quarantine Diaries 9

Quarantine Diaries Episode 9 Bill calls Mina On phone Bill: Hi Mina, how are u? How do u feel now? Mina: Bill, I'm deeply hurt, I've been crying all this while. I don't know what to do. I'm so confused, I've been having heart burns anytime I remember the scene at the hotel. Seriously I… Continue reading Quarantine Diaries 9

EDUCATION

Federal Government to Announce Resumption Dates For Schools in Due Course_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government says a new resumption date for educational institutions in the country will be communicated in due course. While briefing journalists Tuesday in Abuja over the virus, the Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba said the postponement of examinations conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council… Continue reading Federal Government to Announce Resumption Dates For Schools in Due Course_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

117 Fresh Cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

Confirmed cases of Covid-19 are on the increase with 117 new cases reported by the NCDC. Lagos had 59 cases, FCT 29,Kano 14, Borno 6, Katsina 4,/Ogun 3, Rivers and Bauchi 1 each. Number of discharged has risen to 197 while deaths are now 25. Speculations are that the lockdown will be further extended .

WORLD NEWS

UK to Start Human Trial of Coronavirus Vaccine Thursday_Ada Nkong

government is "throwing everything" at developing a coronavirus vaccine, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.He told the daily Downing Street briefing that human trials for a vaccine, developed by the University of Oxford, would begin on Thursday.He also addressed the shortage of protective gear for the NHS, saying the government was talking to thousands of… Continue reading UK to Start Human Trial of Coronavirus Vaccine Thursday_Ada Nkong

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Quarantine Diaries 8

Quarantine Diaries Episode 8 Bill had been quiet on the issue for almost a week waiting for Bella to come up with an explanation, but she wasn't coming forth.Whereas Louis had been begging Mina for the past 7 days trying to explain what caused it. Mina has still not recovered from the trauma and anytime… Continue reading Quarantine Diaries 8