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Fear Grips Abuja Residence Over Spike In COVID-19 Cases

LAGOS AUGUST 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-More than four months after Nigeria recorded its case of COVID-19, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has displaced Lagos as the leading city with the highest number of cases in the country. In the last three days, the FCT has consistently maintained the lead. Last Saturday, the nation’s capital recorded 130, […]

Aug 4 2020 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

World Hepatitis Day: Obi Calls For Concerted Efforts Against Scourge, Increased Support For Sufferers

LAGOS JULY 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last elections, Mr Peter Obi, has called for unified efforts against the scourge of viral hepatitis, described as an inflammation of the liver that causes a range of health problems, including liver cancer. Obi who made the call through a message […]

Jul 31 2020 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube Delete videos Dr Immanuel making Covid-19 Cure Claims

LAGOS JULY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have deleted videos of a US-based physician Dr Stella Immanuel where she is seen claiming to have recorded a 100 per cent success rate in the treatment of coronavirus (COVID-19) using hydroxychloroquine. Immanuel is seen in the video shot in front of the United States Supreme Court with […]

Jul 29 2020 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »

Man Scams US Govt Of $4m In Covid-19 Relief Funds, Buys $318,000 Lamborghini

LAGOS JULY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A man from Florida has been arrested after being accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $4 million from the Paycheck Protection Program and using part of the money to buy a $318,000 Lamborghini. The man, David T. Hines, 29, of Miami, was arrested Friday, July 24 and charged with one count of bank […]

Jul 29 2020 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »

2020 World Hepatitis Day: Finding The Missing Millions

By Dr.Abia Nzelu LAGOS JULY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Every year, July 28 is marked as World Hepatitis Day (WHD). It is a day dedicated to increase the global awareness and understanding of viral hepatitis and the diseases that it causes. Viral hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by a group of viruses known as hepatitis A, […]

Jul 28 2020 | Posted in Features,Health,National | Read More »

COVID-19: FG Orders All Civil Servants To Undergo Tests

LAGOS JULY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Government has directed civil servants to undergo COVID-19 tests as part of efforts to flatten the curve of the pandemic in the country. In a circular signed by Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Officer, Evelyn Ngige, said provision has been made at THISDAY Dome, one of the isolation centres for COVID-19 […]

Jul 25 2020 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

COVID-19: FG Orders NBC To Shut Down BBNaija TV Reality Show

LAGOS JULY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Minister of Information and Culture, has asked the National Broadcasting Corporation Commission to halt the transmission of TV reality show, Big Brother Naija. The minister said the need to stop the reality show, which entered its fifth season on July 20, became imperative due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday, Acting […]

Jul 25 2020 | Posted in Entertainment,Health,National | Read More »

South African Restaurant Owners Protest Virus Lockdown Restrictions

LAGOS JULY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)- South Africa restaurateurs protested on Wednesday against a coronavirus curfew and an alcohol ban that they said were wrecking their industry. President Cyril Ramaphosa imposed a lockdown in March, restricting movement and gatherings. He loosened some of the restrictions in June, allowing restaurants to reopen, initially for take-out and then for […]

Jul 23 2020 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »

Covid-19 Hits Ekiti Governor, Kayode Fayemi

LAGOS JULY 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Ekiti State governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The governor, who announced this via his verified twitter handle said he has gone into isolation. He tweeted; “I took my third Covid-19 test yesterday and it came back positive. I’m generally ok and I’m already self-isolating at home and […]

Jul 22 2020 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Madagascar Hospitals ‘Overwhelmed’ By Covid-19 Patients Surge

LAGOS JULY 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Hospital officials in Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo say they are struggling to cope with a rush of coronavirus patients despite the distribution of a herbal drink touted as a remedy by the president. President Andry Rajoelina has been promoting an infusion derived from artemisia – a plant with proven anti-malarial properties – as […]

Jul 21 2020 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »