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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 »

Benue House Of Assembly Complex Shut As Speaker, Son Test Positive To Covid-19

LAGOS JULY 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Benue State House of Assembly Speaker Titus Uba and his son have tested positive for COVID 19. Uba stated this through a statement issued by the Chairman, Committee on Information and Orientation, Tertsea Gbishe. Another member representing Kwande East Constituency, Teatsea Gbishe, also tested positive for the dreaded virus. The Speaker has, […]

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

Nigerian Foreign Minister Goeffrey Onyeama Tests Positive For Covid-19

LAGOS JULY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama said on Sunday he had tested positive for COVID-19, and became the first member of President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet to contract the new coronavirus. Onyeama, 64, said on Twitter he had taken a COVID-19 test because of a throat irritation. “Did my fourth Covid-19 test yesterday at […]

Jul 20 2020 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Is Covid-19 Burning Out After Infecting 20% Of Global Population?

LAGOS JULY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-More than half a million people have died from COVID-19 globally. It is a major tragedy, but perhaps not on the scale some initially feared. And there are finally signs that the pandemic is shuddering in places, as if its engine is running out of fuel. This has encouraged many governments to […]

Jul 15 2020 | Posted in Features,Health,National | Read More »