Author: Femi Adeniyi

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr Akin Abayomi has alerted those who took part in the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Award, AMVCA 2020, of the likelihood of been infected by Coronavirus, COVID-19. He made this known on his official twitter handle as the state recorded four additional cases of people infected with the virus bringing the total number of infected persons to twenty nine as at Tuesday, March 24th. AMVCA 2020 On his twitter handle, Dr Akin said “I hereby notify you that all participants at the African Magic viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA) held on14th March at Eko hotels…

Former Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki has decsribed the death of Senator Rose Okoji Oko as a great shock. Saraki who described the late Senator as a soft spoken, kind and committed lawmaker noted that late Okoji was committed to improving the welfare of her community and Country. In a post on his twitter handle, the former Governor of Kwara State added that the vacuum the late lawmaker left will be hard to fill as he also prayed that God grants her rest. Saraki tweeted “I have received reports of the passing away of Senator Rose Okoji Oko with a…

Amid Coronavirus, COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown announced in several countries around the world, another question on the lips of many is what is hantavirus? Everyevery.ng gathered that it is a rodent-related illness, and like COVID-19, it affects the human pulmonary system. The new virus became popular as numerous reports from China indicated that a man had been diagnosed with hantavirus on March 23 and died shortly after. The man lived in the Yunnan Province of China. Yunnan is located 1,000 miles west of Wuhan which was considered the first epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. What Is Hantavirus? The Center for…

The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state, Kunle Somorin has announced plans by the State Government to commence Electronic Learning in Ogun state via the state-owned Television station, OGTV. In a statment made available to inform parents, guardians and the general public of the commencement of the Digital learning, Somorin noted that the plan was in view of Government’s directive on the ban of high density gathering due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Electronic Learning In Ogun According to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Primary, Secondary and Technical Education in the State, Mrs Ronke…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has offered prayers for the quick recovery of the Chief of Staff to the president, Abba Kyari who reportedly tested positive to Coronavirus, COVID-19. The former presidental candidate under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, offered the prayers in a tweet via his official twitter handle @atiku. He said “My thoughts and prayers are with Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. Allah ya kare mu gabaki daya, kuma ya bashi lafiya” You will recalled that Atiku had earlier announced that his son also tested postive to the virus and he has been taken to…

The Ondo State Government has approved 15-year-old Prince Oloyede Adeyeoba as the Arujale of Okeluse in Ose Local Government area of the state. The approval came barely a year after the kingmakers in Arujale installed Prince Oloyede as their next traditional ruler being the only surviving son of the late king. Arujale of Okeluse Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu gave the approval during the State Executives meeting, along with two other monarchs, including the Olupenmen of ipenmen Owo, prince Adewunmi Ogunmolasuyi. While reacting to the development, a lawmaker representing Ose/Owo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Otunba Timilehin Adelegbe appreciated the…

Given the outbreak of Coronavirus, COVID-19 in Nigeria, the Ondo State Ministry of Transport has reeled out measures to curb the further spread of the virus in buses, cabs, tricycles, Okada, motor parks and garages in the state. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor on Transport, Tobi Ogunleye, the ministry said all transport operators and companies are expected to sanitize their parks and garages regularly before and after each trip. Also, transport Operators were expected to have washing hand equipment with soap and running water at the entrance of their parks and garages. Ondo…

The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has called for a total lockdown over the outbreak of coronavirus in the country. Aisha who commended the state governors for closing down schools stated that it could be counterproductive if children stay and home and parents go to work. Aisha Buhari In a tweet via her official page, she said,” It is commendable that state governors have closed down schools; however, this could be counterproductive if parents are still going to work. We should not isolate students and expose their parents, Let us remember that they will meet at home.#TotalLockDown, #StayAtHome. In the meantime,…

The presidential candidate under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, during the 2019 General Elections in Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is in the news as he announced that his son tested positive to Coronavirus, COVID-19. In a post on his official twitter handle, @atiku, the former vice president urged his followers to keep his son in their prayers. He said “My son has tested positive to coronavirus. @NCDCGov has been duly informed, and he has been moved to Gwagwalada Specialist Teaching Hospital in Abuja for treatment and management. I will appreciate it if you have him in your prayers. Stay safe, coronavirus…

As researchers around the world search for a cure for the coronavirus outbreak, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control ( NAFDAC ) has approved the production of Chloroquine for clinical trials. The Director-General of the agency, Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this on Friday. The DG said that the agency is not approving Chloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19 but for clinical trials to find cure for the virus. NAFDAC She said “NAFDAC is not approving Chloroquine as a product that has can be used for Coronavirus because there is no submission to us for registration but because…

Nigerian music artiste, Bigiano has returned to the music scene with a new song titled Go crazy. The singer used to be the rave of the party in 2008/2009 when he released his chart-topping song, “Shayo,” which projected him into the limelight. He did well to carry them along while the fame from the hit song lasted. But Bigiano soon vanished into oblivion at a point when his fans needed him to churn out more songs to keep the musical relationship going. Bigiano It’s been over a decade, and the talented vocalist is set to make a comeback into the…

Mixed reactions have continued to trail an apology tendered by the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, following the South West unification rally organized by the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. The party held a rally amidst a rumored suspected case of Coronavirus outbreak in Ibadan, the state capital. In a statment made available to jounalists, the governor said it is imperative to communicate directly the measures the state government is taking to ensure the prevention, containment, and control of the disease. According to him, part of the measures is setting up of the Oyo…

Nigerian Politician and bussinessman, Ben Murray Bruce has announced the death of his wife, Evelyn Murray Bruce. In a post on his verified twitter handle, the politician said “I’m broken. Just lost my beautiful wife to cancer. She was my best friend for 43 years and my wife for 41 years. Cancer is real, but it shouldn’t be a death sentence – awareness, and early detection and treatment are key to survival. I miss her so so much. I’m broken. Ben Murray Bruce The politician who is also the founder of the Silver bird group expressed his grief over the…

Stay at home challenge is the new deal as the outbreak of Coronavirus, COVID-19 affects so many activities and authorities of some countries around the world announced that their citizens should stay at home as part of the preventive measures. In adherence to the order, citizens of the concerned countries have been engaging themselves in some activities that could keep them busy while they stay at home. Here in Nigeria, many Celebrities have joined one of the activities which they tag, the stay at home challenge. The stay at home challenge is such that allows people to engage in exercise…

Popular media personality, Toke Makinwa, has joined the league of people who have reacted to how the Coronavirus outbreak has brought so many activities and sectors down to their heels. She also expressed her feelings about the year 2020 and the different things that have been happening in the year. Toke, who also reacted to the earthquake in Utah, bid the earth farewell as she disclosed a plan to relocate to Mars. Toke Makinwa She posted a photo of herself with the caption, “Listen!!!!! Mother Earth is tired, she needs to go to sleep. Now looking for the next planet…

American rapper and actor Chris Brown has posted a photo of himself being quarantined amidst the outbreak of Coronavirus, COVID-19, which is spreading like wildfire in many countries. The singer who posted the photo on his Instagram page without any caption was seeing eating beside two cars parked in his home with a sign that reads. Quarantine. Chris Brown Alongside the cars were pairs of shoes and a container of yogurt. Meanwhile, the virus has inspired so many sit home activities in different countries as it affects businesses and many sectors. Stay connected to everyevery.ng for more gist.

Nigerian author, Lawyer and public commentator, Reno Omokri, has highlighted the need for young ones to be proud of their parent’s handiwork. In a post on his social media handle, Reno pointed out how Jesus Christ displayed humility while on Earth. According to him, the money made from the assumed dirty jobs some people engage in is such that God and man recognized as the cleanest money. Reno Omokri The self-acclaimed Buhari tormentor said, “Never be ashamed of your parents, even if they do dirty jobs like bricklaying, labouring, street sweeping. Those dirty jobs produce the cleanest money known to…

The recently crowned AMVCA 2020 Best Actress of the year, Toyin Abraham has joined a social video community, Triller. While announcing this on her Instagram page, she craved the indulgence of her fans to follow her on the new social media platform as she talked about his movie project “Fate of Alakada.” Triller is an entertainment platform built for creators, A social video community where you can show the world who you are by capturing flawless videos and sharing them in seconds. The talented actress has been putting all in place to see to the success of the movie project. Toyin…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has announced that the country has five laboratories with the capability to test anyone who is suspected to have Coronavirus, COVID-19. According to the NCDC, the laboratories are located in Lagos, Edo, Osun and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This revelation is coming on the heels of the confirmation that the country now has eight cases. Laboratories For COVID-19 The centre said “Nigeria has 5 labs with the capacity to test for #COVID19 located in FCT, Lagos, Edo and Osun States” The laboratories are NCDC National Reference Laboratory, Abuja, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital,…

The World Health Organization, W.H.O has provided answers to frequently asked questions about Coronavirus, COVID-19 as Countries around the world battles the deadly virus. In Nigeria, eight cases have been confirmed as at the time of filing this report, hence the more reason Nigerians and other people around the world are asking certain questions to give them more insight into how the virus can be contracted and contained. Everyevery.ng has compiled the top 7 frequently asked questions and answers about Coronavirus as provided by the W.H.O. Questions About Coronavirus Question: How long is the incubation period for COVID-19? The incubation…

Controversial on-air personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze has advised his followers to take precautionary measures and pray. He gave the advice as people around the world get worried over the Coronavirus outbreak, which is ravaging so many countries globally. Daddy Freeze made his stand known when one of his followers made reference to his prediction about the year 2020 and how he tagged it as such that will be rugged. According to the broadcaster, there is the need to seek mercy from Yahushua. Daddy Freeze “Let’s take the necessary precautionary measures and pray for the ‘ruggedity’ to…