Bitter kola is strong antimalarial fruit, study confirms

Researchers have confirmed the malaria protective effect of daily consumption of bitter kola. Malaria can cause a range of symptoms and life-threatening complications, so an early and accurate diagnosis is crucial. In animal studies, researchers found it demonstrated antimalarial activity and could be considered a readily available and cheap alternative to malaria medicines like chloroquine. […]

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Covid 19: 158 aboard plane with Italian can’t be traced, Sanwo-Olu raises alarm

Lagos schools for hand washing New cases in Egypt, Algeria ‘We have discovered its cure’ Global concern over Coronavirus (COVID-19) heightened on Monday. The Lagos State Government said it was yet to trace the 158 passengers aboard  the Turkish airliner that flew in the Italian who is Nigeria’s index case of the virus. It restated […]

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We’ve found cure for Coronavirus – Maurice Iwu

AS the world grapples with the most recent form of pestilence called Coronavirus or COVID-19, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Professor of Pharmacognosy, Prof. Maurice Iwu has said not only has Nigeria discovered the cure for the Wuhan coronavirus or COVID 19 but the discovery has been since 2015. He […]

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Ondo alerts residents on Corona virus as Ogun quarantines 39

Determined to shield Ondo from the worrisome Corona virus, the state government has expressed the urgent need for all stakeholders to join hands to prevent the spread to the state. It said in a statement through the Ministry of Health that “following the outbreak of Corona virus in Lagos which is just some few hours […]

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Nigeria confirms first case of coronavirus

Nigeria on Thursday confirmed its first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lagos State. The patient is an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria who returned from Milan to Lagos on the 25th February 2020. He was confirmed by the Virology Laboratory ot the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, which is part of the Laboratory Network […]

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Nigeria not prepared for coronavirus, Senate warns

All suspected cases tested negative, says NCDC. Four laboratories setto diagnose COVID-19. Saudi Arabia suspends entry into kingdom Despite assurances from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Senate yesterday rejected the preventive measures being taken against the dreaded coronavirus (COVID-19) by the agency, describing them as poor. The Chief Executive Officer and Director […]

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WHO warns of ‘very grave’ global virus threat

The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that the novel coronavirus was a “very grave threat” for the planet as it hosted the first major conference on fighting the epidemic. About 400 scientists were taking part in the two-day international meeting in Geneva which will review how the virus is transmitted and possible vaccines against […]

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How poor quality diets raise death risk

*Low fat foods reduce testosterone levels in men, researchers find*High protein meals boost heart attack, lead to weight loss, say study*Mediterranean, fasting, Paleo menus induce health improvements Data suggest that those who follow healthful low fat and low carb diets have a lower overall death risk.A large new study has examined the link between diet […]

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Recurring Lassa fever deaths, shame of a nation

For the third consecutive year, Nigeria has suffered death of citizens due to Lassa fever infection. Although Lassa fever is also known to be endemic in Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, and Sierra Leone, Nigeria has had a tough battle with the killer infection, with the peak season always anticipated between December and June of […]

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