Madagascar virus potion scorned because it’s from Africa – President

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina drinks a sample of the “Covid Organics” or CVO remedy at a launch ceremony in Antananarivo on April 20, 2020. “Covid Organics” or CVO is a remedy produced by the Malagasy Institute of Applied Research (IMRA) created from the Artemisia plant and supposedly help to prevent any infection caused by the […]

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Buhari approves Madagascar’s COVID-19 cure for Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved the airlifting of the country’s allocation of the Madagascar anti-coronavirus drink. “Mr President has given instructions for the airlifting of Nigeria’s allocation of the Madagascar #Covid19 Syrup,” Boss Mustapha, secretary to the federal government said at the COVID19 daily press briefing. Mustapha disclosed that the president also gave “clear […]

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Fasoranti at 94 still has much to offer Nigeria – Akeredolu

Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, sitting; From left to right: Mrs Rachael Falae; Former Secretary to the Federal Government and ex Presidential candidate, Chief Olu Falae; Ondo State Social Democratic Party chairman, Chief Korede Duyile, APC state chairman Engnr Ade Adetimehin and Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu “You are not just a Yoruba leader; your wisdom, high […]

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Akeredolu condemns almajiris’ influx to South west states

shelves schools resumption Chairman of the South west Governors Forum and Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has condemned the massive influx of Almajiris into southwest states from the northern part of the country. He said their influx into the region, coinciding with the spread of COVID-19 constitutes a great threat in many respects and calls […]

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‘Fresh lockdown may hurt economy’

By Femi Adekoya With the growing cases of COVID-19 despite weeks of lockdowns, federal and state authorities may have to choose between tightening restraints and hopefully saving lives or crashing the economy, which ironically sustains life. A week after the Federal Government relaxed the lockdown in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lagos and Ogun States, figures […]

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Jonathan: Why I’m staying away from partisan politics

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he reduced his political activities since he quit power in 2015 to enable him to concentrate on his foundation. The former leader gave the explanation on Sunday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, when Governor Douye Diri inaugurated the state executive council of the Peoples Democratic Party. Jonathan, who said he […]

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Olam splashes palliatives on Ondo, Osun, Cross River

pledges support for government to battle Coronavirus International agricultural business company, Olam Nigeria Limited, has made a generous donation of relief supplies to Ondo, Osun, and Cross River states to support government efforts in alleviating the suffering caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. The company, leading in Cocoa Value Chain in Nigeria, handed 15,000 face masks, […]

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Ondo records first COVID-19 death

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu One patient whose identity is yet to be ascertained has died in Ondo State from complications of COVID-19. The deceased became the first COVID-19 victim in Ondo State. Ondo Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro, confirmed this while responding to questions in a radio programme. Adegbenro said the deceased was […]

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Madagascar’s COVID-19 cure drugs sent to Nigeria

NAFDAC, others to carry out analysis before testing Governors seek volunteer health workers to battle virus The Republic of Madagascar has offered its herbal drug – COVID Organics (COV) – to Nigeria and other African countries. The drug is for prevention and cure of Coronavirus. Nigeria’s consignment has been sent to Equatorial Guinea from where it will be […]

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17 Chinese illegal miners, others face prosecution

The Federal Government has promised to prosecute the 17 Chinese illegal miners recently apprehended in Osun State. The two caught in Zamfara State sometime ago and others apprehended for illegal mining will also be prosecuted. The government said although the Chinese are the most culpable illegal miners stealing the country’s gold, it is aware that […]

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