Coronavirus

December 9, 2024

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCDC Announces Discovery of A New Strain of Coronavirus

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NCDC announces discovery of a new strain of Coronavirus The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has shared its discovery of a new variant of Coronavirus and has implored all state governments to... Read More

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Nollywood

January 25, 2021

Predicting Nollywood in the second year of coronavirus

Around this time last year, Nollywood was looking to rise from the ashes of the Lionheart Oscar fracas from late 2019. Movies had been planned for a 2020 cinema release, and streaming giant Netflix arriving in Nigeria was timely and paradigm-shifting, proof that the film industry was on track towards growth and further exposure. Then... Read More

The Cutting Floor

Coronavirus, Desmond Ovbiagele, nollywood, The Milkmaid

December 17, 2020

COVID-19: Nigeria needs to put structures in place to meet up with the challenges of the 21st century

Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has said that efforts are ongoing to acquire approved COVID-19 vaccines in January 2021. He disclosed this to journalists Wednesday, December 16, 2020; after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja. This is coming almost a week after Nigerians were advised to prepare for a possible second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Ehanire added that... Read More

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November 24, 2020

Coronavirus cases spiking in the U.S. should tell Nigeria that the pandemic isn’t over

A viral video now featured on Aljazeera English of a frontline nurse in El Paso, Texas brings the conversation on COVID-19 to the top of the trend list on Twitter. The pandemic, which was declared by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in March 2020 is still on-going even as countries continue to relax restrictions that help... Read More

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November 20, 2020

Should we go to the cinemas with coronavirus still around?

With coronavirus still much around, we are never going back to the time when it was completely safe to watch movies in cinemas. At least not for now. To say that cinemas in Nigeria were shuttered due to the pandemic would be an understatement. Box office revenue took a hit, cinema economy comprising of low-level... Read More

The Film Blog, The Media Blog

Coronavirus, nollywood, Nollywood movies

November 11, 2020

What Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine could mean for Nigerians

When COVID-19 spiked globally and the world virtually came to a halt, people prayed for one thing – a vaccine that can curtail the virus and restore the world back to normal We have seen a number of ‘breakthrough’ in the development of a solution for the global pandemic. From engineered drugs to regular home... Read More

Coronavirus, Pfizer

Air Peace

Air Peace isn’t the only victim of the ripple effect of coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly had a negative effect on many businesses in Nigeria and across the world. From businesses shutting down to retrenchment of workers, salaries, and pay cuts, this period has recorded a decline in the growth of many businesses as well as the springing up of many other business ideas. In Nigeria,... Read More

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Third Mainland Bridge to be shut down on Friday – FG | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Federal Government has announced that there will be a partial closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, from Friday night to ensure that the crucial structure does not collapse completely. Rehabilitation of the infrastructure slated to last from July 2020 to January 23, 2021 is expected to be done on a stretch of... Read More

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Buhari’s ally and confidant, Ismaila Isa Funtua is dead | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Founding Managing Director of New Africa Holdings (publishers of the defunct Democrat newspapers), Mallam Ismaila Isa Funtua, is dead. He is reported to have died of a cardiac arrest while undergoing a routine medical check-up, late Monday in Abuja. He was 78 years old. Funtua, a close ally of President Muhammadu Buhari and former President... Read More

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Though the Eti-Osa Isolation centre is closing, YPO is still committed to contributing its quota to improving healthcare in Nigeria

In an effort to help the community the Young President Organisation (YPO) Lagos Chapter approached the Lagos State Government and on March 31st, 2020 embarked on setting up a free public COVID-19 treatment and isolation center in Eti Osa LGA. Three weeks later on April 22nd 2020 the Eti Osa Isolation center at Landmark Village... Read More

Coronavirus, healthcare, YPO

602 repentant Boko Haram members denounce membership | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Amidst increasing insurgent attacks in the North East of the country, there are reports that about 602 repentant Boko Haram terrorists have been set free after denouncing membership of the group and swearing an oath of allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Reports detail that the ex-combatants took the oath before an 11-man quasi-judicial... Read More

boko haram, CBN, Coronavirus, Godswill Akpabio, Joy Nunieh

vaccines

With 150 vaccines in development & 19 in clinical trials, there is real progress in ending Covid19

Eight months into the region outbreak that has escalated into a global pandemic, the true mental toll of living in constant vigilance is beginning to show. Countries are prematurely easing their lock down and adjusting their expectations to live ‘with’ the Coronavirus, opening up businesses and easing restrictions on travel and movement. This has seen... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Coronavirus, vaccine

Domestic flights resume July 8, but is it too soon?

It was inevitable that the Nigerian government would eventually be forced to remove all travel restrictions and reopen interstate roads, airports and seaports. After all Nigeria is a country with nearly 200 million people, many of whom rely on travel as an integral part of their incomes. The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Nigerians react to Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s ‘Microchip’ postulations

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of the Believers Love World Church is currently trending on Nigeria Twitter. This trend is coming up after a footage of the Christ Embassy Founder was released on the Internet. In the viral video, Pastor Chris shared that the Black Lives Matter protest that has gotten global attention is beyond just what... Read More

5G, Coronavirus, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

face masks

LONG READ: Face masks are the new condoms: How a public health preventive measure will save us (yet again)

Only six months ago, a young man walking into a bank, demanding to withdraw money at the counter would have been viewed with instant suspicion. People would’ve stared uncomfortably and bank security most likely would have been forced to approach him. Today, it is the other way round. This situation isn’t limited to banks. A... Read More

Coronavirus, Face masks, pandemic, Wilfred Okiche

Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone: All we know about the new COVID-19 ‘breakthrough drug’

As world leaders are invested in finding a vaccine for the coronavirus that has shaken the world to its core, more and more people have expressed hope for the vaccine to come in soon. However, recent developments have set in hope for the world with the introduction of Dexamethasone. Following the announcement by the World... Read More

Coronavirus, COVID-19, Dexamethasone, WHO, World Health Organisation (WHO)

EPL

The EPL resumes today, posing a different kind of COVID-19 risk for Nigerians

Football is integral to the lives of significant percentage of the Nigerian population. Our football teams, both male and female are a rallying point and a source of national pride. We obsess over the private leagues, adore footballers, and discuss their careers, their personal lives and the value they bring to their clubs. We even... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Coronavirus, COVID-19, epl

Burna Boy and Rema

Burna Boy and Rema nominated for 2020 BET Awards | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

BET has announced nominations for the 2020 Awards ceremony, which will also mark its 20th anniversary. The awards celebrate the brightest stars across music, television, film, sports, and philanthropy.The nominees announced in the Best International Act Award category are: Burna Boy, Innoss’B, Sho Madjozi, Dave, Stormzy, Ninho, and S.Pri Noir. In the category for Viewer’s... Read More

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345 in Lagos; Nigerians express shock at latest Coronavirus cases

by Toluwanimi Onakoya The first case of Coronavirus in the country was recorded in February. The patient, an Italian who predominantly worked in Lagos, had just returned from Milan when he was tested positive for the deadly disease. The government sprung into action, educating citizens on how to prevent coronavirus and soon after, setting in place... Read More

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Ighalo

Odion Ighalo to stay at Manchester United till January | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Odion Ighalo will remain at Manchester United and this was decided by Shanghai Shenhua, after it was revealed that Chinese Super League’s foreign players are banned from returning to China until October. As the border restrictions may prevent Ighalo from returning to his parent club Shanghai Shenhua, in time for the start of the new... Read More

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John Boyega

John Boyega is demanding better respect for black people | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

John Boyega has reacted to the racist lynching of an African African man George Floyd by white policemen in a viral clip that recently hit social media. From the clip, Floyd can be heard saying he can’t breathe as he was pinned to the ground, the knee of the policeman constricting his airflow. John Boyega... Read More

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COVID-19: Nigeria Airforce embarks on rescue mission | The #YNaijaCover

On today’s Cover, he Nigerian Airforce (NAF) produced locally-made ventilators as its contribution to national efforts towards fighting coronvirus. The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal (AM) Sadique Abubakar, announced this during Eid-el-Fitri lunch with troops of the Air Component of “Operation Lafiya Dole” at the Airforce Base in Maiduguri on yesterday. Abubakar said... Read More

Cover Stories, Satire

Coronavirus, NAF, The #YNaijaCover

Nigerians take to Twitter, demand from NCDC answers to COVID-19 puzzles

The Coronavirus by now is something the whole world is familiar with, and whether or not one has had a running with this illness, it can’t be overstated just how much every single person in the world has been affected by the pandemic, from the restriction on schooling, sporting activities and large gatherings to suspension... Read More

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School Resumption In Nigeria

See why everyone is talking about School resumption in Nigeria

With the world gradually coming out of lockdown and getting back to normal, news of school resumption in Nigeria is not something that will go without many dropping one comment or the other. While there has not been any official announcement on the date of resumption in the country, many Nigerian have aired their views... Read More

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INEC

INEC approves e-voting as from 2021 | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

INEC has said that Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) will be used for future elections in the country beginning from 2021, however, the forthcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states will run on the existing order. INEC disclosed this in a document released on Monday in Abuja, which was tagged, “Policy on Conducting Elections in... Read More

Coronavirus, Ighalo, INEC, NCDC

Zainab Ahmed

Zainab Ahmed says Nigeria is heading towards recession | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, has said that the coronavirus pandemic and falling oil prices are set to force Nigeria’s economy into recession. Zainab Ahmed made this known yesterday, while speaking to state house correspondents shortly after attending the National Economic Summit meeting in Abuja. “On the economy, COVID-19 has resulted in the collapse in... Read More

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lock down

Private citizens showed up for their neighbours during the Lagos lock down

Words by Oris Aigbokhaevbolo; Photos by Adeyinka Yusuf On 30 March, President Muhammadu Buhari directed the lock down of Lagos, Ogun state, and the Federal Capital Territory for an initial period of 14 days. The plan, said the government, was to get the spread of the coronavirus under control. Those two weeks became five. Unfortunately,... Read More

Coronavirus, COVID-19, Interventions

Osas Ighodaro

Is Osas Ighodaro starring in the Rattlesnake remake? | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Osas Ighodaro might be starring in the remake of the 1994 action classic Rattlesnake. The actress posted a cryptic image on Instagram – tall stalks of grass and Rattlesnake written across it. It got a lot of buzz and excitement in the comments and although Osas Ighodaro didn’t reveal anything else, it begs the question... Read More

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Femi Adesina ‘incurs wrath’ of Nigerians | The #YNaijaCover

Femi Adesina, the special adviser on media and publicity to the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari disputed the claim that the president will be addressing the nation today on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Adesina in a tweet announcing the development stated that “none was planned” in the first place and that the Presidential Task Force (PTF)... Read More

Cover Stories, Satire

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Twitter users go head-to-head over tweet on ‘anxiety’

I saw a viral tweet about someone getting anxiety over phonecalls, and another about anxiety over texting. Life is so good that banal things like texts and calls give people a reason to be anxious. 😒 We're truly living in the best days. — Chairman AW (@AffiSupaStar) May 17, 2020 This was the tweet that... Read More

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