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The first human trial in Europe of a coronavirus vaccine has begun in Oxford. Two volunteers were injected, the first of more than 800 people recruited for the study. Half will receive the Covid-19 vaccine, and half a control vaccine which protects against meningitis but not coronavirus. The design of the trial means volunteers will not know which vaccine they are getting, though doctors will. Elisa Granato, one of the two who received the jab, told the BBC: “I’m a scientist, so I wanted to try to support the scientific process wherever I can.” The vaccine was developed in under three months by a team at Oxford University. Sarah Gilbert, professor of vaccinology at the Jenner Institute, led the pre-clinical research. “Personally I have a high degree of confidence in this vaccine,” “Of course, we have to test it and get data from humans. We have to demonstrate it actually works and stops people getting infected with coronavirus before using the vacc

Key leaders of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists have been killed in multiple air strikes conducted by the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole. The Defence Headquarters said the terror kingpins were neutralised at Durbada in Borno. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, added that structures belonging to the terrorists were also destroyed. Enenche disclosed that the operation, which was executed on April 17, came on the heels of credible intelligence reports. He said that the intelligence was confirmed by series of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions and indicated that the settlement was one of the locations where some of the terrorists’ hierarchy often hibernate. According to him, the fighter jets dispatched by the Air Task Force took turns in attacking the location. They scored accurate hits within the target area which resulted in the death of some of the te

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned that the use of face masks can pose a risk of Coronavirus infection. NCDC explains that when the face mask being used in an attempt to prevent coronavirus isn’t disposed or handled properly, it can in fact pose a risk. Read what NCDC tweeted below:- READ ALSO:  Arewa Youths Declare Position On Appointment Of New Chief Of Staff, Condoles With Buhari Over Kyari’s Death

Leadership of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, has declared its position on the appointment of a new Chief of Staff by President Muhammadu Buhari. Nigerians are eagerly waiting for the announcement of a new Chief of Staff by the President after Abba Kyari who occupied the position, died and was buried on Saturday. Though, several names are flying about in the media on who the president may decide to pick to fill the void left by Abba Kyari, the AYCF National President, Mr. Yerima Shettima, while speaking to DAILY POST on Monday, said it is strictly Buhari’s decision to make. On the agitation and plea by some groups, including the Ohanaeze Youth Council, for the President to pick the next Chief of Staff from the Southeast, Shettima said Arewa youth do not care how Buhari fill the position. The group also commiserated with President Buhari and Abba Kyari’s family, friends and well-wishers over the passing of the Chief of Staff. Kyari died of complicat

Operatives of the Special Tactical Squad of the Inspector General of Police have arrested 24 suspected kidnappers in Taraba State. Mr David Misal, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, confirmed this to reporters on Monday in Jalingo, the state capital. According to him, the police team engaged the suspects in a gunfight during which the leader of the gang was killed. The gang leader, simply identified as Gagare, was brutally injured in the fire exchange which led to his death shortly after arriving at the Police Command Headquarters in Jalingo. Misal said the suspects kidnapped one Alhaji Dauda, collected a ransom and killed him thereafter a few months ago. He added that they have been terrorising residents of Wukari, Ardo-Kola, and Kurmi Local Government Areas of the state. The command’s spokesman explained that the police have been on the trail of the suspects for a while and after intelligence gathering, they stormed their hideouts which

Coronavirus could linger in men’s testicles explaining why men are more likely to be severely affected than women, a study has suggested. The virus bonds with proteins in the body that are found in the lungs, intestine and heart – and also the testicles. It binds with cells that express the ACE2 protein, or angiotensin converting enzyme 2. This protein is less prevalent in ovarian tissue, which could mean the virus has an extra place to harbour in men. Study authors said their observations showed men took longer to clear the virus from their systems. They Said: ‘High expression of ACE2 RNA and protein in testes leads to the hypothesis that testicular viral reservoirs may exist and play a role in viral persistence, and should be further investigated by larger clinical studies.’ According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) men in the UK have a mortality rate of 1,728.2 per 100,000, while women had a rate of 840.9 per 100,000, meaning men are dying from

The Lagos State government, on Sunday confirmed that a six weeks old baby had been infected with the deadly covid-19. The coronavirus is an ongoing global pandemic which is responsible for the death of over 165,000 people. In Nigeria, there are currently 627 confirmed cases of the virus, with 170 of them recovering and 21 deaths already recorded. Lagos remains the epicenter of the virus in the country, as the commercial hub has seen more infection than any other part of the country. The state government has now revealed that a 6 weeks old baby is among those infected by the deadly virus. This was made known by the state commissioner for health, Akin Abayomi.

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Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aminu Tsanyawa, has confirmed that three members of the state Taskforce on COVID-19 have been infected with the coronavirus disease. This was contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the ministry, Hajiya Hadiza Namadi, on Friday. “With deep sense of sadness and on behalf of the state government, the Commissioner of Health, Dr Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa hereby announces that the co-chairman and some members of Kano State Taskforce on COVID-19 were tested and three of the results came out positive for the coronavirus disease,” the statement said. The statement maintained that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state as of 11:15 am on Friday is 21 with one death. “The government, therefore, advises the general public to keep social distancing, avoid overcrowding and stay at home to keep safe as it continues to take measures to contain the spread of the disease in the state,” it added. READ

Former Ivorian striker Didier Drogba and one of the country’s biggest music groups Magic System distributed aid on Friday to 200 families in a poor area of Abidjan as part of the effort to fight the coronavirus crisis. Drogba joined Salif Traore, known as A’Salfo, the Magic System frontman, for the second phase of the “caravan of solidarity against covid-19”, financed by their respective foundations, the European Union and a real estate company. “This is the time to show solidarity and compassion, to help the poorest in the population,” said Drogba, invoking his “civic responsibility”. “Not everyone can afford to stay confined for several weeks. The daily life of a young African is not the same as that of a young Frenchman,” said the former Marseille and Chelsea striker and captain of the Ivorian national team. A total of 1,000 families in 11 areas of the Ivorian economic capital will receive soap, sanitising gel, rice, cooking oil and sugar over 11 days, said t

Russia said on Friday it had recorded 32,008 coronavirus cases, including a record 4,070 in the last 24 hours, as President Vladimir Putin warned of “very high” risks, particularly in the ill-equipped provinces. Official figures showed more than half of the new cases were registered in Moscow and the surrounding region. So far 273 deaths have been recorded in Russia, including 41 in the last 24 hours. Speaking during a televised video-conference with regional governors, Putin said that “the risks surrounding the epidemic’s spread are still very high, not just in Moscow but in many other Russian regions.” Moscow’s mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Friday reported the completion of a 500-bed hospital built within weeks, which will start admitting patients Monday. But Putin said every region must be equally prepared, even as several governors complained of a lack of medical equipment and specialist staff. Vladimir region governor Vladimir Sipyagin said his region of

The Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has described the death of Chief of Staff to the president of Nigeria, Mr Abba Kyarias as an unfortunate surprise. The Ooni expressed this through his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Comrade Moses Olafare in a statement released at the early hours of Saturday. Ooni Ogunwusi who is the natural father of the Oduduwa race worldwide described late Kyari as a coolheaded fine gentleman and great respecter of traditional institutions who had until his death handled his position as a public servant with dignity and dedication arising from his fervent belief in and his incorruptible patriotism to the Nigerian project. “The House of Oduduwa under the leadership of the Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife has received news of the death of Alhaji Abba Kyari with a rude shock and he sees it as a very unfortunate surprise. “Late Abba Kyari was a detribali

President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari is dead. In a statement on Saturday morning to Naijaloaded, the Presidency announced the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari. The deceased had tested positive for the ravaging COVID-19 and had been receiving treatment. …But he died on Friday, April 17, 2020. Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly.

Former First Lady Patience Jonathan has struck a deal to release her 200-bed hotel, which was locked up by the EFCC, as COVID-19 Isolation and treatment centre. The massive Abuja hotel, which is believed to be worth about N2 billion, is under interim forfeiture secured by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the court on April 30, 2018. No permanent forfeiture order yet. The former First Lady, it was learnt, struck the deal with First Lady Aisha Buhari, which led to her release of the hotel, under litigation, for use by the government at the critical time. The First Lady, through her pet project, the Future Assured Programme, entered into separate agreements with Mrs. Jonathan and the Ministry of Health to convert the hotel into a COVID-19 treatment centre. Mrs. Buhari made an offer to the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, to equip it as a treatment centre to international standards. Although the hotel will be formally handed over to

Melinda Gates, wife of billionaire businessman and Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, has warned that there will be dead bodies all over the streets of Africa if the world does not act fast enough. The billionaire wife stated this while speaking on the effect of the Coronavirus disease in third world countries on CNN. Melinda said her heart was in Africa, adding that she is worried that the continent might not be able to handle the devastating effect of the virus. “It’s going to be horrible in the developing world. “Part of the reasons you are seeing the case numbers still do not look very bad, is because they don’t have access to many tests. “Look at what is happening in Ecuador, they are putting bodies out on the streets, you are going to see that in countries in Africa,” Mrs Gates noted. Melinda fears things will get worst for Africa once cases peak due to poor health care systems and lack of humanitarian supports in the continent She pointed out that

In a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19, Borno State government has ordered a total lockdown and shut its borders against non-essential movements. Alhaji Umar Kadafur, the Deputy Governor of Borno, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, said that the order would take effect from Monday, April 13, by 6 a.m, adding that movement in and out of the state would be completely restricted. Kadafur said, “The border between Borno and Yobe States would be shut down completely, only persons on essential duties and vehicles conveying food items, petrol, drugs and other essential commodities would be allowed into the state. “This painstaking decision became imperative as part of the measures to prevent spread of the virus into our dear state, following discoveries of some suspected cases in some northern states,” Kadafur said. Kadafur further warned people of the State to comply, pending further directives. He said the State government regretted any inco

The Italian Football Federation hopes that players can be tested for coronavirus at the start of May in preparation for the season to restart. Serie A has been suspended since 9 March because of the global pandemic. There is no set date for when the campaign can resume in Italy, with 12 full rounds and four outstanding fixtures still to play. “As soon as the conditions are right, we’ll finish the championship,” said federation president Gabriele Gravina. Speaking to Sky Sports Italia, he added: “Soon, there will be a meeting. We will establish the procedure which we will then communicate. “We will start, I hope, at the beginning of May with tests to ensure that players are negative and training can follow. “Will we play through the summer? We don’t have a deadline but the idea is to finish the championships.” READ ALSO:  People Are Too Hungry To Observe Social Distancing – Muyiwa Ademola

Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Muyiwa Ademola has expressed that several Nigerians are hungry that they care less about social distancing as a result of the lockdown. Ademola shared his experience while distributing food items to some communities as a way of supporting families during the COVID-19 lockdown. The actor had joined his friend and colleague Femi Adebayo to carry out the exercise through their foundation “The Unique Charitable Foundation” in Ibadan but got mobbed by hungry and desperate residents who didn’t care about social distancing. “Earlier today Femi Adebayo and I on behalf of our foundation went to some places in Ibadan to distribute some foodstuff. It was quite an experience,” he narrates. “A little help with a little smile gives meaning to human life. We “The Unique Charitable Foundation” went out today to reach out to some of our people out there to support various foodstuffs to help those that need us. May God continue to bless @ucfng …

President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, has responded to inquiries by Nigerians on whether the lockdown enforced in some states by the president due to the Coronavirus outbreak will be lifted. There have been different questions from Nigerians on social media on whether the 14 days lockdown enforced by the president in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun states will continue after the expiration date which is on Monday night. While some believe that the lockdown will be extended due to the continuous increase in the number of confirmed cases of the virus in the country, others already said they will go about their normal daily activities once the expiry date is over. Ahmad who has been continuously tagged on Twitter with the questions on whether the stay at home order will be extended took to his Twitter account on Monday to state that Nigerians will be properly communicated on the next step. He said, ”I can see a lot of questions on wh

5G phone masts are being set alight in the UK after online conspiracy theories have linked the cell towers to the coronavirus pandemic. The BBC reports that at least three towers were set alight last week, and police and fire services were called to extinguish the flames. Rumors and conspiracy theories over a link between the rollout of 5G and the spread of coronavirus have been spread primarily through social media. A variety of groups exist on Facebook and Nextdoor, where thousands of members repeat false and misleading claims that the technology is supposedly harmful. One theory claims that the novel coronavirus originated in Wuhan because the Chinese city had recently been rolling out 5G. It’s now supposedly spread to other cities that are also using 5G. But is there any truth in these claims? More investigations are currently on going to know the truth and not deny on mere speculations. READ ALSO:  JUST IN!!! Two Edo Doctors Test Positive To Coronav

It was gathered that the two affected doctors worked at the facility’s Pathology and Obstetrics and Gynecology departments. There has been panic among medical workers at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Edo State after two doctors tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, Sunday PUNCH can report. It was gathered that the two affected doctors worked at the facility’s Pathology and Obstetrics and Gynecology departments. A senior medical officer at the hospital, who spoke with one of our correspondents on condition of anonymity, said the two doctors were currently in isolation in their different homes. The source said the doctors became infected after attending to two patients without protective gear and unknown to them that the patients were carriers of the virus. ISTH is a World Health Organisation-recognised centre for Lassa fever research and treatment in Africa. According to the source, the doctors began to exhibit the commonly known symptoms

A Nigerian nurse in the USA who recovered from the deadly coronavirus, has opened up about her experiences. People who are able to go to the hospital on time stand a better chance of surviving, but the thing is that they are asking people to self-quarantine because since it’s a virus, it will run its course and go by itself. Where it becomes complicated for many people is when they now have underlying illnesses like diabetes, asthma, cardiac problems, and pneumonia. I am diabetic, that’s what made mine worse.” Those were the opening lines of May Toba, a United States-based nurse, mother of two and visibly elated survivor of the Coronavirus, as she relived her wrestle and recovery from the rampaging virus. How it all started? “I was having a bit of temperature; I own a thermometer, so I checked myself and found that it was 38.4. Usually, the temperature is supposed to be between 35 and 37.5. I checked the first day, took paracetamol; I kept monitoring it dail

Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe, is already feeling bored due to the stay at home order imposed by the FG to fight COVID 19 in the country. ‘Coronavirus is a respecter of no man, lord pls take away this plague’ – Mercy Aigbe The mom of two, who gave an update about her life a few days ago, has again taken to IG to speak on the disease. According to Mercy, the virus is no respecter of anyone, rich or poor. ”This Corona Virus is the great equalizer, it doesn’t know the rich or the poor! The young or old! The fat or skinny! The beautiful or ugly! The white or black! … etc , cos truth is we are all in this together and all equal before God!… Father lord pls take away this plague, heal our lands oh lord  #stayhomestaysafe” See a screenshot of her post below:- READ ALSO:   New York-based Nigerian Doctor Tests Positive For Coronavirus

A young Nigerian doctor based in New York, United States, Damilola Odutola, has tested positive for Coronavirus. He made the announcement in a video on his Instagram page on Saturday, encouraging people to take more caution and protect themselves. He said, “Today I tested positive for COVID. Last week I had quite serious symptoms that only a few know about; but I’m out of it now. “Thanks to my friends and family for your prayers, messages and care. We will all overcome this, I’m praying for me and my colleagues here in NYC for protection and for those that think it’s a joke. “Please stay at home and help flatten the curve.”

Segun Mimiko, former Ondo State Governor, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari government to give Nigerians N20,000 each. He said this would cushion the economic effect of coronavirus. Mimiko, in a statement on Tuesday, said BVN data with banks should be used to make the transfers. He noted that the stay-at-home would affect up to 40 percent of Nigeria’s adult population who earn their living on a daily basis. Mimiko stated: “We are quick to complain of lack of data, but we have BVN. I’m told we have 40 million BVN accounts. “Adopting a benchmark of the annual turnover of N360,000 and assuming that up to 50 percent, i.e. 20 million qualify for palliative, say N20,000 each, that will amount to just about N40 billion”. Mimiko who said the President’s recent address ‘should give added momentum to the combat against the killer virus”. He counseled that Nigeria while trying to procure more of this life-saving gadget, should “start mobilizing massive

Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has taken to his official Twitter handle to wish his Oyo, Bauchi and Kaduna counterparts quick recovery as they battle Corona-virus. Sanwo-Olu, in his message, noted that the country needs to start benefiting from their insight and leadership qualities. See The Tweet Below: Babajide Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu I wish H.E Gov @ elrufai , H.E Gov Bala Mohammed and H.E Gov @ seyiamakinde who tested positive for # COVID19 , a speedy and safe recovery. As leaders and co-visionaries in building Nigeria, they play critical roles and we hope to continue to benefit from their insight and leadership. 4,481 11:15 PM - Mar 30, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 1,059 people are talking about this READ ALSO:  Revealed! Daughter Of Ogun UK-returnee Tests Positive To Coronavirus

The Ogun State Government has confirmed that a 30-year-old daughter of the third case in the state who is a United Kingdom-returnee in Sagamu has tested positive for COVID-19. The 4th case was confirmed on Monday night few hours after 128 bed-isolation centres were inaugurated. Prior to the recent confirmed case of COVID-19, the state had recorded three cases which included the first index in Nigeria. The Commissioner for Health in the state Dr Tomi Coker, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing newsmen on the update of the coronavirus in the state. Coker said the state ran 68 tests after which four persons were confirmed to be positive while 58 persons were negative. She added that six cases were pending while 112 contact tracing of individuals had been made. Coker said: “Last night, we had a new confirmed COVID-19 case which is a 30-year-old female and a contact of the third case. “So far in Ogun State, we run 68 tests of which we have four po

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said there are more than 50 trials for a vaccine on COVID-19. The Country Officer for WHO in Nigeria, Fiona Braka, said there is also a multi-country trial for a drug for the virus. Braka said while there is no vaccine for the disease yet, WHO is fast-tracking the process of producing one. She said: “We currently have over 50 vaccine trials that are in place, trying to work round the clock to fast-track the vaccine development process, and we continue to keep countries informed of that process. “When it comes to treatment, WHO is leading a multi-country clinical trial. So far, 45 countries have signed up for that.” The WHO country director added that what is being adopted is a “solidarity trial” that would “test different drugs in four different arms against the normal standard of care we are currently implementing.”