Tag: ebola virus

The Slab

PODCAST: We don’t need Osinbajo’s numbers, people are suffering… and more on The Slab with Isime

It’s Episode 9 of The Slab with Isime. Whoop! Today, we talk about the apologies that got everyone talking from social media to the Presidency. Too early to lament? And…

Read More Arrow

Another Liberian passenger ‘shows symptoms of Ebola’ in the US

by Akan Ido Officials of the of the American Centre for Disease Control (CDC) have isolated a Liberian man reportedly showing symptoms of the Ebola Virus Disease. The unnamed man…

Read More Arrow

We treated Lassa fever, not Ebola patient – UCH CMD

by Isi Esene Professor Temitope Alonge, the Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo, has denied speculations that the medical facility is treating a patient infected…

Read More Arrow

Tunde Fagbenle: We should thank Fashola for curtailing Ebola

by Tunde Fagbenle A few weeks ago when the news went viral (no pun intended) on the presence in Nigeria of the dreaded Ebola virus, the most deadly of the…

Read More Arrow

“I was very lucky”: British Ebola patient beats virus, discharged from hospital

by Isi Esene William Pooley, the first British person to contract the deadly Ebola Virus in West Africa has been discharged from hospital after making a full recovery. The 29-year-old…

Read More Arrow

#Ebola: Third American doctor contracts Ebola virus disease

by Kolapo Olapoju   A missionary doctor working with Serving In Mission has contracted the Ebola virus disease in Liberia. According to the group, Serving in Mission (SIM USA), the…

Read More Arrow

The fear of Ebola: Hotel patronage crashes in Lagos

by Emma Chidiogo The outbreak of Ebola virus has led to a drop in the use of hotels in Lagos state. According to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Financial Derivatives…

Read More Arrow

#Ebola: Air France cabin crew refuse to fly to Nigeria

by Damilola Jagun   According to AFP, some Air France flight officials are refusing and hesistant to board planes flying to Ebola affected countries like Nigeria Guinea, and Sierra-Leone. The…

Read More Arrow

#Ebola: Bushmeat sellers protest on low patronage in Ibadan

by David Cyril Hundreds of bush meat sellers were gathered at the Oyo State Governor’s Office, the Oyo State Secretariat, Ibadan, yesterday August 18, 2014 complaining of low patronage due…

Read More Arrow

Cheta Nwanze and Tunji Andrews on #DailyNewsVlog: Ebola, Cameroon’s border & Inflation (WATCH)

Hello folks, it's Cheta Nwanze and Tunji Andrews talking about Cameroon's closure of its border because of Ebola and inflation.

Read More Arrow

#Ebola bottle night: This church has the answers to the deadly virus (LOOK, READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Things like this tend to serve as justification for Patrick Sawyer's desperate attempt to come to Nigeria! You gotta admire and at the same time be bemused…

Read More Arrow

Striking doctors terminated by President Jonathan [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan has authorized the termination of doctors across federal hospitals in Nigeria with immediate effect. The information was dispersed through a letter signed by a…

Read More Arrow

“Don’t turn it up, leave it there” | Frank Donga tells you what you need to know about Ebola (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju   Serial job seeker, Frank Donga has had his say about the Ebola virus on Ndani Tv. #ThatsAll. Watch video.

Read More Arrow

Nigerian passenger causes panic over Ebola in Turkey

by Isi Esene   Earlier today, a Nigerian woman was placed under quarantine after having a fever while on a plane to Turkey from Nigeria. The woman who was said to…

Read More Arrow

Wahala: Ivory Coast has banned all flights from Nigeria

  by David Cyril   Yesterday, August 11, 2014, the government of Ivory Coast has banned all flights from countries hit by the deadly Ebola virus. The government said in a…

Read More Arrow

Nurse who got Ebola virus from Patrick Sawyer talks about the experience (READ)

by S'ola Filani One of the nurses, Obi Justina Ejelonu,  that cared for Patrick Sawyer during his stay at First Consultant Hospital Obalande, is now down the virus. Ejelonu, a…

Read More Arrow

Ebola: Why NNPC shut down its clinic in Lagos today

by David Cyril The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) today 8, August 2014, announced the indefinite shutdown of its clinic in the Muri Okunola area of Victoria Island, Lagos, in…

Read More Arrow

EMERGENCY: 2 more Nigerians confirmed with Ebola

by Kolapo Olapoju   It has been announced by the Federal Government that two more Nigerians have been confirmed to have contacted the Ebola virus disease. So far, only one…

Read More Arrow

This is the suit that keeps Ebola away – but how do health workers get it? (LOOK, READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju   Sheik Umar Khan, a Sierra Leone doctor treating Ebola patients, was wearing a protective gear, yet somehow, he caught the virus and died from it. This instance…

Read More Arrow

American schools are now preparing for Ebola [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju   Ebola virus might be spreading fast across West Africa, but Americans are apparently taking no chances. Schools have begun to put protocol in place for students…

Read More Arrow

A church in Abia has declared a crusade against Ebola! (LOOK)

by S'ola Filani Lord have mercy. Since scientists are not forthcoming in proffering solutions to the deadly Ebola virus, it appears Nigerian churches are the next best hope. Four West…

Read More Arrow

We are sorry Patrick Sawyer brought Ebola to Nigeria – Liberia apologises

by Kolapo Olapoju   The Liberian Government has apologised to the Nigeria government over the case of Liberian-American, Patrick Sawyer, who knowingly brought the deadly Ebola Virus into Nigeria. Mr.…

Read More Arrow

How to avoid Ebola – by Toke Makinwa (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju   No boy-talk or relationship drama on Toke's Vlog this week. She delves into the serious of the Ebola virus our government just called a "national emergency".…

Read More Arrow

Former Sierra Leonean minister loses 9 family members to Ebola

by Kolapo Olapoju   A Former Sierra Leone Minister, Lansana Nyallah says he has lost nine members of his family to the deadly Ebola Virus Disease. He said this on…

Read More Arrow

Spanish priest tests positive for Ebola virus in Liberia [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju   A Spanish priest has tested positive for the deadly Ebola virus in Liberia. According to reports by 'News Agency of Nigeria, the Spanish government said that…

Read More Arrow

Ebola: Jim Iyke apologizes for fleeing Liberia

by S'ola Filani Nollywood actor Jim Iyke, made headlines across the world last week when he posted a photo of himself wearing a mask and exiting Monrovia, Liberia amid the…

Read More Arrow

Ebola: World Bank comes to West Africa’s aid

by S'ola Filani The World Bank Group has pledged the sum of $200m to help contain the spread of Ebola, which now has a death toll of 887 in West Africa…

Read More Arrow

Don’t bring Ebola virus here: T.B Joshua warns victims to stay in their countries

by Kolapo Olapoju   Following the visit of officials of the Federal and Lagos state health ministry to his church on Sunday, 3 August, over the Ebola virus spread, T.B…

Read More Arrow

Abati responds to reports that GEJ’s aides will be screened for Ebola

by Kolapo Olapoju The president's spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati has denied reports that President Goodluck Jonathan’s delegation to the United States for the African/American Leaders Summit was screened for exposure…

Read More Arrow

Don’t make it worse – Read the (quiet) warning Lagos officials gave the miracle-working TB Joshua yesterday

by Kolapo Olapoju It was only a matter of time because Ebola healings began to pour forth from the man in the Synagogue. So Lagos and federal government health officials…

Read More Arrow
cool good eh love2 cute confused notgood numb disgusting fail