DONALD OTITO

A major shakeup affecting 110 senior naval officers, has taken place in the Nigerian Navy. To this effect, the affected officers, consisting of 33 Rear Admirals and 77 Commodores, are to steer the affairs of  Naval commands, units, and training institutions across  Nigeria. Also read:  COVID-19 lockdown: Nigerian Army dismisses torture videos The redeployment  which was approved by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, was contained in a statement issued to Vanguard, by the Director of Information, Commodore  Suleman Dahun, today. Consequently,  the new Chief of Policy and Plans Naval Headquarters is Rear Admiral Ifeola Mohammed, while  Rear Admiral Obi Ofodile, formerly Director of Plans Defence Headquarters, has been reappointed to Defence Headquarters as Chief of Defence Administration. Rear Admiral Matthew Emuekpere, who was formerly Deputy Commandant Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji, h...

                    Bill Gates False claims targeting billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates are gaining traction online since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, with experts warning they could hamper efforts to curb the virus. Doctored photos and fabricated news articles crafted by conspiracy theorists — shared thousands of times on social media platforms and messaging apps, in various languages — have gone as far as accusing the Microsoft founder of creating the outbreak. Gates, who has pledged $250 million to efforts to fight the pandemic, is the latest in a string of online targets despite the World Health Organization’s efforts to fight what it called an “infodemic” — misinformation fanned by panic and confusion about the virus. In recent months, 5G networks and Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros have also been blamed for creating COVID-19, which has killed more than 315,000 people around the world. “Bill ...

WHO’s Director-General, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says hand hygiene is one of the most effective actions to reduce the spread of pathogens and the COVID-19 virus. WHO made this known on Tuesday in a statement posted on its website to commemorate the Global Hand Hygiene Day, celebrated yearly on May 5. READ ALSO:  Doctor who treated first US COVID patient fears second wave According to WHO, the main goal of the Global Hand Hygiene Day campaign is to recognise that handwashing is one of the most effective actions an individual can take. “This is to reduce the spread of pathogens and prevent infections, including the COVID-19 virus,” it said. Hand Hygiene Day mobilises people around the world to increase adherence to hand hygiene in healthcare facilities, thus protecting healthcare workers and patients from infections. “This year, the campaign theme: “SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands”, is aligned with the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife....

THE Senate has begun probe on the present status of 5th Generation ( 5G) network in Nigeria. The Senate has mandated its Committees on Communications, Health, Science and Technology and ICT and Cyber Crimes to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the status of G5 Network in Nigeria and its technological impact on Nigerians. The Committees, with Communications Committee as the lead, should report back in four weeks. The resolution of the Upper Chamber was sequel to a motion by Senator Uche Ekwunife, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Anambra Central. Details later… {Vanguard Nig}

   Web Image The enforcement of the restriction orders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja turned dramatic on Sunday when the Pastor in Charge of Shekinah Glory Church, Jabi, along with some of his Deacons and workers scaled the fence to evade arrest on sighting the Ministerial Enforcement Team led by Mr Ikharo Attah. Consequently, an FCT Mobile Court sitting in Jabi has ordered an indefinite closure of The Shekinah Glory Church, located opposite Citec Estate, Jabi. The Presiding Magistrate, Mabel Bello also directed that the General Overseer of the church, simply identified as Pastor Kalu, who escaped with some leaders of the church by scaling the fence, be tracked and arrested. Giving an update on the activities of the Enforcement Team, its Chairman, Mr Ikharo Attah said he had immediately mobilized his team to the area on receipt of intelligence that the church was in full session, a clear contravention of the ban on religious gatherings in the territory. ...

 FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad         Musa-Bello …Exempts those on ‘essential duties’ …Bans ‘Okada’ from FCC, Kubwa, Dutse-Alhaji …Religious houses, Schools remain closed Following the partial lifting of the lockdown imposed on the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Lagos and Ogun state, FCT minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has warned civil servants living in the contiguous states of Nasarawa and Niger but working in the nation’s capital not to resume work until further notice. “All workers who reside outside the FCT have been directed to remain in their respective States of residence until the ban on interstate travel is lifted”, the minister said in an updated list of guidelines on the ease of lockdown, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Anthony Ogunleye. Also read:  COVID-19: Abuja Markets now to operate three times a week In the updated guidelines, the minister said those on essential duties who reside in those states are to continue...

A health worker takes a swab from a woman during a community COVID-19 coronavirus testing campaign in Abuja on April 15, 2020.  Kola Sulaimon / AFP The novel coronavirus has infected millions leaving a plethora of deaths in its wake; however, many persons have also been able to recover from the virus. There have been several misconceptions about the disease and without knowing the symptoms many persons have been misdiagnosed, leaving them in more danger of dying from the disease. In a bid to avoid contracting this virus or to know when someone has contracted it, then it becomes imperative that we know its symptoms. Here are the key symptoms of COVID-19. 1. Fever 2. Dry cough 3. Tiredness 4. Some patients may have aches and pains 5. Some may experience nasal congestion 6. Sore throat 7. Diarrhea According to the World Health Organization (WHO), these symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but only very mild symptoms, however, mo...