“This increase in sickled red blood cells makes patients with sickle cell disease and COVID-19 infection particularly vulnerable to developing acute chest syndrome, a rapid and deadly lung injury,” Hart said in a news release.Find out more
The US embassy in Nigeria, in its recognition of Dr. Onyema Ogbuagu’s effort, described it as an “incredible contribution to ending this world-wide pandemic”.Find out more
“Kyari was very close to Buhari and arguably the most powerful man within the administration. Kyari’s death removes the centre of gravity from Buhari’s inner circle and might provide an opening for more reform-minded elements such as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo,” said Malte Liewerscheidt, vice president of Teneo Intelligence in a note.Find out more
“As a government, we have plans, whether we receive gifts or not come, to know that we have social responsibility to our people. We are elected to be in government and we owe a duty to them. We must cater for their welfare, not only taking care of their health but also ensuring the well-being of the generality of the populace.”Find out more
“COVID-19 affects us all and threatens our collective health (economic, social, psychological) and physical wellbeing. Hence, the urgent need to collaborate and work together to beat this common enemy. The task ahead is daunting and bigger than any one organisation. To win this battle, it is critical we all come together as one,” Aliko Dangote said.Find out more
Atiku Abubakar: “Nigeria is not an island onto itself, and we must take measures to protect the economic well- being of our nation and people.Find out more
“The approval by President Muhammadu Buhari for the release of funds to tackle COVID-19 was an emergency and the process of releasing the fund was also an emergency as it was an unexpected expenditure,” the statement read.Find out more