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This proposition is made based on a simple premise, namely that a great part of science is trial and error. And scientists always speak of trials. Like we hear heavyweights such as United States, China, Great Britain, Germany, India, Israel, etc, are currently doing in their attempts to find an effective vaccine for coronavirus. The principle of trial and error holds that one keeps making…

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Answer: Men are two times more likely to die from coronavirus than women!

A couple of days ago, President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina presented a locally produced beverage called COVID-19 Organics, which he hailed as the ‘cure’ for coronavirus. He gulped a dose of the herbal brew publicly and told the world COVID-19 Organics can ‘cure’ coronavirus in seven days. As at this morning, there are 121 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Madagascar, 39 cases of recoveries and,…

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General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E. A Adeboye last Sunday said we have begun our journey to recovery from the menace of coronavirus. Some experts and commentators have brushed aside the statements because it was not founded on ‘facts.’ They want us to keep matters of faith aside, and let the scientists do their thing. But faith is not illogical….

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The case for social distancing can hardly be faulted. It is now a global singsong as we confront the menace of coronavirus. The rising number of cases in Nigeria from community spread of the virus remains a thing of worry. But on Monday, the Boys in Mushin, Oworo and Ilupeju, in Lagos, made a strong case for the ‘suspension of social distancing,’ as they trouped…

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It comes from poor persons like Zalu. Of the kingdom of Gazo. A spectacle of a place admired for its wealth, vibrant colours, exciting traditions and proud people. One day, citizens of fell Gazo, fell on hard times. They were hedged in on all sides because of fear of a ravaging plague that had claimed the lives of many people. There was no place to…

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It is the considered view of many scientists and researchers that coronavirus was transmitted to humans through bats. Yet in all the elaborate responses to the devastation caused by coronavirus so far, it seems like we have ‘left the bats alone’ and focused more attention on ourselves. The bats are not included in the fierce blame game currently going on among some nations of the…

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There is no need to antagonise Melinda Gates for expressing her views recently on CNN that (because of Coronavirus) ‘Africans may soon begin to pick dead bodies from the streets.’ Neither is there any need to be over anxious and distressed by IMF’s April 2020 report, which holds that the coming recession will be the worst in the last 30 years! Of course, the ‘prophecies’…

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Once again, we acknowledge our doctors, nurses and other medical professionals risking all to keep the rest of society safe. They deserve all the attention and commendation we are showering on them. Even if it is unreasonable to assume that fuel from ‘hailings’ alone, will keep them motivated on the current marathon. As they navigate the treacherously designed tracks of coronavirus. Their bank accounts, pockets…

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If anyone wanted further evidence that the times we live in are indeed strange times that person should look at the new ‘behaviours’ of malaria, fevers, cholera, diarrhoea, HIV/AIDS and the rest. These known ‘enemies,’ have taken a ‘siddon look’ approach since coronavirus crashed the party and took away the lights we previously focused on them. They have chosen to sheath their swords, as it…

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