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Coronavirus & The Spanish Flu: A Historian Reflects On Key Lessons

“The government lied. They lied about everything”: A historian on what went wrong in 1918. “We have it totally under control. It’s one person coming in from China, and we have it under control. It’s going to be just fine.” That was President Trump’s response when asked by a CNBC reporter on January 22 whether he was worried about the coronavirus. Almost two months later, with the threat too large to ignore, the president’s tone has shifted dramatically (even as his press briefings continue to be models of incoherence and inaccuracy). The contradictory messages about the virus, and the dishonesty motivating them, is dangerous right now. Refusing to tell people the truth will cost lives because it undercuts our efforts to flatten the epidemic curve with practices like social distancing. It also erodes the public’s trust in government — and that’s a huge problem. The biggest lesson of the 1918 influenza epidemic, according to historian John M. Barry,

Twenty & One Commandments To Long Life (A Must Read)

If you want to live long: 1. Run away from Red meats.  2. Embrace cooked egg, fish and fresh poultry meat.          3. Run away from catfish.  4. Run away from micro-wave food.  5. Run away from alcohol. 6. Run away from smoking  7. Run away from multiple sex partners 8. Run away from hydrogenated oil  9. Run away from carbonated soft drinks 10. Run away from public toilet  11. Run away from can-drink and can-food 12. Run away from Imported fruits 13. Engage in sexual intercourse from time to time, with only your spouse 14. Run away from fruit juice 15. You must always sleep for complete eight hours everyday 16. Engage in fruit-fasting at least once in every two weeks (one day or 3 day) 17. Say yes to original honey and no to sugar 18. Embrace fresh vegetables  19. Always monitor/check your blood pressure and check your blood sugar level. 20. Exercise 30mins everyday, at least walk briskly for 30mi

YouTube awards Nigerian Gospel Singer, Sinach With Gold Plaque For Reaching A Million Subscribers

It's being a long time coming that this wonderful singer has being delivering amazing gospel sounds that have indeed being recognized beyond denial in Nigeria and even in some foreign countries. Following her non stop thrive and consistency, her passion and with God got complemented for her talent. Award winning Nigerian gospel music singer, Sinach has snatched a gold plaque for gaining one million subscribers on her Youtube channel. She was presented with an award that is given to creators with over one million views. The Way Maker singer who presently has 1.14 Million followers on the platform shared the good news via her Instagram account, appreciating fans for being supportive of her craft and getting her to this point. She wrote; “Look what came in the mail !! Thank you, my friends, for celebrating GoodNews music in a big way!! @youtube @youtubengcreators @youtubemusic @gosgem.” Sinach is joining Yemi Alade, the only other Nigerian artiste with over

"Don't Curse The Coronavirus I Say" (See Who & Why, Also Share Your Opinions)

Amidst the continuous global spread of the corona virus of which substantial cure is still on the verge of research and conclusion. The Ex-Mp of Egypt has come out to say something that sounds hilarious and in some ways true to the general public. #It's brought back humanity. #Brought back people to their Creator and to their morals. #It closed down bars, night clubs, brothels, casinos #It brought down interest rates. #Brought families together. #Stopped lewd behaviour. #It has stopped people eating dead and forbidden animals. #So far it has moved one third of military expenditure to health care. #Arab countries have banned shisha, #Coronavirus is pushing people to make Du’a #It undermines dictators and their powers #Humans are now worshipping God rather than progress and technology. #It is forcing authorities to look at its prisons and prisoners. #It has taught humans how to sneeze, yawn and cough as was taught by our

Coronavirus, A Blessing In Disguise

Sometimes, blessings come in disguise. Contrary to popular belief, Coronavirus has benefited the world in some ways. May the Lord bring it to a stop soon and heal the infected in jiffy. 1. Coronavirus has exposed our weakness and revealed our helplessness. We're all subject to Allāh's will and design. We're vulnerable; we live by His mercy. 2. It has humbled us and depicted our interdependence. 3. Mankind is one nation; we must be our brothers' keepers. Whatever afflicts one can affect all. Mutual protection and love is key to our survival and prosperity. 4. Africa is not always the origin of bad diseases; this horrible disease has emanated from the East and Europeans are the worst hit and its carriers to Africa. Color of skin does not make anyone superior to another. Superiority lies in responsibility and fear of God. 5. The most technologically advanced nation is the worst hit and the most confused. All powers belong to All

Kwara state Government Orders Shut Down Of Schools Over Corona Virus Case

The Kwara State Government has announced the closure of its public schools from Monday, March 23rd. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, said this in a terse statement on Wednesday. Ajakaye appealed to people not to panic but maintain basic principles of hygiene and safety measures earlier announced by the state’s Ministry of Health. He said, “I can confirm that Kwara State will be shutting down schools from Monday, March 23rd. It is part of the efforts to contain the global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We urge our people to maintain the highest level of hygiene and to remain calm and adhere to all safety measures earlier announced by the Kwara State Ministry of Health and other national bodies.” He said that further details on the closure of schools would be released later by the government.

WAFRICAWARDS 2020 To Be Hosted In Liberia

2019 when it held it's 3rd edition, in the busy city of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. West African Citizens Award (WAFRIC) though still young, has always created that atmosphere to appreciate talented West Africans is all their respective fields. Presenting her 2020 edition (4th edition), this time it's hosting in the city of Monrovia in Liberia and it's gonna be intriguing as preparations are already on set. So keep your fingers crossed and keep on being the best at that which you're, so West Africa can appreciate and recognize you Nomination dates would be communicated when due. For more updates, connect with WAFRIC on IG @wafricawards_ Twitter @wafricawards Facebook wafricawards