Tag: corona watch
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CORONA WATCH 16: We thought Wuhan was far away! – Olugbenga Ojuroye
Olugbenga Ojuroye (Writes from Virginia, U.S.A.) Can I remember what I was doing when I first heard about the novel coronavirus? I would be wrong if I said I could. I know I didn’t hear about it until 2020. That’s how disconnected from the global perspective I could be at times. But I remember what…
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CORONA-WATCH 13: Money Everywhere – Eternal Vigilance is Liberty’s Price, By Anthony AJERO
By Anthony AJERO “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty,” a quote attributed to Thomas Jefferson, could not be more apt in our current milieu. Liberty, freedom, human rights and life’s essentials need be ‘vigilanted’ now more than ever. We have seen some leaders, such as Russia and Hungary, grab more power or strengthen their…
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Corona Watch 12: How do we keep hope alive – Tony Ajero
By Tony Ajero “These are times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, Shrink from the service of their country; But he that stands by it now, Deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; Yet we have this…
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Corona Watch 7: COVID-19 Tell-Tale Signs
A medical Doctor shared a day-to-day body condition of persons with COVID-19 infection. While watching for these signs, it is always best to call your doctor or the NCDC toll-free lines at the earliest signs. Please avoid going to the hospital with these signs else you will infect others there. Call ahead. Days 1…
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Corona watch (5) Spirituality is our First Defence against Coronavirus
Man, being a spiritual being, all is settled spiritually before manifesting physically. Enforced inactivity such as the Coronavirus has thrust on us is a great opportunity to be at one’s human best. In this sit-at-home period, what can you do to improve your lifestyle, and consequently the lives of those around you, near and far?…
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CORONA WATCH (2): Beyond social distancing, stay home!
Covid-19 has infected over 300, 000, killed about 13, 000 with 27 cases in Nigeria, two discharged, and none dead. Suddenly, there is a rash of activities from our leaders: international flights cancelled; allowable crowds reduced (to 20 from 50); and those who these directives defy – arrest. Why did it take this long? We…