The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Ganiyu Olatunde, stated this on Tuesday in Ago-Iwoye.
The vice-chancellor also unveiled three other products; automated dispenser hands sanitiser, personal hands sanitiser and face masks, which were produced by the researchers.
Olatunde said the herbal syrup had been submitted to the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control for approval.
He said, “Our university is one of the core universities that engage in research into the COVID-19 pandemic and in partnership with Anjo, one of our core effective partners in herbal medicine, we’ve been able to produce an anti-COVID-19 herbal syrup which we’ve processed to NAFDAC for approval.
“So, I can assure you that it went through all the necessary protocols that you can have in trying to produce a herbal syrup. It’s a joint effort of Anjo and the Olabisi Onabanjo Department of Medicine Research of this university.”
BREAKING: Another Female Student Raped And Stabbed To Death
PurpleWorld gathered that a 19-year-old student of Institute of Agriculture, Research and Training, Ibadan, was attacked and killed while in her parents’ house in the Akinyele area of Ibadan on Monday evening.
Father of the deceased, Kasimu Elepo, who spoke with SaharaReporters, said that he was not at home when the incident occurred. Barakat Bello
He disclosed that the deceased’s sister was also out of the house at the time the tragic incident occurred.
According to him, the victim’s sister found Barakat’s body at the back of the house in a pool of her blood when she returned from Quaranic lessons that fateful day.
He said, “I was not at home when the incident happened. The younger sister was not at home too, she went for Quaranic lessons but when she returned home, she saw her at the back of the house with deep cuts all over her body. She had been raped and killed.
“Somebody called me on the phone that I should come home but he refused to tell me what happened. When I got home, I saw that my daughter had been raped and stabbed to death.”
Elepo, who could not contain his emotions, revealed that the police in the area had begun an investigation into the matter.
No coronavirus deaths in Spain in 24 hours for second consecutive day
For the second time in close to three months, there has been no coronavirus death recorded in Spain in 24 hours. On Monday, Spain’s health officials also reported no death from the virus. So far, Spain has recorded a total of 27,127 deaths from the virus, and a total of 240,000 cases.
In a news conference, Emergency health response chief Fernando Simon described the new milestone as being “very, very encouraging”. Only 71 new coronavirus cases were reported on Tuesday. “We are in a very good place in the evolution of the pandemic,” he said.”The statistics are following a trend. They are going the right direction.”
OAU students protest, demanding justice for Uniben student
Some students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Tuesday took to the streets to protest incessant rape cases across Nigeria.
According to the students, the rising spate of sexual violence in Nigeria was becoming alarming especially because most cases of sexual violence are not properly investigated and prosecuted.
One of the students whose name is Adejumo Kabir took to his Twitter handle to narrate how they met with the DPO of Modakeke area in Ife.
“The DPO of Modakeke police station agreed with us that the country isn’t secured. Hence, he led his officers to follow us around Ile Ife as we demanded #JusticeForUwa and other rape victims” https://t.co/1jombKSY2Y
During the time of filling this report, PurpleWorld was able to gather that some students under the platform of “Concerned Great Ife Students” also used the opportunity to submit petitions to the Area Commander of Moore Area Command in Ile-Ife and the palace of Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
COVID-19: Lagos churches, mosques to remain shut – Official
Churches, mosques, and other worship centres in Lagos will remain shut due to the continued high number of coronavirus cases in the state, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Anofiu Elegushi, said on Tuesday.
Mr Elegushi spoke on the sideline of the 2020 Ministerial Press Briefing commemorating the first year in office of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The Federal Government had on Monday, June 1, lifted the ban on mosques and churches in the country, based on guidelines and protocols agreed with state governments.
Mr Elegushi said the reopening of the worship centres was not possible soon, as the state was the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic.
”Even before the pronouncement by Federal Government, we have been having meetings with the religious leaders, we even had one with Safety Commission, looking at the possibility of reopening of religious houses.
”We also had one with the leaders of the two faiths and I want to tell you categorically that at that meeting, possibility of reopening religious houses was ruled out totally.
”They claimed that they cannot take such responsibility of ensuring that only 20 or 50 people are praying behind them.
”Like an Imam said, he doesn’t know what is going on at the back immediately he is leading a prayer. He said if more than 20 or 50 people are staying at his back he is not going to take responsibility for their presence.
”So, in the meeting, we ruled out in totality the issue of reopening the religious houses until we have a clear coast for us to do so.
”The Federal Government mentioned it, but it never ruled out the state in achieving that pronouncement, so all states will have to look at possibility of doing so in their respective states.
”We all know Lagos is still having more figures. So definitely that will speak to our decision,” he said.
The commissioner, however, said the governor of the state would come out with further directives on the matter.
Majekodunmi Fasheke, Nigerian reggae singer and guitarist, is dead.
He was aged 58.
Omenka Uzoma, his manager confirmed the incident in a post on Instagram.
“It is true that the African legendary icon has gone to be with the Lord his maker,” Omenka said.
“I would say we should celebrate his achievements, he has done a lot for Nigeria and for Nigeria. Whatever the family decides, I will get to you. This is all I have to say for now.”
He was best known for his 1988 album, ‘Prisoner of Conscience’, which contained his hit song ‘Send Down The Rain’.
He was dubbed ‘The Rainmaker’ because of that song.
In 2019, the singer was ill and was abroad for treatment.
“Yes, it is true that we’re here in Queen Elizabeth hospital in England. Majek is very sick but he’s not dead. The thing is that let’s not wish him dead, for people that speak fake news. Let’s pray for him to survive it,” his manager said at the time.
“We only need financial support, as I said. I’ve run out of money. Since I came to England, I’ve been doing this alone for the past three years”
In a 2017 interview, the late singer denied drug use saying God gives him the inspiration to make good songs and thereby it remains alive.
“My music cannot fade out because I believe in Jesus Christ,” he said at the time.
He had other hit songs including ‘So Long Too Long’.
BREAKING: Independent Autopsy Finds George Floyd Died Of Asphyxia
“An independent autopsy ordered by George Floyd’s family found his homicide was “caused by asphyxia due to neck and back compression that led to a lack of blood flow to the brain,”according to early findings from the examination released Monday. “ The Independent Examiners found that weight on the back, handcuffs and positioning were contributing factors because they impaired the ability of Floyd’s diaphragm to Function according to the report. It concluded that Floyd died at the Scene. Dr Michael Baden,a New York medical examiner on previous police gun shot victims said Floyd was in good health before his death and said the video of his death showed the Compression of his neck and back very clearly when he said ‘l can’t breathe’.
The Nigerian Government has finally lifted the ban on religious gathering across the country.
The ban on religious gatherings had lasted for two months, a move taken to check the spread of Coronavirus.
However, at the briefing of the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19 on Monday, Chairman of the task force, Boss Mustapha, announced that President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the relaxation of the ban for four weeks.
“The PTF submitted its recommendations and the President has approved the following for implementation over the next four weeks spanning 2nd – 29th June 2020, subject to review.
“Cautious advance into the Second Phase of the national response to COVID-19; application of science and data to guide the targeting of areas of on-going high transmission of COVID-19 in the country;
“Mobilisation of all resources at State and Local Government levels to create public awareness on COVID 19 and improve compliance with non-pharmaceutical interventions within communities; sustenance of key non-pharmaceutical interventions that would apply nationwide and include: ban on gatherings of more than 20 people outside of a workplace;
Femi Falana’s son, Falz, calls for nationwide protest
Popular Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz has called for a nationwide protest over the recent murder of innocent young girls in Nigeria.
Falz, the son of a prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, made the call following the murder of Vera Uwaila Omozuwa and Tina Ezekwe.
Vera, a 100-level Microbiology student at the University of Benin, UNIBEN, was raped and murdered.
While Tina was killed in Lagos on Tuesday by a trigger-happy policeman.
Their death has since led to reactions and a demand for justice by Nigerians.
Speaking on the development, Falz took to his Twitter page lamenting the spate of injustice in Nigeria.
He further called for a nationwide peaceful protest.
He added that he is ready to challenge the government and bring justice to the lost souls.
His tweet read: “It is so exhausting to see injustice continue to thrive time after time. Every time we say NOT AGAIN, and then there is a new story. Enough is enough. It’s too disheartening.
“Justice must be served for the innocent souls we keep on losing. #JusticeForTina #JusticeForUwa.”
The rapper called on Nigerians to become fearless and move out into the streets, adding that sitting at home and clamouring for justice on social media is not enough.
“It is important that we as Nigerians are fearless and we are ready to challenge the government through peaceful protests.
“It’s not enough to sit in our houses and post on socials. Justice must be served,” Falz added.
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