There are multiple reports circulating online - especially on social media - which suggest that Black people possess some special immunity to the coronavirus. According to one viral report, which MTO News will not re-post because it has not been verified, people with an African bloodline in their family history, have special antibodies that help them fight off the coronavirus. So far, there has been no independent study that confirms that Black people are either immune, or are more resistant to the coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that anyone (regardless of race) who comes into close contact with someone infected with the coronavirus is at risk for contracting it.  So why are some scientists saying that Black people are more resistant to the virus? Read Also:- Are You Seriously In Need To Lose Weight? Here Is Nigerian Diet You Must Not Miss This Year Well, the genesis of that "claim" came from a case in China, that has doctors puzzle

WhatsApp has said the messenger will stop working on millions of people’s phones from Saturday, February . WhatsApp has at least 1.5 billion users all over the world. The Facebook-owned app stopped supporting a number of devices on December 31. And on February 1, it will render lots more handsets out of date, Metro has said. Read also: Android warning: Delete these apps from your phone or pay the price  On December 31, 2019, WhatsApp said any phone running the Windows Mobile operating system will no longer be supported. From this Saturday, any iPhone running software older than iOS 7 will no longer be supported and neither will any Android device with version 2.3.7 installed.  Affected phones The last iPhones released running iOS 7 were the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C back in 2013. It was superseded by iOS 8 in 2014. So, if you bought an iPhone (or iPad) after that date you’re going to be fine, according to the report. Similarly, Android 2.3.7 was known as ‘Gingerbread’ and was launched

WhatsApp has revealed that the messaging app will stop working on some smartphones in 2020. This is what you need to do. It’s currently available on select versions of the devices but will cease to be from December 31. WhatsApp said: “You’ll no longer be able to use all Windows Phone operating systems after December 31, 2019, and WhatsApp might not be available in the Microsoft Store after July 1, 2019.” It’s not just Windows phone owners that are going to be disappointed though as WhatsApp will also stop working on several Android smartphones and iPhones next year. As of February 1, 2020, people using Android versions 2.3.7 or older will not be able to create new accounts or reverify existing accounts. Credit: AFP The same fate will apply to users of iPhones running on iOS 8 or older. If you have a Windows phone and want to save your chat history before it’s gone forever then there is luckily a fairly simple way to do this. You just need to open the chat you wish to

WhatsApp is currently working on a feature that will allow group messages to automatically delete after a set time. This way, it can seamlessly decongest the messages in groups. However, this is not a function for individual 1-to-1 chats. Presently, WhatsApp has a similar feature. As of now, you can’t go a few months back on a WhatsApp group without finding that some messages are missing. However, this upcoming feature will make the delete pattern more definite.  WhatsApp will soon let us automatically clean group messages The emphasis for this feature is “groups”. Therefore, we can assume that this feature should be seen as a cleaning tool for groups. This means that groups will no longer have to keep hundreds or thousands of messages within a few days. Sometimes, it’s scary to see over 500 messages waiting for you on a group because you’ve been out for a few days. This feature also ensure that the number of messages you see is the most recent.  The selectable options include.

Android is by far the most popular mobile operating system with over 2.5 billion users (Image: Getty • Google) ANDROID users have been warned to delete 116 apps that have been found to be ridden with harmful malware in a new security report. Android is by far the most popular mobile operating system with over 2.5 billion users. That makes it a prime target for malicious third-parties that want to infect devices across the globe with malware. Most recently, the team at Barracuda Security  discovered  almost 200 apps that contained either adware or a suspicious combination of device permissions. And now cybersecurity company White Ops has identified 116 apps – with more than 4.6 million downloads between them – it claims are performing ad fraud. Google's terrible Android problems exposed by a very unlikely source The firm said the apps are leveraging a type of code it nicknamed “Soraka” and a similar variant named “Sogo”. In a nutshell, the code allows the programmes in question

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has called on all prospective candidates for its 2021/2022 UTME to acquire the National Identification Number (NIN). The board’s Spokesman, Dr Fabian Benjamin said on Tuesday that the aim was to ensure the biometric and other necessary details of a candidate were captured, to check examination malpractice. Benjamin said in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the call was necessary now that registration for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) had begun. “The JAMB will, during the 2021 registration exercise, use the National Identity Number (NIN) generated after successful registration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). “This includes the capturing of biometric and other necessary details for the registration of all prospective candidates. “Candidates are enjoined to register as the board will no longer be responsible for the capturing of candida

A pride of 14 lions is on the loose near a mining community bordering South Africa’s Kruger National Park, officials said Friday and warned members of the public to be alert. The lions have been spotted roaming around the Foskor phosphate mine outside the town of Phalaborwa on the western boundary of the famed wildlife park, which is fenced in. It is suspected the big cats escaped from the park, said the government of the northern Limpopo province, which has allocated rangers to monitor the pride while officials decide where to send them. “Employees at Foskor Mine and members of the public are hereby advised to be alert at all times,” the provincial department of environment and tourism said in an online statement. It said a meeting of government and park officials had concluded that the lions must be captured and released into the Kruger National Park. But park spokesman Ike Phaahla said this was not feasible, as the new arrivals “will continually break out as other dominant li

While  great relationships start with mutual attraction, in the long run the relationship is destined to fail if the couple lack compatibility. Curious to know what men truly look for when they want to enter a committed relationship? Here is a list of traits that are far more important than beauty.     1. A Sense of Adventure Men absolutely adore women who live life to the fullest. This includes a willingness to try new things and even take risks. Whether it’s going kayaking, hiking a mountain or skydiving, an adventurous woman sure beats a girlfriend who just sits around on the sofa knitting sweaters, no matter how attractive she might be.     2. A Compromiser Having disagreements is a perfectly normal part of a relationship. However, stubbornness and a “my way or the highway” only leads to misery. This is why men appreciate women who are able to negotiate and find a solution that satisfies both partners. This could be true for hobbies (i.e, the guy takes his girl to a footba

The Commander-General of Kano Hisbah, Nabahani Usman, has said from Monday when Ramadan begins, his men will begin to arrest adults who are seen eating in public. Usman said arrested persons would only be released if they can provide an exemption letter from a medical doctor or the person can show proof of chronic ulcer. The Hisbah boss told the BBC that when such a person has provided evidence, he or she would be released with a warning not to eat in public anymore. The Sharia boss had during the week arrested several sex workers and criminals ahead of the holy month. He said Ramadan was a special month for Muslims and anybody that practised Islam must fast. Usman said, “We do this kind of operation yearly and we will continue it this year. The aim is to get every Muslim to respect the month of Ramadan. Even if a doctor says you should not fast, that does not mean you should eat in public while others are fasting. “So any Muslim that we apprehend eating outside, our men will a

Foreign Affairs Ministry says its silent diplomatic efforts in the past few weeks culminated in the release of Zainab Aliyu and Ibrahim Abubakar arrested by Saudi authority for a drug-related offence. The ministry said this in a statement by its Acting Spokesperson, Friday Akpan, on Thursday in Abuja “Zainab Aliyu, a Nigerian student who travelled for Lesser Hajj with her mother was arrested by Saudi Security Officials on December 26, 2018, in a hotel in Madinah. “She was accused of possessing a bag containing illicit drugs purportedly bearing a tag with her name. “Another passenger, Ibrahim Abubakar, unrelated to Zainab who also travelled on the same aircraft, was also arrested on the same day,” it stated. The ministry explained that Zainab Aliyu was released on April 30, while Ibrahim Abubakar was released on May 1. It also stressed that the intervention by President Muhammadu Buhari directing that all efforts be exerted to secure their release facilitated the expedited final

When you start falling for someone, it’s exciting, but also terrifying. You’re not sure if he feels the same way back, and you’re looking for signs while also attempting to sus out red flags. Here are some signs that you can let that guard down and finally relax with the knowledge that he wants you for keeps.     1. He doesn’t noticed the cellulite and stretch marks – he finds you beautiful not in spite of your flaws, but with them in mind. Now that’s a real man.   2. He tells you what you don’t what to hear, but what you need to hear. This guy isn’t feeding you lines, and it means he really cares and has your best interest at hear.   3. He’ll do spa nights with you. Yes, he will go to spas and get that mani/pedi and green tea mask with you, without shame that guy friends will see. Now that’s true love – has just wants to do what makes you happy. 4. Similarly, he’ll even go shopping with you. Those are usually husband or serious boyfriend duties (guys hate going shopping) so i

The United States Embassy in Nigeria says contrary to popular beliefs, its visa officers are not always happy denying the visa applications of Nigerians. The embassy subsequently asked Nigerians to tune into a live Facebook talk at 2 pm on Wednesday. A Facebook post read in part, “Contrary to popular opinion, visa officers do not enjoy handing anyone the 214b refusal letter. “Proof: Visa Officers will be live on Facebook to talk about some of the commonly misunderstood questions on the DS 160 and help you improve your next application.” However, over 200 Nigerians disagreed in the comment section of the embassy’s Facebook page. Adaobi Emmanuella Njoku wrote, “Contrary to what you just posted, I think and believe they actually do enjoy it because they act like they know it all and still end up giving visas to people without genuine intentions. “I can’t wait for Wednesday to come because I have already prepared my questions. They will explain to me how it is possible to deny a per

Politicians are known for their charm and their ability to work the system. We typically have a very love-hate relationship with our leaders, but one thing’s for sure: some of them are really,  really  rich. Richer than they might want you to know. Many politicians gain their wealth in business before getting into politics. Others use their political connections to make them money. Some are heirs or heiresses before they ever enter office. What follows are some of the wealthiest politicians in the world – and the stories of how they made so, so much money. 1. Silvio Berlusconi Net worth : $6.7B Country : Italy Position : Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is a Italian political figure who served as prime minister in four different governments. In fact, Berlusconi holds the title as the longest-serving PM in Italy since World War II. His party is the center-right side of Italy’s political spectrum. Clearly he knows how to stay in the people’s favor. Silvio Berlusconi © miqu7