By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Jan. 28, 2021 The National Drug Law Enforcement (NDLEA) has assured the U.S. government of eradication of criminals and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. The Chairman of NDLEA, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, said this when he received the U.S Ambassador to Nigeria Mary Leonard in his office …
Read More »Vaccine equity, fastest way to reopen global economy — UN Secretary General
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, Jan. 28, 2021 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday said “vaccine equity” was the fastest way to reopen the global economy and start a sustainable recovery,. Guterres stated this in a video message to a high-level webinar on the African COVID-19 Vaccine Financing and …
Read More »COVID-19: Gombe may impose lockdown
William Attah, Gombe Chairman, Gombe State COVID-19 Management Committee and Deputy Governor of the State, Dr. Manasseh Daniel Jatau, has warned that the State Government will not hesitate to enforce stricter measures including lockdown if there is no compliance to COVID-19 protocols in the State. He stated this while briefing …
Read More »China calls for global unity to tackle COVID-19, climate change
Adeze Ojukwu Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater global efforts in the fight against coronavirus and climate action. The Chinese leader harped on collaborations in the battle against, what he described as ‘unprecedented public health crisis and a renewed commitment to multilateral cooperation.’ He made the call, while …
Read More »COVID-19 Vaccine: Lagos targets 60 per cent rollout, engages Pfizer, other vaccine developers
•Sanwo-Olu reveals Lagos’ plans towards ending pandemic on Live TV Interview Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed the State Government’s plan on Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine rollout and the effort to bolster mass vaccination of residents in the State. Lagos, Sanwo-Olu disclosed, is aiming to achieve 60 per cent …
Read More »COVID-19 RELOADED By Dakuku Peterside
That Nigeria currently battles with a second, more deadly wave of Covid-19 is no longer in doubt. The numbers are dire. In the first week of January, the country had about 10,000 positive tests reported in just seven days obviously linked to the festivities . One in every six persons …
Read More »COVID-19 tests: How NCDC made N6.54bn for private Labs from travellers in Nigeria
With Billions of Naira spent in Nigeria’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including on health facilities, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has made private laboratories richer to the tune of over N6.54bn for conducting tests on international travellers. Findings by PRNigeria reveals that the NCDC mandated travellers to …
Read More »COVID-19: Uzodinma threatens another lockdown in Imo
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, Jan. 23, 2021 Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has threatened a second total lockdown, if residents of the state continue to disregard COVID-19 safety protocols. The governor issued the threat in a statewide broadcast in Owerri late on Friday night. Uzodinma, who frowned at nonchalance of …
Read More »COVID-19: Osinbajo lauds health personnel’s diligence amid ongoing challenges
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Jan. 22, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has lauded the diligent work of Nigeria’s health workers and experts across the country in the fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic amid its rising cases. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement on Friday, said the vice president …
Read More »Africa in danger of being left behind in COVID-19 vaccination – WHO
United Nations, Jan. 22, 2021 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Africa is in danger of being left behind in COVID-19 vaccination as prices spike due to competition in other regions. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the agency’s Regional Director for Africa, gave the warning during a briefing on Thursday. …
Read More »Biden unveils national pandemic response on first full day in office
Washington, Jan. 21, 2021 U.S. President Joe Biden launched a national strategy to curb the raging coronavirus pandemic on his first full day in office on Thursday, laying out a coordinated federal response long resisted by his predecessor Donald Trump. Biden’s strategy aims to restore trust in the government, ramp …
Read More »COVID-19 Vaccine: Lagos targets 60 percent rollout, engages Pfizer, other vaccine developers
•Sanwo-Olu reveals Lagos’ plans towards ending pandemic on Live TV interview Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed the State Government’s plan on Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine rollout and the effort to bolster mass vaccination of residents in the State. Lagos, Sanwo-Olu disclosed, is aiming to achieve 60 per cent …
Read More »WHO secures a billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines under its COVAX facility –DG
By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, Jan. 19, 2021 Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, says the organisation had secured two billion doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, with a billion more in the pipeline and deliveries expected to begin next month. He made the remarks as he addressed a meeting of the Committee …
Read More »WHO panel blames poor response for COVID-19 spread
Adeze Ojukwu The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response found critical elements to be “slow, cumbersome and indecisive” in an era when information about new disease outbreaks is being transmitted faster than countries can formally report on them. The body of experts appointed by the World Health Organization (WHO), …
Read More »1m Nigerians to benefit from COVID-19 Cash Transfer, Osinbajo says
By Folasade Akpan Beneficiaries Abuja, Jan. 19, 2021 No fewer than One million Nigerians are to benefit from the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Cash Transfer Project which aims to lift the urban poor affected by the pandemic out of poverty. The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said this on Tuesday in …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu: Consider malaria-like symptoms COVID-19 unless proven otherwise
•Says 24,000 Students yet to report in public schools •Demand for Oxygen jumps from 70 to 350 cylinders per day in IDH – Governor Following the increase in number of recorded cases of coronavirus in Nigeria, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said that any malaria-like symptoms should …
Read More »COVID-19: Gov. Uzodinma raises alarm, seeks presidential intervention
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Jan. 18, 2021 Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has raised alarm over what he described as devastating effects of the second wave of Coronavirus pandemic in Imo, calling for urgent presidential intervention to check the menace. Uzodinma made the call while addressing State House correspondents at …
Read More »UNILORIN researchers recommend pineapple in COVID-19 management
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Ilorin, Jan. 18, 2020 A team of researchers at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) have established the capacity of Bromelain, derivable from pineapple fruits in the management of COVID-19 cases. According to the University of Ilorin Bulletin issued on Monday, the discovery is in conjunction with Prof. …
Read More »PUNCH’s sensational headline on Osinbajo, NYSC absolute falsehood, irresponsible journalism — BOSF
… a desperate attempt to gain clicks on its website and drive traffic to its social media handles “Due to the rising profile of the VP, it is clear that there is a sinister agenda by Osinbajo’s detractors and political opponents. But despite this, the VP continues to blaze …
Read More »Another Nigerian Police top shot dies suddenly; Two weeks to retirement
By Kola Adeyemi Lokoja, Jan. 16, 2021 The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 8, Lokoja, Mr Yunana Babas is dead. The Acting Public Relations officer for the zone, Inspector Ruth Awi, confirmed his death to newsmen in Lokoja. She said that Babas, who was due for …
Read More »Biden to mount federal vaccination campaign
Washington, Jan. 16, 2021 President-elect Joe Biden, inheriting responsibility for a pandemic that is unchecked and worsening after nearly a year, has outlined his plan to throw the weight of the federal government behind getting Americans vaccinated against the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Biden, in a speech in Wilmington, Delaware, five days …
Read More »Sokoto State Govt. received N518m FG health intervention fund in 2020 — NHIS Boss
By Habibu Harisu Sokoto, Jan. 14, 2021 The Federal Government disbursed N518 million to Sokoto State Government in 2020 as National Healthcare Intervention Fund aimed at enhancing the lives of vulnerable persons in the society, Dr Nasir Sambo, the Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has said. He made …
Read More »Disregard misinformation on lockdown, FG advises Nigerians
By Okon Okon Abuja, Jan. 14, 2020 The Federal Government on Thursday urged Nigerians to disregard the news circulating on the social media that it was contemplating another lockdown. Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), also Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, made the …
Read More »WHO, Africa CDC to deliver 900m doses of COVID-19 vaccines in 2021 – Official
By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, Jan. 14, 2021 The World Health Organisation (WHO) through COVAX facility and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) are expected to deliver close to 900 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in Africa by 2021. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, disclosed …
Read More »Pope Francis, ex-Pope Benedict receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Rome,Jan. 14,2021 Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict have received their first vaccination against COVID-19, the Vatican said on Thursday. The two were given the jab at the Vatican, it added. Francis, who is 84, had part of a lung removed due to an illness in his 20s, so he …
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