Health
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Greece donates 1m doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Nigeria
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Jan. 10, 2022 The Hellenic Republic of Greece has donated one million doses Johnson and Johnson…
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Brazil’s cruise season suspended due to hundreds of COVID-19 cases
Rio de Janeiro, Jan. 4, 2022 Cruise operations in Brazil would be suspended until Jan. 21, due to climbing numbers…
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Botswana’s president tests positive for COVID-19
Gaborone, Jan. 3, 2022 Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi is in mandatory self-isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 in routine testing,…
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Lionel Messi, three others test positive for COVID-19
Paris, Jan. 2, 2022 Paris St Germain forward Lionel Messi and three other players have tested positive for COVID-19, the…
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UK coronavirus cases top 13mn
London, Jan. 2, 2022 Britain has reported another 162,572 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period. This brings the total…
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Mrs. Akeredolu presents gifts to first babies of the year
The First Lady of Ondo State, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has welcomed the first baby of the year, Baby Adanlawo (male) who…
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FCT Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has tested positive to COVID-19. The Minister, according to a statement by…
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PDP Governors pledge to rescue Nigeria; Visit Fintiri in Yola
A delegation of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum on Thursday visited their Adamawa State counterpart, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri…
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With City of David, Gov Umahi ends 2021 on a high By FEMI ADESINA
There’s a City of David, not in Jerusalem, but in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. If the…
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WHO predicts COVID-19 will end in 2022; Says: Omicron is leading to “a tsunami of cases”
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 29, 2021 World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, has expressed optimism that…
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Why Nigeria destroyed over one million doses of COVID-19 vaccines – NAFDAC D-G
Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye at NAN Forum on Wednesday in Lagos By Kemi Akintokun Lagos, Dec. 29, 2021…
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Soot and our collective conscience (1) By Dakuku Peterside
As you read this column, there is a high probability that there is at least a 500 percent increase in…
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12 medical laboratories sealed by A/Ibom Govt for flouting regulatory standard; Campaign to extend to more towns in 2022
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo No fewer than 12 medical diagnostics laboratories in Akwa Ibom state were closed down by the…
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I don’t have Covid-19, Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture cries out
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has denied reports that he has Coronavirus otherwise called COVID-19. Mohammed, in…
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COVID-19 hits Aso Rock; Garba Shehu, Buhari’s ADC, others test positive
25 December 2021 •Aso Presidential Villa, Abuja There is an outbreak of COVID-19 at Nigeria’s seat of power, with some…
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U.S. supports UN efforts on COVID-19 response with $10m
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 23, 2021 U.S. has contributed 10 million dollars to assist the UN Food and…
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COVID-19: Nigeria now in 4th wave – NCDC DG; Says 500% increase recorded in infections in 2 weeks
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, Dec. 21, 2021 Nigeria recorded a 500 per cent increase in COVID-19 cases over the past…
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S. Africa’s Ramaphosa back at work after COVID-19 self-isolation
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses a press conference after the G20 Compact with Africa conference at the Chancellery in…
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My donations to schools humanitarian, not political, says Obi
By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, Dec. 19, 2021 The former Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019,…
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Obi remains consistent in building a better society — Cleric
The Hospital Administrator of St. Philomena’s Catholic Hospital and College of Nursing Sciences, Benin City, Rev Fr Michael Oyanoafo, has…
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Akpabio canvasses UN support for Africa on malaria vaccines production
Minister, Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has appealed to the United Nations (UN) to consider giving needed and necessary…
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UK lifts travel ban on Nigeria
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Dec. 14, 2021 The United Kingdom has announced that Nigeria and 10 other countries would be…
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Massey Street Children’s Hospital: Letter to Gov. Sanwo-Olu
Family seeks State’s posthumous honour for Hospital’s First Medical Doctor: Dr. Oguntola Odunbaku Sapara By Cynthia Sapara Your Excellency Sir,…
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EFCC enforces Covid-19 vaccination compliance by staff
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), today Monday, December 13, 2021 commenced the enforcement of Covid-19 vaccination compliance by…
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