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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Why COVID – 19 spares the poor By Doyin Okupe
Have you been wondering why ordinary folks seem to be less affected by COVID – 19? Whenever my drivers, house…
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COVID-19: Africa secures 300m vaccines as Nigeria records 1270 cases
Adeze Ojukwu with AP reports Nigeria recorded 1270 new coronavirus cases and 12 deaths, Tuesday, amidst fears of more…
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Kidney transplant: Zulum releases N10m to save UNIMAID student from southern Borno … Mother, son confirm alert
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday approved the release of N10m to save the life of Mbahi…
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Zulum orders employment of 40 more Doctors for Borno hospitals; Launches training for 800 new teachers
.. Approves new land for expansion of Specialist Hospital … Orders illegal occupants of teachers’ quarters to vacate Borno State…
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COVID-19: Osinbajo upbeat on Nigerian group’s research on efficacy of Invermectin
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Jan. 12, 2020 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has lauded the efforts of a team of Nigerian…
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