Health
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Obi restates commitment to uplift education across Nigeria
As part of his continued efforts to uplift education in different parts of the country, the Vice Presidential Candidate of…
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Christmas: Tambuwal urges strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols
By Habibu Harisu Sokoto, Dec. 25, 2020 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has felicitated with Nigerians on the occasion…
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Osinbajo sets up technical advisory team to tackle malnutrition
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Dec. 24, 2020 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has set up an adhoc Technical Advisory Group to…
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Sanwo-Olu tests negative to COVID-19, shares experience
•Governor says virus’ second wave is proving more dangerous, cancels night events at worship centres •Face mask now mandatory for…
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Fayemi imposes new restrictions to curb COVID-19 second wave
….Worship Centres restricted to one service weekly, to operate at half capacity Workers from GL12 and below to work from…
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Obaze, PDP gov candidate in Anambra tests positive for COVID-19
By Chimezie Anaso Awka, Dec. 24, 2020 Mr Oseloka Obaze, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in 2017 Anambra…
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Buhari extends mandate of PTF on COVID – 19; Calls for more vigilance, decisive actions as cases rise
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the mandate of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 “for a further period till…
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Nigerian Senate leadership meets with Executive over plans to purchase COVID-19 vaccine
The Senate leadership on Monday met with representatives of the Executive arm of Government in a move that would see…
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US Congress passes Covid-19 relief bill, federal budget
Washington, Dec. 22, 2020 The U.S. Congress on Monday passed a coronavirus relief bill worth more than $900 billion, in…
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COVID-19 cases surging in U.S., Europe in spite vaccinations- Report
New York, Dec. 21 The number of COVID-19 infections in the United States and Europe continues to surge in spite…
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COVID-19: A’Ibom confirms 48 new cases, cancels state events
By Isaiah Eka Uyo, Dec. 19, 2020 The Akwa Ibom Government has cancelled all state events requiring large gathering, as…
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COVID-19: I am in self-isolation – Gov. Tambuwal of Sokoto
Sokoto State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (CFR), has gone into self-isolation based on medical advise, in connection with…
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Gov. Lalong tests positive for COVID-19
By Polycarp Auta Jos, Dec. 17, 2020 Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr Makut…
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COVID-19 vaccine expert, Ogbuagu, advises African leaders; Says: ‘we’ve found the solution’
Abuja, Dec. 15, 2020: Onyema Ogbuagu, a Nigerian-American researcher and medical doctor, has stressed the need for African leaders to…
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Osinbajo-led council approves 5-year plan to curb hunger, malnutrition
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Dec. 15, 2020 The National Council on Nutrition has approved a 5-year nutrition action plan that…
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U.S. reports more than 1.6m child cases of COVID-19
Washington, Dec. 16, 2020 Nearly 1,640,000 children in the United States (U.S.) have been diagnosed with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) since…
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COVID-19: I’m not scheduled to get vaccine – Trump; U.S. begins distribution of Pfizer’s vaccine; It’s safe – Dr. Ogbuagu
Washington, Dec. 14, 2020 Outgoing U.S. President, Donald Trump, on Sunday night said he was not scheduled to be vaccinated…
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26 army officers test positive for COVID-19 – Official
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Dec. 13, 2020 The Nigerian Army says 26 personnel have so far tested positive for COVID-19…
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COVID-19 vaccine: Fauci allays fears of African-Americans
Washington, Dec. 12, 2020 U.S. top infectious disease expert, Anthony Fauci, has addressed the rising concerns among the African-American community…
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Cleric hails Obi’s imprint in Anambra health sector; Says his legacies stand out
The Chairman, Onitsha Archdiocesan Hospital Board, Rev Fr Patrick Omuta, has narrated how the former Governor of Anambra State and…
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Governor Sanwo-Olu goes into self-isolation as aide tests positive to COVID-19
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has gone into self-isolation after one of his close aides tested positive for COVID-19…
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Pfizer vaccine’s expert, Nigeria’s Dr. Ogbuagu features on virtual discussion tomorrow, Saturday, December 12, 2020
Dr. Onyema Ogbuagu, the Nigerian Lead Researcher on Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine trial at Yale University, USA will be featuring in…
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TTOG, Global Village Extra, GLDYNAMIC Solutions to hold Wellness Conference
TTOG and Global Village Extra (GVE) in collaboration with GLDYNAMIC Solutions is set to hold an hour long health and…
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Group takes TY Danjuma Foundation funded sight restoration project to Edo community, carries out 209 surgeries
By Deborah Coker Ugoneki (Edo), Dec. 11, 2020 The Care Vision Support Initiative (CAVSI) has taken its sight restoration programme…
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British grandma first in world to get Pfizer vaccine outside trial; UK expects COVID-19 restrictions lifted in spring 2021- Secretary
London, Dec. 8, 2020 Margaret Keenan, a 90-year-old grandmother, on Tuesday became the first person in the world to receive…
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