INEC shifts election for Bokkos LGA in Plateau to Sunday
By Martha Nyam The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted Saturday’s governorship and States Houses of Assembly elections in Butura Ward in Bokkos Local […]
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Alleged cruelty to minor: Housewife alleges NAPTIP official demanded N500,000
By Edith Nwapi A housewife, Esther Nwatu told an FCT High Court that an official of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons […]
2022: A Year In Review, By Reuben Abati
By this time next week, the year 2022 would have ended, and across the world people will speak of a new year with fresh expectations […]
Security Threats: Sanwo-Olu allays residents’ fear, directs agencies on vigilance level
By Florence OnuegbuGov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday allayed fears of the residents over the information of possible attack of the state, saying […]
Enforcement of compulsory insurances to begin in FCT in weeks- NAICOM
By Ginika OkoyeThe National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) says the enforcement of compulsory insurances within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja will commence in few weeks. […]
COVID-19 stalls progress toward universal energy access — Report
The Energy Progress Report says impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a key factor in slowing progress toward universal energy access. This is contained […]
COVID-19: 408 farmers get ruminants in Kwara, 20,000 to benefit
By Olayinka Owolewa The Kwara State Fadama NG-CARES has flagged off its intervention programme with 408 ruminants (goats) to 102 farmers drawn from Farmer Communities’ […]
Another explosion rocks Kabba in Kogi
By Thompson Yamput The Police Command in Kogi on Sunday confirmed another yet to be ascertained explosion in Kabba Town of Kabbah-Bunu Local Government Area […]
COVID-19: FCTA grants ground rent waiver for park operators
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has granted ground rent waiver for Park Operators in the territory, to cushion the effect of […]
COVID-19: COVAX reaches 145 countries, territories with 1.5bn doses
By Abujah Racheal COVAX, co-led by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, says it has delivered over 1.5 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to 145 countries and […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 29 additional cases
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Nigeria rose to 255,924 on Thursday< with additional 29 infections recorded by the Nigeria Centre for Disease […]
Buhari demands progress report on local production of vaccines
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja directed the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, to submit a progress report by the end of May […]
Bayelsa: NYSC advises corps members on preventive measures against COVID-19
By Shedrack Frank The 2022 Batch ‘A’, Stream ll Corps members in Bayelsa have been cautioned to adhere to preventive measures against COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
Nigeria lifts pre-travel testing for vaccinated Nigerians, visitors
By Abujah RachealAbuja, March 21, 2022(NAN) The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has lifted per travel testing requirements for COVID-19 vaccinated Nigerians and visitors. […]
COVID-19: Bauchi Govt. constitutes 27-member crisis communication committee
Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHCDA), has constituted a 27-member State Crisis Communication Center (CRICC), to mobilise participation in the COVID-19 vaccination. The Executive […]
Israel lifts COVID-19 test for pupils
Israeli health authorities on Friday lifted a COVID-19 testing order among elementary and kindergarten children. The Ministry of Health has decided that the students are […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 118 additional infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 118 additional cases of COVID-19 in two states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday. […]
COVID-19: COVAX celebrates milestone of delivering about 400m doses to 51 countries
COVAX, co-led by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), are celebrating the milestone of […]
COVID-19 infection drops to 27 on Tuesday from 38 on Monday – NCDC
By Racheal Abujah Nigeria’s COVID-19 infections went on the decline again on Tuesday as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded 27 new infections […]
Nigeria has resources to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines—expert
Dr Okai Aku, Executive Director, Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) on Tuesday said Nigeria had the human and material resources to deliver on the […]
COVID-19: NYSC DG lauds NCDC over support for scheme
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim has lauded Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, for its support for the […]
Australia approves 2nd vaccine for children amid battle against COVID-19
Australia’s medical regulator the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) said on Thursday that it has provisionally approved the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for use in individuals aged […]
COVID-19: NCDC reports additional 48 infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the country recorded 48 additional cases of COVID-19 in eight states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on […]
COVID-19: Nigeria reports 33 new infections, total now 253,875
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria on Wednesday reported 37 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total cases to 253,875. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said […]
Bayelsa ranks lowest in COVID-19 vaccination – NGO
Bayelsa ranks lowest in the Federation in terms of COVID-19 vaccination response with only 4 per cent of the total population vaccinated. Breakthrough Action-Nigeria, an […]