Buhari shines at UNGA, leaves New York for Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday left New York for Abuja, after a successful conclusion of an eventful outing at the 76th Session high-level meetings of […]
on COVID-19
COVID-19: 4, 680,000 Nigerians vaccinated – NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says 4,680,000 Nigerians have so far been vaccinated against COVID-19 . The Executive Director /Chief Executive Officer […]
Anambra creates centers to counter false narratives on COVID-19 vaccines
Anambra Primary Healthcare Development Agency has inaugurated Crisis Communication Centres on COVID-19 vaccination across the state. Dr Chioma Ezenyimulu, its Executive Secretary, said in Awka on […]
COVID-19: Nigeria expects 52m doses of vaccine in 2022
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),Mr Boss Mustapha, says Nigeria is expected to receive a total of 52 million doses of vaccines […]
COVID-19 variants prolong Africa’s pandemic wave
The World Health Orgainsation (WHO) says that weekly COVID-19 cases in Africa fell by more than 20 per cent, the sharpest seven-day decline in two […]
SGF tasks Nigerians on nation building as he clocks 65
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, has urged Nigerians to renew their commitment to the prosperity, growth and development […]
Okowa felicitates Boss Mustapha at 65
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has felicitated the Secretary to the Government of the Federation(SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, as he clocks 65 years. The governor’s message […]
8 in 10 African countries to miss crucial Sept. COVID-19 vaccination goal – WHO official
Africa is likely to miss the urgent global goal of vaccinating the most vulnerable 10 per cent of each country’s population against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) […]
Ondo COVID-19 committee sensitises public amid low compliance with protocols
The Ondo state inter-Ministerial Committee on COVID-19, on Friday, in Akure sensitised members of public on the need to continue to observe COVID-19 protocols. Prof. […]
#EndSARS Judicial Panels: 28 states have completed assignment—Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says all 28 states that established Judicial Panels on EndSARS have completed their assignments, except Lagos State’s panel which will be ready by October. […]
Cuba develops 5 COVID-19 Vaccines, seeks FG’s collaboration
Cuba has developed five COVID-19 vaccines with two already approved by the medical authority of the country, the Ambassador of Cuba to Nigeria, Clara Escandell, […]
COVID-19 vaccination: NGO tasks NPHCDA on monitoring, evaluation of standards
Connected Development (CODE), an NGO, has urged the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) to set up a monitoring and evaluation team to routinely […]
COVID-19 vaccination: NASS begs resident doctors to return to work
The National Assembly has appealed to National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to embrace every opportunity presented on the way forward toward addressing their grievances […]
China working to make COVID-19 vaccines more available in developing countries
China has been striving to make COVID-19 vaccines more available in developing countries, and had already provided more than 770 million doses of vaccines and […]
Nigeria’s COVID-19 infections hit 178,086
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the country’s COVID-19 infections continue to rise as the total number of cases hits 178, 096, as […]
COVID-19: Nigeria to begin administering 2nd batch of vaccines Aug. 10
The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 (PSC), says the country will start administering the second batch of COVID-19 vaccines from Aug. 10. The vaccines were […]
WHO calls for moratorium on COVID-19 booster jabs
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus has called for a moratorium on COVID-19 vaccine boosters until “at least the end of September” to enable […]
Anambra Elections: INEC tasks stakeholders on public enlightenment
By Chimezie Godfrey The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged stakeholders to update their service delivery plans and ensure effective implementation of public enlightenment […]
COVID-19: FG may introduce stringent measures, says PSC
The Chairman Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 (PSC), Mr Boss Mustapha, says government will not hesitate to introduce stringent measures to protect vulnerable citizens in […]
7 test positive for Coronavirus in China’s Wuhan
Seven people tested positive to COVID-19 on Monday in Wuhan, capital of central China’s Hubei Province, local authorities have said. The seven people were identified […]
Nigeria records 558 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths – NCDC
Nigeria on Thursday recorded 558 new COVID-19 infections in 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC), figures on […]
Vaccines, digital infrastructure will prosper Africa –WTO, U.S.
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations say access to vaccines, digital infrastructure and women and youth inclusion will […]
COVID-19: PSC puts 6 states, FCT on red alert
The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has put six states and FCT Abuja on red alert to ensure a safe and healthy nationwide Eid-el-Kabir […]
NPC seeks united commitment to preventing population boom, GBV
Alhaji Isa Kwarra, Executive Chairman, National Population Commission (NPC), has called for a commitment of all stakeholders to prevent population boom as well as Gender […]
COVID-19 Delta variant spreading, present in 104 countries, WHO warns
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the COVID-19 Delta variant was ripping around the world at a scorching pace, driving a new spike […]