WHO says more evidence Omicron causes milder symptoms
More evidence is emerging that the Omicron Coronavirus variant is affecting the upper respiratory tract, causing milder symptoms than previous variants, a World Health Organisation […]
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Quest for Federalism and Its Many Ironies, By Azu Ishiekwene
One month from now, Nigeria’s last batch of states created in 1996 to bring the total to 36, would turn 25 years old. The last […]
Pediatrician advises proper washing of fruits to avoid cholera
A Benin-based Pediatrician, Dr Samuel Ikponwonsa, has advised that fruits should be adequately and properly washed with clean water before eating to avoid cholera infection. […]
COVID-19: NCDC records 132 additional case
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported additional 132 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Friday, July 16. The NCDC made the disclosure […]
US CDC detects first case of monkeypox “imported“ from Nigeria
The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday confirmed that a rare case of human monkeypox was detected in Texas, making it […]
Gastroenteritis infection: Bauchi records 28 deaths, spreads to 13 LGAs — Official
The Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHDA) says Gastroenteritis Infection has spread from nine to 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state with […]
Strange disease kills 6 in Kano – Official
The Kano state government on Monday confirmed that six persons died of a strange disease in Minjibir Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner […]
Bed occupancy in Lagos COVID-19 care centres reduces to 8% — commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi says bed occupancy in the state’s public and private COVID-19 care centres has reduced from 60 […]
Surgery in COVID-19 positive patients should be delayed to reduce death risk- Study
A new global study has revealed that surgery for other ailments in COVID-19 positive patients should be delayed by at least seven weeks to stave […]
Anambra Govt partners religious leaders to curb COVID-19 spread
The Ministry of Health in Anambra has urged religious leaders to support its efforts in curbing the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to ensure safety of […]
2 people die in South Korea after receiving AstraZeneca vaccine – Reports
Two South Korean citizens, who had multiple underlying diseases, died after receiving AstraZeneca’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, media reported on Wednesday, citing officials. Both people were […]
Edo records 38 new COVID-19 cases, 4 resultant deaths
Edo recorded 38 new cases of COVID-19 and four resultant deaths in the last 24 hours. The state’s COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr Andrew Obi, disclosed […]
7 people infected with Ebola in Guinea – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Guinean health authorities have declared an outbreak of Ebola in a rural community in the south of the […]
COVID-19: Virus is spreading fast with mild symptoms, NCDC alerts Nigerians
The Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, has warned that the Coronavirus pandemic is spreading fast, causing mild symptoms in […]
Talking points – COVID-19 Second Wave Media Sensitisation
TALKING POINTS – COVID-19 SECOND WAVE MEDIA SENSITISATION 1. Recent Epidemiology records confirm that Nigeria is now facing a rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases […]
My Journey To COVIDOM, By Babafemi Ojudu
It took a lot of self persuasion to decide on a trip to Ado Ekiti on December 18 to attend the funeral of my friend’s […]
COVID-19: PTF announces new travel rules for passengers from UK, South Africa
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has announced new travel rules for passengers coming into Nigeria from South Africa and the UK where […]
Over 200,000 Nigerians die of food poisoning annually -Registrar, Health Records Board
More than 200,000 Nigerian die annually of food poisoning in Nigeria.This assertion was made Tiesday by Alhaji Mohammed Ibrahim Mami, Registrar/CEO, Health Records Board of […]
LG elections: NDLEA screens 250 candidates in Kano, finds drug abuse symptoms
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has screened no fewer than 250 candidates of political parties for drug addiction in Kano State. The candidates are […]
COVID-19: Send pupils with respiratory symptoms home, PTF tells schools
National Coordinator, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr. Sani Aliyu, has urged schools to send pupils with respiratory symptoms consistent with Coronavirus (COVID-19) back home […]
Task Force on COVID-19 takes steps to decongest airports
Air travellers intending to come into Nigeria will not be allowed to board aircraft without a Quick Response (QR) code certifying that they are COVID-19-free, […]
One day in September: In memory of those lost to Terror
By Osmund Agbo It was the second week of the 1972 Summer Olympics held in the quaint German city of Munich. The Israeli athletes […]
Israel detects mosquitoes infected with deadly West Nile virus
Mosquitoes infected with the deadly West Nile virus were found in northern and southern Israel, the Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection reported on Wednes The […]
COVID-19: FG warns as recorded deaths approach 1,000
The Federal Government has warned that the 945 deaths recorded in COVID-19 pandemic cases is a wake up call for citizens to take appropriate measures […]
COVID-19 presents malaria symptoms but it’s not, NCDC warns
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says though Coronavirus (COVID-19) presents symptoms similar to malaria such as fever, both diseases are caused by different […]