PDP still waxing strong, will win 2023 general elections – Ortom
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Saturday in Makurdi expressed confidence that the PDP was waxing stronger and would win overwhelmingly at the 2023 general […]
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Yoruba Forum urges agitators, Nigerian youths to embrace peace
A coalition under the aegis of the Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF), on Sunday cautioned Nigerian youths not to allow themselves to be used by some […]
Senate confirms five nominees as INEC Commissioners, rejects Lauretta Onochie, steps down one
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of five nominees as Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission. This was just as […]
11 die after drinking methanol-laced rice wine in Southern Cambodia
Eleven villagers have died in southern Cambodia’s Kandal province after consuming locally-made rice wine discovered to have contained a high level of methanol, officials said […]
Edo govt. set to check adulterated food items
The Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Edo on Tuesday says it will begin testing of food items to detect adulterated food and fruits […]
Normalcy returns to Kano prison after inmates riot
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) says normalcy has been restored to the Kurmawa Custodial facility in Kano metropolis following violent protest staged by the inmates […]
COVID-19: NCDC announces 708 new infections, additional 12 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 708 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), taking the total number of infected people in the country […]
NCDC calls for private laboratories’ support on COVID-19 testing
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday called on the private-owned laboratories in Nigeria to support the country’s testing capacity for the novel […]
#EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu seeks FG’s collaboration in rebuilding Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday sought collaboration from the Federal Government in rebuilding Lagos State following the aftermath of last year’s #EndSARS […]
COVID-19: Increased testing will enable understanding of burden – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) says increasing national testing capacity for COVID-19 will enable understanding of its burden. The Head of Department, Surveillance […]
COVID-19: Increased testing will enable understanding of burden – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) says increasing national testing capacity for COVID-19 will enable understanding of its burden. The Head of Department, Surveillance […]
COVID-19: Nigeria increases testing labs to 100
From just two National Reference Laboratories, Nigeria now has over 100 public and private laboratories across all the states for the testing of COVID-19. The […]
FCTA hospitals are rendering full services – Official
The FCTA has debunked reports that only skeletal services are being provided at hospitals across the territory. A statement by Anthony Ogunleye, chief press secretary […]
Abia-North: Former LGA Chairman lauds Senator Kalu on projects, empowerments
A former Chairman of Aro-Chukwu Local Government Area, Honourable Ike Jones has extolled the Senate Chief Whip and Senator representing Abia-North at the […]
COVID-19: Tambuwal goes into self-isolation
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, says he has gone into self isolation after having contact with people who have tested positive for COVID-19. Tambuwal […]
Pre-travel COVID-19 testing rate for travels within ECOWAS to be harmonised— Health Minister
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) says the rate for pre-travel COVID-19 testing for travels within the ECOWAS region will be harmonised. Dr Osagie Ehanire, […]
Indonesians cancel trips to Bali in droves over COVID-19 testing
A government decision requiring visitors to Indonesia’s resort island of Bali to prove they are novel coronavirus-free has prompted more than 133,000 flight cancellations. The […]
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 […]
Sam Nda-Isaiah had strong convictions – Ibori
Former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, has described the late Sam Nda-Isaiah, who died Friday night, as a man with strong […]
COVID-19: NCDC decries inadequate testing in some states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says there is inadequate testing for COVID-19 in some states, making it difficult to understand the burden of […]
COVID-19: NAF trains medical personnel on use of Genexpert machine for testing
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has inaugurated a two-day training programme for medical laboratory scientists on the use of the Genexpert machine for novel Coronavirus […]
UEFA says testing puts football among world’s safest environments
UEFA said on Thursday it has overseen 61,859 COVID-19 tests since August, allowing for more than 500 European matches to be played and making football […]
Niger denies report on 3 commissioners testing positive to COVID-19
The Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG) and Chairman of the state Task Force on COVID-19, Ahmed Matane, has denied a report attributed to […]
Chinese city wraps up coronavirus testing of 4.7 million people
A city in western China finished testing 4.7 million people for coronavirus in four days after workers at a factory tested positive, state media reported […]
Security operatives foil attempt to loot `COVID-19 palliatives’ in Kuje
Security operatives on Tuesday dispersed youths who attempted to break into a warehouse in the Kuje Area Council Secretariat of the FCT in search […]