19 potential COVID-19 vaccines currently in clinical trials – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there are 19 potential COVID-19 vaccines currently in clinical trials globally. WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, […]
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China says U.S. withdrawal from WHO undermines fight against COVID-19
The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) is undermining the international fight against the coronavirus epidemic, China said on Wednesday. Washington’s departure […]
WHO to issue new brief on potential modes of COVID-19 transmission
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is set to issue a brief on the potential modes of transmission of the new coronavirus, a senior official said […]
U.S. formally notifies UN, Congress of exit from WHO
President Donald Trump has formally notified the United Nations and Congress of his country’s withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO), effective July 6, 2021. […]
Nigeria is worried over impact of COVID-19 – Health minister
Dr Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of Health, says Nigeria is worried about the impact and effect of COVID-19 on its citizens. Ehanire said this in […]
COVID-19: WHO discontinues trial of hydroxychloroquine treatment for patients
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it has discontinued the use of hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir in its global trial for treatment of COVID-19 as recommended […]
Global daily toll of COVID-19 increases by more than 212,000 – WHO
The World Health Organisation reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Saturday, with the total rising by 212,326 in 24 hours. The biggest […]
Man docked for allegedly assaulting police officer
A 35-year-old man, Samuel Olatunji, on Wednesday appeared in an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos for allegedly assaulting a police officer. Olatunji, whose address was not […]
Police arraign 2 men over alleged abduction of 70-year-old woman in Benue
An Upper Area Court in Makurdi on Wednesday ordered that two men, who allegedly abducted a 70-year-old woman, be remanded in a correctional centre. The […]
Global COVID-19 fundraising meeting raises $6.9bn
A pledging summit organised by the European Commission on Saturday raised 6.15 billion euros (6.9 billion dollars) to tackle COVID-19. The event was part of […]
Retirement: Lalong congratulates first female President of Plateau Customary Court of Appeal
Gov.Simon Lalong of Plateau has congratulated the first female President of the Customary Court of Appeal in the state, Justice Julia Kyentu, on her retirement […]
Former Osun SSG returns to APC
Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, former Secretary to Osun Government, on Friday announced his return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeoti, who is also a former […]
FG condemns attack by Nigerians on Embassy in Jakarta
The Federal Government has condemned the attack on the Nigerian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia by Nigerian citizens, describing the act as disgraceful and criminal. Minister […]
Nigeria reports 452 new cases of COVID-19
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has reported 452 new cases of COVID19 in 14 states. The Centre on its Twitter handle @NCDCGov Tuesday […]
How Nigeria fought, won Wild Polio Virus war – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated fellow citizens on the joyous and historic occasion as Nigeria becomes Wild Polio Virus Free. Buhari also appreciated all partners, […]
WHO, Rotary International congratulate Nigeria on Polio-free status
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has congratulated Nigeria for the Wild polio-free status accepted by Africa Regional Certification Commission for polio eradication (ARCC). ARCC had […]
Nigerians still at risk of wild polio virus – Agency
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Friday said Nigeria was still at risk of Polio epidemic as Nigeria await to be formally […]
African Commission accepts Nigeria’s Wild Polio Virus Free documentation
The African Regional Commission for Certification of Polio Eradication, (ARCC), has accepted Nigeria’s Wild Polio Virus Free Documentation. Dr Faisal Shuaib, Executive Director/CEO, National Primary […]
WHO declares Nigeria polio-free
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Nigeria free of wild polio, following the completion of documentation for the free status. The UN health agency […]
AU, China, UN, WHO call for solidarity to combat COVID-19
The President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi JinPing, Presidents of African Countries, the United Nations (UN) and World Health Organisation (WHO) have called […]
COVID-19: WHO welcomes trial on dexamethasone for treatment
The World Health Organisation has welcomed the initial clinical trial results from the United Kingdom (UK) that show dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, can be lifesaving for […]
Africa COVID-19 cases hit 222,000, death toll over 6,000 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa is now over 222,000. […]
Sales of school of nursing forms on internet fraudulent, FCTA warns
The Federal Capital Territorial Administration (FCTA) on Friday described as fraud, the ongoing 2020/2021 sales of School of Nursing, Gwagwalada, forms on the internet by […]
Police arrest Japanese for keeping mother’s corpse at his home for weeks-report
Police arrested a Japanese who reportedly kept the body of his elderly mother at his home in Tokyo for several weeks after her death, a […]
Nigeria hands over suspected vessel, crew to Ghana for investigation
The Nigerian Government has handed over a fishing vessel, `Marine 707’, suspected to be carrying out illegal activities in the Gulf of Guinea to Ghanaian authorities for further […]