By Deborah Hassan Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has disclosed that she tested…
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Coronavirus: NCDC records 712 new infections
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 712 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)…
Former A’Ibom governor, Nkanga dies of Covid-19 complications
A former Military Administrator of Akwa Ibom State, Otuekong (Air Commodore) Idongesit Nkanga, Retd is dead.…
After UK, South Africa, another Coronavirus variant emerges in Nigeria
In what could be a new alarm to the Covid-19 pandemic globally, another variant of…
AMAC Chairman preaches peace, adherence to COVID-19 protocols at Christmas
The Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Abdullahi Candido, has admonished Christian faithful to imbibe…
Yuletide: NOA tasks Nigerians on COVID-19 protocols
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has advised Nigerians to observe COVID-19 protocols, as they celebrate Christmas…
COVID-19: NCDC registers 1,041 new infections
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 1,041 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in…
How insecurity, rising prices and COVID-19 resurgence is marring yuletide celebration
As the yuletide season begins, it is becoming evidently clear that it would not be…
COVID-19: Philippines, Japan ban flights from Britain
The Philippines and Japan on Wednesday joined a growing list of countries banning flights from…
Deadlier COVID-19 variant found in Osun State
By Deborah Hassan The Africa Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID), Redeemers…
Olu of Warri dead at 65
By Gabriel Atumeyi The Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, has joined his ancestors…
Special Report – COVID-19: A resurgence foretold
As COVID-19 cases in Nigeria spike again after weeks of decline and easing of restrictions…
COVID-19: FG ready for vaccination – Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has said that the Federal Government was substantially ready…
COVID-19: 11 test positive at Taraba NYSC orientation camp
At least 11 National Youth Service Corps members have tested positive for COVID-19 at the NYSC…
EXCLUSIVE – COVID-19 Vaccine: Senate, health agencies meet over procurement today
By Edward T. Dibiana The leadership of the Senate and the Senate Committee on Primary Healthcare…
US approves Moderna as second COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna has been approved by the US government as the country’s second Covid-19 vaccine, clearing the…
COVID-19: British PM imposes fresh total lockdown on London
Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed a full lockdown on London and large parts of southeast England…
COVID-19: Italy joins several European countries in Yuletide lockdown
Italy is to go into a new lockdown for much of the Christmas and New Year…
Health director, NYSC refute report of COVID-19 in Nasarawa Orientation camp
Dr Ibrahim Adamu, Director, Public Health, Nasarawa Ministry of Health has refuted reports alleging that four…
COVID-19: NCDC records 806 new infections, 11 additional deaths
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 806 new infections of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in…
Plateau records 182 cases of COVID-19 in 1 week, — Commissioner
Plateau has recorded 182 cases of coronavirus in the past one week, the Commissioner for Information,…
India’s COVID-19 tally surpasses 10 million
India’s COVID-19 tally surpassed 10 million on Saturday, reaching 10,004,599 as 25,152 new cases were registered…
NPFL to kick off Dec 27 — Sports Minister
The Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL, is set to start on December 27. The League like…
COVID-19: Tambuwal in self-isolation, solicits for prayers
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has revealed that he is now in self-isolation due to…
France President, Macron, tests positive for Coronavirus
By Gabriel Atumeyi France’s President, Emmanuel Macron, has tested positive for Covid-19, his office disclosed…
COVID-19: Kwara records 30 new infections
Kwara has recorded 30 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of cases in the…
Nigeria records 930 new COVID-19 infections
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 930 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections…
COVID-19: NCDC registers 758 new infections, 3 additional deaths
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), has registered 758 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)…
Chief Justice, Tanko Muhammad, tests positive for COVID-19
By Deborah Hassan The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad, has tested positive for COVID-19,…
Covid-19: NCDC announces 201 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 201 new infections of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in…