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One in five people tested positive for COVID-19 in last seven days – Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has revealed that one out of every…

COVID-19: FG releases N10bn for domestic vaccines production

The Ministry of Finance has released N10 billion to support domestic vaccines production to…

Ghana reports new Covid-19 variants

Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced that the country has recorded new variants of…

NDLEA arrests 187 suspected drug dealers in Kebbi State in 2020

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Command in Kebbi State says it arrested…

Kano’s COVID-19 cases surpass 300 with 14 new infections

 The Kano State Government has confirmed 14 new Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections bringing the total…

COVID-19: BUK directs compulsory use of face mask from Monday

 The Management of Bayero University Kano (BUK) on Monday, announced the compulsory use of…

Kwara records 27 new cases of COVID-19

 Kwara Government says 27 more people have tested positive to COVID-19, bringing the total…

Lagos working on making COVID-19 vaccines available to residents – CJ

The Lagos State government has revealed that it is neck-deep in negotiations with manufacturers…

NOA, UNICEF embark on community sensitization on COVID-19 in Niger

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Education Fund…

Midwife warns against expectant mothers patronising quack birth attendants

A Public Health Practitioner, Mrs Cecilia Uwaoma, on Saturday, advised expectant mothers to avoid…

COVID-19: NCDC records 1,867 new infections

 Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) registered 1,867 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the…

COVID-19: NAFDAC has not approved any vaccines – DG 

 Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control…

COVID-19: fat people have higher risk of complications – expert

 Dr. Badmus Habeeb, President, Association of Resident Doctors in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital…

NCDC reports 23 fresh deaths, 1,479 new infections of COVID-19

Nigeria recorded 23 fresh COVID-19 related deaths and 1,479 new infections on Jan. 14,…

COVID-19: Foundation donates ambulances, facemasks to Yobe Govt

The BUA Foundation, a Nigeria-based humanitarian and development organization, on Thursday, donated three new…