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Seven health workers contract COVID-19 in Rivers

The Association of Resident Doctors in Rivers State on Wednesday said no fewer than…

COVID-19: Foundation donates N20m to medical research institute

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba, Lagos, has commended the FATE Foundation…

Edo better prepared to handle any coronavirus infection during NSF, Health Commissioner says

The Edo Commissioner for Health, Dr Patrick Okundia, has assured of the state’s readiness…

COVID-19 kills nine in Anambra

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has announced that nine people have been killed…

Delta Pastor getting treated for COVID-19  in private clinic, dies after ministry seals off hospital

The Senior Pastor of High Impact Christian Centre in Delta, Pastor Wilson Okotie, has…

Three commissioners, one special adviser test positive for COVID-19 in Gombe

Three Commissioners and one Special Adviser to the state governor in Gombe state are…

24 army officers, nine prisoners, 36 others contract COVID-19 in Bauchi

Bauchi State recorded 69 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, Executive…

25 doctors, nurses, non-health workers in isolation as nurse contracts COVID-19 in Enugu

No fewer than 25 doctors, nurses and other non-health workers at the National Orthopaedic…

Mother of 13 gives birth to quadruplets in Zaria

A 34-year-old housewife, Hauwa’u Sulaiman, of No. 70 Alfadarai in Zaria, also a mother…

Pastor, journalist, 42 others test positive for coronavirus in Ondo

A journalist, working in Ondo and a pastor of a Pentecostal church in Okitipupa…

Nigeria conducts 80,000 COVID-19 tests, 155,443‬ fewer than Ghana

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 chairman, Boss Mustapha, has said over 80,000 tests…

Covid-19 confirmed cases in South East low, we expect more – NCDC DG

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control , Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, on…

587 of 979 strange deaths in Kano caused by COVID-19, health minister reveals

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said investigations into strange deaths in Kano…

COVID-19: Jigawa Govt. lifts suspension on weekly markets

The Jigawa Government has lifted the suspension it placed on weekly markets across the…

Nigerian doctors set to begin nationwide strike June 15

The National Association of Resident Doctors in Nigeria is set to commence on a…