South Africa to begin covid vaccination February
South Africa, which has been hard hit by a second wave of coronavirus cases, hopes to obtain its first vaccine doses next month, the health…
COVID-19 vaccine to arrive Nigeria by the end of January — PTF
The National coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, has said the nation is expected to receive its first batch…
China confirms first case of UK COVID-19 variant
China has confirmed its first case of a new coronavirus variant that was recently detected in Britain, health officials said. The new strain, which experts…
UK’s COVID-19 strain not in Nigeria – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said on Thursday the new strain of COVID-19 discovered in the United Kingdom has not been found in…
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Covid-19: Ondo State cancels cross over night service, postpones school resumption to 18th January 2021
The Ondo State government on Wednesday cancelled Cross Over Vigils across the state and postponed the resumption of primary and secondary schools to Monday, 18th…
Government In Talks with Scientists Who Claim UK Coronavirus Variant Has Been in Nigeria For Months
The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Covid-19, Dr. Sani Aliyu, has revealed that the PTF is in touch with Professor Christian…
BioNTech Confident Vaccine Will Work Against New Coronavirus Variant
German pharmaceutical company BioNTech is confident that its coronavirus vaccine works against the new UK variant, but further studies are need to be completely sure,…
FG needs N400bn to vaccinate 70% of Nigerians against COVID-19 – Ehanire
The Federal Government needs about N400 billion to vaccinate 70 percent of Nigeria’s 211 million population against COVID-19; so says the Minister of Health, Dr….
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US Congress finally passes $900bn COVID-19 aid deal
The US Congress passed a US$900 billion pandemic relief package on Monday night that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals, as well…
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19-year-old UNILORIN student commits suicide after losing N300m to forex
A 300-level student of the Department of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, Gbenga Favour Olaoye-Akanbi, has committed suicide after he was allegedly duped by a forex trader, Eseka Chuckwutem Gospel (ESG).
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Mother of five commits suicide in Ebonyi because of hardship (Graphic Photo)
A community in Ebony state is in shock after a mum of five took her life because of destitution. The tragic incident happened at Okposi…
Covid- 19, FG orders closure of all schools till January 18
Nigerian Government on Monday ordered closure of schools in the country till 18th of January, 2021. This became necessary following the second wave of COVID-19…
FG to impose travel ban over new strain of COVID-19 in UK
The Federal Government says it may impose a travel ban to and from certain parts of the world especially over the mutated strain of COVID…
Second wave of Covid-19: Lagos Govt orders civil servants to work from home
Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed civil servants in the state from Grade Level 14 and below to work from home.
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Omah Lay, Tems thank Nigerians, narrate ordeals
Nigerian singers, Omah Lay and Tems have both taken to their Twitter accounts to thank Nigerians for their support while they were arrested in Uganda.
Nigeria records highest single-day tally as 1,145 fresh infections take total COVID-19 caseload to 76,207. Deaths, recoveries updated
Nigeria on Thursday recorded its highest single-day tally after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 1,145 fresh COVID-19 cases in several parts of the country.
University of Ibadan clinic closed over confirmed COVID-19 case
The University of Ibadan (UI) clinic has been closed down after a patient tested positive for Coronavirus.
FG approves 5-year plan to tackle hunger in Nigeria
The federal government has approved a five-year nutrition action plan that will help to reduce hunger and malnutrition across the country.