Iwobi to miss out in Benin clash after testing positive for COVID-19
Alex Iwobi has tested positive for Coronavirus and will not feature in today’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Benin. According to Completesports.com,…
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Sokoto govt shuts school over cholera outbreak
The Sokoto state government has shut down Government Girls College, Mabera, following a cholera outbreak. The state commissioner for science and technology, Kulu Haruna made…
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Kenya imposes lockdown on Nairobi, shuts schools to contain COVID-19 third wave
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday placed Nairobi and several nearby counties under a partial lockdown, and closed schools and bars in those areas, in…
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Regina Daniels takes COVID-19 vacine, says “There are no side effects” (photos)
Popular Nigerian Actress and Billionaire Wife, Regina Daniels, has urged her fans to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as she has taken her shot and she…
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Gov Makinde finally take COVID-19 vaccine, explains why he ordered sterility test
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday, received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 jab at the governor’s office, Ibadan. Executive Secretary, Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board,…
UNICEF decries Buhari regime’s failure to provide water to 27 million Nigerian children
According to new analysis released by UNICEF, 26.5 million Nigerian children are experiencing high or extremely high water vulnerability. This means that nearly one third of Nigerian children do not have enough water to meet their daily needs.
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South Africa sells off AstraZeneca COVID vaccine, places fresh order from Pfizer
South Africa has sold a million doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for distribution in 14 fellow African nations, the health minister announced Sunday. The…
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Since you collected money and palliative…una must collect vaccine too – Melaye taunts Yahaya Bello
Dino Melaye, former senator, says the Kogi government must take COVID-19 vaccine since the state collected palliatives and money from the federal government to ease…
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Stop consuming meat roasted with tyre – Veterinary council warns
Veterinary council cautions against consuming meat roasted with tyresThe Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has warned against the consumption of meat roasted with tyres, saying…
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South-West has the highest rate of drug abuse in Nigeria, Marwa Says
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.) has said the South-West and South-South have the highest drug abuse…
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Strange disease leaves almost 56 villagers hospitalized in Kano
At least, 56 residents of Gwangwan village in Kano State have reportedly been vomiting and urinating blood due to an outbreak of a mysterious ailment…
UCH doctors begin warning strike over salaries
The Association of Resident Doctors, University College Hospital chapter, Ibadan, has begun a five-day warning strike over unpaid two months’ salary of its 370 members.
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Ghanaian man burns to death 11-year-old stepson over feud with lover (Photo)
A 35-year-old driver has been arrested by the police after he allegedly set his family ablaze in Ghana.
12-year-old boy drowns while swimming with friends in Ilorin
A 12-year-old boy identified as Lekan Benjamin, on Tuesday March 16 drowned at Asa River in Ilorin while swimming with his friends. The Director of…
Lagos Police Commissioner, Odumosu to adopt rescued baby
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Hakeem Odumosu, has disclosed his intention to adopt an abandoned baby rescued by the police in the state.
Prince Philip leaves hospital after one month
Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth, left a London hospital this morning, a month after he was initially hospitalized and later treated for a heart problem.
Nigeria must prevent COVID-19 third wave, PTF warns
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Monday warns Nigerians to be careful so that the country does not slide into possible third wave of the coronavirus.
