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COVID-19: NCDC records 28 deaths, 203 additional infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed additional 203 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of…
1.2m non-smokers die from exposure to tobacco smoke yearly – WHO
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, says no fewer than 1.2 million people die…
Resident doctors extend strike ultimatum by two weeks for FG, States to act
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended its strike ultimatum by two weeks to let the Federal and State…
Buhari, Osinbajo receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo have received the second dose of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine.
The event…
FG receives donation of PPEs worth $8m from UNICEF
The Federal Government on Friday received eight million dollar worth of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and medical…
SPECIAL REPORT: Healthcare Centre where workers save lives under horrendous…
Adekunle Oba, Osogbo
It is around 9:16 am, the sky is cloudy. “I think the rain will start soon,” a Nurse asked a colleague that…
Reps query NHIS for spending N152m on face masks, sanitizers, others
Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance have faulted the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for spending…
75% of COVID-19 vaccines administered in 10 countries – WHO
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General, says COVID-19 vaccines are administered in only 10…
Obstetric Fistula cases threat to SDGs attainment in Nigeria – UN Chief…
The UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, says the rising cases of obstetric fistula in Nigeria is a clear case of…
Coronavirus: How Kogi Governor displayed uncommon faith in God –…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer, Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG), has lauded the governance and leadership style of…