Tension as Anambra monarchs undergo COVID-19 test
Anambra State traditional rulers on Wednesday underwent COVID-19 tests. It was gathered that the move was part of the state’s institutional measures to stem the spread of the pandemic. Members…
COVID-19 has affected fight against cancer, says expert
A professor of radiation therapy and and oncology, Francis Durosinmi-Etti, has lamented the impact of COVID-19 in the fight against cancer. Durosinmi-Etti, in an interview with our correspondent on Wednesday…
Panic in NYSC hqtrs, camps as resident officer dies of COVID-19
He contracted COVID-19, referred to NCDC, died outside camp – NYSC • No infection in camps – Spokesman • Workers accuse scheme of hiding case • We tested everybody including…
Nigeria records six more cases of UK’s COVID-19 strain
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and the African Centre for Genomics of Infectious Diseases at Redeemers University, Ede, have detected an additional six B.1.1.7 variants in the country. Dr…
COVID-19: Nobody is safe until everyone is vaccinated —FG
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has said that COVID-19 vaccines are important for the safety of Nigerians. During a sensitisation meeting with leaders of the…
States fail to make vaccine plans, FG blames politics for delay
It’s the responsibility of FG to provide vaccines for states, says Kano Politics and logistics, due to no fault of Nigeria, causing delay – FG MTN donates $25m for seven…
Outrage as Buhari breaks COVID-19 law, removes mask in public
Nigerians on social media and the Peoples Democratic Party have expressed dismay over the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)’s violation of the executive order regulating COVID-19. The law, which…
Observe COVID-19 guidelines to avert fresh lockdown, Presidency warns Nigerians
The Presidency on Sunday warned Nigerians to continue to observe the guidelines released to curtail further spread of COVID-19 in order to avert fresh lockdown. The Senior Special Assistant to…
Nigeria may not get COVID-19 vaccine –Physician
As Nigeria awaits the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, a public health physician, Dr. Tuyi Mebawondu, says the country may not get any of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. According to…
Untreated gonorrhea in women likely cause of repeated miscarriages — Study
Researchers have asked pregnant women infected with gonorrhea not to ignore it, warning that the sexually-transmitted infection has adverse effects on pregnancy outcomes if left untreated. The experts said untreated…















