UgamatvFG suspends outbound Emirates flights
The outbound flights of Emirates Airlines from Nigeria have been hit with a 72-hour suspension by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. This is contained in a circular issued on February…
COVID-19: Obiano imposes curfew, threatens to shut down markets
The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has imposed a curfew on the state following increasing cases of COVID-19 in the area. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government,…
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- February 5, 2021
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‘COVID-19 ’ll end medical tourism in Nigeria’
A former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Imo State, Chukwuma-Machukwu Ume (SAN) has expressed optimism that the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the world will end medical tourism by Nigerian elites.…
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- February 4, 2021
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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…
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- February 4, 2021
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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…
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- February 3, 2021
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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…
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- February 2, 2021
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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…
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- February 2, 2021
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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…
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- February 1, 2021
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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…
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- February 1, 2021
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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…
