UgamatvCOVID-19 exposed Nigeria’s technology deficit, says Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday, said the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the technology and innovation gap between Nigeria and the developed world. He, however, said the…
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- Education , Health , News
- January 26, 2021
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VC berates varsity COVID-19 herb critics, calls them ignorant
THE Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Seddi Maimako, has described the critics of the herbal tea produced by the university in the fight against COVID -19 pandemic…
- Health , News
- January 26, 2021
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53 doctors have tested positive for COVID-19 in Kano – NMA
The Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association says it has so far lost three doctors to the coronavirus pandemic while 53 others tested positive in the state. The…
- Health , News
- January 25, 2021
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Covid-19 Patient Dies Hours After Receiving Vaccine
A patient who wanted to combat the dreaded coronavirus disease by taking vaccine has died. It was gathered that the California resident had tested positive for COVID-19 in late December,…
- Health , Lifestyle , News
- January 25, 2021
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“DNA Test Is Not For Nsukka Men, We Are Covered By God’s Grace” – Man Says
A Nigerian man has stated that DNA test is not for men from Nsukaa in Enugu state because they are covered by culture. According to him, men from Nsukka are…
- Health , News , Politics
- January 24, 2021
- 175 views
Senate tackles Okupe over COVID-19 infections among elite
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Primary Healthcare and Communicable Diseases, Senator Chukwuka Utazi, has described as unscientific, a claim by a former presidential spokesperson, Dr. Doyin Okupe, on the rate…
COVID-19: Uzodinma threatens fresh lockdown in Imo
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has threatened a second total lockdown if residents of the state continue to disregard COVID-19 safety protocols. The governor issued the threat in a…
OFFICIAL: Enugu to recruit 1,300 health workers
No fewer than 1,300 health workers of various specialisations will be employed in Enugu State, an official said on Saturday. Dr Okechukwu Ossai, Administrator of Enugu State Hospital Management Board,…
- Health , News
- January 23, 2021
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No confirmation yet on when Pfizer vaccine will arrive – Health agency
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency says there is no definite date for when the 100,000 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines will arrive in Nigeria. The NPHCDA, however, said…
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- January 23, 2021
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COVID-19: Wuhan marks lockdown anniversary
Exactly one year after it thrust the word “lockdown” into the global conversation, Wuhan passed the anniversary on Saturday with a mix of pride at emerging from Covid-19’s grip and…
