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Nigeria records 60 new coronavirus infections, no death
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that the country’s active COVID-19 cases increased by 39, bringing the total number to 7,821.
NCDC: Nigeria’s active coronavirus cases increase by 39
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that the country’s COVID-19 active cases increased by 39, bringing the total number to 7,821.
Canada records second case of blood clot after AstraZeneca shot
Canadian health authorities said Saturday the country has recorded a second case of rare but serious blood clotting linked to AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine, but still recommend the shot for use.
Ogun pharmacists boycott NMA, NAMM strike action
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Ogun State chapter, has said its members are not joining the strike action embarked by the Nigeria Medical Association in the state over the incessant kidnapping of health workers.
PDP chieftain blames Ogun governor for high rate of kidnapping
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olumide Aderinokun has reacted to the incessant cases of kidnapping in Ogun State, blaming the Governor, Dapo Abiodun.
Global coronavirus deaths surpass three million
The platform’s record, which is updated by the minute, places the total number of recoveries at 119,432,902 out of the 140,598,859 cases recorded worldwide.
JUSUN strike: NBA hits Nigeria governors
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Anambra has described the decision of the Governors’ Forum to suspend discussion and engagement with Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, over their prolonged nationwide strike as uncharitable, unpatriotic and totally unacceptable.
Nigeria records 67 new coronavirus infections, no fatalities
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 67 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 164,147 with 154,304 recoveries.
Zamfara: Group raises alarm over high rate of rape, sexual assaults
Worried by the high rate of rape in Zamfara State, a civil society organization (CSO) known as Human Rights Defender and Advocacy Center is seriously mounting pressure on the State Government to establish a commission that can address the cases of rape in the state.
India’s premier appeals to keep Hindu festival symbolic as coronavirus infections surge
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to devotees to keep a key Hindu festival symbolic as the country reported more than 200,000 new COVID-19 infections for the third straight day.
Qatar seeking virus jabs for all World Cup visitors
Qatar is in talks with coronavirus vaccine makers to ensure all fans attending the 2022 World Cup in the country have been vaccinated, the foreign minister said Friday.
N60 billion mint: APC governors disown Godwin Obaseki
The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) yesterday debunked claims by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State that the federal government printed between N50 billion – N60 billion to bridge the shortfall in the distribution of federation revenues to the three tiers of government in March 2021, saying that the claims did not reflect the true position of things.
AstraZeneca vaccine: 8,439 mild, adverse effects occur – NPHCDA
The federal government has said a total of 8,439 cases of mild, adverse effects have occurred over the application of Astrazeneca vaccine in the country.
WHO: Benefits of J&J, AstraZeneca shots outweigh risks
IN the wake of the reports of severe incidents of deadly blood clots and other adverse events trailing the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, the World Health Organisation, WHO says it backs the two jabs, noting that the benefits of receiving either of the vaccines, greatly outweigh the risks.
Armed robbers raid Chris Smalling’s home, cart away valuables
Italian news outlet Gazzetta dello Sport claims three armed robbers broke into the English footballer’s home and forced him to open his family’s safe, where the aggressors took items of jewellery and other valuable items.
Botswana bans poultry imports from South Africa amid avian flu outbreak
Botswana's agriculture ministry announced the ban on Wednesday and it has been implemented with immediate effect. The ban includes products such as meat, eggs and feathers.
KADBUSA: 10% of Kaduna residents have drug abuse-related challenge
A survey by carried out by the Kaduna State Bureau for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (KADBUSA) has revealed that 10% of residents of Kaduna State have drug aids-related challenge, hence the link between drug abuse and violence.
Official: FCTA has achieved 60% implementation of Abuja master plan
The Federal Capital Terriory Administration (FCTA) says it has recorded 60 per cent success in the implementation of the Abuja Master Plan in spite of some challenges.
PPRO: Police, 7 others responsible for congestions in correctional centres
The Police Command in Lagos State said that the public should not blame only the police for the large number of inmates in correctional centres across the state.
Nigerian government seeks speedy resolution of disputes in oil, gas industry
The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated an Alternative Dispute Resolution Center (ADRC) to quicken the resolution of disputes in the oil and gas industry in Lagos.
CDQ says of his arrest by NDLEA ‘a set-up’
Popular rap artiste, Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf better known as CDQ, has described the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arresting him today as someone trying to “set me up.”
Kano: Death toll from poisoned juice drink rises to 10
The Kano State Government has confirmed that the death of 10 people as a result of the consumption of substandard juice drinks in the state.
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Benue government, stakeholders want killers of soldiers arrested, prosecuted
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JAMB approves Plateau university as CBT centre
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