Suggestion on testing vaccine in Africa, a hangover from the “colonial mentality” – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) chief, Tedros Ghebreyesus has dismissed as “racist” a suggestion by some scientists that the coronavirus vaccine be tested in Africa. Ghebreyesus at a…
Oyo govt. to establish energy centre to generate electricity
The Oyo state government will soon establish an Energy Centre of Excellence to generate electricity from dams in every part of the state. Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, the Commissioner for Information…
COVID-19: WHO donates 3 ambulances to LASG
WHO official, Dr Braka Fiona, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and members of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Lagos on April 7, 2020. Photos: Twitter-@WHONigeria The World Health…
COVID-19: PTF visits Lagos, says only President Buhari can decide on lockdown extension
Chairman PTF on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 says only President Muhammadu Buhari can decide whether or not to extend the ongoing 14 days lockdown…
Ogun deploys mobile app for coronavirus self-Assessment
Gov. Dapo Abiodun The Ogun State government has deployed a mobile application for residents to undergo assessment on an individual basis in the event of being infected with COVID-19….
NCDC confirms 16 new COVID-19 cases, total infections now 254
Sixteen new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Nigeria: 10 in Lagos, 2 in the FCT, 2 in Oyo, 1 in Delta and 1 in Katsina. This was…
Coronavirus: Over 3,000 health workers infected globally
WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus Over 3,000 health workers have been infected with the coronavirus since the outbreak of the pandemic, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. Tedros Ghebreyesus,…
Medical doctor dies of Covid-19 in Katsina
The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of a medical doctor, Dr Aliyu Yakubu, affected by the Coronavirus. The deceased, aged 60, died at the Nigeria Air Force Reference…
COVID-19: Ubulu-Uku Public Office Holders Distribute Food Items To Residents
Residents of the ancient town of Ubulu-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State have received food items running into millions of naira as the town’s politicians led…
COVID-19: Stop the irrelevant calls it is distracting – LASG tells residents
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, has decried the rate of irrelevant calls received on the emergency lines set…