Global Trial Shows Johnson & Johnson’s Single-Shot Vaccine Is 66% Effective
Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot Covid-19 vaccine has an overall efficacy of 66 percent, the company announced Friday, following results from a phase 3 trial of almost 44,000 people across many…
COVID-19: FG contemplates targeted lockdown in Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, others
The Federal Government on Friday said it is contemplating a targeted lockdown in Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna and major cities in Nigeria as the number of COVID-19 cases soars in the…
Oil Spills: Dutch Court orders Shell to pay compensation to Nigerian farmers
A Dutch court on Friday ordered Shell to pay compensation in a long-running case brought by four Nigerian farmers who accuse the oil giant of causing widespread pollution. After 13…
Consumer Protection: NCC Takes Steps to Curb Data Depletion, Wrong Deductions
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it has tightened the noose against cases of data depletion and wrong deductions of consumers’ credit through an ongoing forensic audit instituted by the…
COVID-19: El-zakzaky’s family, counsel say wife recovering, withdraw request for mother’s treatment in isolation centre
The son of Elzakzaky, Mohammed has said in a statement that the decision not to evacuate his mother to an isolation centre as he earlier requested is based on the…
Buratai Hands Over To New COAS, General Ibrahim Attahiru
Following his resignation as accepted by President Muhammadu Buhari, Lieutenant General TY Buratai has officially handed over the mantle of leadership of the Nigerian Army to the new Chief of…
Oil Spill: After 13 years, Dutch Court to hand down verdict on Shell Nigeria case
A Dutch court will hand down its verdict on Friday in a long-running case pitting oil giant Shell against four Nigerian farmers who accuse it of causing widespread pollution. After…
Buhari writes NASS over confirmation of New Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has communicated the appointment of Nigeria’s new Service Chiefs to the National Assembly and has sought for the confirmation of the said appointment by the Senate through…
COVID-19 Infection May Reduce Fertility In Men – Study reveals
COVID-19 may damage sperm quality and reduce fertility in men, according to a new study based on experimental evidence. The viral disease — which has swept the globe, claiming nearly…
Nigeria Secures Additional 41m COVID-19 Vaccines Doses – Health Minister
Nigeria has secured an additional 41 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, said on Thursday. However, the date of the vaccine’s delivery into the country…