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COVID-19: NCDC records 35 new cases as at May 22
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 35 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country on May 22.The NCDC disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Saturday.Read Also: Police arrest 3 suspects,…
COVID-19: Ganduje receives second jab of COVID-19 vaccine
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and some top government officials on Thursday received the second jab of Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine.Speaking after he was vaccinated, Ganduje appreciated the state’s health workers, as well as…
COVID-19: NCDC records 43 new cases, 36 recoveries
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 43 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 165,852.The NCDC stated this on its official Twitter handle on Wednesday.Read Also:…
Customs intercepts 1,387 cartons of Tramadol in Rivers
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 1, 387 cartons of Tramadol tablets concealed inside 1,000 cartons of ceramic tiles in Rivers.Mrs Ifeoma Ojukwu, the spokesperson for the Area II Command, Onne Port in Rivers, disclosed…
COVID-19: NCDC records 29 new infections, total now 165,807
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday said the country recorded additional 29 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections to 165,807.The NCDC made the announcement via its official Twitter handle…
NAFDAC destroys 20ft container load of Soya beans
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it destroyed a 20 feet container load of bagged soya bean seeds in Port Harcourt, Rivers.Mr Cyril Monye, the agency South-South zone Public Relations officer…
COVID-19 Vaccination: OYSG rolls out 2nd soon – official
The Oyo State Government says it will roll out the second phase of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the last week of May.Dr. Muideen Olatunji, the Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Board,…
COVID-19 vaccination: Lagos residents laud state govt on 2 weeks extension
Many residents of Lagos on Monday leveraged the extension of the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccination exercise to get inoculated at various designated centres, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.NAN visit to some of the Primary…
COVID: NCDC records lowest daily count with 7 new cases on May 16
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded seven new COVID-19 infection, the lowest in the country since January.The NCDC disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Sunday.Read Also: Nigeria’s differences not…
44,000 persons receive first jab of AstraZeneca vaccine in Plateau
The Commissioner for Health in Plateau, Dr. Nimkong Ndam, says that 44,000 persons have so far received the first jab of the AstraZeneca vaccine in the state.Ndam, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
COVID-19: NCDC registers 41 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) registered 41 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 165,702.The NCDC disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Saturday.Read Also:…
COVID-19: NCDC reports 53 new infections
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 53 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 165,612.The NCDC disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Thursday night.Read Also:…
Prince Harry Criticizes Joe Rogan’s Comments On COVID-19 Vaccination
Prince Harry has reacted to Joe Rohan’s comments when asked who he believes should receive the COVID-19 vaccine.Prince Harry appeared on the latest episode of Dax Shepard and Monica Padman’s Armchair Expertpodcast, and was bothered by…
COVID-19: NCDC records 1 death, 44 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported one more death in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths from the disease in Nigeria to 2,066.The centre also reported 44 new cases of the virus, bringing the total…
Adamawa leads as Nigeria records 47 new COVID-19 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 47 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 165,515.The NCDC disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Tuesday.Read Also:…
“Indian COVID19 Variant Now In Nigeria” – Virologist, Professor Tomori Reveals
A professor of virology, Prof. Oyewale Tomori has revealed that a deadly Indian variant of the coronavirus has entered Nigeria.In an interview with Leadership, Tomori said Nigeria has recorded five cases of the Indian COVID-19 variant…
FG Denies Report on Reintroduction of Covid-19 Restrictions
The Federal Government, on Monday, has denied media reports that it has reintroduced new Covid-19 restrictions as part of measures to curb the spread of the new India variant into the country.Secretary to the Government of the…
COVID-19: NCDC says rapid mutations, new changes, escalate cases in countries
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has said the rapid mutations and new changes of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have led to an escalation of cases in many countries.Its Director-General, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, said this at the…
Italian Nurse Accidentally Injects Woman With 6 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
A nurse in Italy has accidentally injected a 23-year-old woman with 6 doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.The woman was kept in the hospital overnight for observation, however there were no side effects and she was released on…
FDA Authorizes Use of Pfizer’s Coronavirus Vaccine in Adolescents
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday granted Pfizer's request to expand the use of its COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents between the ages of 12-15."Today's action allows for a younger population to be protected from COVID-19,…
[BREAKING] COVID-19 Resurgence: FG Re-Imposes Restrictions as ECOWAS Fixes Tests At $50
The Federal Government, on Monday announced the re-institution of all extant control measures aimed at mitigating the impact of the deadly scourge.Disturbed by the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Presidential Steering Committee…
COVID-19: NCDC announces 37 new infections, total now 165,419
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 37 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 165,419.The NCDC disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Sunday.Read Also:…
#JusticeForOmolara: Lady Accuses Ogun Hospital Of Negligence Leading To Friend’s Death
An event planner, @charah_xx has taken to Twitter to lament the death of her friend, Omolara Omoyajuwolo, due to alleged medical negligence.Using the hashtag #JusticeforOmolara, she narrated how Omolara, a call centre agent with the…
Insecurity: Nurses urge FG to protect health workers
University Graduates of Nursing Science Association (UGONSA) has called on the Federal Government to protect health workers against gruesome attacks so as to prevent disruption in the delivery of healthcare services.The National…
NCDC registers 52 new COVID-19 infections, 2 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered additional two new related COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, its official Twitter handle said on Wednesday.The agency’s statistics showed that 2,065 Coronavirus-related…
3 States, FCT Record 34 Fresh COVID-19 Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it registered 34 new cases of COVID-19 in three states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).The centre disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Tuesday.…
Why Nigeria barred travellers from India, Turkey, Brazil
The Federal Government said it banned flights from India, Turkey and Brazil following the increased death toll caused by COVID-19 pandemic in those countries.Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee (PSC), on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha…
COVID-19: NCDC discharges additional 252 people, total recoveries now 155,361
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has discharged additional 252 people after testing negative for the COVID-19 virus following treatment in the country.The NCDC disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on SundayRead…
COVID-19: Nigeria records 62 new cases, zero deaths
Nigeria on Thursday recorded 62 new COVID-19 infections in 10 states.The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known via its verified Twitter handle.The new figure, the NCDC said brings the total number of infections…
Nigeria’s active COVID-19 cases surpass 9,000
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), says the number of active COVID-19 cases in Nigeria increased to 9,972, with 81 additional cases confirmed on Wednesday.The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Wednesday.…