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COVID-19 Vaccine: Buhari Has No Side Effects – Presidency

John Ogunsemore Mar 6, 2021 0

The Presidency has dispelled fears that President Muhammadu Buhari suffered side effects after he received the first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba…

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FG dismisses report on N10bn COVID-19 vaccine distribution cost

Ismaila Chafe Mar 6, 2021 0

The Federal Government has dismissed a newspaper report that it will be expending N10.6 billion on the distribution of the 3.9 million doses of Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to the 36 states.Executive Director of the National…

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Buhari speaks after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

John Ogunsemore Mar 6, 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has encouraged all eligible Nigerians to accept the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine to protect them from the virus.He spoke through a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam…

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JUST IN: Buhari, Osinbajo Receive COVID-19 Vaccine (Video)

John Ogunsemore Mar 6, 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday received COVID-19 vaccine shots.The president's personal physician, Dr. Suhayb Sanusi, administered the vaccine on the president at 11:51 at the New Banquet Hall of…

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COVID-19 not our business in Kogi; I won’t take vaccine – Yahaya Bello

John Ogunsemore Mar 6, 2021 0

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, says he will not accept the COVID-19 vaccine and will not allow residents of his state to be used as "guinea pigs".He spoke on "Politics Today", a Channels Television programme as the nation…

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Nigerian Doctor, Whose Dad Died Of COVID-19, Becomes First To Be Vaccinated

John Ogunsemore Mar 5, 2021 0

A medical doctor at the National Hospital, Abuja, Dr. Cyprian Ngong, on Friday received a jab of the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine, officially kicking off vaccination exercise for the deadly virus in Nigeria.Chairman of the…

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COVID-19: Buhari, Osinbajo set to take vaccine publicly on Saturday

John Ogunsemore Mar 4, 2021 0

Following the arrival of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine into the country on Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Saturday get vaccinated publicly.The Executive Director, National Primary…

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2 people die in South Korea after receiving AstraZeneca vaccine – Reports

Emmanuel Yashim Mar 3, 2021 0

Two South Korean citizens, who had multiple underlying diseases, died after receiving AstraZeneca’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, media reported on Wednesday, citing officials.Both people were receiving treatment at long-term care…

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COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday – SGF

Abujah Racheal Feb 28, 2021 0

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, has confirmed that Nigeria will on Tuesday, March 2, receive the first tranche of COVID-19 vaccines.Mustapha, who is also the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force…

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Nigeria may get COVID-19 vaccines in 10 days – Health Minister

Abiodun Azi Feb 21, 2021 0

Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said in Lagos on Saturday that Nigeria might get COVID-19 vaccines in the next 10 days.“We are told that by the end of this month, which is about 10 days from now, we shall get the vaccines,’’ the…

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N/Korea ‘attempted’ to steal COVID-19 vaccine technology from Pfizer – Reports

Sheji Halima Feb 16, 2021 0

North Korea allegedly tried to hack into Pfizer’s systems and steal COVID-19 technology and treatment.Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday, citing the South Korean intelligence service.The National Intelligence Service revealed…

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“Don’t Play Politics With Nigerian Lives” – BUA Replies CACOVID

John Ogunsemore Feb 9, 2021 0

A leading Nigerian conglomerate, BUA Group said it received with utter shock reports, allegedly attributed to CACOVID, disowning its earlier payment through CACOVID for 1 million AstraZeneca doses for Nigeria via the AFREXIM vaccine…

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COVID-19 vaccine: FG targeting 70 per cent coverage of Nigerians – Director

Hassana Yakubu Jan 28, 2021 0

The Executive Director, National Primarily Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaibu, has said that the Federal Government was targeting vaccinating 70 percent of Nigerians against Covid-19.Shuaibu, who disclosed this…

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Sultan of Sokoto: Taking COVID-19 vaccine not by force

John Ogunsemore Jan 27, 2021 0

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, says people are free to choose whether or not to take the COVID-19 vaccine.According to The Punch, Sultan Abubakar spoke Wednesday evening in Abuja as the President-General of…

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Investigations commence as American dies after taking COVID-19 vaccine

John Ogunsemore Jan 25, 2021 0

The Placer County Sheriff’s Office says an autopsy would be conducted Monday to establish the cause of death of a resident that died after taking the COVID-19 vaccine.This sheriff's office disclosed this in a Facebook post on Saturday…

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‘Covid-19 Vaccines Won’t Be Available For Months’ – New CDC Director Says

Faith Jan 23, 2021 0

CDC's new director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky has revealed that the Covid-19 vaccine will not be available to the general public for a few months.Her statement contradicts claim made by Donald Trump that the vaccine would be widely…

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PLWNCDs Want FG to Prioritise Them in COVID-19 Vaccinations – NCD Alliance

Kemi Akintokun Jan 8, 2021 0

People Living With Non Communicable Diseases (PLWNCDs), under the auspices of Non Communicable Disease (NCD) Alliance in Nigeria, has urged the Federal government to prioritise PLWNCDs when administering any COVID-19 vaccine.A…

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Buhari, Osinbajo, SGF set to take COVID-19 vaccine on live TV

John Ogunsemore Jan 8, 2021 0

As part of efforts to boost the confidence of Nigerians in COVID-19 vaccine, President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will get vaccinated on live television.The same applies to the Chairman of the Presidential Task…

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3 out of 10 health workers reject COVID-19 vaccines in New York

Harrison Arubu Jan 6, 2021 0

Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York on Tuesday, said 30 per cent of medical personnel in the city’s public hospital system declined COVID-19 vaccines. Addressing newsmen, de Blasio said the vaccine hesitancy by health workers was largely…

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Nigeria to get 42 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine

Abujah Racheal Jan 5, 2021 0

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says Nigeria hopes to get 42 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine soon to cover one fifth of its population. The Executive Director, NPHCDA, Dr Faisal Shuaib,…

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“I don’t trust it” – Offset says he won’t take COVID-19 vaccine…

John Ogunsemore Dec 13, 2020 0

American rapper, Offset says he will not accept the COVID-19 vaccine despite former President Barack Obama offering to take it on camera to show it is safe.The Migos rapper said he just does not trust the vaccine, a sentiment shared by…

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COVID-19 vaccine: UK govt grants Pfizer indemnity against being sued as impact on fertility remains…

John Ogunsemore Dec 4, 2020 0

The United Kingdom government has granted legal indemnity protecting global pharmaceutical firm, Pfizer from being sued over the use of its COVID-19 vaccine.The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed that the indemnity protects…

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Senate Seeks Adequate Funds For Purchase Of COVID-19 Vaccine

Naomi Sharang Dec 3, 2020 0

The Senate on Thursday, urged the Federal Government to provide adequate funds for purchase and administration of COVID-19 vaccine in the country.The upper chamber equally directed its Committees on Health and Primary Health Care to…

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COVID-19 Vaccine: Should Nigeria Really Trust Pfizer?

John Ogunsemore Nov 11, 2020 0

U.S. pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer Inc. and its German partner, BioNTech on Monday announced an effective COVID-19 vaccine, BNT162.The vaccine, according to the firms, has a 90-per-cent success rate having been tested on 43,500 people in…

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First COVID-19 vaccine to hit EU markets March 2021- Belgian Minister

Fatima Sule Sep 24, 2020 0

The first coronavirus vaccine available to EU citizens should appear in March 2021, Belgian Health Minister, Maggie de Block, said on Thursday. SEE ALSO: CORONAVIRUS: Italy Set To Reopen Borders As Lockdown Eases “In theory, the first…

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Russia To Begin Coronavirus Vaccine Provision In September

Fatima Sule Aug 31, 2020 0

Russia will begin large-scale provision of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in September, Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said on Monday. SEE ALSO: Trump Asks U.S. Pharmaceutical coys to Accelerate Work on Coronavirus Vaccine “The…

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Japan Eyeing Olympics, Lines Up Half-Billion Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine

victor okoye Aug 28, 2020 0

Japan is making an aggressive move to grab enough coronavirus vaccine to inoculate its population four times over.SEE ALSO: Sterling Inspires Man City To A 4 - 1 Victory Over Watford It is a push the government hopes will instil…

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Russian COVID Vaccine For Kazakhstan To Be Produced By International Partner- RDIF

Emmanuel Yashim Aug 26, 2020 0

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said on Wednesday that the production of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine, dubbed Sputnik V, for Kazakhstan would be carried out by one of its international partners. SEE ALSO: Over 800m Children…

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Trump Pressures Officials To Develop COVID-19 Vaccine Before Election

Fatima Sule Aug 22, 2020 0

U.S. President Donald Trump put pressure on the authorities to develop and approve a vaccine for the novel coronavirus in a tweet on Saturday. SEE ALSO: Top Democrats In US Congress Call For Hearings On Mail Delays Ahead Of Election “The…

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India set to mass produce COVID-19 vaccine – Prime Minister

Babatunde Abdulfatah Aug 15, 2020 0

India is ready to mass produce COVID-19 vaccines when scientists give the go-ahead, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Independence Day speech on Saturday.Modi made the revelation while also launching a national project to roll…

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