Covid-19

Nigeria records 1,424 fresh COVID-19 cases in 14 states, FCTNigeria records 1,424 fresh COVID-19 cases in 14 states, FCT

Nigeria records 1,424 fresh COVID-19 cases in 14 states, FCT

Nigeria on Wednesday recorded 1,424 new COVID-19 infections in 14 states of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Nigeria Centre for…

3 years ago
Omicron variant spreading faster, now in 77 countries – WHOOmicron variant spreading faster, now in 77 countries – WHO

Omicron variant spreading faster, now in 77 countries – WHO

World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Omicron variant is spreading faster than other variants as it is now present…

3 years ago
Eight British lawmakers test positive for COVID-19Eight British lawmakers test positive for COVID-19

Eight British lawmakers test positive for COVID-19

The British Parliament will become a “hotbed of infection” unless significant steps are taken to stop the spread of coronavirus,…

3 years ago
UK empties travel red list, removes Nigeria, 10 othersUK empties travel red list, removes Nigeria, 10 others

UK empties travel red list, removes Nigeria, 10 others

Travellers from nations including Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe will no longer have to…

3 years ago
Covid-19: My heart, prayers are with you, Buhari tells S’Africa’s PresidentCovid-19: My heart, prayers are with you, Buhari tells S’Africa’s President

Covid-19: My heart, prayers are with you, Buhari tells S’Africa’s President

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a get-well message to his South African counterpart, Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, who tested positive for…

3 years ago
Covid-19: UK records first death with Omicron variantCovid-19: UK records first death with Omicron variant

Covid-19: UK records first death with Omicron variant

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on Monday, confirmed the death of one patient with the Omicron coronavirus variant. Johnson said…

3 years ago
NYSC DG to Prospective Corps Members: No vaccination, no serviceNYSC DG to Prospective Corps Members: No vaccination, no service

NYSC DG to Prospective Corps Members: No vaccination, no service

Only fully vaccinated Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) will be allowed to register and partake in the NYSC scheme from January…

3 years ago
COVID-19: EFCC turns back unvaccinated staffCOVID-19: EFCC turns back unvaccinated staff

COVID-19: EFCC turns back unvaccinated staff

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, turned back unvaccinated staff members from its headquarters. The exercise which…

3 years ago
South Africa President Ramaphosa tests positive for COVID-19South Africa President Ramaphosa tests positive for COVID-19

South Africa President Ramaphosa tests positive for COVID-19

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for COVID-19. He is being treated for mild symptoms. Ramaphosa returned last…

3 years ago
Lagos administers 1.9m doses of COVID-19 vaccinesLagos administers 1.9m doses of COVID-19 vaccines

Lagos administers 1.9m doses of COVID-19 vaccines

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says 1,912,394 doses of AstraZeneca and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines had been administered…

3 years ago