Paul Okoye recovers from COVID-19 11 days after
Etim Effiong Paul Okoye of the defunct music group, Psquare has recovered from the deadly…
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COVID-19: China blocks WHO team from entering country to study coronavirus origin
A team of experts has been planning a trip to investigate COVID origins, in conjunction…
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Second wave: Nigeria’s COVID-19 deaths now 1,302, says NCDC
Nigeria has recorded no fewer than 1,302 deaths from coronavirus-related complications. The Nigeria Centre For…
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India’s drugs experts approve AstraZeneca, local COVID vaccines
Experts at India’s drugs regulator have recommended for emergency use two coronavirus vaccines, one developed…
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COVID-19: Chief medical officer Chris Whitty warns coronavirus vaccine shortages will last months
The UK's chief medical officers have backed a change in guidance which says booster jabs…
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Lagos CP orders area commanders, DPOs to enforce COVID-19 protocols
Etim Ekpimah The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered the Area…
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NCDC announces 1,016 new COVID-19 cases as total rises to 86,576
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 1,016 new infections of Coronavirus (COVID-19)…
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AstraZeneca: ‘Winning’ vaccine formula is 100% effective against severe COVID-19
Following criticism over initial trial, pharma giant's CEO believes general efficacy will be equal to…
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COVID-19 tests accuracy needs improvement, says NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association has called on the Federal Government to provide comprehensive life insurance…
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Official: 48% coronavirus patients in Lagos are asymptomatic
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said 48 per cent of…
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Women Affairs minister, Pauline Tallen, tests positive for COVID-19
The Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has tested positive for coronavirus. A statement she…
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‘The beginning of the end’: Europe rolls out vaccines to see off pandemic
Europe launched a massive vaccination drive on Sunday with pensioners and medics lining up to…
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Sanwo-Olu recovers from COVID-19 after 12 days
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has recovered from COVID-19, 12 days after testing positive. The…
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England set for New Year lockdown as coronavirus variant spreads across UK
England has been put on notice for a New Year lockdown after the government's chief…
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WHO says no need for major alarm over new coronavirus strain
The World Health Organization cautioned against major alarm over a new, highly infectious variant of…
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Vatican permits use of COVID-19 vaccines made using aborted fetal tissue
The Vatican told Roman Catholics on Monday that it was morally acceptable to use COVID-19…
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NYSC orientation camp: 11 test positive to COVID-19 in Taraba
Etim Effiong Eleven National Youth Service Corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Sibre,…
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COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu getting better, to resume work soon – Aide
Etim Effiong The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu is getting better in isolation and will…
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European neighbours shut doors to Britain as new coronavirus strain spreads
European countries began to close their doors to travellers from the United Kingdom on Sunday,…
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Niger Speaker, Clerk test positive for COVID-19
Isa Bello The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Mr Bawa Wuse and…
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Lagos bans carnivals, restricts religious activities to two hours service
Etim Ekpimah Lagos State government has banned concerts, carnivals, street parties, and ordered all schools…
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French president Emmanuel Macron tests positive for coronavirus
Macron and several other European leaders who recently met him go into self-isolation The French…
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Dino Melaye urges African leaders to reject COVID-19 vaccine
Etim Effiong Senator Dino Melaye has warned African leaders against accepting COVID-19 vaccine developed by…
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CJN Tanko Muhammad tests positive for coronavirus
Etim Effiong The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad has tested positive for coronavirus…