UK lifts travel ban on Nigeria
The United Kingdom has announced that Nigeria and 10 other countries would…
Omicron variant can partially escape Pfizer vaccine-induced immunity
Laboratory research has suggested that the Omicron variant can partially escape antibody…
Some donated vaccines expiring before usage – FG raises alarm
The Federal Government on Wednesday said vaccines donated to Nigeria through COVAX…
COVID-19: Vaccination card compulsory to attend social gathering in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says that presentation of COVID vaccination…
Omicron: Nigerian governors condemn stigmatisation of Nigeria
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has rejected visitation ban placed on Nigeria…
NMA backs FG on vaccine mandate for federal workers
The South-West Caucus of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed support…
COVID-19: PSC revises international travel protocol amid Omicron scare
The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has reviewed the country’s International…
Africa steps up Omicron variant detection as COVID-19 cases rise by 54 percent
African countries are stepping up measures to detect and control the spread…
Omicron: African Union vexed by ‘stigmatisation’ of Southern African nations
Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, says the travel…
Slovenia threatens ban on Johnson & Johnson vaccine after woman’s death
Slovenia says it could permanently ban Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 after…
‘Omicron could have originated in HIV patients’
The surprising number of mutations in the Omicron Coronavirus (COVID-19) variant could…
Develop COVID-19 vaccine – Buhari challenges Nigerian universities
President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged Nigerian universities to intensify their research in…
WHO names ‘Omicron’, COVID-19 variant worse than Delta
World Health Organisation (WHO) has named the latest COVID-19 variant identified in…
COVID-19: Vaccination can’t totally stop infection – Ehanire
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has said the partial or…
COVID-19 cases in Nigeria climb to 212,947
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday recorded 53 new…
COVID-19: Leader of most populous German state condemns compulsory vaccination
The premier of Germany’s most populous state has spoken out against compulsory…
COVID-19: NCDC registers 65 new infections, 8 deaths on Wednesday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said that Nigeria recorded 65…
COVID-19: Shortage of 1bn syringes may occur by 2023 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says shortage of at least one billion…
Nigeria administers 5.7m COVID-19 vaccines, targets 112m by 2022
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) has vaccinated 5,770,899 eligible persons…
Vedic Hospital reacts to shutdown, gets MDCN license for expatriate doctors
Vedic Lifecare Hospital, Lekki, says its three expatriate doctors had received their…
Nigeria records 116 new COVID-19 cases in 6 states, FCT
Six states and the Federal Capital Territory have reported 116 new cases…
COVID-19: NCDC registers one death, 209 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it registered one additional…
COVID-19: NMA says vaccination protects even infected persons
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Edo Branch, has said taking the COVID-19…
Workers shut down ABSUTH indefinitely over 22 months salary arrears
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH)…
Beijing Marathon postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19
The Beijing Marathon has been postponed indefinitely after Sunday’s race was called…
“Healthcare workers can only work when they are safe” – Red Cross tasks govt
The International Committee for Red Cross (ICRC) has raised an alarm over…
Babies conceived by women above 35 years stand the risk of Down syndrome – Therapist
Women who conceive pregnancies after the age of 35 years stand the…
COVID-19: Be vaccinated or stay home from Nov.1 – Ondo govt tells workers
The Ondo State Government has vowed to enforce a policy of no…
Snake bite victims in more danger as cost of anti-snake venom hits roof
Victims of snake bite in Nigeria are faced with very slim chances…
WHO names football star Drogba ambassador
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday announced football legend Didier Drogba from…