Inequitable Distribution, Vaccine Hesitancy, Key Challenges for Africa in 2021 – Global COVID-19 Experts
BroadReach Group, a global social enterprise focused on harnessing health technology and innovation that empowers human action brought key global and African health experts together yesterday to share challenges and solutions around mass COVID-19 immunisation across Africa. Dr Tim Mastro…
Condolence: National Leader of BSO Visit Katsina Businesses Mogul over Son’s Death
The National Leader of Buhari Support Organization (BSO) Hajiya Hannatu Akilu has paid a condolence visit to Katsina State based business mogul Alhaji Dahiru Bara’u Mangal over the death of his son late Nuradeen Dahiru. The National Leader of Buhari…
BREAKING: Buhari, Osinbajo Take COVID-19 Vaccine Live (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, this morning received the COVID-19 Vaccine at the Statehouse, Abuja on Saturday, March 6, 2021. President Buhari has took the AstraZeneca vaccine, a day after the Federal Government launched the vaccination exercise…
Okowa Congratulates Okonjo-Udochi on Emergence as US Physician-of-the-Year
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated Dr Njide Okonjo-Udochi on her emergence as first black female Physician-of-the-Year in the United States of America. This came as the world is celebrating the appointment of her elder sister’s, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as…
BREAKING: FG Opens Portal for COVID-19 Vaccination Registration for Nigerians
Nigeria’s Federal government has opened portal for COVID-19 vaccination registration, urging citizens to register for for easier and faster service. According to a public notice from the Federal Ministry of Health, willing citizens can reach the health authorities on telephone…
Governor Inuwa Yahaya Mourns, Justice Abdul Kafarati, Ex-Federal High Court Chief Judge
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has expressed sadness over the demise of renowned jurist and retired Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Adamu Abdul Kafarati who died yesterday in Abuja at the age of 67 years. Governor Yahaya, in…
NAFDAC Approves AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine For Use In Nigeria
Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the use of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Dr. Mojisola Adeyeye made the announcement during a live briefing on Thursday. She said…
Katsina State Government Distributes 4th Round of COVID-19 Palliatives in 34 LGs
Katsina State Government distributed fourth round of COVID-19 palliatives to beneficiaries in the thirty four local government areas in the state. The Speaker Katsina State House of Assembly AlhTasiu Musa Maigari said the palliatives was meant to cushion the hardships…
COVID19: Enugu Govt Tells Residents What to Do About President’s Health Regulatory Measures
The Enugu State government has enjoined all residents of the state to conduct their affairs in strict compliance with the recent Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Health Protection Regulations 2021, enunciated by President Muhammadu Buhari on January 26, 2021. The regulatory measures…
JUST IN: Nigeria Approves National Policy On Ageing For Older Persons
The Federal Executive Council has ratified the National Policy on Ageing for Older Persons in Nigeria. The approval was given on Wednesday February 10, 2021 at the FEC meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. The objective of the policy…
IGP Orders Full Enforcement of COVID-19 Health Protection Regulations 2021
…Cautions officers to respect Rights of Citizens The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the Assistant Inspectors General of Police in the seventeen (17) zonal commands and their constituent Commissioners of Police in the thirty-six (36) States…
