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Lagos State Governor, BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU says his administration does not need to vaccinate over 20 million residents of the state against the deadly COVID-19 He disclosed this during an interview on Televised programme, adding that the state government is engaging some companies in the production of COVID-19 vaccines for residents of the state. The governor […]
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, says Nigerians should look forward to the end of February, for the possibility of accessing any form of vaccination against the coronavirus. This was one of the highlights of a virtual meeting of governors , who said the country was working with the World Bank to ensure the supply of […]
The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools has threatened to delist schools that refused to comply with COVID-19 protocols when they resume. The National President, YOMI OTUBELA, made this known in an interview with newsmen. He explained that the association has set up a task force team that would ensure compliance. OTUBELA added that […]
At least, 20 doctors have contracted COVID-19 at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH). President of UITH chapter of Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Dr. Badmus Habeeb, disclosed this in Ilorin, adding doctors were battling with the pandemic based on available resources and advised the government to provide necessary resources and incentives to health […]
Minister of State for Health, Doctor OLORUNNIMBE MAMORA, says the ongoing National Identification Number enrolment may be suspended over COVID-19 risks. He also urged the National Identity Management Commission to go back to the drawing board and re-order the enrolment process to avoid large crowds at its centres nationwide. Doctor MAMORA, who is a member […]
The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), FAISAL SHUAIB says provision will be made for President MUHAMMADU BUHARI, Vice-President YEMI OSINBAJO and other prominent Nigerian leaders to take the COVID-19 vaccine in the full glare of the public. Speaking at the media briefing of the presidential task force (PTF) on […]
A Magistrate Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has granted a five hundred thousand naira bail to the suspended Principal of Deeper Life High School, NDIDI SOLOMON and four other staff members in child molestation suit. The school officials are accused of involvement in the alleged molestation and starvation of a JSS1 student of […]
The Federal Government says there will be repercussions for Very Important Personalities (VIPs) and government officials who flout travel protocols. In a video posted by the Ministry of Information and Culture via Twitter, the National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19, Doctor SANI ALIYU, vowed to clamp down on officials for failing to […]
Thousands of applicants have been locked outside of the offices of the National Identity Management Commission following a strike embarked on by NIMC staff. The notice of strike was signed by the President of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, NIMC branch, Lucky Michael, and its Secretary, Odia Victor. According to a communiqué […]
The Rivers State Government has announced the shutting down of Creek Road, Bille, Bonny and Nembe Jetties from Tuesday 5th to Saturday 9th January 2021. Special Assistant on Media to the Governor, Kelvin Ebiri made this known today, disclosing that the temporary closure is to enable Government carry out extensive sanitation work in the area. […]
