Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State directed schools to reopen for final year students on Thursday…
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WHO warns as domestic flights resume in Nigeria, African countries
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned African countries to continue to mitigate the risk of…
FG says Madagascar’s COVID Organics ingredient grown in Nigeria
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, on Thursday, revealed the Federal government’s findings on Madagascar’s…
Researchers find new swine flu-like virus in pigs
A new flu strain identified in pigs has the potential to infect humans – but experts…
COVID-19: 11 councils in Lagos face fresh lock down
With 11 local government areas amongst the 18 identified as having the highest numbers of COVID-19…
Lagos to build international infectious disease research centre at Yaba – Sanwo-Olu
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Sunday disclosed that plans are in top gear by the…
COVID-19: Africa CDC records 48% recovery rate as cases hit 372,812
Data made available by the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has shown…
Renowned social worker, Ebunoluwa Balogun dies at 81
The family of Professor Ekundayo E. Balogun announces the passing away of its matriarch, Mrs.…
BewiAfrica organises seminar on drug abuse for youths in Lagos
As part of activities to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, BewiAfrica,…
Global COVID-19 infections surpass 10 million mark
The number of COVID-19 cases has surpassed 10 million worldwide. According to the latest John Hopkins…
300 suspects crammed into police cell for 10 inmates — despite COVID-19 fears
A cell designed for ten inmates at Gabasawa divisional police station in Kaduna state is now…
COVID-19 measures may be further relaxed despite rising cases
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 hinted on Thursday that government might soon relax some of…
Ajimobi died of multiple organ failure – Lagos
The Lagos State Government has given details of the death of the former Governor of Oyo…
Three members of Makinde’s cabinet test positive for COVID-19
Three persons in the cabinet of Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, have tested positive for…
BREAKING: Schools must create isolation spaces before reopening – FG
The Federal Ministry of Education has proposed that schools must create isolation spaces before reopening. This…
Nwajiuba denies saying COVID-19 is a sham
Minister of State for Education, Dr Emeka Nwajiuba has denied media reports which quoted him as…
Doctors suspend strike after eight days
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide strike. In a statement on…
Nigerian researchers formulate cocktails against SARS-COV-2
The Plateau State Research Committee on COVID-19 and other infectious diseases has formulated three cocktails, namely:…
Striking doctors face sack as meeting with FG ends in deadlock
The federal government has directed chief medical directors of health institutions across the country to open…
Anap Think Tank lists 8 steps Nigeria must take post-lockdown
The Anap Foundation COVID-19 Think Tank has listed eight steps Nigeria must take as COVID-19…