COVID-19: NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against ‘Fake Vaccines’

Nigerian authorities have warned on Friday against the circulation of fake coronavirus vaccines in the country, where 10 million real doses of the shots are expected in March. “There are…

DG: NAFDAC must approve COVID-19 vaccines before use

The Director -General , National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control , Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye , has warned Nigerians not to take any vaccine except the ones approved…

EXTRA: Doctor who declared Trump ‘healthiest’ president ever dies

President Donald Trump’ s former personal doctor — who claimed Trump had dictated a letter insisting he would be the “ healthiest ” president ever — has died , reports…

Pope receives Covid vaccine —Report

Pope Francis , 84, was given the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday, according to media reports. The news was reported by America, a US- based Jesuit news website , and by…

EXCLUSIVE! Dirty Hospital: Doctor denies collapsed patient treatment over comment on ‘dirty facility’

A hospital, NobleCare Specialist Clinic located along Onitsha-Owerri road has rejected a ‘dying patient admitted to the hospital’ because a nurse in the hospital was told to endeavour to keep…

Presidency Welcomes COVID-19 Research Report On Treatment

The Presidency has welcomed efforts by a team of Nigerian professors and scientists investigating the effectiveness of, and roles that Ivermectin drug can play in the treatment of the Coronavirus…

UK begins mandatory Covid-19 testing for all international arrivals on Friday

The United Kingdom (UK) has introduced mandatory Covid-19 testing for all international arrivals effective from 04:00 GMT on Friday, January 15, 2021. According to a statement on the government’s website,…

Pope Francis To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Next Week

Pope Francis has called opposition to the coronavirus vaccine “suicidal denial” urging people to get the jab and saying he would get vaccinated himself next week. “Next week, we will…

COVID-19: FG gives condition for release of vaccines to states

Ahead of the arrival of the mRNA COVID – 19 vaccines into the country within the next few weeks, the Federal Government has set a condition that states must fulfil…

COVID-19: FG to Introduce Vaccine February Ending

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said Nigerian government has good intention for all Nigerians as it plans to introduce the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of…

COVID-19: Governors agree local production of vaccines

State governors have called for the local manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines for the effective immunization of Nigerians against the disease. They have also called for clarity to be given to…

EXTRA: Man receives £160, injects 92-year-old woman with fake Covid-19 vaccine

British police on Friday hunted a fraudster who tricked a 92-year-old woman into handing over £160 to receive a fake coronavirus vaccine jab in what they called a “disgusting and…

FG: COVID-19: Vaccines may not arrive early enough

The Federal Government has warned that COVID – 19 vaccines might not arrive “ soon enough ” in Nigeria . The Minister of State for Health , Olorunnimbe Mamora ,…

COVID-19: Buhari, Osinbajo, SGF, Others To Take Vaccines On Live TV

The federal Government has said President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha and other prominent Nigerians will be among…

FG: We need over N2.44tn to vaccinate 165 million Nigerians

The Federal Government will need about N 2. 44tn for the vaccination of 164. 8 million Nigerians, who will not have access to free vaccines the country is expecting from…