Record 53 Nigerians Die Of COVID-19 In One Day

A record 53 people died of COVID-19 on Saturday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced today. The death toll was the highest ever to be recorded in a day since February last year, when the COVID-19 pandemic began. According to the NCDC,

BBNaija: I’m having Mental Case, I Need Executive Lounge For Relaxation – Cross Confesses Biggie

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija Season 6, housemate, Cross has raised alarm over deteriorating state of his mental health, requesting relaxation and other measures to recuperate. Cross made the revelation during a diary session with Biggie on Tuesday. He said the going on in

Lagos Resumes COVID-19 accination Wednesday

Vaccination against COVID-19 will resume on Wednesday in Lagos State with the administration of Moderna vaccine, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said. Sanwo-Olu, who gave updates on the fight against the virus said of the 601,000 doses promised Lagos about 299,000 doses of the

BREAKING: Industrial Court Orders Resident Doctors (NARD) To Suspend Strike

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has ordered the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to suspend its ongoing strike. Justice John Targema gave the order on Monday in an ex parte application by the Federal Government. He ruled: “It is hereby ordered

BREAKING: FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine As First For Prevention

The United States Food and Drug Administration has finally approved Pfizer vaccine as the first Covid-19 preventive vaccine. Though this development has been regularly mentioned in the news, but has been finally been approved for administration, Monday, August 23, 2021. This has nonetheless

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Wife Jacqueline Admitted In Hospital For Covid-19 – CNBC

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a famed civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, and his wife, Jacqueline, have been hospitalized after testing positive for Covid-19, according to a statement Saturday. Jesse Jackson, 79, is vaccinated against the virus and received his first dose

FG Reaches New Agreement With NARD, Promises To Pay N4.8bn Training Fund, Others

The Federal Government on Saturday morning agreed to pay N4.8bn Residency Training Fund to the National Association of Resident Doctors(NARD) in the next seven days. The government also agreed to clear the arrears of the consequential adjustment of the National Minimum Wage from

BBNaija Season 6: Kayvee Opens Up On His Mental Breakdown, Withdrawal

One of the exited housemates of the Big Brother Naija Reality TV Show Season 6, Gbolahan Ololade popularly known as Kayvee has finally opened up on his mental ordeal, which led to his withdrawal from the show. In a statement on his Instagram

Diabetes Has No Cure But I’ve Coped With It For 35 Years – Obasanjo Discloses

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday lamented diabetes had claimed many of his friends but explained how he had managed the condition for 35 years. Obasanjo, who disclosed he was diagnosed with diabetes at 50, advised those with the condition, particularly children to

Ex-Kwara, Kogi MAN chief Dies Of COVID-19

Ex-chief of Kogi and Kwara Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Princess Lola Olobayo is dead. It was gathered that Princess Olobayo, a daughter of billionaire and industrialist, Prince Samuel Adedoyin, was said to have died of cardiac arrest occasioned by COVID-19. Princess Olobayo,