Kano Residents Reject COVID-19 Vaccination

Kano residents are not willing to take the AstraZenica Vaccine, a survey by newsmen showed on Thursday. Most of the centres designated for administration of the vaccine were visibly deserted. Medical personnel charged with the responsibility of administering the vaccine were also not

FEC Okays N11.72b For Road, Health Contracts

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday approved N11.72 billion for projects in the Works and Housing, as well as Health ministries. Works and Housing Minister Babatunde Fashola announced this to State House Correspondents after the week’s

Private Importation Of Vaccine Not Approved, Says Fed Govt

The Federal Government has not authorised private importation of COVID-19 vaccines, the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has said. Enahire, who stated this during the Presidential Tasks Force (PTF) briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja, said: ”Private importation of COVID-19 vaccines has not

Six Side Effects Of Not Drinking Enough Water

Drinking water often helps to maintain a healthy balance. Mild dehydration can decrease one’s energy level and mental functioning and increase stress on the body while severe dehydration can have far more damaging effects. To avoid dehydration drink at least eight glasses of

Ten Daily Habits That Leads To Brain Damage

The human brain is the most important organ of our body and we all fail to think it also requires exercise or training and nutrition to function well. Thus, forming good habits and avoiding the following bad habits will prevent brain damage and

Everight Laboratories Train Imo Poly Students On Molecular Techniques

The management of Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo Ohaji has demonstrated its resolve to ensure that graduates of the institution are equipped with practical and employable skills and knowledge following its partnership with Everight Diagnostic and Laboratory Services Limited. The institution, well known for

NAPTIP Seeks NAF’s Support To Check Human Trafficking

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has solicited the assistance of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to combat human trafficking. NAPTIP Director General (DG), Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, who made the appeal during a visit to the Chief of

Uzodimma Flags-Off Administration Of COVID-19 Vaccination

Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma on Friday flagged-off the administration of Covid-19 vaccination and commended the Federal Government for the approval of the vaccine. Performing the flagging-off ceremony at Imo State Primary Health Development Agency ISPHCDA along Umuguma Road New Owerri,

Oxford-AstraZeneca: Countries Suspend Vaccine ‘As A Precaution’

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Thursday said Nigeria has not observed any adverse reactions to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. It said the batch suspended by some European countries was different from what the country got. Denmark and Norway were among

FEC Approves N190.5m For Research Equipment in UI

The Federal executive Council has approved the sum of N190.5 million for the purchase of a microscope by the University of Ibadan, Oyo State. Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, disclosed this to State House Correspondents at the end of the weekly