JUST IN: Admiral Aikhomu Dies From ‘COVID’ Complications

A younger brother to the former Military Vice President, Admiral Augustus Aikhomu (rtd) and former Chief of Naval Administration Rear Admiral Joe Aikhomu (rtd) is reportedly dead. Aikhomu, 65, passed on Thursday morning in Abuja allegedly from COVID-19 complications. The deceased was until

COVID-19: No Date yet For Delivery Of Vaccines- FG

…Explains reason for opting for AstraZeneca product The Federal Government has said it would not be able to put a date on when the expected COVID-19 vaccines would be delivered to Nigeria. Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, disclosed this while fielding questions

PTF Warns Nigerians Against Getting COVID-19 Vaccines At Black Market

• Fed Govt to receive 4m doses of AstraZeneca soon The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 Pandemic has warned Nigerians not to patronize uncertified vaccines from the black market. Its Chairman and Secretary to Government of Federation (SGF) Mr. Boss Mustapha, who

Nigeria May Get COVID-19 Vaccines In 10 Days –FG

Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said in Lagos on Saturday that Nigeria might get COVID-19 vaccines in the next 10 days. “We are told that by the end of this month, which is about 10 days from now, we shall get the

Ukraine Bans COVID-19 Vaccines From Russia

Ukraine has banned coronavirus vaccines produced in bitter rival Russia despite struggles to launch its vaccination campaign. A resolution passed by the government on February 8 and posted on its website Wednesday banned the registration of vaccines from “aggressor states”, a designation Ukraine

AMVCA: COVID-19 Stalls 2021 Edition

There are doubts over the hosting of the 2021 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, AMVCA, The Nation, has learned. In a recent chat with Busola Tejumola, the Executive Head, Content, MultiChoice Nigeria, the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic is stalling plans or preparation

Confirmed Pandemic Infections In Lagos Stand At 50,310

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said on Thursday that the number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in the state now stand at 50,310. Abayomi stated this on Thursday through his verified Twitter account @ProfAkinAbayomi, while giving the state’s COVID-19 update for Feb.

COVID-19: Why President, VP, Governors Should Be Vaccinated First – Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said that the decision to have the President, Vice President, and Governors as the first set of people to take the Covid-19 vaccine is to puncture the conspiracy theories going around about safety

303 Doctors Died During COVID-19 Pandemic In Indonesia

As many as 303 doctors died due to the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) in Indonesia, according to the Indonesia Medical Association on Thursday. Among the 303 doctors, 169 were general practitioners, 129 specialists, and five resident doctors. The oldest doctors who died of COVID-19

COVID-19: Coy Invents “Cold Bike” For Vaccines Transportation, Distribution

A company, Food Doctors Nigeria Limited (FDNL), says it has invented a “cold bike” to aide safe transportation and distribution of vaccines in Nigeria. The Team Lead of FDNL, Mr Awesu Joseph, disclosed thIs in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria