Monday, June 22, 2026

COVID-19

June 19, 2026

UK director jailed for spending COVID-19 loans on Disneyland, personalised number plates

Mr Brookes was first disqualified as a company director for 11 years in April 2010 after he was convicted of stealing mobile phones.

Southwark Crown Court
June 19, 2026

Nigerian surgeons want AI to be used in hospitals

Nigerian surgeons have called for the use of artificial intelligence to enhance surgical training and healthcare service delivery.

Nigerian surgeons
June 19, 2026

COVID-19: Trump admin releases documents accusing Fauci of funding Chinese Wuhan lab research

Mr Trump’s administration has released documents accusing Anthony Fauci, a former head of NIAID, of funding Wuhan Lab research that sparked the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Donald Trump and Anthony Fauci
June 16, 2026

WHO, Brazil  urge world leaders to finalise Pandemic Agreement

The World Health Organisation and Brazil have called on world leaders to finalise a crucial international agreement to prevent future pandemics.

People wearing face mask used to illustrate the story
June 15, 2026

FBI captures one of America’s most wanted fraudsters Said Abdullahi Ereg

Ereg, a 48-year-old Somalian, was declared wanted for wire fraud and money laundering.

May 19, 2026

NMEP applauds Abia on reduced malaria prevalence

The National Malaria Elimination Programme has applauded the Abia government for reducing malaria prevalence from 16.5 per cent in 2024 to 11.5 per cent in 2025.

Governor Alex Otti
May 16, 2026

Gavi seeks board approval for $189 million to support Africa’s vaccine manufacturing sector 

The CEO of Gavi, Dr Sania Nishtar, said in its first 18 months, AVMA made remarkable progress.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
May 4, 2026

Alausa appoints Ikharo Attah as special adviser on media, communication

Mr Attah is a veteran broadcast journalist with over two decades of experience.

Ikharo Attah
April 27, 2026

Akwa Ibom govt heightens COVID-19 surveillance

The Akwa Ibom government has activated heightened COVID-19 surveillance following confirmation of a new outbreak in a neighbouring state.

Covid 19 patients
April 26, 2026

COVID-19: Lagos says infection prevention protocols still active in PHCs 

He warned that lapses in basic infection control practices could increase vulnerability.

COVID-19 patient