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Health

January 7, 2022

Lagos nurses declare three-day warning strike

The group said “a poorly-resourced health care system” was pushing nurses to relocate abroad.

Nurses
January 7, 2022

Over one million Nigerians to have dementia by 2050: Lancet

Peoples Gazette reported that Chief Justice of Nigeria Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad was enduring a torrid battle with dementia and heart disease complications.

President Muhammadu Buhari and Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad
January 7, 2022

I’m tired working seven hours a day; can’t wait to leave office: Buhari

Last year, Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, northern leader Tanko Yakasai and London-based The Economist described Mr Buhari as lazy.

President Muhammadu Buhari
January 6, 2022

You are absolutely wrong, Boris Johnson tackles anti-vaccine campaigners

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson took a jibe at anti-vaccine campaigners saying they are spilling “nonsense” on social media.

Boris Johnson
January 6, 2022

Africa’s COVID-19 cases approach ten million

The COVID-19 pandemic is into its fifth wave in certain countries on the continent.

Patients in an isolation center
January 6, 2022

COVID-19: UK cancels pre-departure travel tests

The United Kingdom has discontinued pre-departure COVID-19 tests for fully vaccinated travellers coming to England

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson
January 6, 2022

Australian Open: Djokovic detained, visa revoked, to be deported

Djokovic was detained at a Melbourne airport for several hours following his arrival in Australia on Wednesday.

Novak Djokovic
January 5, 2022

Jigawa govt spends N160 million to curb open defecation

A Jigawa official said the funds were spent on sensitisation activities to promote behavioural change to curb open defecation in the state.

Jigawa State Governor, Muhammed Badaru Abubakar and Persons defecating openly
January 5, 2022

Abuja dirty because of influx of Nigerians into FCT: Minister

According to Ms Aliyu, waste generation in the FCT has an exponential trend because of the influx of Nigerians into the territory.

Heap of dirts at Nyanya, Abuja
January 5, 2022

Seventy million people receive booster shots in U.S.

“We have booster shots for every American in the country. It’s easier than ever to get a booster shot and more important than ever it’s been.”

People queuing up for COVID-19 vaccination (Credit: Reuters)