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Health

December 9, 2021

Nigeria’s COVID-19 infections surge as NCDC registers 268 new cases

The new infection figure indicates an increase of 161 from the 107 infections reported on Tuesday.

A crowded Nigerian market and COVID-19 used to illustrate the story.
December 9, 2021

Several people killed in Bayelsa cholera outbreak

Within the next 24 hours, we will be able to handle and curb the situation to prevent further spread of the bacteria.”

Cholera patients
December 9, 2021

COVID-19 worst crisis for children in UNICEF’s 75-year history: Report

The report noted that “In a year in which we should be looking forward, we are going backward.”

UNICEF children
December 8, 2021

European countries donated soon to be expired COVID vaccines: FG

The federal government said it does not dispense vaccines with a validity extended beyond labelled expiry date as it contravenes its standards.

Osagie Ehanire
December 8, 2021

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu imposes new rules on Lagos event planners, attendees

Per the statement, all event centres must register and follow the guidelines set by the government on the Lagos State Safety Commission website.

Babajide-Sanwo
December 8, 2021

Omicron: Sanwo-Olu threatens to deport travellers

“All foreigners that flout the rules would be subjected to possible deportation,” warned Mr Sanwo-Olu.

Sanwo-Olu
December 8, 2021

Airlines to pay $3,500 per passenger for COVID-19 protocol violation: NCAA

NCAA has issued a directive imposing a fine of $3,500 per passenger on airlines that flout the newly revised COVID-19 provisional quarantine protocols.

December 8, 2021

Omicron: Governors blast UK, Canada over harsh travel bans on Nigerians

The NGF argued that “there is also no evidence that harsh, blanket travel bans will protect the countries that impose them.”

Nigerian Governors Forum
December 7, 2021

COVID-19: Spain to vaccinate 5 to 11-year-olds as cases rise

In November, the European Medicines Agency approved the use of the Pfizer/Biontech vaccine for children aged five and above.

Pfizer COVID-19
December 7, 2021

FG has right to make COVID-19 vaccination compulsory: Lawyer

The lawyer says the government can restrict movement or deny people their freedom or right of assembly during a pandemic.

Doctor giving vaccine to a patient used to illustrate the story