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Health

November 30, 2021

Nigeria testing travellers for Omicron variant: NCDC

NCDC says it is analysing outbound and inbound travellers from countries with confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Omicron/NCDC
November 29, 2021

FG reviewing hazard allowance to stop brain drain of doctors: Ngige

The federal government says it’s reviewing the hazard allowance so as to stem the tide of brain drain.

Chris Ngige and Striking Doctors
November 29, 2021

Omicron was first discovered in four foreigners on November 11: Botswana Government

Botswana, in a statement by its health and wellness ministry, said the four diplomats arrived in the country on November 7.

Omicron
November 29, 2021

Gov. Ayade suspends Calabar carnival over insecurity, Omicron variant

The suspension was said to have been reached after a meeting with stakeholders of the Calabar carnival.

Ben Ayade
November 29, 2021

Saudi-bound businesswoman ingests 80 pellets of cocaine to pay for IVF treatment

The woman said she was encouraged to traffic the drugs by a woman she met during her last Umrah trip to Saudi Arabia in 2019.

Olayinka Adisa
November 29, 2021

COVID-19: Botswana confirms 19 Omicron cases

“Such detection should not be confused with Botswana being the country of origin of the strain,” the Botswana health minister said.

November 29, 2021

Omicron: Philippines launches ambitious vaccination drive

“Inoculating nine million individuals in three days is our most ambitious target so far.”

Coronavirus used to illustrate the story.
November 29, 2021

Omicron: Rwanda suspends direct flights with southern Africa

Rwanda has temporarily suspended direct flights with southern African countries due to concerns over the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron.

COVID-19 vaccine
November 29, 2021

Travellers from Nigeria test positive for Omicron in Canada

Two people that returned to Canada from Nigeria have tested positive for the new Omicron COVID-19 variant.

Canadian Airport
November 29, 2021

Omicron Variant: Japan to ban travellers

A growing number of countries are responding with bans on travel from southern Africa. The WHO has called for restraint when it comes to travel restrictions.

Omicron