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Health

November 22, 2021

COVID-19: NCDC reveals Delta variant still dominant in Nigeria

According to the centre, countries in Europe are reintroducing restrictions, resulting in demonstrations and unrest.

Coronavirus used to illustrate the story.
November 22, 2021

Nigerian local rice aids sleeping, fights cancer: Experts

“Nigerian rice helps in reducing sleep disorder, as it has anti-ageing property. It’s good for pregnant women, fights cancer, protects the heart, boosts immunity.”

November 21, 2021

COVID-19: Anambra takes lead as 45 cases recorded in five states, FCT

Anambra had 18 infections, the FCT 15 infections, and Lagos had 9, while Bauchi, Rivers and Kano states had an infection each.

Boss Mustapha
November 20, 2021

Gov. Sanwo-Olu suspends Greater Lagos Fiesta over COVID-19 fourth wave

The state asked event organisers and event centre owners to seek its guidance before hosting events in December.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, COVID-19
November 20, 2021

Plateau topped Friday’ new COVID-19 cases: NCDC

Friday’s infections brought Nigeria’s tally to 213,487 cases out of the 3.4 million samples tested so far.

Coronavirus
November 19, 2021

NAFDAC warns Nigerians against purchase of unpacked cereals

Since July, the agency has seized seven trucks conveying 4,578 cartons of unlabelled cereals worth over 60 million naira.

NAFDAC
November 19, 2021

Boko Haram: Buhari regime blames U.S. lawmakers for preventing Nigeria from buying attack helicopters

Foreign affairs minister Geoffrey Onyeama has appealed to the U.S. government for support to tackle COVID-19 and develop a vaccine facility.

Coronavirus used to illustrate the story.
November 19, 2021

Aiteo Oil Leak: Bayelsa community complains of respiratory problems

A toddler developed complications following complaints of stomach upset and difficulties breathing and was being taken to a health centre at Opu-Nembe when she died.

Aiteo/oil spill
November 19, 2021

46 million Nigerians mostly from Kwara, Plateau, Ebonyi still pooh in public: UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that 46 million Nigerians still defecate in the open.

Open defecation
November 18, 2021

Too many Nigerians taking cannabis; legalising it will destroy Nigeria: Marwa

“We will not accept that; we in NDLEA reject the move in totality,” NDLEA chief executive Buba Marwa said.

Buba Marwa