Experts say the resurgence of the Polio virus is a threat to healthcare services in Adamawa and the North East in general.
The NCDC says that the country logged 636 additional infections on Friday, 117 fewer than the 753 cases recorded on Thursday.
The federal government through labour minister Chris Ngige is seeking the National Industrial Court’s intervention to resolve the trade dispute with NARD.
The Nasarawa State Aids Control Agency said while 22,000 were not on drugs, 65,000 are presently on HIV drugs.
Nigeria took delivery of 177,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccines on Thursday.
Afreximbank, which facilitated the procurement of the Johnson & Johnson, Janssen Pharmaceuticals’ vaccine, says the vaccine costs Nigeria $7.50 per dose.
The Kebbi Epidemic Rapid Response Team says 146 people died following a cholera outbreak in the state.
At least three persons have tested positive for COVID-19 at the high commission.
Health minister Chris Ngige said Nigerian doctors must not misuse their God-given opportunity to save lives with incessant industrial actions.
Mrs Shagari died at a COVID-19 Isolation Centre, Gwagwalada, Abuja on Thursday.
