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Health

August 8, 2021

FG postpones COVID-19 vaccination scheduled to resume on Tuesday

A official said the postponement was due to some unforeseen circumstances.

Buhari and Osinbajo taking the jab
August 8, 2021

NDLEA raids seven states, recover more than 8,268 kg of illicit drugs

In Enugu State, 19.08 kilogrammes of cocaine and skunk were recovered from three suspects, including a 35-year-old cripple.

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
August 8, 2021

Gwagwalada traders cite health concerns, want cannabis smokers expelled from market

The traders said security agencies have taken several actions in the past but that has not deterred the cannabis smokers in the market.

August 7, 2021

COVID-19: Nigeria begins second batch of vaccination Tuesday

This delivery is the second batch of vaccines to arrive in the country, after four million doses were delivered in March under the COVAX vaccine sharing facility.

Moderna vaccine
August 7, 2021

Nigerian hospitals well-equipped to treat Buhari, other VIPs: Ngige

“What are you going abroad to do, the expertise is here (in Nigeria),” Mr Ngige said.

Labour minister Chris Ngige and President Muhammadu Buhari
August 6, 2021

Council threatens to shut down unlicensed veterinary premises

The Veterinary Council of Nigeria has issued a 60-day ultimatum to unregistered and illegal veterinary facilities to register or be shut down.

August 6, 2021

Doctors’ Strike: We lack capacity to stop brain drain, says FG

Federal government does not have the capacity to stop brain drain in the medical sector, says health minister Osagie Ehanire amid an ongoing strike by NARD.

Doctor
August 6, 2021

Infection rate surges as COVID-19 Delta variant spreads in Nigeria

The figure is the highest daily infection recorded in the country for more than five months.

Health workers attending to Covid-19 patient
August 6, 2021

Buhari’s wife tells employers to create daycare in workplace

Nigeria’s first lady Aisha Buhari has called on employers to set up daycare facilities at their workplace to enhance the empowerment and productivity of women.

August 6, 2021

Nigerian medical doctors barred from practice, 12 suspended

The Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal has suspended 12 doctors and barred three from medical practice in Nigeria.