Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Health

April 7, 2021

EU to present findings on AstraZeneca and blood clots

Thrombosis is a potentially dangerous condition in which blood clots can obstruct blood flow after receiving the jab.

April 7, 2021

Nigerian government stops COVID-19 vaccination

“So we felt that it was proper for us in the circumstance to ensure that those who have been vaccinated have been fully vaccinated.”

Minister of Health Osagie Ehanire
April 6, 2021

Finally, Yahaya Bello takes delivery of COVID-19 vaccines

Despite Kogi governor’s ignorant outbursts and grandstanding, his appointed health officials have taken the COVID-19 jab.

Yahaya Bello
April 6, 2021

U.S. places hand sanitisers on watch list, NAFDAC alerts Nigerians

Substantial methanol exposure could result in blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, or death.

NAFDAC Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye
April 5, 2021

50 years after, HIV vaccine near ready: Report

A first administration of the vaccine among 48 trialists returned a 97 per cent success, according to the EPR report.

HIV/AIDS
April 5, 2021

NMA supports resident doctors’ strike, apologises to patients

“To our patients, we are very sorry that you have to suffer this epileptic irregular health care service delivery.”

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April 4, 2021

Despite reported deaths, NPHCDA says AstraZeneca is safe for Nigerians

NPHCDA’s reassurance comes after renewed concerns about the vaccine’s safety following reports of deaths in the UK.

AstraZeneca vaccine
April 4, 2021

Over 10,000 gather in Germany for anti-COVID protest

Meanwhile, the police dispersed a crowd of counter-demonstrators who sought to block the rally.

German protest
April 4, 2021

Ford Foundation West Africa chief Innocent Chukwuma dies of blood cancer

For nearly three decades, the revered Nigerian civil society leader served the nation and community with dignity and propriety.

The head of Ford Foundation West Africa, Innocent Chukwuma.
April 3, 2021

Another oil spill detected on Shell facilities in Bayelsa

Some community members were found scooping the spillage with claims that the crude has curative properties for skin diseases.

Oil Spillage used to tell the story