Avoid unnecessary travels to curb spread of Omicron variant – SGF
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha has asked Nigerians to avoid unnecessary travels in order to spread the spread of […]
COVID-19
Pope praises “greatness” of health workers in Christmas interview
Pope Francis has thanked healthcare workers for their work, in a Christmas interview on Friday. The 85-year-old head of the Catholic Church told the Italian […]
South Africa ends contact tracing as Omicron dominates
South Africa Department of Health on Friday lifted contact tracing for anyone who has come into close contact with Corona virus-infected person as it battles […]
U.S. supports UN efforts on COVID-19 response with $10m
U.S. has contributed 10 million dollars to assist the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in its work on COVID-19 response and addressing threats to […]
CAF president says AFCON will not be postponed again
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has said that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled for next year in Cameroon, will […]
Ignoring COVID-19 will just perpetuate it, WHO warns
As many friends and families consider whether to celebrate Christmas together, World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a reminder on Wednesday that “anyone who ignores COVID-19 […]
Yuletide: FCT security committee assures residents of safety
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Residents of the Federal Capital Territory have been assured of their safety during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. […]
World Economic Forum delayed over Omicron virus fears
The World Economic Forum has postponed its annual meeting in Davos in Switzerland due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) fears, citing “continued uncertainty over the Omicron outbreak.” […]
COVID-19: Israel adds U.S., 9 others to red list
Israeli Prime Minister’s Office on Monday said the Israeli government had approved the ban of all non-essential travel to 10 countries including the United States […]
COVID-19: EFCC turns back unvaccinated staff members
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, turned back unvaccinated staff members from its headquarters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the […]
South African president tests positive for COVID-19
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms after testing positive for the virus, said the Presidency in a statement released […]
COVID-19 has become a political weapons for witch-hunt – Obun
PATRICK ABANG Calabar – Cletus Obun a former lawmaker and chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, (APC) has blamed the Cross River State Ministry of […]
Sanwo-Olu suspends Lagos peace walk due to Omicron outbreak
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that preparations towards Lagos peace walk planned for December 2021 be put on hold. The governor disclosed this […]
South Africa economy shrinks after riots, COVID-19 measures
South Africa’s economy shrank for the first time in a year in the third quarter as the country was hit by riots and tighter Covid […]
COVID-19: FG to vaccinate 70% citizens by end of 2022
The Federal Government has said it is prepared to vaccinate 70 per cent of the Nigerian population before the end of 2022. The Chairman of […]
Omicron: Ban on African countries unfair, discriminatory — Adesina
The President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has said the travel ban on some African countries over Omicron, the new COVID-19 variant is […]
Tackling illicit fund, reform key to rebuilding Africa after COVID-19 – AEC
Panelists at the ongoing 2021 African Economic Conference (AEC) say tackling illicit fund outflows, improving management of indigenous resources and investment in human capital can […]
Prepare for likely spread of Omicron, WHO urges countries
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday urged countries not to panic but to prepare for the likely spread of COVID-19 Omicron variant as scientists continue […]
World Bank charges Nigeria to tax alcohol, cigarettes to improve primary healthcare
The World Bank Group has called on the Federal Government to impose special taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and sugar-sweetened beverages to improve primary healthcare. “If […]
Emirates Airlines to resume service in Nigeria after 10 months
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Emirates Airlines on Thursday announced that it would resume its passenger operations between Dubai and Nigeria on 5th December 2021. […]