Putin Touts Russian COVID-19 Vaccine, Offers It To UN Staff For Free
Vladimir Putin called the recently approved Russian coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine "reliable, safe, and effective," offering to supply it to other nations, despite some skepticism. “We are ready to share experience and continue cooperating with all states and international entities, including in supplying the Russian vaccine, which has proved reliable, safe and effective, to other countries," Putin said at a virtual United Nations General Assembly. The Russian president also...
Early Breastfeeding Reduces Childhood Killer Diseases ― FG
Federal Government has said provision of mother’s breast milk to infants within one hour of birth will reduce perinatal and infant morbidity and mortality. Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, stated this in Abuja during a briefing in commemoration of the 2021 World Breastfeeding Week. Represented by Dr Salma Anas-Kolo, Director, Family Health Department, Ehanire said exclusive breastfeeding reduces childhood killer...
NHIA, Roche FMC Launch Cost-Sharing Initiative For Cancer Treatment
The National Health Insurance Authority, Roche Pharmaceuticals and the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, have launched a cost-sharing initiative to help cancer patients reduce financial barriers to accessing oncology care. The partnership is also to enhance cancer care accessibility, improve treatment outcomes, and shield Nigerians from the high costs associated with cancer treatment. Speaking on Friday in Abuja, during a presentation on...
Welfare Package: You’re Not Forgotten, Buhari Tells Health Workers
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday appealed to workers in the health sector to bear with the administration in their demands as it braces up for the challenges posed by coronavirus to the economy. The President, who made the appeal when workers in the health sector the under the auspices of Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and Assembly Healthcare Professionals Associations (AHPA)...
COVID-19: Ogah Delivers Relief Materials Donated By Jack Ma To Abia Govt
The Minister of State Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uche Ogah has handed over some relief materials donated Mr. Jack Ma to the beneficiary, the Abia state government. The minister had earlier taken delivery of the items. Handing over to the state liaison officer in Abuja, Mr. Ogbonna, Dr. Ogah who was represented by Chijioke Udeogu Esq, his Personal Assistant and...
Popular Nollywood Actor Dallas, Dies In Hotel Room In Abia
Another Nollywood star actor and film maker, Frank Dallas Ebulukwu is dead. He reportedly died in his hotel room in Umuahia, the Abia State on Wednesday, where he was attending a summit. Following his sudden demise, the National President of AGN, Mr Emeka Rollas, has declared three days of morning and prayed in honour of the late actor. In a statement...
NAFDAC Accuses Social Media Influencer Of Inciting Drug Traders To Defy Regulations
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has accused social media personality Very Dark Man (VDM) of inciting traders at the Onitsha Bridge Head Market to resist federal regulatory measures, following recent crackdowns on open drug markets across Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday, NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, condemned the influencer's alleged actions,...
NBM Calls Off National Convention, Annual Lecture Over Coronavirus
The Neo Black Movement, NBM, of Africa Worldwide has announced the postponement of its 42nd National Convention & its 16th Annual Lecture of earlier scheduled to hold from 16th-19th April, 2020 at Orchids Hotels Asaba. A new date will be fixed for the events. In an internal memo circulated to all members of the organization and signed by Chief Engr Kupa...
Amid COVID-19, Ogun Doctors Embark On Warning Strike Over Poor Remuneration
Doctors in Ogun State under the auspices of Association of Resident Doctors, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) have declared a three-day warning strike. ABN TV reports that the strike begins on Sunday after a 21- day ultimatum and another seven-day ultimatum notifying State Government on the needs for appropriate remuneration for doctors in OOUTH as they battle the COVID-19...
BREAKING: Buhari’s Daughter Back From Self-Isolation
One of the daughters of President Muhammadu Buhari, who self-isolated after returning from the United Kingdom, has rejoined the family. Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, broke the news in a tweet. She said “It is a thing of joy & gratitude to Almighty God to reunite with my daughter after she had been in isolation for 14 days immediately...
