The Zamfara Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised Nigerians to cultivate the habit of riding bicycle to improve their health and help in ameliorating global…
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Spain donates 4.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Nigeria
The Spanish Embassy in Nigeria says it has donated 4.4 million doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine to the federal government towards containing the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This…
U.S. surpasses 1m COVID-19 deaths
The U.S. on Wednesday surpassed one million COVID-19 deaths, according to data compiled.
Putin to undergo cancer surgery soon
Russian President Vladimir Putin will soon undergo cancer surgery, according to the British newspaper The Sun, which cites Kremlin insiders as its source. In his absence, his current spy chief,…
Nigeria and Cuba sign deal on vaccine production
Nigeria has signed an agreement with Cuba on contract manufacturing, technology transfer, vaccine production and commercialisation of the Cuban biopharmaceutical products. According to NAN, Benaoyagha Okoyen, Nigeria’s ambassador to Cuba,…
10 Nigerians Die Of Malaria Every Hour —National Report
About 10 persons reportedly die of malaria every hour in Nigeria, a National Malaria Elimination Programme report has revealed. While commemorating World Malaria Day on Monday, the Adamawa State Ministry…
Lassa fever killed 40, infected four health workers in January – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has said no fewer than 40 Nigerians were killed in January and four health workers have been infected following the latest outbreak of…
Kaduna plane crash: Investigative panel submits report to NAF
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), on Wednesday submitted its report of findings on howthe Beechcraft King Air 350i operated by the Nigeria Air Force crashed to the Chief of Air…
Nigeria, Russia partner to develop nuclear energy
The Federal Government and the Russia’s State Nuclear Energy Corporation have pledged to work together for the development of nuclear energy for peaceful developmental purposes. The Secretary to the Government…