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NG-CARES: FG disburses N135.4b to states, FCT

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ABUJA- The Federal Government has disbursed N135.4 billion to States and the FCT, after the second Independent Assessment of Results achieved under the Nigeria...

Letter to rich Nigerians: Why the poor are mad, By Azu...

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It’s not only the poor that are mad, if you get my drift. Even folks who once thought of themselves as middle class, that...

COVID-19: Nigeria has met 70% vaccination target– Official

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ABUJA- Nigeria successfully met its ambitious target of fully vaccinating 70 per cent of its population against the COVID-19 pandemic.Dr Bassey Okposen, Director of...

Beneficiaries complain as CBN set to recover COVID-19 intervention loans

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ABUJA- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is set to recover loans it granted some categories of Nigerians to ameliorate harsh socio-economic realities.The News...

Mandatory masks not necessary, says German expert amid COVID uptick

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BERLIN- COVID-19 cases are on the increase again in Germany as the summer draws to a close but the president of the German Medical...

New COVID-19 Variant: Proactive measures in place at MMIA —— Port...

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Lagos, - The Officer-in-Charge, Port Health Services (PHS), Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Dr Omede Ogu, said on Friday that proactive measures...

Biden pays tributes to Martin Luther king, COVID-19 victims

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NEW YORK- U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday honoured the memories of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr., late American Presidents and COVID-19 victims as...

WHO launches new pandemic prevention plan

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NEW YORK- The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday launched a new initiative to help strengthen countries’ ability to plan for and deal with...

We are ready, capable to manage COVID-19 resurgence- UATH

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By GAMI TADANYIGBEGWAGWALADA (FCT)- The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada, FCT, says it is ready and capable to manage any resurgence of...

Three-term former health commissioner in Lagos State extols Tinubu’s capacities

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By IKENNA OSUOHAABUJA- Three-term former Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Dr Jide Idris, said on Thursday in Abuja that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu...

WHO backs mask-wearing on long flights amid U.S. spread of Omicron...

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By HADIZA MOHAMMEDLONDON- World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday advised that countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long haul flights.WHO said this...

COVID-19: China suspends visas for South Koreans

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By UMMUL IDRISBEIJING- Beijing has suspended short-term visas for South Koreans starting from Tuesday following the introduction of extra travel requirements for visitors...

Data remains essential document for risk assessments of COVID-19- WHO

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By FRANCA OFILIABUJA- The World Health Organisation (WHO) says data remains essential for the organisation to carry out regular, rapid and robust risk assessments...

Nigeria records 35 new cases of COVID-19 infections

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By ABUJAH RACHEALABUJA- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded 35 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the last week of December 2022.It...

Manufacturing: Tackling headwinds in 2023

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By RUKAYAT MOISEMHEIt is no longer news that global macroeconomic fundamentals have been challenged by a myriad of issues since 2020, ranging from...

Beijing Promises Better Medical Care Amid COVID-19 Wave

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Beijing, -  In light of rapidly surging Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection numbers following the abandonment of its strict zero-COVID policy measures, the...

Finally, FG relaxes COVID-19 travel protocol, makes use of face mask...

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By Chibuike NwabukoAbuja (Sundiata Post) - Federal Government has announced the relaxation of the COVID-19 travel protocols, including the use of...

COVID-19 Protests Escalate In Guangzhou As China Lockdown Anger Boils

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Shanghai/Beijing, - People in the Chinese manufacturing hub of Guangzhou clashed with white hazmat-suited riot police on Tuesday night in an...

Shanghai tightens security after anti-lockdown protests across China

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By SHEJI HALIMASHANGHAI/BEIJING- Shanghai authorities on Monday put up barriers around a city centre area where hundreds of people protested over the weekend against...

Dep. Gov. says disease may breakout following flood in Bayelsa

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By SHEDRACK FRANKYENAGOA-The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa, Mr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has warned that there is the likelihood of an outbreak of diseases as a...