Category: COVID-19
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COVID-19: NCDC reports 2 deaths, 290 additional infections Thursday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded two COVID-19 related deaths on Thursday, bringing the country’s fatality toll to 2,742. The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Friday, morning. The centre also reported 290 additional infections were recorded in 14 states and the FCT. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that…
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One per cent of Lagos residents vaccinated against COVID-19 — Commissioner
Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, says that about 260,000 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the state. Abayomi told a ministerial media briefing on Tuesday in Lagos that the figure represented just one per cent of the state’s population. He said the second phase of vaccination would start soon and warned…
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Insecurity: As another group holds Nigeria hostage (1), By Ehichioya Ezomon
By Ehichioya Ezomon Can things get worse than they’re in Nigeria today? It’s doubtful! That’s why rational minds can’t blame critics for labelling Nigeria a “failing state,” a “failed state” or a “banana Republic.” Where else will non-state actors dictate the pace and tenor of things, and the government appears nonchalant, helpless or abetting activities…
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More than two terms required to undo Buhari’s rot – Dele Sobowale
By Dele Sobowale Next President Will Spend Tenure Fixing rot created by Buhari.” Governor Nyesom Wike, February 3, 2021. Late Prince Tony Momoh got me involved with Buhari’s campaign for President in 2010 when he was Chairman of the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC. A tireless writer, we met at Uncle Sam’s house – where…
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FG approves establishment of additional 20 private universities [Full list]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the establishment of additional 20 private universities across the country. Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, revealed this when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the Council meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Adamu, the approved universities will get…
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Baptism and the Challenges of Unity, By Stephen Ojapah MSP
Stephen Ojapah MSP Today, the Catholic Church everywhere in the world, celebrates the baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ, in the river Jordan by John Baptist. The Feast of the Baptism of our Lord, marks the end of the Christmas Season. Baptism, from the Greek noun (βάπτισμα) baptisma, is a Christian rite of admission and…
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FG may impose fresh nationwide lockdown-Sani Aliyu
The Federal Government has said it will be left with no option than to impose a fresh lockdown in the country if the number of COVID-19 infections continues to rise. The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, revealed this on Friday during a media briefing in Abuja. Aliyu noted…
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Place Where Angels Fear To Tread – Azu Ishiekwene
Azu Ishiekwene You cannot inspect the wreckage of 2020 closely without seeing the rubble of spectacularly failed forecasts by reputable seers. I’ve seen, in many forums, fans of renowned predictors trying very hard to defend the reputation of a number of these seers against the onslaught of mocking videos showing just how wide off the…
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Sad tales from a mission school – Francis Ewherido
By Francis Ewherido Merry Christmas to you, although the news coming out of Deeper Life High School in Akwa Ibom is not merry. Earlier in the week, the news broke of an 11-year-old male student of the school, who was molested and maltreated by senior students. The principal had allegedly moved the victim from a…