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I almost failed at Oxford University – DJ Cuppy
Nigerian female Disk Jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy has revealed she almost failed her master’s programme at the University of Oxford.
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Ghana first to approve Oxford’s malaria vaccine
Ghana on Thursday said it is the first country in the world to approve a new malaria vaccine from Oxford University, with children under the age of three-years-old in line to benefit. The mosquito-borne disease kills more than 600,000 people each year, most of them children in Africa, and scientists have been trying for years…
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Philippines lifts suspension on AstraZeneca vaccine for under 60
The Philippines will resume administering AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to people below 60 years of age, ending a temporary suspension over reports of rare blood clots in younger recipients overseas, health officials said on Monday. “The benefit outweighs the risk. Only a small percentage of the population had these adverse effects for AstraZeneca,” Health Undersecretary, Maria…
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Why WHO wants use of AstraZeneca vaccine to continue despite fears
Despite fears over usage, the World Health Organization (WHO) has again recommended the continuous use of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine. Recall a number of countries in the European Union have temporarily suspended use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The countries suspended use of the vaccine as a precautionary measure based on reports of…
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See first person to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria [PHOTOS]
The first dose of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine was administered for the first time in Nigeria to a frontline medical doctor on Friday in Abuja, the federal capital territory (FCT). TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the COVID-19 vaccine was administered to the frontline medical doctor at the National Hospital, Abuja. Dr Ngong Cyprian, who has been…
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Edo receives doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines
The Edo government says it has received doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for distribution in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Osarodion Ogie, and made available to newsmen in Benin on Wednesday. According to him, the doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines are…
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Watch video of AstraZeneca vaccines delivery to Nigeria
Nigeria on Tuesday received 3.94 million doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India(SII) and shipped via the COVAX Facility. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the COVID-19 vaccines arrived in the country via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The delivery was handled by airport and aviation service provider, Skyway Aviation Handling Company…
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UK approves Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The UK on Wednesday approved Oxford University-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. AstraZeneca, in a statement, said that the first doses are being released so that vaccinations may begin early in the new year. “The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has provided authorisation for an emergency supply of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca, formerly AZD1222. ”This is…
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West Ham’s Reece Oxford set for RB Leipzig move
West Ham defender Reece Oxford is set to complete a surprise move to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig next month.Oxford, 19, has been on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach and has made three league appearances this season. However, RB Leipzig are optimistic of a deal being agreed for an initial 9m Euros (£8m), with the fee potentially…