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Nigeria ready to contain coronavirus outbreak – Minister

The Minister of Health, Prof. Osagie Ehanire, says Lagos State, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, is well prepared and ready to contain the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infectious disease, if eventually...

Lagos says report of coronavirus at Gowon Estate fictitious

The Lagos State Government has described the report of a suspected case of coronavirus at a Chinese residence in Gowon Estate in the Alimosho...

China coronavirus deaths reach 908, surpasses SARS death toll

The number of deaths from the new coronavirus has risen to 908 in mainland China, the country’s National Health Commission said on Sunday, February...

Obesity-related diseases among top three killers in most countries – World Bank

Long believed to be a problem exclusive to high-income countries, evidence shows that over 70 percent of the world's two billion overweight and obese...

Nigeria has no suspected case of coronavirus – Minister

Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says Nigeria has not recorded any suspected case of coronavirus. Ehanire gave the assurance during a ministerial briefing in Abuja on Friday,...

Coronavirus: U.S. announces $100m aid for China, others

The United States Government on Friday, February 7, 2020 announced its readiness to spend up to $100 million in assistance to China and other countries impacted...

WHO expresses sadness as coronavirus kills Chinese doctor

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection killed a Chinese physician, Dr Li Wenliang, expressing sadness over the doctor’s death. WHO, in...

Germany confirms 13th coronavirus case

The wife of a man infected with the coronavirus in Germany has also become sick, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the country to 13,...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

In line with the presidential directive mandating the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to take NIN enrollment to the...
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Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning under the combined weight of intense heat and persistent power...

Stakeholders express divergent views on Lagos’ New Tenancy Bill 2025/2026

Some lawyers in Lagos State have lauded the proposed state tenancy law, describing it as a welcome development, while...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

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