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Vulture: An unsung hero of the environment

The advent and rise in zoonotic diseases such as Ebola, Monkey-pox and Avian influenza and now the novel Coronavieus has inspired scientists to probe...

Airtel pledges N300m to combat COVID-19

Airtel Nigeria says it will spend N300 million to support the fight against COVID-19 pandemic, as part of the activities to mark a decade...

New York’s health commissioner resigns over COVID-19 handling

New York’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Oxiris Barbot, has resigned over alleged under-utilisation of the department’s “incomparable disease control expertise.” “I leave my post today...

Over 1bn school children worldwide affected by COVID-19, says Guterres

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the largest educational disruption in history that has affected more than 1 billion school students worldwide, UN Secretary General...

WHO says COVID-19 vaccines now in phase 3 clinical trials

The Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, says a number of vaccines are now in phase three clinical trials to prevent COVID-19...

UK’s COVID-19 crisis response damaged by lack of transparency – Scientist

The UK government’s response to the COVID-19 crisis has been hindered by secrecy and a lack of openness and transparency from ministers and decision...

LUTH gives hope to pregnant COVID-19 patients

With an estimated 6.4 million babies to be born in Nigeria during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many expectant women who should be glad...

Nigeria reports 304 fresh COVID-19 infections as death toll hits 888

Nigeria reported 304 new confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as the death toll jumps to 888. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made...

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3,114 flout Lagos environmental laws, face music

The Lagos State Government says a total of 3114 people were arrested for flouting various environmental rules across the...
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Nigerian, Ugandan journalists share experiences on oil industry’s environmental impact

Nigerian and Ugandan journalists on Saturday,  May 4, 2024, concluded a knowledge and experience exchange programme on the environmental...

Expert canvasses improved handwashing, WASH

A General Physician, Dr Tunji Akintade, has appealed to the three tiers of government to re-enact policies and facilities...

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3,114 flout Lagos environmental laws, face music

The Lagos State Government says a total of 3114...

Nigerian, Ugandan journalists share experiences on oil industry’s environmental impact

Nigerian and Ugandan journalists on Saturday,  May 4, 2024,...
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