7,256 Nigerian Trained Nurses “Japa” highest number in 5 years
A report by the United Kingdom (UK) Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has revealed that between March last year and March this year alone, a total of 7,256…
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NCDC to Nigerians: Protect Yourselves, No treatment for Monkeypox
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has said there are no specific treatments available for the monkeypox infection. The centre also urged Nigerians to take certain…
National Hospital Dismissed Report of Late Osinachi’s Corps Singing ‘Ekwueme’ in Mortuary
The National Hospital in Abuja on Monday dismissed claims that the corpse of popular gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu was singing ‘Ekwueme’ while in the mortuary. Dr…
NABDA Identifies Drugs to Combat Lassa Fever in Nigeria
The Director General, National Biotechnology Development Agency, (NABDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha has said the agency has identified three repurposed drugs to mitigate the effect of Lassa…
Nigeria, five others to begin COVID-19 vaccine production
Nigeria and five other African countries have been chosen to begin production of COVID-19 vaccines, with the continent having had limited access to jabs. “Today I’m…
Vaccination During Pregnancy May Provide Infants Protection – Research
A new study has revealed that getting vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy may also help protect babies after they’re born. The research published by the Centers…
Over 9000 Nigerian-Trained Doctors Employed in Britain – British Agency
805 Nigerian doctors has gotten British licence in six months, totalling now 9,189, British Agency reported. Analysis of data obtained from the General Medical Council of…
Hunger looms after 8 days of lockdown: Chinese city Cries for Help
As the city of Xian in northwest China, with a population of 13 million, enters its eighth day of lockdown in an effort to manage the…
FCT Minister Mohammed Bello Tests Positive for Covid-19
Federal Capital Territory, Minister Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has tested positive to COVID-19. The minister disclosed this on his official facebook page on Friday. He said;…
FG Warns Against Patronizing Concoction Hawkers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has again warned Nigerians against patronising hawkers of herbal concoctions because the medicines lacked storage…