A South Korean doctor has reportedly been sued after giving a seven-month-old infant an adult Covid-19 vaccine shot, rather than the age-appropriate flu jab that the child was meant to receive. The incident occurred on September 29 in Seongnam, just…
Millionaires emerge at Stanbic IBTC Reward for Saving finale
A few things are better than a free negative Covid-19 test and winning a million naira. Five winners who emerged in the Stanbic IBTC Reward for Saving promo experienced what that is like in one day at the finale event,…
Sanwo-Olu, Lagos revellers break state’s new Covid-19 rules
New rules that require people to confirm their Covid status before attending large gatherings in Nigeria’s biggest city are being largely ignored, reflecting a general indifference towards the pandemic, despite a recent surge in cases. While the UK added, and…
A Covid-19 ‘viral blizzard’ is about to hit the US, expert says
With Covid-19 hospitalisations rising as the holiday season gets into full swing, experts are urging people to take precautionary measures against a new variant that may quickly sweep the nation. While the Delta variant is still a worrying presence, there…
Nigeria records 1,424 new COVID-19 cases in 14 states, FCT
Nigeria on Wednesday recorded 1, 424 new COVID-19 infections in 14 states of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known on its Website on Thursday morning. The NCDC said with the 1,424…
*COVID-19 guidelines: Lagos begins prosecution of defaulters (Punch)*Nigerian music has taken over the world – Brain (Independent)
COVID-19 guidelines: Lagos begins prosecution of defaulters (Punch) The Lagos State government has commenced prosecution of inbound international passengers who fail to submit themselves for Day Two and Day Seven PCR tests as mandated by the Federal COVID-19 protocols and…
Ons Jabeur named as replacement for Emma Raducanu at MWTC
Ons Jabeur has been named as the replacement for Emma Raducanu at the Mubadala World Tennis Championships. Raducanu had been scheduled to meet Belinda Bencic in the lone women’s match at this year’s Mubadala World Tennis Championships but a positive…
Man arrested for trying to sell Covid-19 for self-injection
A man suspected of trying to sell the so-called ‘corona kits,’ which people can use to infect themselves with Covid-19, has been detained by police in the Netherlands. The kit he offered through a dedicated website included a tube claiming…
LCCI tasks government on sustainable, inclusive growth
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has stated that despite the positive growth recorded all through the three quarters of 2021, the recovery of the economy from the impact of Covid-19 in 2020 is still fragile, especially as…
*Lagos State records more than half of Saturday’s 612 COVID-19 infections, continues to top chart (Guardian)*Stadium Flyover in Surulere, Lagos reopens to traffic on Sunday (Nation)
Lagos State records more than half of Saturday’s 612 COVID-19 infections, continues to top chart (Guardian) Lagos State led new COVID-19 infections for the second day running as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 612 new infections for…