The head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday that Eritrean troops “murdered” his uncle in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Eritrean Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel did not respond to requests for comment on the allegations. WHO Director-General Tedros…
WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February
The World Health Organization chief on Wednesday said a nearly 90% drop in recent COVID-19 deaths globally compared to nine months ago provides “cause for optimism,” but still urged vigilance against the pandemic as variants continue to crop up. Director-General…
WHO horrified over sexual exploitation by aid workers in DR Congo
World Health Organization (WHO) staff were among 83 aid workers who sexually abused women and girls while tackling the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a report finds. The abuses, which included nine allegations of rape, were committed…
*Lagos asks court to strike out suit challenging Okada, tricycle ban (Guardian)*Gridlock: 8.72km Apapa port link to Lagos-Ibadan railway project ready for take-off – Contractor (Vanguard)
Lagos asks court to strike out suit challenging Okada, tricycle ban (Guardian) Lagos State Government Tuesday asked a federal high court in Ikoyi to strike out the suit challenging the ban on commercial motorcycles and tricycles known as okada and …
NCDC confirms 1,617 new cases of COVID-19
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported of 1,617 new infections of COVID-19 Monday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 112,004 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel…
1,016 new COVID-19 cases in Nigeria, as active caseload count climbs to 86,576
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 1,016 new infections of COVID-19 Wednesday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 86,576 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
Nigeria records 796 COVID-19 cases, total now 72,140
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 796 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 72,140 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
Another 145 test positive for coronavirus, bringing total caseload to 67,557
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 145 new cases of COVID-19 Monday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 67,557 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
Nigeria records 137 COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 137 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 63,173 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel…
Nigeria records 72 COVID-19 cases and 1 more death
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 72 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 63,036 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel…