Days after the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread massively around the world, up to 96 countries as of June 29, a delegation from the Lagos State Government led by the Commissioner…
*Man, 42, docked for allegedly defiling neighbour’s 12-year-old daughter (Guardian)*Pastors seek compensation for demolished Lagos churches (Punch)
Man, 42, docked for allegedly defiling neighbour’s 12-year-old daughter (Guardian) A 42-year-old man, Joseph Ikegwu, on Thursday appeared in a Badagry Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s 12-year-old daughter. The defendant is facing a three-count of defilement, unlawful…
Sahara Power tackles carbon emission through cycling in Egbin Power
Sahara Power Group has reiterated its commitment to reducing carbon emission through support for cycling at its sprawling Egbin Power facility and environmentally sustainable projects. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), walking and cycling can reduce the risk of…
Join Africa’s global leaders for UBA Africa Conversations 2021
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to celebrate this year’s Africa Day in commemoration of African unity with the third edition of its annual UBA Africa Conversations, headlined by Africa’s international leaders that include the President of…
COVID-19 vaccine: 8,439 mild adverse events recorded in Nigeria – NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) said a total of 8,439 mild adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) had been reported since vaccination began in March. Dr Faisal Shuaib, the executive director and CEO, NPHCDA, said this at a…
*Don’t spread fake news about COVID-19 vaccines, says Sanwo-Olu (Guardian)*Govs, frontline workers get jabs in Lagos, Ogun, Delta, others (Punch)
Don’t spread fake news about COVID-19 vaccines, says Sanwo-Olu (Guardian) Lagos State government, yesterday, kicked off the rollout, distribution, and administration of COVID-19 vaccines at the Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba. The state took delivery of the first consignment of 507,000…
877 new infections of COVID-19 confirmed across Nigeria, bringing total active cases to 150,246
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 877 new infections of COVID-19 Thursday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 150,246 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
NCDC reports 1,340 new COVID-19 cases, total now 136,030
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 1,340 new infections of COVID-19 Thursday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 136,030 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
NCDC confirms 1,634 new COVID-19 cases, total now 133,552
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 1,634 new infections of COVID-19 Tuesday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 133,552 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
*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 …
