Ukraine says no plans to halt AstraZeneca vaccine use
Ukraine has no plans to halt the use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine after reported blood clotting incidents elsewhere in Europe, the health minister said on Monday. European countries including Germany, France and Italy have suspended use of the shot, which was jointly developed with the University of Oxford. Both the British-Swedish company and Oxford have […]
Petrol price: DPR begins monitoring of Lagos filling stations
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it has intensified surveillance of filling stations in Lagos State to ensure compliance with the approved pump price band for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Mr Ayorinde Cardoso, Zonal Operations Controller, DPR, Lagos, made this known after an inspection visit to some petrol stations located in Ikoyi, Victoria Island […]
2021 Int’l Women’s Day: We want women issues to translate into action — Ezuma
As Nigeria marks 2021 International Women’s Day, a Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, Founder of Voice for Less Privileged Organisation, VOLPO, Dr Ego-Queen Ezuma, Monday, demanded frequently discussed women issues translate into action that would change the narrative
Oyetola re-appoints Dr Folorunsho Alakija as UNIOSUN Chancellor
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State’s Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has approved the reappointment of Dr. (Mrs) Folorunso Alakija as the University of Osun (UNIOSUN) Chancellor for another five years. The appointment, according to the Governor, is based on her track record as a lover of education, philanthropist of note and above all a resourceful […]
I’m not building ethanol producing company in Benue — Gov Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue on Monday said he was not building any ethanol producing company in the state. Ortom made the clearification when he visited Pure Biotech Company Limited at Tyo-Mo, a settlement in Makurdi, the state capital. He said that he had nothing to do with the company and was surprised to hear […]
Herder/farmer clashes: FAO suggests building alternative livestock value chains
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has suggested building alternative livestock value chains as a solution to the farmer/herder conflict in Nigeria.
Crop production, top priority of my administration — Gov Emmanuel
Government support to local farmers in Akwa Ibom aimed at boosting the production of crops that will feed the citizenry in the state will remain a top priority of the government, Governor Udom Emmanuel has assured. The Governor stated this on Tuesday during an unscheduled visit to the Green House Farm along Airport Road, Uyo, shortly after his arrival from official engagement outside the state
COVID-19:Over 8000 Nigerians ‘ve so far received AstraZeneca vaccines – NPHCDA
ABUJA–THE National Primary Health Care Development Agency,NPHCDA,has disclosed that over 8000 persons have received the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccines so far.
Police redeploys DPO in Zamfara for allegedly conniving with bandits –Spokesman
The Zamfara Police Command has redeployed its Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Kaura-Namoda, following allegations of fraternizing and conniving with bandits terrorizing the area.
COVID-19 vaccination: Pyrates warns against hijack of exercise
The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has warned against the hijack of the COVID-19 Vaccine inoculation exercise ongoing in the country.
Nigeria vaccinates 8,000 in 35 states except Kogi
No fewer than 8,000 persons have so far been vaccinated in 35 states and the FCT, the Presidential Task Force (PTF), on COVID-19, said on Monday in Abuja.
