he Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 376 new infections and 35 additional deaths as at Saturday, from the coronavirus pandemic in the country. This is according to the data released by NCDC on Sunday. The Public Health Agency disclosed that the 376 new cases were reported from 14 states. “Lagos (215), Rivers…
Nigeria recorded six COVID-19-related deaths with 226 fresh cases confirmed across 14 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The NCDC made this known via its website on Friday morning. This, the NCDC said, brings the total number of infections to 20,8630. The 226 fresh cases reported on Thursday showed a decline…
Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju I write this very letter to inform you directly that major roads in the capital city of Ibadan is now a permanent dump site. We now have unevacuated dump at major roads for instance just infront of our political hall , Mapo hall ,Elebu, Orita challenge, Ring Road, Molete…
Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju THE global hand washing day is a day celebrated worldwide, it is an international handwashing campaign which occurs annually. According to Mrs Modupe Oyeduntan “This day is extol across the globe to serve has a reminder that handwashing is important in our lives. It is a day to motivate…
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), an NGO, has called on stakeholders to create opportunities for growth and development that advance the rights of the girl-child. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Steve Aborisade, Advocacy and Marketing Manager, AHF Nigeria, on Saturday in Abuja, ahead of the 2021 International Day of the Girl Child…
As a way of promoting healthy living and improved well-being of Nigerians , Chi Limited, Nigeria’s foremost diary manufacturer, says it is set to mark the annual World Juice Day. The company’s Marketing Director, Mrs Toyin Nnodi, said this in a statement on Wednesday, in Abuja. Nnodi said that the 2021 edition of the World…
Secure-D-Future International Initiative (SDF), an international NGO has called on the Federal Government to develop policies to address mental health challenges in the country. Sa’adatu Adamu, Founder of the organisation, made the call on Wednesday at the 3rd Annual Mental Health International Conference in commemoration of the UN World Mental Health Day. The News Agency…
Pfizer has asked the United States government to approve the use of its COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11. The company announced in a tweet on Thursday that it had formally filed its application with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency authorisation. If regulators agree to the request, health workers could…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is recommending widespread use of the world’s first malaria vaccine for the decades-long battle against the deadly disease for children at risk. The vaccine is geared towards children, in sub-Saharan Africa and other regions with moderate to high transmission. The recommendation to begin using the RTS,S vaccine, is based an…
