The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recommended the use of RDTs rapid antigen tests to boost the nation’s COVID-19 testing capacity. Consequently, the centre has unveiled a new guideline for state governments, public and private institutions on use of approved Antigen (Ag)-based Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) for the virus. The World Health Organisation (WHO) had, last September, announced the Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) of two Ag RDTs, manufactured […]

The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to alert the public about plans by some elements working with external forces to incite religious violence across the country. Targeted States include Sokoto, Kano, Kaduna, Plateau, Rivers, Oyo, Lagos and those in the South East. Part of the plans is to cause inter-religious conflicts as well as use their foot soldiers to attack some worship centres, religious leaders, personalities, key and vulnerable […]

A Federal High Court Abuja on Saturday dismissed a University of Ibadan Degree certificate forgery suit instituted by the All Progressive Congress APC against Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki for want of merit. Justice Ahmed Ramat Mohammed dismissed the suit on the grounds that both APC and one of its chieftains Edobor Williams failed to prove allegations of forgery against Obaseki. According to the judge, the plaintiffs reliance on […]

Faisal Shuaib, executive director, and chief executive officer, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has said President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, and other prominent Nigerians will be among the first set to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on live television to help drive awareness. Around 100,000 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine are expected in the country at the end […]