FLASHBACK: Two years ago, Ngige lied over surplus doctors in Nigeria
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FLASHBACK: Two years ago, Ngige lied over surplus doctors in Nigeria

Webby - April 4, 2021

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr Chris Ngige, has again been in the news over his comment on non payment of Doctors in United States and…

NCDC Records Zero Death Amid Reports That Odumakin Died Of COVID-19
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NCDC Records Zero Death Amid Reports That Odumakin Died Of COVID-19

Webby - April 4, 2021

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported no COVID-19 deaths in the last 48 hours. NCDC reported the last death on Thursday, according to data…

NMA lambasts Buhari’s minister for telling ‘lies’ over non payment of doctors in UK, U.S.
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NMA lambasts Buhari’s minister for telling ‘lies’ over non payment of doctors in UK, U.S.

Webby - April 3, 2021

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige has been confronted by the Nigerian Medical Association for saying developed nations like the United Kingdom and United…

Patients stranded as FG threatens doctors with ‘no work, no pay’
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Patients stranded as FG threatens doctors with ‘no work, no pay’

Webby - April 3, 2021

The Minster of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has said the Federal Government will enforce the ‘no work, no pay’ on the National Association of Resident Doctors…

Corporal punishment impedes autistic child’s development – Expert
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Corporal punishment impedes autistic child’s development – Expert

Webby - April 3, 2021

Child holding chalkboard with the word "Autism" spelled out in letters Mrs Baerbel Jaja, Head, Government Special School, Lafia, says corporal and psychological punishments should not be…

Canada does about face on AstraZeneca vaccine, citing blood clot concerns
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Canada does about face on AstraZeneca vaccine, citing blood clot concerns

Webby - March 31, 2021

After previously defending AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine, Canadian health officials on Monday suspended its use in people 55 and under, pending outcome of a detailed risk-benefit analysis. By…

Wristbands and dining cards: New army policies exclude, isolate unvaccinated
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Wristbands and dining cards: New army policies exclude, isolate unvaccinated

Webby - March 31, 2021

The U.S. Army can’t legally mandate COVID vaccines, but restrictive policies like those at Fort Drum and Fort Bragg make it increasingly difficult for service members to…

Germany hits pause again on AstraZeneca after 31 reports of rare blood clots, 9 deaths
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Germany hits pause again on AstraZeneca after 31 reports of rare blood clots, 9 deaths

Webby - March 31, 2021

German health officials today suspended use of AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine for people under 60 as a “precautionary measure,” stating that people needed to “treat it carefully and…

President Buhari Travels To London For Medical Check-Up, Returns In Two Weeks
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President Buhari Travels To London For Medical Check-Up, Returns In Two Weeks

Webby - March 30, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has travelled to London, the United Kingdom, on Tuesday for a routine medical check-up. Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, in a statement Monday night said…

NAFDAC warns Nigerians on fake diabetic tea in circulation
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NAFDAC warns Nigerians on fake diabetic tea in circulation

Webby - March 29, 2021

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised alarm on the circulation of fake ‘Insulin tea’ taken by Diabetic patients. In a…