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Potential Breakthrough in Fight Against Malaria as Oxford Vaccine Shows 77% Efficacy in Early Trials

Scientists in the UK have developed the world’s most effective malaria vaccine with 77 percent efficacy against the disease. Researchers…

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Nigeria’s Presidency Throws Weight Behind Comms Minister Accused of Sympathising with Terrorists

 Those pushing for the removal of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, were on Thursday rebuffed…

3 years ago

US Warns Nationals Ahead of President Déby’s Funeral

The US has urged its nationals in Chad to exercise caution on Friday, the day of the funeral of the…

3 years ago

India Hospital Fire Kills 13 Amid Covid Oxygen Crisis

At least 13 patients have died after a fire broke out in the intensive care unit of an Indian hospital…

3 years ago

Nigeria Grants NLNG $52m Tax Waiver for Bodo Bridge Construction

 Nigeria’s federal government has granted the Nigeria LNG Limited N20 billion (about $52m) in tax waiver for the construction of…

3 years ago

Japan Approves Rheumatoid Drug Baricitinib for Covid-19 Patients

Japan's health ministry approved on Friday the use of rheumatoid arthritis drug Baricitinib for COVID-19 patients, the third such approval…

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Desperate Hunt for Missing Indonesian Submarine as Oxygen Set to Run Out

Rescue aircraft and ships scoured the sea north of Bali on Friday as the hunt for a missing Indonesian submarine…

3 years ago

WHO Urges African Nations to Keep Expired Covid Vaccines

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged African countries not to destroy Covid-19 vaccines that may have passed their expiry…

3 years ago

Nigeria Most Hit by Deby’s Death, Government Says as It Tightens Security Around Chadian Border

Nigeria’s federal government said on Thursday that Nigeria is the most hit by the death of President Idriss Deby of…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Buhari, Northern Governors Brainstorm Over Insecurity

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with six Northern governors at the State House, Abuja, where he reiterated his commitment…

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