Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has approved single dose of Gardasil vaccine in the treatment of cervical cancer in the country. Consequently, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, is to commence the introduction of the off-label use of quadrivalent Gardasil vaccine as a single dose schedule into the routine immunization. NPHCDA is expected to do this in the last quarter of 2023. Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, who disclosed this at a joint press conference with NPHCDA in Abuja yesterday, said there was an urgent need for effective and sustainable…

The Labour Party, LP, has made known its displeasure towards the idea of the House of Representatives to purchase luxurious SUVs for all Lawmakers in the lower chamber. The party through its National Chairman, Julius Abure accused the Presidency of being insensitive to plight of Nigerians. Abure said it is a saddening news that the Federal Government had decided to enrich the pockets of Few individuals who found themselves in public offices, while insisting that it cannot afford to review upward the National minimum wage for workers. He wondered why the Federal Government would not boost the economy by patronizing…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has condemned the attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital in the north of the Gaza Strip. WHO said in a statement released on Tuesday that the attack reported large scale casualties. “The hospital was operational, with patients, health and care givers, and internally displaced people sheltering there. “Early reports indicate hundreds of fatalities and injuries,” it said. According to the statement, the hospital is one of 20 in the north of the Gaza Strip facing evacuation orders from the Israeli military. It said that the order for evacuation had been impossible to carry out given…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have issued a two-week deadline for governors to commence negotiations on the N35,000 wage award for workers in their states. The organised labour unions are making the demands in line with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Federal government. State chapters of NLC and TUC on Tuesday disclosed that they have written to governors to fast-track the necessary protocols and implement the award meant to assuage the subsidy removal pains. According to the unions, the deadline for payment of the wage award would expire in the next…

The Senate on Tuesday stepped down the consideration of a motion calling for the reopening of Nigeria-Niger borders.  The Nigerian government had, in August, closed all its land borders with Niger Republic as part of the sanctions on the Niger military junta, which toppled President Mohamed Bazoum. Senator Suleiman Kawu Sumaila (NNPP, Kano), in a motion during Tuesday’s plenary, said the border closure had deteriorated economic activities in many border towns in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Jigawa, Yobe and Borno states. According to him, the closure runs contrary to the provisions of the constitution of Nigeria that guarantees the security…

At least 500 people were killed when an airstrike from Israel hit Al-Ahi Baptist Hospital in Gaza, on Tuesday. According to Palestinian health officials, the hospital was packed with wounded patients and others seeking shelter. Several hospitals in Gaza City have become refuges for hundreds of people, hoping they would be spared bombardment. Israel has launched massive strikes into Gaza since Hamas crossed into the country on October 7, killing over 100 and taking about 200 hostage. The Middle East country had declared Operation Iron Sword and vowed to turn Gaza into rubble. Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari,…

Dutch winger Anwar El Ghazi has been suspended from training and games by his club side Mainz for a social media post about the Israel-Gaza conflict. The 28-year-old has since deleted the post which his club felt was “unacceptable”. Bundesliga club Mainz said El Ghazi “took a position on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that was deemed unacceptable by the club”. Former Aston Villa and Everton winger El Ghazi joined Mainz in the summer. He has played three league games for club after joining on a free transfer. In a statement on Tuesday, the club said: “Prior to making…

Harry Kane netted a brace as The Three Lions qualified for Euro 2024 courtesy of a 3-1 win over Italy at Wembley. Gareth Southgate’s side only needed a point to secure their place in next summer’s finals but they clinched the victory to seal it in style along with top spot in Group C. Italy had threatened to spoil the party when former West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca lashed home Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s cutback to net his first goal in Azzurri colours on 15 minutes. England responded and Kane levelled from the spot with his 60th goal for his country…

Lagos State Government have begun processes to patch Lekki-Epe Expressway. The Lagos State government and Craneburg Construction, the contractor on the project, have committed to palliative action in order to lessen the suffering. The state government and the contractor met on Monday, identified the problems and proffered temporary measures that would help construction work and at the same time ease congestion. “The Lagos State government is aware of the hardship motorists are facing while travelling on Lekki-Epe Expressway and so wishes to state that their concerns are well noted, hence it is committed to improving this vital route and ensuring…

Popular musician, Tiwa Savage has postponed all performances including her first ever headline arena show in London. The 43-year-old said she has been battling a virus for the past few weeks and was instructed to be “on strict vocal rest for the next few months”. She relayed the information via her social media pages. The statement read, “To my dear Savage Soldiers, I’ve been fighting off a virus for the past few weeks and was today firmly instructed to be on strict vocal rest for the next few months. “I will unfortunately have to postpone all performances including my first…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that South Africa could surpass Nigeria to become the largest economy in Africa. According to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook, South Africa, which has one of the most robust economy in Africa, is estimated to approach a gross domestic product (GDP) of $401 billion by 2024. However ,the Bretton woods institutions calculations suggest that Nigeria and Egypt, based on current prices, have GDPs of $395 billion and $358 billion, respectively. The IMF also projects that South Africa will briefly surpass Nigeria, the most populous African nation, for a year before falling behind once…

VAR Officials Darren England and Daniel Cook are to return to Premier League duty for the first time since their error during Liverpool’s defeat at Tottenham. England and Cook were the VAR and assistant VAR when Luis Diaz’s goal for Liverpool was incorrectly ruled out for offside in their 2-1 loss last month. The pair were stood down for two later matches that same weekend and excluded from the following round of fixtures. England will be the fourth official as Brentford host Burnley on Saturday. Cook has been named as an assistant referee for Sheffield United’s home game with Manchester United, also on…