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Biden Picks Deb Haaland To Lead The Interior Department.

President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. has chosen Representative Deb Haaland, Democrat of New Mexico, to lead the Interior Department, according to people familiar with the decision, a move that would make history: If confirmed by the Senate, she would be the first Native American appointed to a cabinet secretary position. Ms. Haaland would not only […]

Some Vaccine Doses Kept Too Cold, Pfizer Having Manufacturing Issues, US Officials Say

The first days of Pfizer Inc’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout have seen unexpected hitches including some vaccines being stored at excessively cold temperatures and Pfizer reporting potential challenges in its vaccine production, US officials said on a Wednesday press call. At least two trays of Covid-19 vaccine doses delivered in California needed to be replaced after […]

Covid-19: Tanzania Not Planning To Import Vaccine

Reports suggest Tanzania has no plans to import Covid-19 vaccines, and will instead pin its hopes on research into “local herbs”. In an interview with The East African newspaper, Health Ministry spokesperson Gerald Chami went on to cast doubt on the safety and efficacy of imported vaccines. He claimed that development has been too rapid for effective testing. Tanzania’s […]

Infectious Diseases Expert Concerned Over Availability Of Covid Vaccines OFor Nigerians

There are concerns over whether the Nigerian government can purchase sufficient coronavirus vaccines for its population and as well whether these vaccines will be available for the West African nation. The US, Britain, and Canada are already rolling up their sleeves to receive billions of coronavirus vaccines, with the route out of the pandemic now appearing to be very clear to many in the […]

Governors Felicitate With Buhari At 78

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and his Ogun counterpart, Dapo Abiodun have felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari on his 78th birthday. Bello in a statement he personally signed on Thursday described Buhari as a general, noting that the President has been a source of inspiration to him and many others. “Your Excellency, you have been […]

November 2020:FAAC Shares N601bn Revenue To FG, States And LGs

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N601.110 billion November 2020 federation account revenue to the Federal, States and Local Government Councils and agencies. According to a statement issued on Wednesday, the figure was announced after the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting for the month of December 2020 held at […]

President Macron Tests Positive For COVID-19

French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, the presidency said, adding that he would now self-isolate for the next week. “The president tested positive for COVID-19 today,” it said in a statement, adding that he had been tested after the “onset of the first symptoms”. Macron will now, in accordance with […]

Trump Organization Must Turn Over Documents To NY Attorney General, Judge Rules

A state judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump Organization must turn over documents related to a property whose tax abatements were being investigated by New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office. The Trump Organization previously claimed the documents were protected by attorney-client privilege. Amy Carlin, an attorney for the Trump Organization, argued Tuesday that the […]