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(Nigeria) Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. has launched a State-wide Mass Vaccination Campaign against the COVID-19 Virus Infection in the State as part of efforts aimed at mitigating the potential damage that the further spread of the COVID-19 virus may cause. The campaign targeted at ensuring that four million residents of the State are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the end of the year was spurred by the need for Lagos to achieve herd immunity against the global pandemic and in furtherance of the quest to eliminate opportunities for COVID-19 virus to spread in Lagos communities. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony of the vaccination campaign tagged: “Count me in! 4 million Lagosians Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Campaign’ held on the sidelines of the 7th African Conference on One Health and Biosecurity at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Sanwo-Olu noted that the Mass Vaccination Campaign which commenced October 27, 2021 will run till December 25, 2021. He stat

*Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (Nigeria) Nigeria must take its own destiny in its hands, build local capacities that will ensure health access to the people, and take advantage of the opportunity to become a leading nation in healthcare. This is the submission of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, who is of the firm belief that there are already clear indications that "we are well on the way," to getting the job done. Speaking today in Abuja at the International Conference on Health Access beyond COVID-19, Prof. Osinbajo highlighted the country’s strengths in the areas of healthcare while emphasising major steps the country needs to take in order to improve its heath system. According to him, one of the eye openers from the COVID-19 pandemic "is that despite infrastructural weaknesses we have an experienced and robust public health system, peopled by some of the best personnel in the world, but more importantly (is) the huge opportunities for becoming a leading nation in

(Nigeria) The West African Health Organisation, WAHO, has announced Enugu State Medical Diagnostic Centre, Enugu, as one of the beneficiaries of its laboratory strengthening programmes funded by the German Government. Speaking during the opening ceremony of a three-day conference in Enugu, on Monday, being attended by all the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, member-states and declared open by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, the Director-General of WAHO, Prof. Stanley Okolo, disclosed that the laboratory strengthening programmes, which include “both those funded by community levy and those funded by our partners” are in the spirit of taking ECOWAS to the grassroots. “I hope that Enugu State will maximize the opportunity of being included in West Africa's network of regional reference laboratories created for the sole purpose of early detection and response to outbreaks and epidemics,” Prof. Okolo added. The Director-General of WAHO revealed that the

*Abdulrasheed Bawa, EFCC chair (Nigeria) The Economic and Financial Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, said it chaiman, Abdulrasheed Bawa is hale and hearty. EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren in a statement, said: “This clarification became necessary following an incident today September 16, 2021 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja where he was giving a goodwill message to the National Identity Day celebration, felt unwell and had to return to his seat. “He has since received medical attention and is due back at his desk.” Recalled that Bawa, was rushed to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, after he slumped at a programme, while giving his goodwill message at the National Identity Day celebration. He had spoken about a man the commission arrested in Ibadan, Oyo tate, with 116 SIM cards when he slumped. Bawa had stopped talking and covered his face with his right palm, saying, “Please, excuse me, I can’t continue.” He was assisted to his seat by the Minister

(Nigeria) The Senate on Wednesday passed two bills seeking to establish a federal university and teaching hospital in Ekiti and Nasarawa States, respectively. The bills are Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences Iyin, Ekiti State (Establishment) Bill, 2021, and Federal University Lafia Teaching Hospital (Establishment) Bill, 2021. Both bills are sponsored by Senators Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), and Tanko Al-Makura (APC, Nasarawa South). The passage of both bills followed the presentation and consideration of two separate reports by the Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary). Chairman of the Committee, Senator Yahaya Oloriegbe (APC, Kwara Central), in his presentation, said the bill to establish the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital was “necessitated as a result of the precarious health conditions faced by resident.” According to him, the bill to establish the Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences Iyin, Ekiti State, seeks to

Federal High Court, Lagos (Nigeria) A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday declared that a former Miss Nigeria, Helen Prest-Ajayi, is entitled to 50 per cent of the net assets of her late husband, Dr Tosin Ajayi. Justice Tijjani Ringim gave the ruling in a suit by Miss Tomisin Ajayi and Mrs Helen Prest Ajayi as 1st and 2nd Applicants, filed through their counsel, Mr Abiodun Owonikoko, SAN. The 1st to 4th Respondents/Applicants in the suit are First Foundation Medical Engineering Company Ltd, Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC,  Mrs Oluwayemisi Ajayi and Mr Patrick Abak, a lawyer. First Foundation Medical Engineering Company was owned and registered by the late Dr Tosin Ajayi. The judge granted the 13 reliefs sought by the Applicants following the respondents' failure to controvert them. They include that Prest-Ajayi is "entitled to 50 percent (or so much as the Court may sanction upon audit and valuation) constituting the net assets of the f

(Nigeria) The 116th Rotary International (IR) President, Shekhar Mehta, an Indian on Sunday, joined other Rotarians to eulogize Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for the great service he has been providing to the state in particular and Nigeria in general. Speaking when Governor Ugwuanyi played host to Rotarians at the Government House, Enugu, Mehta, who spoke on behalf of all the Rotarians, told the governor that “the state (Enugu) is prospering under your leadership.” The RI President, who is in Enugu with his wife, Rashi, to inspire Rotarians and non-Rotarians to give to the Rotary Foundation and increase its membership in pursuit of the organization’s laudable vision anchored on philanthropic gestures, thanked Governor Ugwuanyi, a worthy Rotarian, for the honour and respect he accorded his fellow Rotarians. He also appreciated the governor for the beautiful and peaceful ambience of Enugu as well as “the warm greetings that you provided to Rashi (his wife) for her birth

*Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu (Nigeria) Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has lauded the appointment of Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director General of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, as the Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organisation, WHO, in charge of Health Emergency Intelligence as most fitting. The governor said he was not surprised over Dr Ihekweazu’s appointment because he demonstrated capacity and exhibited professional competence as DG of NCDC. The WHO Director-General, Dr Tedios on Tuesday announced that Dr Ihekweazu will, effective November 1, 2021, work as Assistant Director-General of the WHO in charge of Health Emergency Intelligence, including leading the global health organization’s Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence in Berlin. A statement by Oguwike Nwachuku, Chief Press Secretary/Media Adviser to Governor Uzodimma, Wednesday, said Dr Ihekweazu is one of Imo State’s best and brightest and that the State is proud to be part of the human cap

(Nigeria) Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on returning from Abuja on Sunday, after participating in a series of meetings of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, visited the ESUT Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, to empathise with survivors of the unfortunate fire incidents caused by adulterated kerosene sold in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of the state. Ugwuanyi had through a statement earlier issued by the Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, commiserated with the families that lost their loved ones as a result of the adulterated petroleum product as well as victims who suffered bodily injuries or loss of property. The governor had also ordered thorough investigation into the sad incident to fish out those responsible for importing and distributing the harmful product in the state, announcing that his administration will take care of all medical expenses. He equally directed the Commissioner for Health, Dr Emmanuel Obi and the ministry’s Permanent S

(Nigeria) No fewer than five persons lost their lives following a fatal accident that occurred at the New Lagos-Benin-Asaba Express Road in Emuhu, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. According to an eyewitness account, a tanker loaded with diesel had lost control and rammed into a fully loaded 14-seater bus before bursting into flames. We learnt the vehicles were on high speed and going toward the same direction when the unfortunate incident occurred. Our sources alleged that the bus and tanker were struggling to outrun each other whilst it was raining heavily. The tanker suddenly rammed into the bus from the side in the process tearing it apart, and burst into flames. According to a source close to the Police in Agbor Divisional Headquarters, the 14-seater bus was coming from Onitsha heading to the Northern part of the country. The driver of the bus was among the four persons that lost their lives on the spot. We were told that other passengers who sustained various degree

*Governor Ifeanyi Okowa (Nigeria) Deltans at the Ughelli enumeration centre for the COVID-19 Grants have hailed the Delta State governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and the Delta Care Initiative for the proposed grants that due to be released to beneficiaries anytime soon. Some of the beneficiaries who were at the Ughelli enumeration centre to be captured for payment yesterday, and spoke to our correspondent. expressed joy that something good was about to happen in their lives. One of them, Mr Augustine Ebisidor from Patani Local Government Area of the state, who is into computer hardware repair, said that the COVID-19 affected his business negatively but with the grants, he was sure of bringing back his business to a new dimension. A cross section of beneficiaries at the Ughelli Enumeration Centre Mr Ebisidor said that government should extend the grants to the youths at the grassroots to serve as encouragement to them. Godspower Orugbo, another beneficiary, from Burutu Local Gov

* Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State (Nigeria) In line with the T.H.E.M.E's Agenda of the current  administration and fulfilling the promise of qualitative healthcare delivery to the residents of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the recruitment of clinical staff to fill the existing vacancies in the 27 secondary healthcare facilities in the State. The recruitment, which is aimed at reducing brain drain, is also to ensure that residents get optimal healthcare services whenever they visit any of the government hospitals for medical treatment. A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Health Service Commission, Dr Ademuyiwa Eniayewun, said that “Vacancies to be filled include posts for Consultants, Registrars, Medical and Dental officers, Health Records officers, Pharmacists, Nurses, Medical Laboratory Scientists and Physiotherapists.” Others are Radiographers, Optometrists, Dental Therapists and Technologists, Medical Laboratory and Dental Technicians as we

*Federal High Court, Lagos (Nigeria) A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on Thursday restrained Mrs Oluwayemisi Ajayi from dealing with or running the affairs of her estranged husband's firm as a sole surviving director/shareholder pending the hearing and determination of the main suit. The firm, First Foundation Medical Engineering Company Ltd, was owned and registered in accordance with the law, by late Dr Tosin Ajayi. The judge, Justice Tijjani Ringim, made the order following an ex-parte application by Dr Ajayi's daughter, Miss Tomisin Ajayi, and his widow, Mrs Helen Prest Ajayi. Their application sought to restrain Oluwayemisi from running the affairs whatsoever of the first respondent, First Foundation Medical Engineering Company Ltd. The other respondents are: Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC,  Mrs Oluwayemisi Ajayi and Mr Patrick Abak, a lawyer. According to the application, Dr Ajayi was a renowned medical doctor, businessman and a philanthr

(Nigeria) The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has presented some relief materials to the Imo State Government to assist her in alleviating the sufferings of Imo indigenes who suffered one challenge or the other in the series of uncertainties that took place in the State recently. Making the presentation on behalf of the Director General/Chief Executive of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh at the Government House Owerri, Tuesday,  the Director, Legal Services and Board Secretary,  Sir Victor Egejuru, said that the presentation is part of their Corporate Social Responsibility to the citizens of States that sustained untold hardship from the Covid-19, #ENDSARS protest, security breaches and other vices that destabilized their lives as Nigerian Citizens. Some of the items presented to the Imo State government include: 15 (50kg) bags of rice, 15 (25kg) bags of rice, 80 tubers of yams, 12 bags (100kg)  white garri, 12 bags of 12kg yellow garri. Others include 35 (6x3x6 inche

*Femi Gbajabiamila (Nigeria) Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has congratulated the Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre and Specialist Hospital, Ikoyi Lagos, for being the first of such centres in Nigeria. Gbajabiamila said with the take-off of the centre in April, Nigerians have at last gotten a cancer centre with a state-of-the-art facility for chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, a one-stop centre obtainable anywhere in the world. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, the Speaker said he was proud of the Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre and Specialist Hospital for being the pioneer. "I congratulate the founders, Dr Modupe Elebute-Odunsi and Mr Bolaji Odunsi, and the management of the Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre and Specialist Hospital, Victoria Island, Lagos for this great feat. "I am elated to be associated with this success story as I attended the formal opening of the centre in April. Within just a few months

(Nigeria) Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have called on the federal and the Lagos State governments to ensure proper monitoring of immigrants into the country to prevent the spread of the third wave of COVID-19. This was part of the motion raised by Hon. Rotimi Olowo (Shomolu) under 'Matter of Urgent Public importance' during plenary following reports on the third wave of virus. Olowo, who doubles as the Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, urged the federal government to ensure that people coming from other countries to Nigeria are quarantined for one week, and that they should go through mandatory COVID-19 test. "The Lagos State government should embark on the enlightenment of members of the public on the need to observe COVID-19 protocols such as covering their nose, washing of hands and maintaining social distance. "The Lagos State Governor should also direct the state Commissioner for Health to ensure proper COVID-19 tests across the

*Mazi Nnamdi Kanu (Nigeria) Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has raised the alarm over what it said was the refusal by the Department of State Services, DSS, to allow its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu access to his doctors. IPOB in a statement on Wednesday, by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, said: "We the global family of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, ably led by our great leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, wish to alert the world and men of good conscience about the deteriorating health condition of our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who has been in detention at the Department of State Services, DSS, dungeon since his illegal abduction in Kenya and criminal repatriation to Nigeria. "Every attempt by his personal physicians to gain access to him has been rebuffed by the DSS, thereby worsening his health condition. "We are alerting the world about this anomaly to compel the Nigeria government to grant our leader's doctors access to see him for a  thorough

*Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State (Nigeria) Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Sunday, alerted that the state was potentially in the 3rd wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sanwo-Olu in a statement, said: “It has become imperative to once again provide you an update on the Coronavirus pandemic situation in Lagos State, and our ongoing response as a State Government. “Starting around the end of March 2021, the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Lagos State began to wind down, and we began to enjoy some reprieve from the worst effects of the virus. This allowed us to further open-up the economy to allow the start of the journey towards full normalcy in our lives and the pursuit of livelihoods, after what has been a very difficult year. “Regrettably, in spite of the hard work and dedicated efforts towards sustaining the return to normalcy, over the last three months, we are now finding ourselves at what appears to be the start of a potential 3rd wave of the COVI

(Nigeria) The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has uncovered the Delta variant of the COVID-19 in the State. The State Incident Manager and coordinator of the Energency Operations Centre, Dr Olabode Ladipo, who confirmed the development, said that the general public is notified of the need to take extra caution and consistently apply all adversories earlier released by the Task Force.   A statement on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor 'Seyi Makinde, Mr Taiwo Adisa, on behalf of the Task Force, indicated that the Task Force "wishes to notify the general public of the isolation of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus in the State."     The statement read: "This strain has been associated with high transmission, increase severity of infection and outcomes.  "As such, this is to warn that the virus is still very much within the society." It warned residents of the State to continue to comply with all advisories aimed at  curtailing the s

Nigerian Senate (Nigeria) The Senate on Tuesday considered a bill that would disrupt the financial flow and funding of criminal enterprise and terrorist financing in Nigeria through the seizure of assets and monies marked as proceeds of crime. Titled: Proceeds of Crime Bill, 2021, the piece of legislation is sponsored by the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi (APC, Kebbi North). Leading debate on the bill, Senator Abdullahi said it seeks to provide for a comprehensive legal and institutional framework for the recovery and management of proceeds of crime or benefits derived from unlawful activities. He explained that its passage and assent into law would harmonize and consolidate the legal provisions on the recovery of proceeds of crime in Nigeria. According to the lawmaker, Nigeria had severally attempted to put in place an appropriate Proceeds of Crime legislation since 2007. “Efforts to develop a comprehensive bill have been impeded by agency rivalry since 2011. “The effort