The coronavirus vaccine developed by the University of Oxford stops 70% of people developing Covid symptoms, a large-scale trial shows. It will be seen as both a triumph and a disappointment after vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna showed 95% protection. However, the Oxford jab is far cheaper, and is easier...
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 155 new infections of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak in the country. The NCDC made this known on its verified website on Sunday. The Public health Agency said that the figure brings the total number of cases in the country...
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Sunday said the Federal Government would complete the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project despite scarce resources as a result of the sharp drop in oil prices. Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is a trunk A road located in the South-West region of Nigeria. It w...
The nine abducted students of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, have been released. The Director of Public Affairs of ABU, Mallam Auwal Umar, confirmed the development to PUNCH Metro on the telephone on Sunday. Umar said the victims regained their freedom on Saturday. Asked if ransom was...
Tight skin is no one’s friend. While menopause marks the end of getting menstrual periods each month, the side effects that come with this stage of life are just beginning. Hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings, and trouble sleeping are common complaints. But the hormonal changes that occur during...
US President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in Georgia has been confirmed by a recount, as legal efforts by Donald Trump’s allies to challenge his defeat were dismissed in three states. The Democrat beat his Republican rival in Georgia by 12,284 votes, according to the audit required by state law...
