The World Health Organisation (WHO), has warned of “highly unequal access” to vaccines against COVID-19 and other diseases in rich and poor countries, calling for global market changes. According to the WHO for example, the vaccine against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which causes cervical cancer, has only been introduced in 41 per cent of low-income countries. WHO said in a report published on Wednesday, that this was compared to 83 per cent of high-income countries. “Affordability can also be an obstacle, as sometimes middle-income countries actually pay more than wealthier ones due to price differences. “The right to health…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
Many airports across China have cancelled the majority of their flights due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. China’s state newspaper, Global Times, reported on Thursday. The southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou, which had a particularly bad outbreak of cases, cancelled over 1,000 flights. More than 700 flights were also cancelled at two major airports in the capital Beijing. The government is implementing strict measures to contain the spread of the virus such as flight cancellations, lockdowns, forced quarantines and mass testing. In spite of the country’s zero-Covid policy, which has put a heavy strain on its…
The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in conjunction with its Sub-Saharan Africa broadcast partner, SuperSport, has announced a continent-wide talent search to find Africa’s next WWE Superstar. The campaign was announced in an interractive media briefing in Lagos, to herald Lagos as the host city for a multi-day tryout in February 2023. James kimball, WWE Head of Tarlent Operations and Strategy led the delegations from the U.S. to meet with their Supersports team led by Marc Jury, the Chief Executive of Supersports. According to Kimball, the search for Africa’s Next WWE Superstar “is now open to Nigerians and citizens of other…
The African Development Bank (AfDB), says its interventions have contributed to creation of more than 440,000 jobs in Nigeria, with women and youths accounting for 60 per cent. Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, the president of AfDB said this at the African Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) Immersion Fund Roundtable in Lagos. The roundtable with the theme, “Enhancing the Capabilities of MSMES in Africa: The Role of Direct Foreign Investments (DFIs)’’ was organised by Access Bank PLC. Adesina was represented by Mr Lamin Barrow, Director-General of the Nigeria Country Department of AfDB. Adesina said the bank had supported more than 20,500 MSMEs,…
The presidents of South Africa and Kenya said Wednesday they have resolved a long-standing visa dispute and Kenyans will be able to visit South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days in a calendar year. South Africans already get free visas on arrival in Kenya, while Kenyans were charged and required to provide proof of sufficient funds and return flight tickets. The new agreement is set to take effect on January 1. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was in Kenya on his first official trip to the country. He and Kenyan President William Ruto praised the Ethiopia peace agreement signed…
By Babagana Wakil, Maiduguri ASHENEWS reports that at least 74 persons were hospitalised while about 100 vehicles were reportedly vandalised when hoodlums attacked the campaign convoy of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital on Wednesday. The presidential campaign trail of the opposition party landed in Borno, an All Progressives Congress (APC) controlled state on Wednesday, the 9th of November 2022. The PDP campaign spokesperson, Senator Dino Melaye disclosed this during the party rally in Maiduguri. He accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of deploying thugs to attack them and stop the…
By Zagazola Makama, Maiduguri The Nigerien National Guard otherwise known as Garde Nationale du Niger, have killed five Boko Haram terrorist and rescued eight abducted victims in Diffa. ASHENEWS gathered that the Boko Haram terrorists on November 8, stormed the village in Maldjori, a village between Garin Wanzam and Kitchandji and kidnapped eight of the victims, including seven women and one man. An intelligence source told a counter insurgency expert and security analyst in the Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama that the Defence and Security Forces, more specifically Niger National Guard elements on alert, embarked on a pursuit of the fleeing terrorists. The…
ASHENEWS reports that in its efforts to integrate the use of innovative technology in the law enforcement duties of the Nigeria Police Force, three high-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have been acquired towards improved armed surveillance operations to checkmate criminal activities in the country. A statement by the Force spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Monday also said newly acquired drones will “assist the Police in monitoring active crime scenes, coordinating response operations, and providing armed aerial support to officers on reconnaissance operations. “The UAVs are rotary wing aircrafts capable of flying up to an altitude of 1000ft with high operational…
ASHENEWS gathered that four of the five en-strange governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, paid solidarity visit to Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed. This online published that the governor, in a letter he wrote to the party’s national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu. alleged that Atiku was sponsoring ‘Bala Must Go’ politicians to work against his reelection bid in 2023. In the letter, Mohammed claimed that he was facing “treacherous treatment” from the party’s presidential candidate of the party. On Wednesday, Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike; Benue’s Samuel Ortom; Abia’s Okezie Ikpeazu and Enugu’s Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi arrived at the Government…
ASHENEWS has gathered that Billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform Twitter will introduce an “Official” label for select verified accounts including major media outlets and governments when it launches its new $8 premium subscription product. Esther Crawford, confirmed on Tuesday that not all previously verified accounts will get the new label, and will only be offered to “government accounts, commercial companies, business partners, major media outlets, publishers, and some public figures.” She also confirmed that the revamped Twitter Blue subscription product, which will allow paid users to carry blue check marks on their accounts, will not actually verify users’ identities.…