North Korea allegedly tried to hack into Pfizer’s systems and steal COVID-19 technology and treatment. Yonhap news Agency reported on Tuesday, citing the South Korean intelligence service. The National Intelligence Service revealed this information at a closed door session of the National Assembly’s intelligence committee, the news Agency said. The Gavi vaccine alliance said earlier this month that North Korea had asked for COVID-19 vaccines and was expected to get almost 2 million doses. Sputnik
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Russia has filed for the registration of its coronavirus vaccine, Sputnik V, with South African (SA) regulator, the health ministry of the African nation said on Tuesday. “We are continuously engaging with the manufacturers of Sputnik V, who have submitted documentation to the SA Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) for registration,’’ the ministry said in a statement posted by its Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, on Twitter. The ministry added that South Africa was also engaged in extensive discussions with China’s Sinopharm to receive more information about its coronavirus vaccine. The country has recently signed a non-disclosure agreement with the company.…
President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to confirm Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this development in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. In a letter to President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the president said he was acting in accordance with Paragraph 2(3) of Part1, CAP E1 of EFCC Act, 2004. Bawa, 40, is a trained EFCC investigator with vast experience in investigation and prosecution of advanced fee fraud cases, official corruption, bank fraud, money…
The Northern Governors Forum and elders on Monday met in Abuja in efforts to address the quit notice issued to Fulani herdsmen in the South-West. Addressing newsmen after their meeting on Monday in Abuja, the chairman of the Forum, who is also the governor of Plateau, Simon Lalong said the meeting was necessary to douse tension and allay fears. He said the meeting was to seek diplomatic measures of resolving the issues and chart ways of facilitating the progress of the region. The chairman said the delegation of northern elders led by Prof. Ango Abdullahi was part of their engagement…
Nigerian Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, says 24 deaths were recorded on Monday, even as the country monitors Ebola outbreak reported in neighbouring countries. Mr Boss Mustapha, PTF Chairman, said this on Monday in Abuja while speaking at the national briefing of the PTF on COVID-19. He said there had been sustained efforts by sub-national entities and the FCT administration to stem the tide against the second wave of the pandemic. “This is evident in the closure of some facilities including event centres and clubs, over the violation of protocols. “We are glad with the direction of the collaboration and…
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. A statement by the spokesperson of the president, Mr Femi Adesina on Tuesday, said the appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate. “President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).” “In a letter to President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the President said he was acting in accordance with Paragraph 2(3) of Part1, CAP E1 of EFCC Act 2004. “Bawa, 40,…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has said that it planned to vaccinate approximately 109 million Nigerians that will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination over the course of 2 years. The Executive Director, NPHCDA, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, made the disclosure at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 briefing, on Monday, in Abuja. “We remain in anticipation of about 57million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from the COVAX Facility and the AU. Working with the States, the Federal Government plans to vaccinate all eligible population from 18 years and above, including pregnant women. “However, the decision to vaccinate any pregnant…
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former Minister of Finance and Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her election as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. By the victory, Buhari said Okonjo-Iweala has brought joy and more honour to the country. The president’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Monday. According to him, as the Harvard-educated and renowned economist takes up another onerous task of service to the world and humanity. “Her track record of integrity, diligence and passion for development will continue to yield positive…
The Centre for Atmospheric Research, National Space Research and Development Agency (CAR-NASRDA) had warned that poor air quality could lead to transmission of COVID-19 and respiratory health complications resulting to death. Dr Dan Oko, the Space Lab Coordinator of CAR, gave the warning on Monday in an interview in Abuja. Oko said that there was serious need for the government and citizens to be aware of the quality of air in the environment. He explained that air quality monitoring was the ability to check the quality of air humans breathe within their environment using an Air Quality sensor. According to…
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has denied media reports that it gave federal government three months ultimatum to fix insecurity. An online media platform published on Monday that the group had issued an ultimatum to the Federal government. However, the CNG in a statement its spokesperson, Abdulaziz Suleiman said “The Coalition of Northern Groups CNG is worried about unfounded and concocted report by Sahara Reporters, an online newsportal that we gave an ultimatum to the federal government over insecury. “The report published on February 15 2021, quoted the CNG has in a statement signed by its spokesperson Abdul-Azeez Suleiman…