Signature TV News Highlight: COVID-19: Nigeria to begin administering 2nd batch of vaccine on Tuesday
COVID-19: Nigeria to begin administering 2nd batch of vaccine Tuesday
The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 (PSC), has said the country will begin administering the second batch of COVID-19 vaccines on August 10.
This was made known by the committee’s Director of Publicity, Willie Bassey on Saturday in Abuja.
This, according to Bassey, is to increase efforts to combat the third wave of infections.
The shipment was the second batch of vaccines to arrive in Nigeria, following the delivery of four million doses in March through the COVAX vaccine sharing facility. #
Hushpuppi: A coalition of Northern groups reject DCP Abba Kyari’s suspension from service
The Coalition of Northern Groups has kicked against the suspension of the embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari following his indictment by a U.S Court.
Spokesman of the Coalition – comprising civil society organisations and non-governmental bodies – Abdulazeez Sulaiman spoke on behalf of the groups at a news conference after its meeting in Kaduna state on Sunday.
He noted that both the Nigerian police authorities and the FBI breached Kyari ‘s fundamental rights by not allowing him to be heard before taking the hasty actions against him.
They have, therefore, demanded an immediate review of the suspension and have also asked that the ongoing investigation with the FBI be transferred to the Nigerian Intelligence Agency. #
No-work-no-pay directive: FG battles NARD, opens attendance registers, resident doctors adamant
The Federal Government has mandated all chief medical directors in teaching hospitals across the country to open attendance registers with a view to stopping salaries of doctors taking part in the strike called by the National Association of Resident Doctors.
The order was revealed by the President of NARD, Dr Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi, on Sunday.
As government and resident doctors on Sunday traded blame over the strike, plight of patients in the affected hospitals worsened as many of them were withdrawn by their relatives.
Recall that NARD on Monday last week resumed the strike it suspended on April 10 following the Federal Government’s promise to meet its demands including payment of the residency fund, COVID-19 allowance, hazard allowance as well as outstanding salary shortfalls. #
Bitcoin gains $220.24bn in 30 days, trades above $40k
The market cap of Bitcoin gained $220.24bn in 30 days according to an analysis of data on CoinMarketCap.
Higher trading volumes mean more positive activity in the BTC market, which indicates greater investor security.
The resurgence of BTC prices has been sustained since August 8, with BTC trading at sustained levels beyond $40k.
BTC prices began to dip in May after Elon Musk said that Tesla wasn’t going to accept it as a form of payment again. China’s continued crackdown on BTC mining also affected the market. #
Barcelona Lawyers Move To Block Messi’s Transfer To PSG
Lionel Messi’s dramatic Barcelona exit appears to have plenty of twists to come yet, with the Catalans alleging Paris Saint-Germain cannot sign the Argentine icon due to their own financial woes.
Lawyers at the Spanish club have filed a complaint to the European Court of Appeals, stating the Parisians should be stopped in their pursuit of Messi based on financial data.
Messi confirmed in a teary press conference that he will be leaving Barcelona this summer after a lifetime at the club, and is now finalising terms with PSG. #
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