Ebonyi state government has ordered owners of dilapidated buildings situated on major roads in Abakaliki, the state capital, to renovate them before November 30. The Commissioner, Ministry of Capital City Development, Peter Nwebonyi, gave the directive at a meeting with Ebonyi State Landlord Association on Friday in Abakaliki. Nwebonyi said the government’s directive was to enable structures to match the present level of development in the city. He said the state government spent resources constructing flyovers, streetlights and concrete roads, and required the landlords to play their part by rehabilitating their buildings. “We want the landlords to cooperate by enlightening…

The African Union’s (AU) top health official called Britain’s lack of recognition for coronavirus vaccines administered in Africa regrettable, saying on Thursday it sends a confusing public health message. England announced last week that it would expand the list of countries from which it recognises vaccines, adding 17 others beyond the initial list of the United States and Europe. None of those countries are in Africa. The British government sets coronavirus policy for England, while Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are in charge of their own rules. “We regret that the UK would take this position. We are calling on…