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Mpox: Sweden records first case outside Africa
The Swedish government has recorded the first case of a contagious new variant of mpox outside the African continent.
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Plateau State, NDLEA team up to stop the distribution of drugs
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State wants to team up with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to stop…
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Chidimma Adetshina accepts invitation to compete in Miss Universe Nigeria
Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina, a model with Nigerian and Mozambican roots, has announced her participation in the Miss Universe Nigeria…
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Some babies in Nigeria are born with bacteria resistant to antibiotics – Gavi
A recent study by Gavi has found that some newborn babies in Nigeria are born with bacteria resistant to antibiotics,…
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FG sets new policy in motion to address shortage in health workforce
The Nigerian government has launched a new policy aimed at addressing workforce challenges in the healthcare sector. Known as the…
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Sokoto State opens investigation into death of seven family members
The Sokoto State government is investigating the deaths of seven family members from a rural community. They reportedly died after…
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Health: Africa CDC Likely To Declare Mpox Health Emergency, Says Director
Africa CDC Likely To Declare Mpox Health Emergency, Says Director The decision will unlock funding to combat the outbreak, including…
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Miss SA Controversy: South Africa accuses Adetshina’s mother of identity theft
The South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has released preliminary findings regarding the nationality of beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina.…
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Fact-Check: Mixture of Ginger and Cinnamon as contraceptives scientifically unproven
Claim: An Instagram user claimed that a boiled mixture of ginger and cinnamon can serve as a form of contraception…
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New FMCs in Lagos, Bauchi will have Schools of Nursing – FG
The Federal Government (FG) has announced that the new Federal Medical Centres (FMCs) in Epe, Lagos State, and Misau, Bauchi…
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Ogun Doctors start indefinite strike over unresolved allowances
Doctors in Ogun State, represented by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), have started an indefinite strike due to unresolved issues…
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FG to develop cultural centre to be named after King Jaja of Opobo
The Federal Government has set up a technical committee to develop the King Jaja of Opobo Cultural and Historical Centre…
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Onyeka Onwenu: A legendary songstress’s unforgettable encounter
Renowned Nigerian music legend Onyeka Onwenu, known for her powerful voice and captivating stage presence, has passed away, leaving behind…
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov tells story of how he fathered over 100 children
Pavel Durov, the 39-year-old CEO of Telegram Messenger, has made a remarkable revelation. In a recent post, he shared that…
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MyTherapistng, WellaHealth team up to enhance services
Nigerian mental healthtech startup MyTherapistng, now serving 5,000 users, has partnered with healthtech company WellaHealth to expand its offerings. This…
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President Tinubu establishes new unit to monitor health sector funds
President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a new unit, the Sector-wide Coordinating Office-Programme Management Unit (SCO-PMU), to oversee…
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House of Reps committee pledges support for improved blood service delivery
The House of Representatives Committee on Specialty Healthcare has vowed to advocate for increased budgetary allocation to enhance blood service…
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Porn, betting sites recorded 162m Nigerian visitors in June – StatiSense
A recent report by global data and business intelligence platform StatiSense has revealed that Nigerian mobile users made over 162…
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Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, passes away
Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has died at the age of 82.
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Ajinomoto introduces new seasoning, warns Lagosians on salt intake, hypertension
Ajinomoto Foods Nigeria Limited is encouraging Lagos residents to reduce their salt intake to prevent hypertension and other health issues.…
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Urgent scale-up of HIV services needed to end AIDS by 2030 – report
A new report by the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030 has sounded the alarm on the…
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Abia’s Health Commissioner steps down amid suspension
Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, the suspended Commissioner for Health in Abia State, has tendered her resignation to Governor Alex Otti. This…
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Elon Musk opens up about son’s gender transition
American billionaire Elon Musk has spoken publicly about his son Xavier's gender transition.
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President Tinubu approves Obafunwa as new NIMR DG, thanks Salako for service
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has approved Prof. John Oladapo Obafunwa to be the new Director-General (DG) of the…
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Ogun state government flags off maternal health and childcare week
The Ogun State government has launched the first round of the 2024 Optimised Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (OMNCHW)…
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ICPC vows to prosecute suspects over theft of 13,350 diapers at Kebbi hospital
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched an investigation into the theft of 13,350 diapers…
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Planting in dumpsites could lead to cancer – MOUAU Professor
A Professor of Soil Science at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), Mabel Ifeoma Onwuka has warned farmers against…
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Suspected measles outbreak in Abuja leaves 10 children dead
Ten children have died due to a suspected measles outbreak in Damangaza community, Lokogoma District, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
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Soyinka at 90: Professors Ododo, Osundare wax poetic in celebration of literary giant
As Professor Wole Soyinka marks his 90th birthday on Saturday, July 13, the literary world is abuzz with celebrations across…
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Soyinka @ 90: The world comes to a halt as Nobel Laureate hits milestone
Renowned Nigerian writer and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka celebrates his 90th birthday today, July 13, marking a milestone in a…
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Olakulehin receives crown as 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland
Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin has been crowned as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The crowning took place at the Labosinde compound,…
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World Bank sounds alarm on Nigeria’s inadequate spending on education, health
Nigeria spends too little on education and health, according to a World Bank report. The country's spending on these crucial…
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Breaking: President Tinubu eulogizes Wole Soyinka, names National Theatre after him
President Bola Tinubu has now named the National Theatre in Lagos after Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka to celebrate his…
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Gratitude unspoken is ingratitude spoken – Kanayo O. Kanayo
Nollywood veteran actor and film producer Kanayo O. Kanayo has spoken on the need for gratitude in relationships of any…
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I told Alice Munro her husband abused me, she stayed with him – Daughter
Andrea Robin Skinner, Canadian writer Alice Munro’s daughter, revealed on Sunday, July 7, that her stepfather sexually abused her as…
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Cholera: Lagos accounts for 104 out of 113 cases for week 25 situation report
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed that Nigeria now has 113 confirmed cases and seven deaths of…
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Emzor ready to produce pharmaceutical ingredients in Nigeria
Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, an indigenous pan-African manufacturer and distributor of medicines and surgical equipment, among others, has revealed that…
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NLC, others condemn lawmaker’s suggestion of privatizing Nigeria’s teaching hospitals
The suggestion by the Chairperson of the House of Representatives Committee on Health, Amos Magaji, that Nigeria’s university teaching hospitals…
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Kris Jenner to undergo surgery to remove ovaries
Popular American media personality Kris Jenner has revealed her intentions to surgically remove her ovaries following the diagnosis of a…
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Lady Fubara distributes 2,400 bags of rice to less-privileged, handicapped in Rivers State
First Lady of Rivers State, Lady Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, has presented 2,400 bags of rice and cash to the poor,…
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