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Alake urges President Tinubu to declare holiday in honour of literary icon Wole Soyinka
The Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare July 13…
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Soyinka at 90: IACD gathers over 80 schools in month-long exhibition
The Initiative for Information, Arts and Culture Development (IACD) has announced a one-month long exhibition that will showcase the impactful…
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World health body intervenes as cholera breaks out in Kirikiri prison
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has donated support to the Lagos State Government, having now counted 25 cases of cholera…
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We have mobilized resources to contain cholera outbreak – Ali Pate
Muhammad Ali Pate, coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, says the Federal Government has mobilized resources to contain the…
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Nigeria’s first art curator and filmmaker, Tam Fiofori dies at 82
One of Nigeria’s first generation filmmakers, documentary photographer, art curator and writer, Tam Fiofori, has died at 82. Famed for…
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Health workers to begin strike in Oyo on Monday
Oyo State Chapter of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, on Sunday, June 23, directed all its members…
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Report of 11 cases of cholera inaccurate, still no confirmed case of cholera here – Osun
The Osun State Government has revealed that the state is yet to record any confirmed case of cholera.
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Peter Obi expresses distress over Christ Embassy fire
A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi on Sunday said he felt deeply distressed by the fire incident that gutted the…
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FG to push for UNESCO recognition for annual Ojude Oba festival
The Federal Government has described the annual Ojude Oba Festival as an avenue for promoting the unity of the country…
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We’re thoroughly prepared for any Cholera outbreak – Ondo government
Following the outbreak of cholera in some parts of the country, the Ondo State Government has promised residents that it…
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I’m happy the tradition of giving children tribal marks has been abolished – Toke Makinwa
Media personality, Toke Makinwa has strongly condemned the age-old custom of using tribal marks for identification, labeling it as a…
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NCDC warns Nigerians of Cholera outbreak across 30 states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has warned of a cholera outbreak in the country. From January…
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Fubara orders unsealing of Saint Charles Hospital hospital after appropriate disciplinary action
Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has ordered the unsealing of Saint Charles Surgery Hospital in Bonny Local Government Area.
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Flavour father’s burial: Ifeanyi Ubah blames state governor for continued insecurity
Ifeanyi Ubah, a senator representing Anambra South has reacted to the movement of the burial of the father of popular…
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FG to sue hospitals that refuse to treat emergency patients
The Federal Government has threatened to sue hospitals that decline to treat patients rushed in for emergency treatment.
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Moniepoint renews onboarding with referrals to rake in new customers
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank (Moniepoint MFB) has relaunched its personal banking referral programme as part of efforts to drive onboarding of…
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Marriage is not an achievement – Uriel
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and chef, Uriel Oputa, has told critics questioning her single status to back off, insisting…
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Health problems cause Isaac Geralds’ to abort 110-hour singing marathon
Isaac Geralds, a US-based Nigerian singer, has suspended his attempt to set a 110-hour world record for the longest singing…
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Human behavior contributes to challenges in fight against malaria – NMEP
As Nigeria works towards malaria elimination by 2030, the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) has harped on the importance of…
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FG sets up task force to tackle malnutrition
The Federal Government of Nigeria has set up a ministerial task force to develop an action plan to tackle malnutrition…
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Taraba governor mourns NCWS President Lami
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has expressed shock over the demise of the National President of the Nigeria Council…
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WHO confirms 1st fatal human case of bird flu subtype in Mexico
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday a death was caused by the first laboratory-confirmed human case of infection…
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The KAI Initiative: A success or still a work in progress?
The Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) initiative is essentially an environmental law and sanitation unit established by the Lagos State Government…
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Heatwave: 15 dead in eastern India over 24 hours as temperatures soar
At least 15 people have died of suspected heatstroke in India’s eastern states of Bihar and Odisha on Thursday, authorities…
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Actress laments unavailability of vaccines in hospitals
Nollywood actress and producer, Ruth Kadiri, has cried out over the unavailability of immunization vaccines in Nigerian hospitals.
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Emir Sanusi holds maiden Palace Court, as 40 Council members pledge allegiance
The 16th Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, presided over the first emirate council meeting of district heads and…
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Hanifa Abubakar: Kano governor vows to carry out death sentence on killer teacher
Five months after a school teacher, Abdulmalik Tanko was sentenced to death for the killing of a five-year-old pupil, Hanifa…
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Study finds tattoos could trigger rare cancer
According to a new study, having a tattoo could increase your risk of developing a rare type of cancer by…
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If money was the key to success, Billionaires won’t commit suicide – Banky W
Nigerian singer and cleric Banky W has said that contrary to popular belief, money is not the key to happiness.
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Health Insurance: Minister condemns announcement of new HMO for civil servants
Mohammad Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has faulted the announcement of a new Health Maintenance Organisation…
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Women Affairs minister files suit, petitions against plan to marry off orphans in Niger
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has put plans in motion to stop the Speaker of the Niger State…
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Cardiovascular diseases kill 4m European a year – WHO
Cardiovascular disease is responsible for 40% of deaths in Europe, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday, April 15,…
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Man who received first-ever modified pig kidney transplant dies
The world’s first patient with a transplanted pig kidney has died almost two months after the operation.
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NAFDAC to prosecute of fake alcohol manufacturer in Badagry
An illegal alcohol manufacturing factory operating in Badagry, Lagos State, has been closed down by the National Agency for Food…
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NMA members elect new leadership
Members of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) have elected a new set of leaders to direct the association for the…
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Dangote Cement rolls out malaria intervention programme in Edo
The Dangote Cement company has launched a malaria intervention programme for host communities in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area…
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WHO releases guidelines on catheter use to prevent bloodstream infections
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released the first global guidelines to prevent bloodstream and other infections caused by use…
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Lassa Fever: Nigeria records over 150 deaths in four months
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said the country has recorded 857 confirmed cases and 156 deaths of…
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AstraZeneca Withdraws Covid-19 Vaccine As Demand drops
Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca on Wednesday said it was withdrawing Covid vaccine Vaxzevria, one of the first produced in the deadly…
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