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FG warns resident doctors against planned strike

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Federal Government has warned members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to shelve their planned five-day warning […]

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The Perils of Food Contamination in Africa: Understanding the Unsafe Habits Responsible for the Annual Death of 400,000 People

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

Food contamination is a huge health concern globally, contributing to developmental delays, nutritional deficiencies, infectious and non-communicable diseases, and mental […]

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President Buhari Names Paul Ogbole as Member of Council for Legal Education

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The President of Nigeria, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has appointed Paul Ogbole, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, as a […]

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Lagos State seeks more attention on the mental health of the boy child

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency recently commemorated the International Day of the Boy Child across several schools […]

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US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken speaks with Nigerian President-elect Bola Tinubu ahead of May 29 inauguration

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

As preparations for the 2023 presidential inauguration continue in Nigeria, the United States’ Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, has recently […]

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Court Hearing for Thabo Bester Escape Continues, Defence Requests Verification of Accused’s Identity

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The bail hearing for the five alleged conspirators in the Thabo Bester prison escape case, including Bester’s partner Nandipha Magudumana […]

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Pro bono lawyers step up to help Lagos LP retrieve allegedly stolen mandates

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Labour Party’s Lagos State chapter has announced that a group of lawyers has volunteered to help the party and […]

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Eight Professional Females Inducted into Nigerian Women Hall of Fame

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Federal Government of Nigeria has recently acknowledged eight professional women for their remarkable achievements in their respective fields of […]

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Akwa Ibom Governor calls destruction of Multi-Million Dollar Plantation Unfair

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has expressed sadness over the destruction of a multi-million dollar worth of […]

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White House Responds to Gunmen Attack on US Embassy Convoy in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The White House has issued a statement confirming that no American citizens were hurt in the recent ambush of a […]

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United Nations Proposes Three Step Plan to Reduce Plastic Pollution in South Africa

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has proposed a three-step plan to significantly decrease plastic pollution in South Africa by […]

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Brazil’s Ex-President Bolsonaro Interrogated by Police in a Vaccination Forgery Scandal

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

Former Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro, was interrogated by the police for several hours on Tuesday regarding the alleged forgery of […]

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Infertility: Men responsible for 60 per cent – Expert bares it all

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The excessive fee of male infertility has grow to be a giant fear to many well being practitioners. Research findings […]

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Pharmaceutical firm’s product gets WHO approval

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Servier, a French multinational pharmaceutical company, says it has received the World Health […]

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Seun Kuti’s Barbarism: The Impunity of Stardom

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

A video recently went viral showing Afrobeat rising star, Seun Kuti, assaulting a policeman. The incident is not only condemnable […]

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Good Health: A Catalyst for National Productivity, Says O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Chairman of the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation, Dr Seinye Lulu-Briggs, has underscored the importance of good health to individual and […]

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Understanding Crime and Prevention Measures in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

Crime is a global phenomenon that affects societies and individuals in several ways. While we may often think of murder […]

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Nigerian Exchange Sees Surge in Market Cap by N102bn Due to Bargain Hunting

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

On Tuesday, bargain hunting drove up the market capitalisation of Nigerian Exchange Limited by N102bn. This boosted the market capitalisation […]

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Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu Advises Jerusalem Pilgrims on Conduct

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The 2022 pilgrimage to Jerusalem and Jordan has come to a successful end, and returnees from Lagos State have held […]

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President Buhari returns to Abuja after dental treatment in London

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after joining other world leaders to attend the coronation of His Majesty, King […]

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