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The Imo State Police Command has detained 17-year-old Jesse Chidebere, an undergraduate at Imo State University (IMSU), for allegedly fabricating her own abduction and death in a!-->…
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Health
UNICEF urges full immunisation for children in Borno
UNICEF Chief of Maiduguri Field Office, on Thursday called for full implementation of immunisation of children in Borno.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that recent challenges such as flooding, displacements, and years of insecurity have seriously disrupted vaccination schedules in Borno.
Speaking in an engagement with newsmen in commemoration of World Polio Day, Birukila said full implementation of immunisation would address the existing gap between children in Borno and other states.
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Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds: A Nutrient-Packed Snack for Disease Prevention
Pumpkin seeds, flat and oval with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor, are a nutritious snack enjoyed globally.
These seeds, often roasted and salted, are rich in protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals that may reduce the risk of chronic diseases, including cancer.
Research suggests that pumpkin seeds may slow the growth of breast and prostate cancer cells, promoting programmed cell death in these cells.
Their high antioxidant content also protects cells from damage and reduces inflammation. When eaten with!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NAOWA sensitises women to breast cancer in Kebbi
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), on Saturday, held a breast cancer awareness campaign in military barracks in Birnin Kebbi as part of activities lined up for the 2024 Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was organised by NAOWA in collaboration with Sisters of Jannah (SOJ), and sponsored by End Cervical Cancer Nigeria Initiative (ECCNI).
The occasion started with health walks and aerobic exercise in 1 Battalion, Dukku Barracks, Birnin Kebbi.
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Rangers Foundation, NGO partner to promote sound mental health
Rangers International FC Foundation says it is willing to partner with Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation to organise school quiz and debate competition on mental health to check substance abuse in sports.
The Chairman of the foundation, Coach Ebere Amaraizu, said this on Friday, when the Management of Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation, an NGO, paid him a courtesy call in his office in Enugu.
Amaraizu described the ongoing nationwide school quiz and debate competition by the NGO as “a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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