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- Police detain man assaulting his wife in viral video in Ekiti
- Invictus Games: Nigeria’s Festus Igube wins medal in Canada
- Police detain suspect for allegedly killing his brother in Anambra
- 2025 Gombe Budget appraisal unique to addressing teething problems
- Abiodun, Gbajabiamila extol Adebanjo’s virtues
- Gov. Sani calls for revival of reading culture, creative thinking
- Oba of Benin begins burial ceremony of mother
- Actress Biola Bayo Lays Mother to Rest Amid Tears
- BBN’s Topher, Sponsor a Mom Support Widows, Single Mothers on Valentine’s Day
- Mother Convicted for Singing Nursery Rhymes During Child’s Murder
Police detain man assaulting his wife in viral video in Ekiti
The Police Command in Ekiti State has detained one Jimoh Abdulraman who brutally assaulted his wife, Mrs Taiwo Akintunde-Abdulraman in Ado-Ekiti in a viral social media…
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Pope Francis Hospitalized for Bronchitis Treatment in Rome
Pope Francis has been admitted to Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital for bronchitis treatment, the Vatican announced on Friday.
The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been battling bronchitis for several days, is undergoing medical tests and receiving treatment. Despite his condition, he continued his scheduled audiences, meeting with Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico earlier in the day.
His recent health struggles were evident last Sunday when he had difficulty breathing during a Mass at the…
UNICEF urges Taraba Government to involve fathers in healthcare advocacy
UNICEF urges Taraba Government to involve fathers in healthcare advocacy
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Taraba State Government to launch the Fathers for Good Health Initiative to ensure better health outcomes.
Chief of the UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, Dr Nuzhat Rafique, disclosed this on Wednesday in Mutumbiyu during an assessment visit to primary healthcare facilities in Gassol Local Government Area.
Rafique explained that fathers would serve as champions of maternal and child health in…
NAFDAC raids Onitsha bridgehead drug market, seize suspected fake products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday busted and seized suspected fake and adulterated pharmaceutical products at the Onitsha Bridgehead drug market.
Dr Martin Iluyomade, Coordinator of NAFDAC in Southeast who led the team on the raid, told newsmen that the operation would be total and continuous.
Iluyomade said the operation followed a long period of surveillance and data collection on substandard and falsified medicines in the country in line with its mandate of…
NHIA Introduces N400,000 Cancer Treatment Subsidy to Ease Patients’ Burden
In a significant move to make cancer treatment more affordable, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched a cost-sharing initiative, subsidising up to N400,000 for eligible cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.
Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, NHIA's Director-General, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in commemoration of World Cancer Day.
“This initiative is part of the authority’s broader strategy to make cancer treatment more accessible and…
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Abiodun, Gbajabiamila extol Adebanjo’s virtues
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi…
APC closes case at Edo tribunal after calling four…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has closed its defense in the petition at the Edo Governorship…
Alia deserves encouragement, support from all…
Mr Michael Vembe, Chairman, Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), Benue Chapter, says that Gov.…
Information minister reels out scorecard of…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on Tuesday in Abuja…
Economy
NCS inaugurates programme to boost trade facilitation
The Comptroller General, (CGC), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, says the launching of…
CBN scraps free ATM withdrawals, introduces N100…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has eliminated the three free monthly withdrawals…
Nissan-Honda Merger Talks Face Uncertainty Amid…
Nissan and Honda’s negotiations to form the world’s third-largest automaker by sales have…
WFP Commits $2.5bn to Fight Hunger, Boost…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has earmarked $2.5 billion for its Nigeria Country…
world
Strong Earthquake Hits Russia’s Altai Region, Power…
A powerful earthquake struck Russia’s Altai region on Saturday, causing damage to power…
Hamas Frees Three Israeli Hostages as Israel…
Hamas has released three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza’s Khan Yunis on Saturday as part…
Shark Bites Tourist’s Hands Off in Caribbean…
A Canadian tourist lost both hands in a shark attack while attempting to take a photo with…
Nigerian Man Arrested for Alleged Gym Assault in…
A 21-year-old Nigerian man has been arrested in Poland for allegedly attacking another gym-goer with…
Africa
2025 Gombe Budget appraisal unique to addressing…
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe
The 2025 budget of Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, is unique in the…
Actress Biola Bayo Lays Mother to Rest Amid Tears
Nollywood actress and talk show host, Abiola Adebayo, popularly known as Biola Bayo, has…
Nigeria’s First Lady Joins OAFLAD Steering…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has been elected as a member of the…
Gombe, GAVI, UNICEF celebrate improved health…
The Gombe State government, in collaboration with Global Alliance Initiative (GAVI) and…