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People living with leprosy in Borno, Yobe seek govt. assistance

Some people living with leprosy in Borno and Yobe on Monday appealed to the government for healthcare services, rehabilitation, and disability care, among other things. The people, Malam Sanusi Musa, Mustapha Dahiru, Kabiru Aliyu, Shehu Gambo and Babagana Shettima, made the appeal in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Leprosy is […]
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WMA Reaffirms Opposition to Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide

By Chioma Obinna The World Medical Association, WMA, has reaffirmed its long-standing policy of opposition to euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. After an intensive process of consultation with physicians and non-physicians around the world, the WMA at its annual Assembly in Tbilisi, Georgia adopted a revised Declaration on Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide. READ ALSO: Medical students, physicians […]

Nestle Nigeria educates school children on healthy foods

By Olaide Jejelola Nestle Nigeria in collaboration with the Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria enlightened pupils from 10 schools in Ogun State on how healthy food works. Speaking at the event to mark the 2019 International Chefs’ Day,  Director, South West of Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria,  Chef Nick Maaji, who said theme for 2019 […]

Just In: Within 24 hours, ISIS names new leader

Abdullah Qardash has been named the new leader of the dreaded Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), officially known as the Islamic State (IS). It was earlier reported that the United States of America (USA) hunted down the former leader of the […]

EKEDC, others promote healthy living in Surulere with Stay Alive

By Ediri Ejor The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) Plc partnered with Arrive Alive and Labakcare Organisation, Arrive Alive Diagnostics and Imaging Services Ltd. and VFD Microfinance Bank. on “Stay Alive” free healthcare check service for residents of Surulere community as part of its  Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR. General Manager, Corporate Communications, Mr. […]

Chinedu, 47, seeks N10m for Kidney transplant

By Chioma Obinna Parents, usually, are eager to see their children grow up well and healthy with the prospect of becoming responsible members of society. Most parents feel disappointed and often break down if their dreams of seeing their children grow and become adults are being threatened by challenges of life or by a complicated […]

ActionAid advises FG on 2020 budget, VAT, Sexual harassment and others

…says Nigeria needs uni-camera legislature By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A non-governmental and non-partisan organization, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, Sunday, advised the Federal Government on the proposed 2020 Budget Appropriation Bill, Value Added Tax, VAT, Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Education Institution Prohibition Bill, and other national issues. READ ALSO: 2020 Budget: Actionaid decries abysmal allocations to Agric, […]

Ogun to introduce Governor’s Teachers’ Excellence Awards —Abiodun

James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta In its bid to further encourage teachers in the state to do more, the Ogun State Governor,   Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that plans are underway to have the “Governor’s Teachers’ School Excellence Award” , with a view to creating healthy and meaningful competition among teachers in the state. Abiodun who […]

Supreme Court’s Confirmation: We expected victory —Wike

Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he expected the confirmation of his re-election by the Supreme Court because the defeated Governorship candidate of the African Action Congress ( AAC), Mr. Biokpomabo Awara couldn’t have won an election he didn’t contest. In an interview at the weekend,  Governor Wike said from the very […]

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