Hepatitis epidemic
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The Network Lead, Anglo West Africa at Roche Diagnostics, Roberto Taboada has called for concerted effort from both the public and private sectors, as well as active participation from local communities and funding organisations to address the hepatitis epidemic in Nigeria. He said the Nigerian government, in partnership with private sector stakeholders, healthcare providers, and…
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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an immediate investigation into the complaints at the Nigerian Embassy in London regarding issues with passport applications. Tunji-Ojo disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The minister's statement comes after Nigerian nationals residing in the United Kingdom on Wednesday morning stormed the country’s high commission in London…
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The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), has called for entries in various categories ahead of the 2024 Zuma Film Festival(ZUFF) slated for Dec. 1 to Dec.5. NFC’s Director, Public Affairs, Mr Brian Etuk, made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, after the corporation has unveiled the date for 14th edition series of…
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has explained how the quick intervention of the Federal Government neutralised initial challenges that almost crippled the participation of Nigerians in the 2024 Hajj exercise. Chairman of the Commission, Ahmad Arabi, while addressing a world press conference on Wednesday, said each pilgrim was supported with ₦1,637,369.87 from the…
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The Owa of Idanre Kingdom, Oba Frederick Adegunle Aroloye, Arubiefin IV, has joined his ancestors at 102. The Guardian gathered that the first-class monarch, who ascended the throne in 1976, passed away after a brief illness. The demise of the monarch was disclosed on Wednesday at the Owa’s palace by the Lisa of Idanre, who…
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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Plateau Command, says it will treat any anyone wielding weapon as a criminal during the planned nationwide protest. NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr Alexander Barunde, stated this while addressing officers and men of the command on Wednesday in Jos. Barunde, who expressed the rights of citizens to…
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The Federal Government, on Tuesday, distributed agro-inputs worth N2.8 billion to 14,000 farmers in Anambra and Enugu States under the Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Program, Phase One (ATASP-1). The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this during the agro-inputs distribution of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP) in ATASP-1…
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Manifesto, a body of Human rights activists, has called on the Federal Government to address the nation, on plans to ease the economic hardship on citizens. This is contained in a statement issued by its convener, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, on Wednesday in Abuja. The body has over 300 activists, advocates and organizations , said this…
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The children of late singer, Onyeka Onwenu, have described their mother as a beacon of inspiration and love, following her sudden death on July 30. "Our mother, Onyeka Onwenu, was a beacon of inspiration and love. Her sudden demise has left us heartbroken," Abraham and Tijani Ogunlende said in an appreciation post on Wednesday. The…
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A small plane crashed Wednesday on a highway in the Netherlands, killing the pilot and scattering debris across the double-lane road, Dutch emergency services said. The accident happened around 12:45 pm (1045 GMT) near the southern city of Breda, around 60 kilometres (38 miles) south of Rotterdam. "A plane crashed on the A58 from Breda…
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Nigeria's Sports Minister John Enoh has said Favour Ofili's exclusion from the women's 100 metres at the Paris Olympic games is inexcusable which must attract sanctions. In a post on her X handle on Tuesday, Ofili expressed disappointment over the omission of her name from the 100m event. She blamed the Athletics Federation of Nigeria…