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HealthNewsNigeriaWorld Immunization Week: Medical Practitioners, Others, Speak on the Benefits of Immunization

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)April 25, 2024

As the world marks the 2024 immunization week starting from April 24 to April 30, there are reactions from medical doctors and health professionals in Nigeria on the importance of immunization. However, there are also mixed reactions regarding immunization. Many people not minding their level of exposure are often careful with accepting for themselves or approving all immunizations for their kids.  Notwithstanding some reservations by some people as a result of some personal impression, myth, or religious...

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HealthNewsNigeriaStrange Disease Claims Seven Lives, Records 196 Cases In Sokoto

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 19, 2024

An unknown disease announced by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC on April 9 has now spread to Kaduna State. Some of the identified symptoms of the strange disease include fever, abdominal swelling and pain, vomiting, and weight loss. The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris held an emergency meeting with Commissioners for Health from Sokoto and Kaduna States at NCDC Headquarters in...

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LifestyleNewsNigeriaAfrica Illustrious Award congratulates Chess Master Tunde Onakoya on a new Record

PilotnewsApril 19, 2024

The Africa Illustrious Award has congratulated Tunde Onakoya, the Founder of Chess in Slums Initiative Lagos, who has set a record of 43 straight hours playing chess at Times Square in New York. In December 2023, Onakoya was honoured by the Africa Illustrious Award with an award of excellent community service, as a Distinguished Personality of the Year 2023, for his work in the slums of Lagos with his Chess in Slums Initiative. Earlier this...

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LifestyleNewsNigeriaSen Utazi, Larry Popo, Siblings, Others Bid Farewell To Prominent Uvuru Leader

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 19, 2024

Last weekend, the Ancient kingdom of Uvuru in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State was agog when prominent sons and daughters of the town, friends, associates, both political, business and social gathered to bid farewell to a prominent member of the kingdom, Chief Richard Ugwonna Okoro (The Onyishi of Amenugu), who passed away recently. The massive influx of dignitaries from all walks of life in solidarity with Mr Larry Popo, his seven brothers including...

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LifestyleNewsNigeriaNigerian Chess Master Tunde Onakoya Attempts Guinness World Record

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 18, 2024

Nigerian chess champion, Tunde Onakoya, began his ambitious attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon on Wednesday, 17th April. Onakoya set up his board in the heart of New York City’s Times Square, aiming to play continuously for 58 hours without losing a single game. The current record stands at 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 37 seconds, set by two Norwegians in 2018. Onakoya, known for his philanthropic work...

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LifestyleNewsNigeriaPopular Dancer Korra Obidi Attacked in London During a Live-stream

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 12, 2024

Popular Nigerian dancer and singer Korra Obidi has been left shaken after a reported attack in London on Thursday, 11th April 2024. Obidi, known for her appearances on reality shows like “So You Think You Can Dance,” took to social media to share a disturbing video alleging she was attacked with a knife and a substance believed to be acid. The graphic video, since removed from public view, reportedly showed Obidi in distress, claiming to...

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EntertainmentNewsNigeriaNollywood Mourns as Actor Junior Pope Dies in Boat Accident

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 11, 2024

The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is mourning the tragic loss of actor Junior Pope, real name Pope Obumneme Odonwodo. The 36-year-old actor passed away on Wednesday, 10th April, after a boat accident while filming in Anambra State. Initial reports suggested Junior Pope may have survived the capsized vessel on the Anam River. However, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, later confirmed his passing after efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. “It is so so sad...

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LifestyleNewsNigeriaSocial Media Influencer VeryDarkMan Released After Nine Days in Detention

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 1, 2024

Popular social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, known by his online persona VeryDarkMan (VDM), was released from police custody late Sunday evening after nine days of detention. VDM’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the release via Twitter, stating, “After five days of back and forth, we have secured VDM’s release. Thank you to everyone who made this happen…” News of the release was met with celebration from VDM’s supporters who used the hashtag #FreeVDM to advocate...

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HealthNewsNigeriaFederal Government Set To Boost healthcare infrastructure, Disburses N25 billion

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 31, 2024

The Federal Government will disburse N25 billion under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund to boost healthcare infrastructure in the states. Prof. Muhammed Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja at the sixth meeting of the BHCPF Ministerial Oversight Committee. Pate said that the disbursement would be facilitated through gateways including the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). According to him,...

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HealthNewsNigeriaGov. Mbah Signs Bill Establishing Teaching Hospital in Enugu North Zone

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 26, 2024

The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah on Tuesday signed the Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS) Teaching Hospital Bill 2024 into Law. Commending the Enugu State House of Assembly for the expedited hearing and passage of the executive bill, Governor Mbah said passage of the law establishing SUMAS Teaching Hospital, Igbo-Eno in Udenu Local Government Area will enable his administration to fulfill its campaign promises on education. The Teaching hospital...

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