Nigeria Records 1,141 Cholera Cases, With 30 Deaths In Six Months – NCDC

HealthNewsNigeriaNigeria Records 1,141 Cholera Cases, With 30 Deaths In Six Months – NCDC

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 13, 2024

As the rainy season intensifies, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released a report indicating that there are increasing cases of cholera across the country. Cholera is a food and water-borne disease, caused by the ingestion of the organism Vibrio cholerae in contaminated water and food. NCDC Director General, Dr. Jide Idris in a statement said: “From the 1st of January to the 11th of June 2024, a total of 1,141 suspected...

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1.3 Million People Die From Second Hand Smoke Every Year-WHO

HealthNewsNigeria1.3 Million People Die From Second Hand Smoke Every Year-WHO

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 31, 2024

Due to the devastating effect of Tobacco smoking on humans, the World Health Organization, WHO, Members state established World No Tobacco Day in 1987, to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and disease it causes. On June 10, 2015, the Tobacco Control Act was signed into law to regulate the production, manufacture, sale, labeling, and promotion of tobacco and tobacco products in Nigeria. Despite warnings by the Federal Ministry of...

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Nigeria’s former Minister of Health, Tim Menakaya Turns 90 Years

LifestyleNewsNigeriaNigeria’s former Minister of Health, Tim Menakaya Turns 90 Years

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)May 28, 2024

Dr. Tim Menakaya, Ide Umunya, former Nigeria’s Minister of Health on Monday, May 27th, marked his 90thyear. Dr. Menakaya, born on May 27th, 1934, reached the remarkable age of 90 years on Monday and was joined by family and friends to celebrate the special occasion. The now 90-year-old Dr. Menakaya received his training in medicine and surgery at the University of Bologna in Italy and later worked in Italy and the United Kingdom before his...

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Nigerian Government Bans Money Rituals in Films

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaPoliticsNigerian Government Bans Money Rituals in Films

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 23, 2024

The Nigerian government has banned the depiction of money rituals and ritual killings in films, music videos, and comedy skits.The ban was officially enacted on 22nd May 2024, by the National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB. Shaibu Husseini, CEO of the NFVCB, announced the new regulation, titled “Prohibition of Money Ritual, Ritual Killing, Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Nicotine Product Promotion and Glamorisation Display in Movies, Musical Videos and Skits Regulations 2024” at a Nollywood stakeholders...

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Kwara To Sanction Erring Health Workers Over Missing Umbilical Cord, Placenta

HealthNewsNigeriaKwara To Sanction Erring Health Workers Over Missing Umbilical Cord, Placenta

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 20, 2024

The Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam has hinted that the new government will sanction erring health workers involved in professional misconduct in the state’s health sector. Dr El-Imam was reacting to the reported missing umbilical cord and placenta of a new born baby at a Cottage hospital in Iloffa, Oke-Ero Local Government Area of the state. “That professional misconduct among health workers would not be condoned by the government. The professional misconduct...

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Kizz Daniel Releases Stunning Visuals For Showa Music

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaKizz Daniel Releases Stunning Visuals For Showa Music

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 17, 2024

The Multi-award-winning Afrobeats sensation Kizz Daniel has released the highly anticipated music video for ‘Showa’ off the ‘Thankz a Lot’ EP. The video was directed by the renowned Nigerian director TG Omori. Kizz Daniel, following the success of his OVO Wembley Arena, released the visuals to Showa which is a vibrant and visually stunning masterpiece that perfectly complements the rhythmic essence of the track. TG Omori, known for his exceptional storytelling and innovative cinematography brings...

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Seven Nigerian Artists Dominate 2024 BET Awards Nominations

EntertainmentMusicNewsNigeriaSeven Nigerian Artists Dominate 2024 BET Awards Nominations

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 17, 2024

Nigerian artists take centre stage at the prestigious 2024 BET Awards with an impressive seven nominations. The nominations, announced on Thursday, solidify Nigeria’s position as a powerhouse in music and celebrate the incredible talent emerging from the country. Leading the charge is Afro-fusion giant Burna Boy, who scored nominations in both the “Best Male Hip Hop Artist” and “Best Male R&B/Pop Artist” categories. Joining him are a diverse range of Nigerian talents: Ayra Starr, Asake,...

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AMVCAs Celebrate a Decade of Excellence: Breath of Life Takes Top Honours

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaAMVCAs Celebrate a Decade of Excellence: Breath of Life Takes Top Honours

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 12, 2024

The 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCAs, unfolded in a night of glamour and celebration at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos on Saturday. The ceremony honoured the best in African cinema and television, recognising outstanding achievements across various categories. The biggest winner of the night was “Breath of Life,” directed by BB Sasore. The film garnered several awards, including the coveted prize for Best Movie. The actors in the...

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Adamawa State Records 818 Cases Of Measles In Four Months

HealthNewsNigeriaAdamawa State Records 818 Cases Of Measles In Four Months

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 10, 2024

The Adamawa State government has confirmed 143 cases of measles out of 818 it recorded from January 2024 to date across the 21 local government areas of the state. Kadabiyu G. Jones, State Epidemiology, State Ministry of Health, Yola disclosed this during a media engagement in Yola and explained that most of the affected persons are unvaccinated children between the ages of 0-14 years. He stated that the immunization embarked upon in the affected areas...

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Health Facilities in Bauchi Admits 4,384 Children With Severe Malnutrition

HealthNewsNigeriaHealth Facilities in Bauchi Admits 4,384 Children With Severe Malnutrition

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 7, 2024

Health facilities in Bauchi State have admitted 4,384 children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) for treatment across 14 Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition Centers in the first quarter of 2024. The State Nutrition Officer, Abubakar Saleh confirmed the development while giving an overview of the nutrition situation in Bauchi State at a two-day State Committee on Food and Nutrition meeting held in Jos, the Plateau State capital. Saleh explained that out of the figure, only...

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