Nigerian superstars lose out on 66th Grammy awards

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaNigerian superstars lose out on 66th Grammy awards

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 5, 2024

The five Nigerian nominees for the 66th Grammy Awards were left empty-handed at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Asake were all tipped for various award categories, but the awards slipped through their fingers. Burna Boy led the pack of Nigerian artists with four nominations: Best Global Music Album for his latest album, “I Told Them…”, Best African Music Performance for “City Boys”, Best Global Music Performance for...

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Dr Agbana Memorial Lecture: PAAU VC calls for subsidised cancer treatment

HealthNewsNigeriaDr Agbana Memorial Lecture: PAAU VC calls for subsidised cancer treatment

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 1, 2024

Professor Marietu Ohunene Tenuche, the Vice-Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba (PAAU) has called on government at all levels to establish mechanism whereby patients suffering from cancer would receive treatment at subsidized rate as a result of huge capital involvement in handling the ailment. Marietu made the call during a memorial lecture held in honour of former Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba, Dr Emmanuel Busayo Agbana who...

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Over 400, 000 Girls Receive Human Papilloma Virus Vaccines In Lagos

HealthNewsNigeriaOver 400, 000 Girls Receive Human Papilloma Virus Vaccines In Lagos

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 31, 2024

Human Papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines have been administered to 484,761 girls from October to December 2023 by the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB). HPV is a viral infection commonly causes skin or mucous membrane growths (warts). It is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). Dr Ibrahim Mustafa, Permanent Secretary of the board who disclosed this in an interview on Wednesday in Lagos, explained that the girls were inoculated during the Phase 1...

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Wife of The Governor Supports Over 12,000 Sickle Cell Patients

HealthNewsWife of The Governor Supports Over 12,000 Sickle Cell Patients

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 30, 2024

A pet project, “Safe Space Humanitarian Initiative (SASHIN)” founded by the wife of Katsina state governor, Mrs Zulaihat Radda in collaboration with the state’s Ministry of Health has supported 12,202 patients of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) with free drugs in 2023. The governor’s wife made this known while launching the distribution of Sickle Cell Disease and antimalarial drugs in Katsina on Monday. “The project registered and provided drugs and support to 12,202 sickle cell patients across...

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Jilted Female Lover Commits Suicide In Adamawa

LifestyleNewsNigeriaJilted Female Lover Commits Suicide In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 29, 2024

a National Diploma II student of the Department of Mass Communication at the Federal Polytechnic Mubi in Adamawa State Jamima Shetima Balami has reportedly committed suicide by consuming a substance believed to be rat poison after falling apart with her boyfriend. Balami, a 24-year-old who was undergoing Industrial Training (IT) at the Adamawa Television (ATV), Yola hailed from Garkida Gombi, died at her residence in Vinikilang ward in the Girei local government area of the state....

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Tony Oneweek to Release new Gyration single “GAME,” on February 1, 2024

EntertainmentNewsTony Oneweek to Release new Gyration single “GAME,” on February 1, 2024

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)January 23, 2024

The gyration sensation, Tony Oneweek, is set to release his new single “GAME”, which is a follow-up to his recently released single “PLAY,” featuring Kolaboy. Play is Tony’s first in the series of eight singles in his brand reactivation, unveiled in Awka, in November 2023. The well attended unveiling in Awka saw a swift reacceptance of the gyration brand championed by Tony more than two decades ago. However, upon Tony’s election to Anambra State House...

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Burna Boy to perform at the 2024 Grammy Awards

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaBurna Boy to perform at the 2024 Grammy Awards

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 23, 2024

Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa, who goes by the stage name Burna Boy, is among the A-list artists that would thrill the audience at the 66th annual Grammys Awards. The organisers announced on Monday that the self-acclaimed African Giant would be performing live at the upcoming awards show alongside an exciting slate of performers including Travis Scott, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Luke Combs. The 66th annual Grammy Awards will be held on Sunday,...

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Project Coordinator COVID-19 in Jigawa State Suspended

HealthNewsNigeriaProject Coordinator COVID-19 in Jigawa State Suspended

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 19, 2024

The project coordinator Jigawa state COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme (JCARES) and desk officers of the programme in 27 local government areas of the state have been suspended over alleged misappropriation and contract abuse. Also suspended are the provosts, registrars, and bursars of the College of Health Science, Jahun, and the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Birnin Kudu. Alhaji Sagir Musa, the Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, while briefing newsmen in Dutse...

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Government Seals Off Eight Private Health Training Institutions In Adamawa

HealthNewsNigeriaGovernment Seals Off Eight Private Health Training Institutions In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 18, 2024

The Adamawa State Government through the Ministry of Health on Thursday sealed eight private Health Training Institutions in the state for operating without being licensed. The affected institutions are Fat-Hur-Rahman College of Health Sciences and Technology, Wuro Hausa Yola, College of Health Technology, Almashkur International Academy Yola, and School of Health Technology Kazaure, Dougirei Jimeta Yola. Others are Savannah Model College of Health Sciences and Technology, Jimeta-Yola, Jimeta Central College of Health Science and Technology,...

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EKSUTH doctors begin indefinite strike after attack by hoodlums

HealthNewsNigeriaEKSUTH doctors begin indefinite strike after attack by hoodlums

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 16, 2024

Activities have been grounded at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, EKSUTH, in densely populated Ado-Ekiti town as a result of an emergency and indefinite strike declared by resident doctors of the hospital following a surprise attack by hoodlums. The hoodlums, in a rush of misplaced rage and grief, attacked the hospital on Monday morning. A letter addressed to the chief medical director of the hospital, Kayode Olabanji by the resident doctors said the mob...

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