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The British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, has released its 2024 edition of the BBC 100 Women list, recognising Adenike Titilope Oladosu and Kauna Malgwi from Nigeria among the world’s most inspiring and influential women. Adenike Oladosu, founder of I Lead Climate Action, is a renowned climate advocate dedicated to empowering women and youth in sustainable farming practices, especially in areas affected by shrinking water resources. Kauna Malgwi, the chairperson of the Nigeria chapter of the Content...

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A native doctor, Ismail Usman, has sustained gunshot injuries while testing a ‘bulletproof’ charm in Kuchibiyi community, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. According to eyewitnesses, the incident took place on Thursday when the victim, in an attempt to test the effectiveness of his self-made bulletproof, shot himself in the stomach. A resident of Kuchibiyi, Samson Ayuba, who witnessed the incident, said: “The man is a native doctor who prepares concoction and...

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In a bid to foster a strong civil-military relationship with host communities and the general populace, the Naval Outpost Onitsha, ACCU-Answer Limited and Chris Care Medical Services Limited, have provided free medical services to about 1000 residents of Ogbaru Council Area. The two-day medical outreach, held at  Primary Health Care Center, Odekpe, is part of a series of non-kinetic activities under Operation DELTA SANITY III, directed by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel...

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President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly seeking the confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff, COAS. According to presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the President sent separate letters to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Friday. The request aligns with the provisions of Section 218(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Section 18(1) of the...

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The Ogun State Government has officially banned open defecation and urination as part of its efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6, which focuses on water accessibility, sanitation, and hygiene for all. Commissioner for Environment Ola Oresanya announced the plan to ban during the commissioning of four new public toilets equipped with bio-digesters in border communities along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, including Berger, Isheri, Warewa, and Magboro, on Tuesday to commemorate World Toilet Day being celebrated...

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The Regional Director for Africa, World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Matshidiso Moeti said the number of people living with diabetes in the African region is projected to rise to 54 million by 2045. Moeti stated this on Thursday in her message commemorating 2024 World Diabetes Day, themed “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps” explaining that the figure marks the highest predicted increase globally if urgent action is not taken. The Regional Director emphasizes that improving diabetes management in...

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The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) says the nation’s economic situation has forced several Nigerians into self-medication, resulting in organ failure and subsequently, death. ANPMP’s Chairman, Dr Odia Festus Ihongbe in an interview in Abuja, noted that Nigerians now google their symptoms and buy “drugs from chemists until it gets to the terminal stage. Dr Odia revealed that the situation has resulted in private hospitals in Nigeria folding up and explained that morgues...

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The 21st Annual Igbofest Houston returns on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Discovery Green, welcoming the community to a celebration of Igbo culture, tradition, and heritage. This year’s festival will run from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm and promises a vibrant display of traditional Igbo music, dance, art, and culinary delights, set against the iconic Houston skyline. With nearly two decades of fostering cultural unity and understanding, Igbofest Houston remains a beloved community gathering that brings the spirit...

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid tribute to his late wife, Stella Obasanjo, who he went everywhere to ensure he was out of prison. Obasanjo who spoke during the inauguration of 250 bed space, Stella Obasanjo Hospital on Wednesday in Benin, Edo State, also commended Governor Godwin Obaseki for his commitment to the health needs of Edo people. He said, “My late wife went everywhere to ensure that I came out of prison alive. She...

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Government at all levels and other relevant stakeholders in Yobe state have been urged to address the issue of young girls hawking to protect their dignity and prevent gender-based violence. Emir of Ngelzarma in Fune Local Government Area, Yobe State, Alhaji Muhammad Zanna Mai Yeri made the call while speaking at a roundtable organized by the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development on the role of faith and traditional leaders in combating gender-based violence in...

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