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Newly built Cancer Centre to reduce Medical Tourism -FG

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mahmuda Mamman, has said that the newly built cancer centre at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State, would end medical tourism in Nigeria when completed.

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Man ends up with four kidneys after transplant

46-year-old Stuart Middleton, living in Scotland, United Kingdom, has expressed shock after discovering that he now carries four kidneys after undergoing two major operations.

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Consuming spicy foods, alcohol increases risk of stomach ulcer, physician warns

A General Practitioner at the Federal College of Education – Technical, Akoka, Lagos, Dr. Rotimi Adesanya, says frequent intake of spicy foods, alcohol consumption and medications such as painkillers can predispose people to ulcer.

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Pay doctors’ February salaries, NMA tells Kogi governor

The Nigerian Medical Association has urged the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to direct the full payment of February salaries of medical doctors working with the Kogi State Government.

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Third Vessel Lost In Strait Of Hormuz

The GFS Pride and Cape Dao sank near the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours of projectile strikes, as Iran escalates attacks on shipping and Brent stays above $100. Two commercial ships — a container vessel and a dry bulk carrier — sank within 24 hours of each...

Red Sea Crisis: How Much Is Africa Paying for a War It Isn’t Fighting?

LN247’s The Agenda examines the economic consequences of disrupted shipping routes, maritime security threats and the need for Africa to strengthen its economic resilience. The Red Sea crisis is raising important questions about Africa’s exposure to international conflicts and the impact of maritime insecurity on global trade. As...

Kenya Raises Petrol by 6%, Diesel 4.5% As Iran War Hits Pump Prices

Kenya's EPRA raised petrol 6% and diesel 4.5% for October 15–November 14, with Nairobi diesel hitting KSh 227.76. Kerosene jumped 14.9%. Here's the full breakdown. Kenya raises fuel prices as the Middle East war reaches the pump Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) raised maximum retail fuel prices...