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West Africa Expo Holds in Lagos, to Tackle NTDs

In a bid to tackle topical issues associated with Neglected Tropical Diseases within the West African sub-region, healthcare professionals, drug manufacturers, scientists, pharmaceutical experts, and other stakeholders in the health sector are set to attend the West African Healthcare Expo 2023.

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Let’s Talk About Dangers of Drug Abuse and Addiction

Drug abuse and addiction has become a very serious issue bedeviling our society for the longest time now. With many young adults becoming victims to this social menace, it has become very important that we keep talking about the dangers of drug abuse and addiction. But first, let’s get familiar with what drug abuse and addiction actually is.

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Consuming Carbide-Ripened Fruits May Cause Cancer, Kidney Failure – NAFDAC

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye has warned that consuming fruits ripened with calcium carbide may cause cancer, heart, kidney and liver failure.

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CSOs Call for Regulation of Pesticides, Chemical Inflow

Civil Society Organisations have called on the Federal Government and lawmakers to make robust legislation to regulate the inflow of pesticides and other chemical products into the country.

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Another 271 Evacuated Nigerians Return From South Africa

Another batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos as the Federal Government continues its voluntary repatriation programme for citizens choosing to return home. The latest group of about 271 Nigerians arrived aboard an Air Peace flight, which landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, shortly before 11:00...

US Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Push To End Birthright Citizenship

The US Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, reaffirming that nearly everyone born on American soil is entitled to US citizenship under the Constitution. In a closely watched ruling delivered on the final day of its term, the court voted 6-3 to uphold the long-standing constitutional guarantee of...

Floods Kill 13 In Ghana’s Capital As Authorities Warn Of More Heavy Rain

At least 13 people have died after torrential rainfall triggered severe flooding across Ghana’s capital, Accra, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise as rescue and recovery efforts continue. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) said emergency teams have rescued more than 470 people from flooded...