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How to prevent Cleft lips in Babies – Expert advices Parents

A Speech Therapist, Maryam Ibrahim-Maifada, has advised parents with a history of cleft lips to seek genetic counselling to prevent giving birth to a child with the condition.

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Nigeria among countries still reporting over 1,000 Leprosy cases annually –FG

The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, on Monday, stated that leprosy was still endemic in 18 states of the federation and that 1,508 new cases had been reported as of the last count.

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Pay 23 months’ salary arrears of Abia resident doctors, NARD tells Ikpeazu

The National Association of Resident Doctors says the Abia State Government owes its members 23 months’ salary arrears, appealing to well-meaning Nigerians to prevail on Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to pay the salary arrears.

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Leprosy not contagious, touching patient safe – Dermatologist

A Consultant Physician, Dermatologist and Venereologist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Dr. Olufolakemi Cole-Adeife says leprosy is not contagious, noting that it is safe to casually touch persons living with the health condition.

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Court Rules Lucky Aiyedatiwa Ineligible To Seek Re-Election In 2028

The Federal High Court sitting in Akure has ruled that Lucky Aiyedatiwa is not eligible to contest the 2028 governorship election. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice Toyin Adegoke held that the Nigerian Constitution does not allow an elected president, vice president, governor, or deputy governor to remain in office for more than eight years. Aiyedatiwa...

Global Crude Prices Rise: What It Means As Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Prices In Nigeria

Global crude oil prices climbed again on the international market, rising by about 9.2 percent, reversing part of the earlier decline that had triggered a reduction in petrol prices in Nigeria. As of the latest market updates, Brent Crude was trading around $92 per barrel, while the U.S....

Ondo Government Restricts Motorcycle Operations Across 18 LGAs

The Ondo State Government has introduced new security measures restricting the operations of commercial motorcycles across all 18 local government areas of the state. The directive, which took effect on Wednesday, limits motorcycle operations between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., as part of efforts to strengthen security and maintain public order. The announcement was...