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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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Will Banks Block Accounts Without TIN In 2026? What Nigerians Need to Know

There have been growing questions and concerns among Nigerians about whether bank accounts without a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will be blocked from January 2026. From January 1, 2026, all Nigerians who are required to pay tax, both individuals and businesses must have a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to properly operate...

JAMB To Approve 1,039 CBT Centres For 2026 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has revealed its intention to accredit 1,039 Computer-Based Test centres across the country for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Prof. Is’haq Oloyede, the JAMB Registrar, made this announcement during an interview on Wednesday in Ilorin while conducting an accreditation visit to...

Ex-Labour Minister, Ngige, Secures Bail In Alleged ₦2.2 Billion Fraud Case

A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), located at Gwarimpa, has admitted Dr Chris Ngige, who previously served as Minister of Labour and Employment under former President Muhammadu Buhari, to bail amid his trial for alleged contract fraud and gratification. On Wednesday, Justice Maryam Hassan granted...