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Clinic introduces advanced prenatal screening for down syndrome, others

EHA Clinics, a Nigeria-based integrated health care provider, has introduced an advanced screening for pregnant women.

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Proposed 400% health insurance tariff hike to reflect economic reality, says AGPMPN

The Lagos State Chairman of the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria, Dr. Makinde Akinlemibola says the proposed increase in the tariff of private health insurance scheme is necessary to reflect the current economic changes and reality.

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Lassa virus found in semen of survivors 12 months after

A study by researchers at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Edo State, has found that the Lassa virus persists in the seminal fluid of patients up to 12 months after recovery from illness.

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NDLEA deploys task force to dismantle Mkpurumiri syndicate

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has set up a special task force to track down and dismantle drug cartels behind the production and distribution of methamphetamine, popularly called Mkpurumiri.

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Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Lulu-Briggs’ NDC Governorship Candidacy

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit challenging the emergence of Dumo Lulu-Briggs as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), following the plaintiff’s decision to withdraw the case. The suit was instituted by Kings Unyeawaji, an aspirant of the NDC,...

DisCos Announce Power Outages In Parts Of Lagos

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) have announced power outages in several communities across Lagos and Osun states following flooding caused by heavy rainfall. The disruption comes amid widespread flooding reported in several parts of the country, including Lagos State. In a...

Seven Killed, Over 5,400 Affected As Windstorm Ravages Jigawa

At least seven people have been killed and 5,403 others affected after powerful windstorms swept through 120 communities in 13 local government areas of Jigawa State. The Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Emergency Relief Management Agency (SEMA), Hon. Hannafi Yakubu, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Dutse. He...