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Increasing e-waste put health of children, expectant mothers at risk, WHO warns

The World Health Organisation says the health of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide is at risk from the illegal processing of old electrical or electronic devices.

Study: Cervical cancer rates drop, as HPV cancers rise

Cervical cancer rates have dropped one percent annually since 2001, while other HPV-related cancers without standardised screening guidelines are on the rise, according to research set to be presented at the 2021 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting.

Reps consider abolishing NYSC as bill reaches second reading

The House of Representatives is seeking to repeal the NYSC Act and discontinue the National Youth Service Corps scheme, as the Bill reaches the second reading.

Nigerians to submit phone IDs in three months – NCC

Nigerians have been mandated to submit the International Mobile Equipment Identity of their phones to The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) starting from July.

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NAFDAC Seizes ₦2bn Fake Drinks in Lagos, Arrests Two

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a suspected counterfeit drinks operation at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, seizing products valued at over ₦2 billion and arresting two suspects. The operation, carried out on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Zamfara Plaza,...

Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican has confirmed. The 71-year-old pontiff underwent a procedure lasting approximately 90 minutes on Tuesday at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli University Hospital. According to a Vatican medical bulletin,...

INEC Sets Oct 24 Deadline For 2027 Candidate Omissions

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set October 24, 2026, as the deadline for political parties to report alleged errors in the 2027 candidate omissions, following growing controversy over the exclusion of several prominent politicians from its final governorship election list. Among those affected are former Minister...