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Speaker Seeks Investments in Health Sector to Curb Brain Drain

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for more investments in the health sector, to curb the brain drain confronting the sector.

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80% of Diabetes Cases in Nigeria Undetected – Report

The International Diabetes Federation in a new research says 80 percent of individuals diagnosed with diabetes in Nigeria become aware of their condition after experiencing complications.

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Diabetes: Group Urges FG to Subsidise Care

Diabetes Control Media Advocacy Initiative has called on the Federal Government to subsidise the cost of drugs and make treatment accessible for people living with diabetes.

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Diabetes: Poorly Breastfed Babies at Higher Risk

Inadequate or absence of breastfeeding with excessive use of artificial milk increases the risk of type 1 diabetes mellitus in children, according to a consultant endocrinologist, Dr Bolanle Okunowo.

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Ireland spends N577m on deportation of 35 Nigerians

The Irish government has spent approximately N577 million (€324,714) on a chartered flight to deport 35 Nigerians from Dublin to Lagos. According to Ireland's Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan, the deportees had disregarded prior deportation orders and were removed from Ireland as part of a firm enforcement approach...

Thunderstorms and rains expected across Nigeria for 3 days

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting thunderstorms and rainfall across various parts of the country from Sunday to Tuesday. According to NiMet, Sunday will begin with thunderstorms in the northern states, particularly in areas such as Taraba and Adamawa, with prospects of thunderstorms...

Nigeria celebrates 26 years of democracy with public holiday

The Federal Government has declared June 12, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria's Democracy Day, marking 26 years of uninterrupted democratic rule. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement, congratulating Nigerians for sustaining democracy since its return in 1999. Dr. Tunji-Ojo described June 12 as...