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NMA vows to oppose Presidential aspirants against 15% Budgetary allocation to Health

The newly elected President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr. Uche Ojinmah, says members of the association will kick against any political party or presidential flag-bearer in the forthcoming 2023 presidential election that is not ready to allocate 15 per cent of the national budget to the health sector.

Albinism: Why Sun protection should start immediately after birth

A Consultant Physician and Dermatologist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Dr. Folakemi Cole-Adeife, says the main principle for taking care of albinism skin is sun protection.

Why it is dangerous to give children under-five cough syrups – Paediatrician

A child health specialist, Dr. Rasheedat Ibraheem, has asked parents in the habit of giving their under-five children cough and cold medicines to stop the act, noting that the medication could harm the children.

Neurologist says 50m Nigerians suffering from Hypertension

A Professor of Neurology, and Dean, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Ibadan, Prof. Mayowa Owolabi, has said that no less than 50m Nigerians are suffering from hypertension.

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Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price as MRS Sells At ₦739/Litre

Barring any last-minute changes, MRS Oil and other partners of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery are set to begin selling petrol at ₦739 per litre from Tuesday, following a major reduction in the refinery’s ex-depot price. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery recently slashed its gantry price for Premium Motor Spirit...

Australian Police Say Bondi Beach Attackers Inspired By ISIL

Australian police say the deadly shooting at a Hanukkah gathering in Sydney’s Bondi Beach was carried out by two men who were influenced by the extremist group ISIL. Authorities confirmed that the attack, which claimed the lives of 15 people, is being treated as an act of terrorism....

Senate Takes Steps To Protect Farmers From Price Collapse

On Tuesday, the Senate moved to safeguard Nigerian farmers from plunging produce prices and rising input costs, calling on the Federal Government to subsidise fertilisers and reinstate commodity boards to stabilise agricultural markets. The resolutions followed a motion by Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje (Gombe Central), which highlighted the...