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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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FG Orders CCTV Cameras, Solar Lights On Niger Bridge To Stop Vandalism

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate installation of CCTV cameras and solar-powered streetlights on the First Niger Bridge to tackle vandalism and theft of critical components of the structure. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, issued the directive on Thursday during an inspection of the First and...

Atiku Explains Why He Wants To Restore Fuel Subsidy If Elected

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has explained his plan to restore the petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, arguing that Nigerians have not been shown how the money saved from its removal has been used. Atiku, who is the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, made the...

Uganda’s King Oyo Dies At 34 After 31-Year Reign As World’s Youngest Monarch

King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at just three years old, has died in Uganda at the age of 34. The traditional ruler of the Tooro Kingdom in western Uganda died on Thursday, with the kingdom’s...