NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians of New Killer Syrup in Town

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April 27, 2023

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians about a dangerous cough syrup in circulation.

The cough syrup called ‘Naturcold’, is reportedly manufactured by Fraken Group.

According to reports, the syrup is believed to have caused the deaths of six children under the age of five at a health facility in the health district of Fundong, in the North-West region of Cameroon.

According to the North-West Regional of Cameroon delegate for Public Health, the children showed a decrease in kidney function after using the cough syrup.

In a recent press statement, NAFDAC disclosed that the product is not authorised for marketing in Cameroon and was purchased from unauthorised sources.

“Although the product is not in NAFDAC database, importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers are advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale and use of the substandard (contaminated) syrups,” the agency said.

Madrid Open: Raducanu Pulls Out

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Emenike Agu

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April 27, 2023

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Emma Raducanu is set to drop out of the top 100 less than two years since her shock win in the us open after pulling out of the Madrid open on Wednesday with a hand injury hours before her first match.

The 20-year-old briton, currently world number 85, was poised to face bulgaria’s viktoriya tomova in the spanish capital, ahead of a potential clash with world number one iga swiatek in the second round.

The Briton was replaced by Austrian lucky loser Julia Grabher.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Emma Raducanu of Great Britain celebrates winning the second set against Bianca Andreescu of Canada in their first round match during the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 22, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Raducanu has been beset by health problems this year, suffering from a wrist injury during her first round defeat by bianca andreescu in the miami open in march.

Raducanu, who has also suffered from tonsillitis, has only played 10 matches this season and won five.

She withdrew from events in auckland and austin earlier this year and will now be targeting rome and the french open, which starts may 28.

Raducanu had told reporters in madrid her wrist was “ok” amid a tense news conference tuesday.

Since becoming the first qualifier in history to win a grand slam, Raducanu has burned through a string of coaches, currently working with Sebastian Sachs.

UNN Lady Bags First Class in Engineering

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Rhoda Onuzulike

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April 27, 2023

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A 22-year-old lady, Josephine Adah, has bagged First Class in Civil Engineering from the University of Nigeria (UNN), Nsukka, Enugu State.

During an interview, Adah, who hails from Cross River State, told DAILY POST her love for Mathematics as a child propelled her to study engineering, despite being considered a male-dominated discipline.

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She said the financial challenges she faced in school (having lost her father at a tender age) didn’t discourage her from targeting a First Class at the prestigious university in Enugu.

She said: “I faced financial challenges where I could not afford some of my learning resources at school. However, I am grateful to senior colleagues and classmates that assisted me with books. I started some petty business and got awarded the National Merit Scholarship from NNPC/Total which assisted in easing the financial burden.

“I also experienced low access to electricity where I stayed at home. I am not usually productive at home compared to when I am at school. When we were sent home from school because of industrial actions by ASUU, my learnings were usually dificult because I couldn’t continue learning as much as I would love to with little or no access to electricity.”

She acknowledged that her academic success was partly due to her membership in professional bodies while at the University.

“When I got to school, I joined communities in school like the Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), and the Association of Catholic Engineering Students (ACES). These communities were the foundation of my growth. They groomed, mentored and taught first-year students how to build character, capacity, the resilience to excel in the tertiary institution.

“As I advanced in my year of study, I joined AIESEC, Student Personal Development Hub (SPDH) and the UNN Scholars Accelerators to build leadership skills and take up civic engagement responsibilities,” she stated.

Speaking about her next big plans, Adah said: “I don’t have a big plan. I consistently take baby steps. I plan to get an entry-level position. I am interested in the Energy, Tech (Artificial Intelligence Research), Construction and Management Consulting industries.

“I am also working towards graduate studies in the interception between Civil Engineering (Infrastructure and Energy) with Artificial Intelligence. I am also committed to supporting youth development organizations to advance quality education, Clean Energy and Sustainable cities.”

She added: “The news (of the first class result) came with a lot of gratitude rather than surprise. Gratitude, because, for me, it was a breaking forth – being the first person in the family with a First Class and studying Engineering. The news was appreciated to encourage females in STEM courses to believe that they can stand out anywhere they find themselves”.

“I could also perceive the joy and excitement from family, mentors, and friends that contributed to helping me achieve the goal while they sent congratulatory messages. The win was a win for the community.” she added.

Supreme Court Okays FG’s Request Against Nnamdi Kanu

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Rhoda Onuzulike

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April 27, 2023

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The Supreme Court on Thursday has given the Federal Government approval to file additional nine grounds in its appeal against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

A five-man panel led by Justice John Okoro of the Supreme Court Okayed the Federal Government’s appeal against the Court of Appeal that discharged and acquitted Kanu.

The court granted the permission while ruling on a motion for leave moved by the counsel of the Nigerian Government, Tijani Gazali.

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The Justice Okoro-led panel also granted leave to the Federal Government to include the additional nine grounds as part of its amended notice of appeal dated October 28 2022.

Kanu’s lawyer, Mike Ozekhome informed the court about a couple of motions filed by his client, including one in which he is praying to be relocated to Kuje prison from the facility of the Department of State Services, DSS.

Ozekhome claimed Kanu was seriously ill and required proper medical attention, which, he believed, his client could access at the Kuje prison.

After the hearing, the apex court adjourned the matter till May 11.

Sudan Crisis: Nigeria Begins First Evacuation of Nationals

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Cleopatra Okohai

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April 27, 2023

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The Nigerian government said Wednesday that it had begun evacuating thousands of its nationals, mostly students, from conflict torn Sudan, by road to Egypt.

“The evacuation of our nationals has begun. Seven buses have left Khartoum and are heading to Egypt,” Manzo Ezekiel, spokesman for the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria (Nema) told Pressmen.

In all, some 40 buses have been hired to transport the stranded Nigerians, according to Ezekiel, who said 3,500 Nigerians were to be transported initially to Aswan, in neighboring Egypt.

“We think there are more than 5,000 Nigerians (in Sudan) but for now we are talking about 3,500, including students, who will be transported in buses to Aswan in Egypt,” Ezekiel said

According to him, the trip “will take some time because Khartoum is about 1,200 kilometers from Aswan.

Once they arrive in Aswan, the evacuated Nigerians will be flown to Abuja, the Nigerian capital. The local airline Air Peace has volunteered to fly the Nigerians for free.

Foreign countries are trying to organize the flight of their citizens out of Sudan, which has been in the grip of intense fighting for 12 days between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of General Mohamed Hamdane Daglo and the regular army of Abdel Fattah al-Burhane.

These two generals, who staged the coup in October 2021, are now engaged in a merciless war for power, which has resulted in several hundred deaths and a massive exodus.

Western powers have sent special forces and military aircraft to repatriate their nationals and diplomatic personnel.

Many other countries began evacuations by road and sea shortly after the 72-hour U.S.-brokered cease-fire went into effect Tuesday.

Since fighting between paramilitaries and the regular army began on April 15, more than 459 people have been killed and more than 4,000 wounded, according to the UN.

Those who cannot leave Khartoum, a city of more than five million people, are trying to survive without water and electricity, subject to food shortages and telephone and internet cuts

Inter Beat Juventus to reach Coppa Italia Final

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Emenike Agu

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April 27, 2023

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Inter Milan reached the Italian cup final on Wednesday after beating Juventus 1-0 to go through to next month’s showpiece 2-1 on aggregate.

Federico Dimarco poked home the only goal of an underwhelming game at the san siro, meeting Nicolo Barella’s pass which was intended for Edin Dzeko and rolling past Mattia Perin.

It was the Italian’s fifth goal of the season for his boyhood club and one which continues Inter’s cup campaign.

Simone Inzaghi’s side have already won the Italian super cup and will have the chance to retain the Italian cup in Rome on may 24, most likely against Fiorentina.

They are also preparing for a blockbuster derby with Ac Milan in the champions league semi-finals.

On Thursday Fiorentina host Cremonese 2-0 ahead from their first leg and almost guaranteed passage to the final.

Massimiliano Allegri’s team have lost their simplest route to European football next season and now have to earn a place in continental football via their Serie A placing or by winning the Europa League.

Juventus are third in Serie A after having their 15-point penalty for illicit transfer activity revoked but are awaiting a potential new punishment from the Italian Football Federation which could bump them back down the league.

Pres. Buhari Arrives Army Parade in Military Uniform

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Rhoda Onuzulike

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April 27, 2023

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President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the Nigerian Army trooping and presentation of colours parade 2023 at the Eagle Square in Abuja on Thursday.

The retired army general was dressed in the ceremonial military uniform.

The President, arrived Eagle Square, venue of the parade, accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Prof Ibrahim Gambari

Buhari will unveil 28 out of the 81 national and regimental colours for the newly established and operationalised units and retired unit colours of the Nigerian Army.

Other dignitaries present are the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, and the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba.

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Others are the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, among others, and members of the National Executive Council.

The president, who arrived the venue of the parade, Eagle Square, at about 10:16 am, was fully garbed in a ceremonial military, and accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Prof Ibrahim Gambari.

Buhari is currently reviewing over 1,000 Nigerian Army officers who are standing at attention on the parade ground.

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Sheffield United Secure EPL Promotion With Win Over West Brom

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Emenike Agu

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April 27, 2023

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Sheffield united beat west Brom at Bramall lane to win promotion back to the premier league after two years in the championship.

Norway international sander Berge gave the home side the lead after the break when he was teed up by Iliman Ndiaye following an awfully under-hit back pass from Taylor Gardner-Hickman.

The blades, who went into the game needing just three points from four games to secure promotion, had been sluggish up until then but overwhelmed the away side from thereon and Anel Ahmedhodzic scored with a controlled close range volley to seal victory with just under 15 minutes to play.

Paul Heckingbottom’s side will join title winners Burnley in the top flight next season.

The play-off chasing visitors had enjoyed the better of things up until the opening goal but Karlan grant headed a great chance wide in the opening minutes and a penalty shout was turned down when Brandon Thomas-Asante was felled on the edge of the area.

Berge’s goal totally knocked the stuffing out of Carlos Corberan’s men though and the blades’ margin of victory could have been more comprehensive at the end.

Fauci Denies Responsibility For Covid Lockdowns

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April 27, 2023

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Dr Anthony Fauci, the medical face of the U.S. coronavirus response admitted that “something clearly went wrong” with the country’s COVID-19 response in an interview where he agreed that his mask mandates had failed— but absolved himself from some of the most impactful results of his anti-infection recommendations.

“Show me a school that I shut down and show me a factory that I shut down. Never. I never did,” said when questioned about the “heavy-handed” policies he suggested throughout the pandemic.

The embattled doctor said what he gave were public-health recommendations that echoed the CDC’s recommendation, and people made a decision based on that.”

The former chief medical advisor to the president whined that he was accused of shutting down the economy for relaying the national public health agency’s suggestions to shut down schools and businesses during the height of the pandemic.

Fauci repeatedly came under fire for sea-sawing on several preventative measures, most memorably mask mandates — he originally told Americans masking was not necessary before back peddling and pointing to the practice as a necessity to overcome the pandemic.

America’s top infectious disease expert admitted that Covid vaccine mandates he championed may have fueled a dip in confidence in routine shots.

In a rare admission of culpability, Fauci said the policies were ‘counterproductive’ and turned vaccine sceptics off rather than gain their favour.

Sudan Crisis: WHO warns of Biological Hazard at hijacked Laboratory

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Cleopatra Okohai

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April 27, 2023

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The World Health Organization (WHO) says there’s a “high risk of biological hazard” at a laboratory caught up in the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

Officials said it was unclear who was behind the occupation of the National Public Health Laboratory in the capital Khartoum.

The city has been ravaged by fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The WHO told press on Tuesday that workers can no longer access the lab.

And it warned that power cuts were making it impossible to properly manage material at the lab.

Officials said that a broad range of biological and chemical materials are stored in the lab. The facility holds measles and cholera pathogens, as well as other hazardous materials.

A lack of power is also putting depleting stocks of blood bags stored at the lab at risk of spoiling.

In a press conference on Wednesday, WHO officials said it is conducting an “extensive” risk assessment of the potential public health threat following the seizure of the lab.

Fillipa Lentzos, Associate Professor in Science and International Security at King’s College London, said: “It could create a risky situation, but it’s a regular health lab, not a high containment facility.

“The agents which are in the lab are all diseases which are endemic in the region anyway, so they wouldn’t really be classified as high risk,” she said.

The lab is near the centre of Khartoum and not far from city’s main airport.

It lies just outside the area where Sudan’s military headquarters are located, and where a lot of the fighting has been taking place.