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Paediatrician warns against use of palm oil as poison antidote

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Paediatrician warns against use of palm oil as poison antidote

A paediatrician, Dr Ayobola Adebowale, has warned parents against using palm oil as a poison antidote for children to reduce mortality amongst children.

Adebowale, a Senior Registrar, Department of Paediatrics, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, said this through a telephone interview with newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos.

She decried the increasing incidents of admission of children in the Intensive Care Units of the hospital after aspirating on palm oil in a bid to induce vomiting after ingesting poisonous substances.

The expert also advised parents against inducing vomiting by putting their hands in the child’s throat or force feeding the child with palm oil.

Adebowale attributed the increasing incidence to culture and beliefs, noting that some people erroneously held on to the practice with the argument that palm oil was used as an antidote in the olden days.

Ibrahimovic recalled to Sweden squad at 39

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Ibrahimovic recalled to Sweden squad at 39

AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been recalled to the Sweden squad for the first time since retiring from international football in 2016.

After months of speculation, Sweden coach Janne Andersson on Tuesday called up the 39-year-old Ibrahimovic for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Kosovo, and a friendly against Estonia.

In a post on Twitter, Ibrahimovic posted a photo of himself in the national jersey against the backdrop of a yellow wall of Swedish spectators, with the words “The return of the God.”

Andersson announced his 26-strong squad as Sweden open their World Cup qualification at home on March 25, hosting Georgia, and three days later play Kosovo away.

Ibrahimovic could also be involved in Euro 2020, delayed to this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic, where Sweden meet Spain, Poland and Slovakia.

NCAA axe falls on Azman Air Boeing 737 fleet

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NCAA axe falls on Azman Air Boeing 737 fleet

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the operations of all the Boeing 737 aircraft in the fleet of Azman Air Services Limited, with effect from March 15, 2021.

Capt. Musa Nuhu, the Director-General of NCAA announced the suspension today, following a series of incidents involving Azman Air Boeing 737 aircraft.

The airline has 5 Boeing 737 in its fleet, with the average age of 23 years.Azman also has an Airbus A340, formerly operated by Virgin Atlantic.

It said it would acquire a second A340 to allow it to launch scheduled services to Dubai.
But it appears all the planes have been grounded.

Nuhu said that the suspension was in pursuant to Section 35 (2) of the Civil Aviation Act, 2006 and Part 1.3.3.3 (A) of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) 2015.

New terrorist attack in Niger’s Tillabéry region

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New terrorist attack in Niger’s Tillabéry region

In Niger, at least 30 people died in a terrorist attack near Banibangou, in the Tillabéry region, in the west of the country. According to security sources, villagers were attacked on Monday.
The armed men allegedly carried out their attack on two axes, two roads which connect Banibangou to Chinagoder on the one hand and to Darey-Dey on the other. The victims are villagers returning from the weekly market in Banibangou, near the border with Mali. It is a large livestock market, important for the economy of the region.

According to sources on the spot, vehicles in which the villagers were traveling were stopped by the armed men who allegedly shot the passengers inside, before setting them on fire.

This is not the first time that this part of Tillabéry has experienced a major murderous attack. In December 2020, the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara group attacked the Chinagoder military base, killing nearly a hundred soldiers. A year later, civilians – a hundred as well – were massacred in the attack on the villages of Tomabangou and Zaroumdareye.

Nigeria’s Unemployment rate hits 33.3 per cent

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Nigeria’s Unemployment rate hits 33.3 per cent

Nigeria’s unemployment rate worsened last quarter, rising from 27.1 per cent in the second quarter to 33.3 per cent. This translates to a percentage point increase of 5.2.

On the bright side, the rate of underemployment, people who work less than 40 hours a week, declined from 28.6 per cent to 22.8 per cent during the period.

The report said 23.2 million of 69.7 million Nigerians in the labour market were jobless.

The figures were contained in the Labor Force Statistics: Unemployment and Underemployment Report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) yesterday.

The document showed: “The number of persons in the labour force (that is, people within ages 15-64, who are able and willing to work) was estimated to be 69,675,468.

Vatican Says It Will Not Bless Same-Sex Unions. ‘God Cant Bless Sin’

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Vatican Says It Will Not Bless Same-Sex Unions. ‘God Cant Bless Sin’

The Vatican, in a statement released on Monday has declared that they will not bless same-sex unions as it was a choice and could not be objectively ordered to Gods plans.

This is a stance certain to disappoint the homosexual community an its “friends” who had for some reason hoped that a “faith-based” organisation like the Vatican would approve

The Vatican’s top doctrinal office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith wrote in their statement that “The blessing of homosexual unions cannot be considered licit. God does not and cannot bless sin,”

The Vatican said that previous statements where it said that “Homosexual people have a right to be in a family. They’re children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown out or be made miserable over it. What we have to create is a civil union law. That way they are legally covered.” have been repeatedly taken out of context and did not indicate a change in doctrine.

This statement is said to have been approved by the “reformist” pope much to the disappointment of Catholics who had hoped the institution would modernize its approach to homosexuality but the church’s insists that marriage should be limited to a union between a man and a woman.

In the Vatican’s view, same-sex marriages are not part of God’s plan for families and raising children.

Three dead, 284 hospitalised as strange disease hits Kano

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Three dead, 284 hospitalised as strange disease hits Kano

Three persons have been confirmed dead following the outbreak of a strange disease suspected to be caused by food poisoning in Kano.

Kano State Ministry of Health confirmed the death of three and hospitalization of more than 284 affected individuals after intake of an expired flavoured powder juice in the state metropolis.

While giving an update, the State Commissioner of Health, Dr Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, confirmed that no fewer than 284 were hospitalised following the outbreak of the strange disease, which broke out five days ago in the Kano metropolis.

According to the commissioner, the expired flavoured juice powder has affected residents in 13 local government areas in 10 days after the index case, a 6-year-old girl died of the foodborne disease.

The Kano health commissioner noted that 183 persons are currently receiving medical care at various health facilities in the state.

Aminu Tsanyawa said the state government had since instituted the execution of proactive measures against the menace through surveillance, sensitization and public enlightenment.

The official said the health ministry officials are currently in a meeting with the commissioner on the issue.

“I’m currently with the commissioner of Health, so, call me later so that I can give you an update and details on the issue,” the director said.

However, a reliable source in the ministry told our correspondent on the condition of anonymity that no fewer than 200 affected persons are currently receiving medical attention at various health facilities in the state.

“The ministry has designated about eight facilities for the treatment of the infected persons following the rising number of cases,” the source said.

He said based on statistics gathered, the affected people contracted the strange disease across three local government areas of the state.

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He said in an effort to promptly address the challenge, the Ministry for Health taskforce had so far seized items that caused the outbreak of the disease worth over N59 million.

He, however, disclosed that samples of the affected patients had been taken and sent to Abuja for analysis.

According to him, the affected victims are currently receiving medical attention at three health facilities, including Murtala Mohammad Specialist Hospital Kano, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, and Abdullahi Wase Specialist Hospital among others.

Following the outbreak of the disease, the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control had since collected water samples and flavour products for laboratory analysis in its laboratory in Kaduna.

Tensions Spread Amidst Sudan And Ethiopia Border Clashes

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Tensions Spread Amidst Sudan And Ethiopia Border Clashes

Tensions seem to be spreading over fertile farmland between Sudan and Ethiopia which is said to be fueling regional clashes and sparking concerns of an even wider conflict.

The said border dispute which is over a decade old has to do with Ethiopian farmers cultivating land which Sudan claims is theirs. But the fall out is now stoking more tensions over Ethiopia’s Blue Nile mega-dam, which Sudan and Egypt consider a threat to their water supply.

There has also been a fallout from unrest in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, with tens of thousands of refugees having fled into Sudan.

The agricultural area, Al-Fashaqa which covers some 12,000 square kilometres, is sandwiched between two rivers, where Ethiopia’s northern Amhara and Tigray regions meet Sudan’s eastern Gedaref state.

According to an expert on the region Alex de Waal, a professor at Tufts University in the US, the international boundary runs east of Al-Fashaqa, meaning the land belongs to Sudan, according to colonial-era treaties from 1902 and 1907.

However, over the years, thousands of Ethiopian farmers have entered the region and settled in the area to cultivate land during the rainy season and paying taxes to Ethiopian authorities.

Brazil To Appoint Fourth Health Minister Since Start Of Covid-19 Pandemic

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Brazil To Appoint Fourth Health Minister Since Start Of Covid-19 Pandemic

Brazil’s President, Jair Bolsonaro says he will be appointing a new health minister, Marcelo Queiroga, a cardiologist, who will be replacing army officer General Eduardo Pazuello.

The appointment will be the fourth since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and follows reports of the number of Covid-19-related deaths in Brazil approaches 280,000.

Speaking in an address at the Alvorada presidential palace on Monday, Bolsonaro said the transition process should take one or two weeks adding that his administration would begin a more aggressive phase regarding the fight against the virus.

Outgoing Health Minister, Gen Pazuello who was appointed as health minister in May had earlier told reporters that the president was seeking to replace him to streamline the ministry.

The Health response on Covid-19 has generally been criticised with Gen Pazuello as well as his predecessors being accused of downplaying the gravity of the virus According to local reports Infections have continued to surge, made worse by more contagious variants. In addition to that, Brazil’s health systems are said to be overrun with intensive care units almost at full capacity in 15 state capitals

Hollywood: Viola Davis Makes History, Gets Fourth Oscar Nomination

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Hollywood: Viola Davis Makes History, Gets Fourth Oscar Nomination

Viola Davis just reached a four-midable milestone. She received her fourth Oscar nomination on Monday, setting a record for the most acting nominations for a Black actress, according to Netflix.

Davis, who won the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for “Fences” in 2017, was tied with Octavia Spencer, with three nominations, until her name was called for the Best Actress category Monday as the title character in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” That also makes her the first Black woman to earn two Best Actress nominations, said Netflix, which released the screen adaptation of the August Wilson play.

Whoopi Goldberg is the only other female Black actor with multiple nods, winning Best Supporting Actress for “Ghost” in 1991 after a Best Actress nomination for “The Color Purple” in 1986, Entertainment Weekly noted.

Davis has repeatedly called out the racial divide in Hollywood. Her “pay me what I’m worth” plea for equality at a 2018 Women in the World once again went viral last summer.

Both Davis and her late “Ma Rainey’s” co-star Chadwick Boseman will be chasing history in the Best Actress and Best Actor categories.

The last (and only) Black Best Actress winner was Halle Berry for “Monster’s Ball” in 2002. The last for the men was Forest Whitaker for “The Last King of Scotland” in 2007.

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