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October 25, 2016

Iweka Kingsley presents Emily’s diary (Chapter 3)

by Iweka Kingsley In commemoration of October as the month Breast Cancer awareness globally, Iweka Kingsley writes about a fourteen years old girl diagnosed with breast cancer who shares events of her life through a private diary she keeps. He believes that the cancer campaign all over the world should be amplified and hopes EMILY’S DIARY will drive consciousness and inspire hope... Read More
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October 18, 2016

Iweka Kingsley presents Emily’s Diary (Chapter 2)

In commemoration of October as the month Breast Cancer awareness globally, Iweka Kingsley writes about a fourteen years old girl diagnosed with breast cancer who shares events of her life through a private diary she keeps. He believes that the cancer campaign all over the world should be amplified and hopes EMILY’S DIARY will drive consciousness and inspire hope and real actions... Read More
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October 13, 2016

Waje, Kate Henshaw, Basketmouth, others want FG to focus on health

As the federal government prepares to finalise its 2017 budget, top Nigerian celebrities have urged it to invest in health as stipulated in the National Health Act (2014) and keep its commitment to the African Union’s 2001 Abuja Declaration. “As a proud and patriotic Nigerian, it is particularly distressing to me that our country is... Read More
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October 13, 2016

Iweka Kingsley presents Emily’s Diary (Chapter 1)

In commemoration of October as the month Breast Cancer awareness globally, Iweka Kingsley writes about a fourteen years old girl diagnosed with breast cancer who shares events of her life through a private diary she keeps. He believes that the cancer campaign all over the world should be amplified and hopes EMILY’S DIARY will drive consciousness and inspire hope and real actions... Read More
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October 6, 2016

I’m perfectly healthy, Baba Suwe replies Fabiyi

Actor Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe says claims by producer Yomi Fabiyi that his health is “deteriorating” were false, The Net reports. On Wednesday, Fabiyi went to his Instagram page where he said the torture Baba Suwe received in the hands of operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) had affected his health.... Read More
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October 3, 2016

YNaija Editorial: To a better 57th Independence Day anniversary

56 years is a lifetime in the life cycle of any nation. For one whose union has been severally tested by momentous events such as a crippling civil war, an insurgency crisis that brought the entire north east region almost to a standstill and agitations of militants in the Niger Delta demanding ownership of their... Read More
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September 23, 2016

#Impact365: You probably don’t know this NGO but it’s changing lives in Edo

Braveheart Initiative is an Edo state non-governmental organization that provides support services and leadership training for young secondary school girls and young girls in the state. In this interview with YNaija’s #Impact365, Priscilla Ikos Usiobaifo, the founder of the NGO, tells us more about the organization. Could you tell us about how the NGO started I... Read More
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September 16, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Trump in excellent health | Okorocha sacks commissioners

From the papers this morning – a tracklist Rio Paralympics: Iyiazi gets 12th medal for Team Nigeria – YNaija PDP factions submit different candidates’ names for Ondo gov. polls – YNaija I am sometimes tempted to represent another country says Okagbare – YNaija New election date clashes with WASSCE exams again – YNaija FG can’t... Read More
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September 13, 2016

Hillary Clinton ‘fine’, ready to continue campaign

US Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says she is feeling fine and ready to continue campaigning for the forthcoming election. Clinton made this known on Monday via a message posted on her official Twitter account. Like anyone who’s ever been home sick from work, I’m just anxious to get back out there. See you on the... Read More
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August 22, 2016

Mosanto: Buhari licenced company that produces harmful products – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of having no care for the welfare and health of Nigerians. This is contained in a statement released on Monday by its director, New Media, Deji Adeyanju. The statement reads, “On May 1, 2016 the National Biosafety Management Agency issued a licence to Mosanto Agriculture... Read More
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August 9, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. ISIS claims responsibility for Pakistan attack The terrorist group ISIS has claimed responsibility for Monday’s suicide bombing at a Pakistani hospital. 2. FG releases N420 million to states The Federal Government has disclosed that it released N420 million to each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to revitalize... Read More
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August 9, 2016

FG releases N420m to states to revitalize health centers

The Federal Government, on Monday, disclosed that it has released N420 million to each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as seed money to help revitalize the primary health care centers in the states. According to the Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, who stated this during his visit to the University College Hospital... Read More
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July 29, 2016

Just In: Buhari appoints heads of 5 strategic health institutions [See list]

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of heads of five strategic health institutions in the country. In a statement made by Bashir Ahmad, the Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, the health agencies with new heads are the Centre for Disease Control, National Agency for the Control of Aids, Nigerian Institute for Medical Research, National Primary... Read More
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June 23, 2016

Nurses, midwives, medical workers begin 7-day warning strike

The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has embarked on a 7-day warning strike after the 14 days ultimatum it gave to the Federal Government to meet its demands expired on Wednesday. The union has issued a communique announcing the strike after a meeting with the government had failed to bring up a resolution. The announcement... Read More
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June 21, 2016

BREAKING: FG sacks striking Resident Doctors

The federal government, on Tuesday sacked striking medical doctors within the country. The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, issued a directive asking Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of tertiary institutions owned by federal government to immediately fill-up openings created by the absence of striking resident doctors. This was contained in a circular signed by... Read More
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June 21, 2016

How 7 federal health workers ‘stole $4m HIV fund’

Seven officials of the Federal Ministry of Health have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly diverting over $4 million intended for the fight against AIDS. The stolen money was donated to Nigeria by an international financing organization, Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Global Fund had in May sent a... Read More
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June 17, 2016

Impact365: A mission to save ‘Dreams from the Slum’

It is easy to forget the plight of underprivileged persons, especially children. But it is not so for the Dreams from the Slum Initiative (also known as Reachout22). Dreams from the Slum was founded by 25 year-old Omoyele Isaac to bring development to less privileged children living in remote and desolate communities within the country.... Read More
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June 13, 2016

Ogun state doctors declare strike until…

Doctors in Ogun state have declared an indefinite strike action which commences today. The doctors in the state, according to the chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, Oladunni Adetola, have made repeated calls to the government to improve the failing standard of the health system. Speaking at a press conference in Abeokuta, Adetola announced the... Read More
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June 8, 2016

Ladies, Banky W has something for you (PHOTO)

Banky W could pass for any girl’s dream man. He is handsome, talented, hugely successful and hardly scandalous. But the Nigerian R&B superstar is insatiable; he wants more. He craves a summer body to add to that list of qualities. The singer has been working with celebrity fitness trainer, Uzikwendu since last year and he revealed his progress... Read More
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June 6, 2016

According to the Health Minister, this is why Nigerians avoid public hospital

Lack of modern equipment and poor environmental conditions are the main reasons why Nigerians shy away from public hospitals, says the Minister of State for Health, Osagie Ehanire. The Minister stated this on Monday at the inauguration of three projects at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos. Osagie noted that an improvement in facilities and... Read More
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