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Top 5 Stories of the Day | Doctors Threaten a Seven-day Strike Across 83 Federal Hospitals in Nigeria
Doctors threaten a seven-day strike across 83 federal hospitals in Nigeria Tinubu and Narendra Modi sign agreement on development of economy and food security Obasanjo calls for the termination of…
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Nigerians will appreciate my government soon – Buhari; Nigeria threatens to shut down domestic airlines over debt, gives 30-day deadline | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigerians will appreciate my government soon - BuhariFG to reopen varsities, despite ASUU strikeFG engaging foreign countries to deal decisively with insecurity - Lai MohammedNigeria threatens to shut down domestic…
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9 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Abia
Nine cases of monkeypox infection have been reported in Abia State, in southeast Nigeria. Peace Nwogwugwu, an epidemiologist for the state, announced it in Umuahia on Wednesday. She addressed a…
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Man Tests Positive for COVID, Monkeypox and HIV following trip to Spain
Researchers from the University of Catania in Italy have reported that an Italian man who had returned from a brief trip to Spain tested positive for COVID-19, monkeypox, and HIV…
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FG blocks mobile payment, telecoms network access to online loan firms; Ogun confirms four cases of Monkeypox | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG blocks mobile payment, telecoms network access to online loan firmsLagos man jailed 37 years for defiling minorOgun confirms four cases of MonkeypoxPolice discover 20 mummified corpses in EdoLagos govt…
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13 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Bayelsa
According to the state's government, 13 people in Bayelsa State have tested positive for monkeypox. Dr. Jones Stow, the state Ministry of Health's director of public health, who made this…
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Signs of an outbreak of monkeypox in Ebonyi State
One active case of the monkeypox outbreak has been reported in Abakaliki, sending chills through the 13 local government areas of Ebonyi State. Additionally, 32 suspected cases were noted, but…
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New record set as Goodness wins gold for Nigeria at Commonwealth Games; 3 new cases of monkeypox reported in Abia state | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
New record set as Goodness wins gold for Nigeria at Commonwealth GamesAtiku and Wike in closed-door meeting, promise to end the PDP conflict in seven days.AfDB Grants FG 134 Million…
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2023 won’t be based on ‘my turn’, ethnicity, religion — Peter Obi; Funke Akindele might be Lagos PDP’s deputy governorship candidate
2023 won’t be based on ‘my turn’, ethnicity, religion — Peter ObiAlleged Fraud: Ebonyi PDP suspends deputy chair, legal adviser, othersFunke Akindele might be Lagos PDP’s deputy governorship candidateMore than…
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National Electoral Offences Commission Bill passes second reading; Electricity operators not delivering on targets will face penalties – FG | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
National Electoral Offences Commission Bill passes second readingAnambra records first positive case of monkeypoxElectricity operators not delivering on targets will face penalties – FGSanwo-Olu sanctions increase of BRT fareSoldiers Reportedly…
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President Buhari to receive update on negotiations with striking University workers on Wednesday; Ogun state workers declare strike over unpaid benefits | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Senate considers amending Electoral Act as regards direct primary clausePresident Buhari to receive update on negotiations with striking University workers on WednesdayOgun state workers declare strike over unpaid benefitsNegligence of…
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NCDC confirms 10 cases of Monkeypox in 6 states | What you should know about the disease
The NCDC had reported 21 cases and one death on May 28, now it reports that 10 new cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in six states. The agency, in its recent…
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When the US has to deny spreading Monkeypox through laboratories in Nigeria
The United States has debunked the news that it is spreading monkeypox through US-funded laboratories in Nigeria. Over the weekend, there were reports that Russia had called on the World Health Organisation (WHO) to…
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NECO extends 2022 SSCE registration period; Nigeria records 21 cases of Monkeypox | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigeria records 21 fresh cases of Monkeypox, one deathNECO extends 2022 SSCE registration periodAir fares surge 52% 'Fuel Subsidy may hit ₦6trn in 2022'Former Imo Gov, Okorocha, docked, remanded in…
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No fresh cases of Monkeypox virus recorded – Bayelsa govt
Bayelsa Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ebitimitula Etebu, on Monday dismissed reports that two new cases of monkeypox disease have been detected in the state. Etebu said the two cases were not…
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Monkeypox spreads to Abuja, 6 fresh cases recorded
Six fresh cases of the monkeypox virus have been confirmed, with one in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Minister of State for Health, Osagie Ehanire disclosed this in Abuja…
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One suspected case of Monkeypox recorded in Nasarawa
Nasarawa State government on Friday said it has recorded one suspected case of Monkeypox in the state. Dr Danail Iya, Nasarawa State Commissioner for Health disclosed this to the News…
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Monkeypox: Suspected cases rise to 74 in 11 states
Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has said the cases of Monkeypox virus has risen to 74 in 11 states. Adewole made the disclosure in Abuja on Wednesday when he…
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Monkeypox patient in Bayelsa commits suicide
A patient receiving medical attention for the disease, monkeypox, at the quarantine centre in Bayelsa has committed suicide. [Read Also: Bayelsa govt dismisses monkeypox vaccination rumour] Highlights: The State Commissioner for…
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Opinion: 5 key things to know about the Monkeypox outbreak
by Dr Charles-Davies Omiete If you have been following the news, it has been a few weeks since a rare viral disease has been dominating headlines in Nigeria. A Monkeypox…
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Bayelsa govt dismisses monkeypox vaccination rumour
The Bayelsa government has described rumours of forced vaccination against the monkeypox disease in the state as baseless. The government also called for the suspension of all forms of medical…
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[The Injustice Blog] Monkeypox rumour: Lessons for South East Governors
The Nigerian Army's free health mission in Anambra came to an abrupt end yesterday October 11, 2017, due to the allegations of monkeypox injections by the proscribed Indigenous People Of…
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FG denies executing vaccination for Monkeypox in the Southeast
The Federal Government, through the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has denied executing vaccination against monkeypox in the Southeast or any part of Nigeria. As reported by Punch, the…
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The Big 5: EFCC traces N2 billion to Patience Jonathan, Parents withdraw their children from school over Monkeypox virus, and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, had more than 2 cents to give about the ongoing corruption…
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Parents withdraw children from schools in S’East over monkeypox
Parents and Guardians of primary and secondary school pupils in the south-east states on Wednesday withdrew their wards from school, following the rumour that the Nigerian army was injecting monkeypox virus into…
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Seven monkeypox patients discharged in Bayelsa
Seven out of the 13 monkeypox patients on admission at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri in Bayelsa have fully recovered. The state Commissioner for Information, Mr Daniel Iworiso-Markson,…
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Reps summon health minister over Monkeypox virus
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, summoned the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, over the outbreak of monkeypox in the country. lawmaker from Bayelsa State, Mr. Diri Douye, raised…
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Monkeypox has been recorded in 7 states
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Abuja, has said that 31 cases of the monkeypox virus have been recorded in seven states. The states include Bayelsa, Rivers, Ekiti, Akwa…
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Lagos Govt confirms suspected cases of Monkeypox
The Lagos Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris Monday, said that two suspected cases of Monkeypox have been recorded in the state. According to Punch, the Commissioner disclosed this at a news…
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Monkeypox not caused by free medical services in affected areas – FG
The Federal Government has dismissed reports that the outbreak of Monkeypox resulted from free government medical services in the affected areas. What happened: Eleven people had been confirmed to have the…
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- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy