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Ebola: Do not panic, Health Minister assures Nigerians
On May 12, 2017, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) received formal notification from the World Health Organization of an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic…
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Seven years gone: A timeline of events that led to President Umar Yar’Adua’s death
5th May 2010: Nigerian president, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua passed on after five long months of chronic illness at the age of 58. He ran the country for only three years…
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Dear Governor Yari, here are five simple things you really should know by now
Dear Governor Abdulaziz Yari, Your statements about the cause of the outbreak of Type C Neisseria Meningitides continue to confound us. You must know that we have spent a lot…
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Opinion: Even in sickness, Buhari remains a hero
by Jude Ndukwe President Muhammadu Buhari has grown to become an unassailable enigma. The more Nigerians try to demystify him the more enigmatic he becomes. It is only heroes that…
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Nigerian celebs should stop begging for money – Bisi Alimi
Gay right activist, Bisi Alimi has called on Nigerian celebrities to drop the habit of begging for money whenever they fall ill. Alimi, who stated this on Saturday via his…
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Meet the Nigerian man who match-makes HIV patients looking for love
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani ABUJA, August 1 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Sitting in his dimly-lit office in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, surrounded by files and boxes of condoms, matchmaker…
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After this, you might never drink ‘pure water’ again (WATCH)
A video posted on Instagram may compel you not to drink sachet water, popularly known as pure water. How pure is 'pure water'? The video shows some whitish organisms/particles swimming…
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“Stop lying, Tinubu is sick” – PDP wants APC to confess leader’s health status
by Kolapo Olapoju The Lagos State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party says it is aware of the ill-health of the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola…
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Heartbreaking: TV anchorman tells viewers he has only months to live (WATCH)
by Akan Ido A television news anchor has announced to viewers that he has only about four to six months to live. Dave Benton, 51, who is suffering from brain…
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Sad homecoming: Dora Akunyili’s body arrives Nigeria today
by Isi Esene Reports have it that the body of Dora Akunyili, the former NAFDAC DG, who died in India after a long battle with cancer, is expected to arrive…
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Sad news: Nollywood costumier, Lizzy Ogbodo is dead (PICTURED)
by S'ola Filani Nollywood costumier Elizabeth Ogbodo popularly known as Lizzy is dead. Lizzy died this morning following complications from health issues in Niger Foundation Hospital, Enugu. She was found…
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On her sick-bed, Dora was concerned about Nigeria’s challenges – Peter Obi
by Isi Esene Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has confirmed the death of Professor Dora Akunyili on behalf of her family. In a statement released this afternoon and…
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YNaija Editorial: In sickness or in health, Dora Akunyili is our hero
by Editorial team She had her faults... but there was no ambiguity in the way Nigerians felt about Dora this was a leader for whom there was an unshakeable consensus:…
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“God will grant me quick recovery” – Dora Akunyili opens up, thanks well wishers
by Isi Esene Former Minister of Information and Communications, Prof. Dora Akunyili, has expressed gratitude to Nigerians and other well wishers across the world who have been praying for her…
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YNaija Editorial: In sickness or in health, Dora Akunyili is our hero
by Editorial team She had her faults... but there was no ambiguity in the way Nigerians felt about Dora this was a leader for whom there was an unshakeable consensus:…
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Sad news: Artiste, Father ‘U’ Turn dies at 36
by Akan Ido Father 'U' Turn, a popular dancehall musician in the 90s died today in Lagos after a long battle with liver disease. The singer, songwriter, radio presenter and…
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Meet the woman who sleeps 59 DAYS straight due to rare ‘Sleeping Beauty’ disorder (PHOTOS)
A young woman suffers with an incredibly rare disorder that causes her to sleep continuously for days and sometimes months on end. Last year Imaarl Duprey, 23, slept almost continuously…
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Cheta Nwanze: Our environment breeds cancer and malaria (Y! FrontPage)
by Cheta Nwanze Malaria is commonly associated with poverty, and can indeed be a cause of poverty and a major hindrance to economic development. Cancer is a class of diseases…
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5 health issues that sneak up on you and your doctor
From HealthyBlackWoman This could be due to a busy life, or the fact that your body never fully gets into a full REM sleep. Sleep apnea, if left untreated can…
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Pope Benedict in shock resignation: Pontiff, 85, is first in 600 years to stand down because he ‘no longer has the strength to carry on’ [DETAILS]
Pope Benedict XVI is to stand down as leader of the Catholic church, he announced today. In a decision that has shocked even his closest aides, the 85-year-old Pontiff said…
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‘Sleeping Beauty’: Meet the teenager who eats and sings while she sleeps for 12 DAYS at a time (PHOTOS)
She has slept through birthdays, Christmases, a family skiing trip to the Alps and even her GCSEs because of Kleine-Levin Syndrome A teenager with a rare condition gorges on sweets…
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TICKER: MFM pastor, others pray for “quick recovery of Patience Jonathan”
The residents of Oyo State in Nigeria have been persisting on prayer for the urgent recoup of Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan who is presently receiving medical treatment in Germany,…
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The September Standard
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
YMonitor
- 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
The September Standard
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
YMonitor
- 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