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Liberian government ready to treat 2 Ebola doctors with ZMapp
by David Cyril The authorities in Liberia said today that it would treat two infected doctors with the scarce experimental Ebola drug ZMapp, which makes them the first Africans…
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Just In: Spanish priest dies of Ebola
by Isi Esene The Spanish priest who was airlifted to Madrid on Friday after contracting the Ebola virus in Liberia. Miguel Pajares, 75-year-old Catholic Missionary died earlier today after being…
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“Our business environment is unfriendly to women” | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Benedicta Elechi, CEO Ditachi Foods
by Francesca Uriri Having a sweet tooth is not always a bad thing; it can provide the inspiration to set up a thriving, multi-million naira business. In this interview, Benedicta…
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How Nigerian refugees are fleeing Borno to deserted Island in Chad because of Boko Haram
by David Cyril Majority of the people who fled Kolikolia, Borno State, after being attacked by the dreaded terrorist group Boko Haram, are presently at an uninhabited island of Choua…
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Sorry ladies, he’s taken: Chelsea’s Mikel Obi shows off the stunning lady who makes him tick (See Photos)
by Akan Ido Super Eagles and Chelsea FC defensive midfielder, Mikel Obi recently showed off the beautiful lady responsible for his rising profile. The footballer is said to be in…
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Opinion: Obasanjo, he who lives in glass house must not throw stones
by Samuel Chiaba So why is Baba throwing stones when it’s obvious that he is also living in a glass house? Why instigate a war you fought and failed to…
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Opinion: Dear legislators, do your job and pass the Tobacco Control Legislation
by Bankole Oluwafemi Rehashing the ill effects occasioned by tobacco use is superfluous at this point. It is a real, present and growing menace that must be met head on…
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Debo Adejugbe: The politics and promises of the National Health Bill (Y! Politico)
by Debo Adejugbe The speed and conviction with which they passed the anti-gay law could have fooled anyone into believing that the National Assembly is proactive... but such vigour is channeled into…
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Be careful: Bottled water may be unsafe, after all
Tap water is a rarity in Nigeria, forget whatever promises the Minister for Water Resources may have made about making potable water available by whichever magic year. Again, simply look…
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MDGs: At this rate, Nigeria won’t meet its water and sanitation target until 2033 – Group
by James Sambo Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), a media network concerned with sanitation and water, has said that 63.6 million Nigerians have no access to potable water. Dennis Deteer,…
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Emeh Achanga: A world where light-skinned ladies rule (Y! Superblogger)
Men have been fine-tuned to believe a light complexion woman is more attractive or beautiful... I received a Blackberry broadcast and it read "Limited vacancies in a reputable communication firm…
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Did you know there’s a virus deadlier than HIV? [READ]
The WHO website states that an estimated 1.4 million cases of hepatitis A occur annually, an estimated two billion people worldwide have been infected with the hepatitis B virus and…
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Global depression? Suicide kills more people than wars and murders every year – WHO
by Akan Ido Who would have thought there are more deaths globally due to suicides than from wars and murders put together yearly? The World Health Organisation (WHO) released a…
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Bleach perfect: Nigeria No. 1 for skin-bleaching products says World Health Organisation
Doyin Jaiyesimi In a report recently released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Nigeria has the highest percentage of users of skin bleaching . The report, which examines the dangers of…
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WHO warns that drug-resistant gonorrhoea is on the rise
by Seyi Lawal The World Health Organisation has issued a warning that drugs for gonorrhoea might no longer be working to treat the disease. It is believed that a spreading resistance…
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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
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