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Health

October 4, 2021

COVID-19: Elumelu, Davido, Kuti, others ask G20 leaders to save Africa

These influencers warned that Africa was at risk and can no longer wait for vaccine promises made by rich nations.

October 4, 2021

Expert warns new mothers against eating placenta after childbirth

The practice is gaining popularity as social media influencers, celebrities, and others post their experiences online.

pregnant woman
October 4, 2021

Wicked Nigerians preserving frozen foods with poisonous chemical: NAFDAC

Formalin is a poisonous chemical popularly used to preserve dead bodies in mortuaries.

October 4, 2021

Nigerian doctors may call off strike Tuesday

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) may call off its months-long strike on Tuesday.

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October 3, 2021

SPECIAL: Living with polycystic ovarian syndrome

There is no cure yet for PCOS but the condition can be managed effectively via diets such as foods with high vegetable and fruit content rather than carbohydrates.

October 3, 2021

Biden mourns as 700,000 Americans die from COVID-19

The United States death toll of about 700,000 to COVID-19 is the highest in the world for any country.

U.S. President Joe Biden
October 3, 2021

COVID-19: Nigerian envoy seeks humanitarian support for Cuba

The African group of ambassadors want to raise funds to help Cuba address COVID-19.

Nigeria’s ambassador to Cuba, Benaoyagha Okoyen
October 2, 2021

Iran to replace lockdown with ‘smart’ COVID-19 restrictions

By Friday, Iran had reported 5,601,565 COVID-19 cases, of whom 120,663 have died.

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi
October 2, 2021

I’ll get COVID-19 vaccine to avoid visa ban: Pastor Adeboye

The revered preacher said he would not tolerate anything that would limit the reach of his evangelism.

October 1, 2021

COVID-19: World Bank approves $400 million for Nigeria to buy vaccines

The fund would help purchase vaccines for 18 per cent, or about 40 million of Nigeria’s population.

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