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Health

July 22, 2021

Cholera cases surge to 698 in Abuja; 60 dead

Suspected cases of cholera have risen sharply from 604 to 698 within 72 hours in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Ramatu Aliyu
July 22, 2021

FG shuts down Abuja parks amid COVID-19 resurgence

The federal government has shut down various parks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, over the fear of resurging COVID-19 cases.

Buhari and Bello
July 21, 2021

Ekiti landlords comply with “one house, one toilet” policy

No fewer than 77 persons were arrested and arraigned before mobile courts in 2021.

Open defecation
July 21, 2021

Water, not soda helps weight loss: Expert

According to a health expert, the skin can become more vulnerable to skin disorders and wrinkling when dehydrated.

A glass of water used to illustrate the story
July 21, 2021

Kogi: Kidnappers tell abducted doctor they are in business to feed

The association did not disclose if any ransom was paid to secure the release of the kidnapped doctor.

Kogi cp Ede Ayuba
July 20, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: South Korean team sets up food service to prevent contamination

Fukushima is the Japanese region exposed to high levels of radiation following a tsunami-triggered meltdown at a nuclear power plant in March 2011.

South Korean Olympic team
July 20, 2021

Vaccination centre opened at Borussia Dortmund stadium

Those getting the one-jab Johnson & Johnson before July 30 would already have full protection for the first Bundesliga home game on August 14.

Dortmund stadium used
July 20, 2021

FLASH: NCDC confirms monkeypox in Nigeria, registers 59 cases

A Texas resident recently tested positive for Monkeypox after travelling from Nigeria.

NCDC DG, Chile Ihekweazu and Monkeypox
July 20, 2021

COVID-19 protocols flouted as Oyo deputy governor Olaniyan, amid crowd, attends Eid prayers

The deputy governor along with other dignitaries prayed at the Agodi Praying Ground amid disregard of COVID-19 protocols by hundreds of worshippers.

Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Rauf Olaniyan
July 20, 2021

30 killed, 2,000 hospitalised in Jigawa cholera outbreak

A cholera outbreak in Jigawa has killed at least 30 people, with more than 2,000 hospitalised in the past two months in the state.

jigawa state governor, Badauru.