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We Are Ignorant In This Country, We Don’t Read – NAFDAC DG Blasts Nigerians 0
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- October 6, 2026
NAFDAC DG: Nigerians Are Ignorant, Many Don’t Read The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has described poor reading habits and limited understanding of product instructions as some of the factors contributing to food safety challenges in Nigeria. 2027: Middle-Aged Voters Dominate Nigeria’s 103m Voter
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Presidency Speaks On Tinubu’s Health Condition 0
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- September 28, 2026
The Presidency has dismissed speculation surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s health while he is on a working vacation in Paris, France. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement issued on Sunday that Tinubu is “hale and hearty” and has continued to carry out official responsibilities while
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NCDC Issues Fresh Warning Over Ebola Virus Outbreak 0
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- September 23, 2026
Nigeria has been placed on high alert following the latest Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said it has activated precautionary measures and enhanced surveillance to prevent the spread of the disease into Nigeria. The agency said the measures
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NiMet Issues Fresh Weather Warning Across Nigeria 0

September 21, 2026

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned that thunderstorms and rainfall will affect several parts of Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, with strong winds potentially occurring ahead of storms in some locations. The agency issued the warning in its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja. For Monday, NiMet forecast thunderstorms with light rain over

Jehovah’s Witnesses Announce New Rules On Blood Transfusion For Members 0

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September 20, 2026

Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a significant change to their long-standing position on blood, allowing individual members to decide whether to accept four major blood components based on personal conscience. The revised position was announced by the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses in a statement issued by the organisation’s World Headquarters in Warwick, New York, on

WHO: Africa Accounts For 75% Of Global Mpox Cases As Risk Remains Moderate 0

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September 15, 2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that Africa accounted for about 75% of confirmed mpox cases recorded globally in July, as transmission of the disease continues across several regions. The global health agency said the overall public health risk associated with the ongoing multi-country mpox outbreak remains moderate. WHO disclosed this in its 69th