HEALTH

NiMet Issues Fresh Weather Warning Across Nigeria 0
- HEALTH, SLIDE
- 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
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Jehovah’s Witnesses Announce New Rules On Blood Transfusion For Members 0
- HEALTH, SLIDE
- 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
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WHO: Africa Accounts For 75% Of Global Mpox Cases As Risk Remains Moderate 0
- HEALTH, SLIDE
- 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
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Waste Crisis: Sanwo-Olu Declares State Of Emergency In Lagos 1
- HEALTH, SLIDE
- September 10, 2026
By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared a one-month state of emergency on waste management as the state intensifies efforts to tackle a growing refuse crisis across the metropolis. Sanwo-Olu made the declaration on Wednesday after inspecting the Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota, alongside his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, and the Commissioner
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FG Targets 20,000 Medical Students Annually, Plans Simulation Centres Across Nigeria 0
- HEALTH, SLIDE
- August 31, 2026
The Federal Government has set a target of admitting 20,000 students into Nigerian medical schools annually within the next three years, while planning to establish medical simulation centres across the country’s six geopolitical zones. The initiative is aimed at expanding Nigeria’s healthcare workforce and improving practical training for medical professionals amid concerns over the continued
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FG Warns 915 Communities Across 19 States, FCT of Severe Flood Risk 0
- HEALTH
- August 28, 2026
The Federal Government has warned that 915 communities across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) could face serious flooding between August 27 and September 9, 2026, urging residents in the affected areas to prepare for possible emergencies and evacuation. The warning was issued through the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre, which classified
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