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Following a measles outbreak, schools in Cross River have closed down, adhering to safety protocols and ensuring the well-being of students and staff members.

Two schools in the Akpabuyo local government area of Cross River state have been shut down due to a measles outbreak, as confirmed by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk. The affected schools are Navy Secondary School and Penniel Primary School, both situated in the same vicinity. Dr. Ayuk stated that the State…

A 37-year-old Nigerian lawyer, who was working as a caregiver in the United Kingdom, tragically collapsed and passed away.

A tragic incident unfolded on February 22 when Chidimma Susa Ezenyili, a 37-year-old Nigerian woman working as a caregiver in the United Kingdom, collapsed while tending to 86-year-old Ian Hale on Scott Road. Despite efforts to save her, Ezenyili passed away two days later. Ezenyili, a lawyer by profession in Nigeria, had migrated to the…

The Gombe state government has officially confirmed the outbreak of meningitis within its region.

The Gombe State Government has officially acknowledged the outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM), a contagious disease characterized by the inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes. According to the state government, the outbreak has claimed the lives of six individuals, with five fatalities reported in Nafada Local Government Area and one in Funakeye Local…

Twenty students have been confirmed dead following an outbreak of meningitis in Yobe state.

Approximately 20 students have tragically lost their lives due to a meningitis outbreak in several boarding public schools in Potiskum, Fika, and Fune local government areas of Yobe State. Reports from Daily Trust indicate that the fatalities occurred in Government Science Technical College, Government Girls Science Technical College, and Federal Government Girls College, all…

A medical executive has been sentenced to prison after 68 children died from consuming tainted cough syrup.

The lengthy trial surrounding a cough syrup linked to the tragic deaths of 68 children has concluded, bringing some measure of closure to the grieving families affected by the medication. In a bid to provide restitution, the heartbroken parents of the victims will receive a compensation totaling £63,000. A total of 23 individuals involved in…

A tragic incident occurred in Ogun State as a nursing student took her own life.

A tragic incident unfolded at a private tertiary institution in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where a 300-level student reportedly took her own life. According to reports from Daily Trust, the student, who was studying Basic Medical Science at Havarde College of Science, Business, and Management Studies, was found deceased in her off-campus hostel room on Monday…

Putin has announced that Russia is on the verge of developing vaccines for cancer.

President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that Russian scientists were on the brink of developing vaccines for cancer, which could soon be accessible to patients. Speaking during a televised address, Putin stated that “we have made significant progress in the development of cancer vaccines and immunomodulatory drugs of a new generation.” He expressed hope that…

During this heatwave, not everyone visiting the bank is there to withdraw or deposit money. Some of us just want to seek refuge and enjoy the cool air from the air conditioner – a Nigerian man remarks.

Amidst the current severe heatwave in Nigeria, Ezebunwo Ichemati observed that some individuals are now frequenting banks solely to seek respite from the scorching temperatures by enjoying the cool air from the air conditioners, rather than for financial transactions such as withdrawals or deposits. Nigeria is currently grappling with soaring temperatures exceeding 40°C in certain…

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