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The UK has declared a ‘national incident’ in response to the measles outbreak.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has officially declared a national incident due to a significant increase in measles cases across the country. In a statement, Jenny Harries, the chief executive of UKHSA, emphasized the need for “immediate action” to enhance the uptake of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, particularly in regions where…

The NSCDC cautions men to verify the HIV status of their extramarital partners.

Mohammed Bello Mu’azu, the Gombe State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has issued a warning to men, urging them to verify the HIV status of their extramarital partners, commonly known as ‘side chics.’ Mu’azu conveyed this caution while revealing the arrest of an 85-year-old man who had reportedly enticed numerous…

Experiencing penile erection lasting over 30 minutes can be detrimental, cautions a professor at Kwara State University, advising men to be aware of the potential risks.

Professor Ademola Popoola from the Department of Surgery at the University of Ilorin, Unilorin, has issued a warning about the potential dangers of sustaining a penile erection for over 30 minutes during sexual intercourse. During his presentation at the university’s 250th Inaugural Lecture titled “That All May Pee in Peace” in Ilorin, Popoola emphasized the…

Lagos State closes RCCG branch and seven hotels due to noise pollution.

The Lagos State Government, through the Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), has sealed a branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and seven hotels for noise pollution and environmental degradation. The affected establishments include Infinity Westabul Hotel and Suites, De-Orange Place Lounge and Event, Hollysee Hotel and Suites, B & S Hotel and Suites,…

A respiratory ailment that originated in China is now spreading to the United States.

A previously unidentified and highly contagious respiratory illness affecting canines, originating in China during the summer, has now extended its reach to the United States. Reports from Fox News indicate a surge in hospital visits for respiratory issues in Washington D.C., underscoring the potential global impact of this mysterious ailment. Videos from China, depicting groups…

Doctors in Nasarawa state have declined the N10,000 wage increase and are urging Governor Sule to fulfill their hazard allowance.

The Nasarawa State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has rejected the ₦10,000 wage increment offered to civil servants by the state government as a palliative measure to offset the impact of fuel subsidy removal. In a formal communication addressed to Governor Abdullahi Sule, dated October 30th, the association has called for the…

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