13 h. ago Diphtheria: King’s College students fit for discharge, says LUTH

The Chief Medical Director at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Dr Wasiu Adeyemo, says the students of  King’s College, Annex, Lagos, who had diphtheria and were brought into the facility on Saturday for treatment, will soon be discharged. Adeyemo disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos. There Read More

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48 h. ago Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action Against Diphtheria Spread In Schools

The House of Representatives is urging the Federal Government to launch a nationwide diphtheria vaccination campaign in schools to combat the spread of the bacterial infection. This call to action follows the death of a 12-year-old student from diphtheria at King’s College, Lagos, and the hospitalization of several others. The lawmakers adopted a motion of […] The post Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action Against Diphtheria Spread In Schools appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Reps seek FG’s intervention over outbreak of diphtheria in King’s College, Lagos

Tribune Online Reps seek FG’s intervention over outbreak of diphtheria in King’s College, Lagos The House of Representatives on Wednesday mandated the Federal Ministry of Education to take immediate and decisive measures to strengthen health and safety protocols in all Federal Unity Colleges, with particular attention to addressing the situation at King's College following the outbreak of diphtheria in the institution. Reps seek FG’s intervention over outbreak of diphtheria in King’s College, Lagos Tribune Online

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62 h. ago Diphtheria outbreak: Lagos govt begins vaccination of King’s College students

By Gabriel Dike The Lagos State Ministry of Health has started the vaccination of King’s College students to avert further death. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, confirmed the death of a student of the King’s College, Victoria Island Annex, at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), while 34 others, who had contact […] The post Diphtheria outbreak: Lagos govt begins vaccination of King’s College students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Lagos commences diphtheria vaccination at King’s College after suspected outbreak

The Lagos State Ministry of Health has commenced a diphtheria vaccination at King’s College, Victoria Island annexe, to contain the read more Lagos commences diphtheria vaccination at King’s College after suspected outbreak

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3 d. ago Lagos govt rolls out emergency vaccination against diphtheria outbreak

Tribune Online Lagos govt rolls out emergency vaccination against diphtheria outbreak During an address to the students, Prof. Abayomi emphasised the importance of personal and environmental hygiene, urging them to adopt proper hand-washing habits and report any symptoms of diphtheria promptly. Lagos govt rolls out emergency vaccination against diphtheria outbreak Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Diphtheria: Lagos plans emergency vaccination at King’s College

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Health, has planned an emergency vaccination exercise for students of King’s College Annexe, Victoria Island, following the recent Diphtheria outbreak in the school. According to a notice of invitation issued to the press on Monday, the Director of Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, Read More

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3 d. ago Lagos Confirms Diphtheria Outbreak, Assures Public Of Safety Measures

The Lagos State Government has swiftly activated its Emergency Response Committee in response to a diphtheria outbreak at King’s College, Lagos, Victoria Island Annex. The outbreak was first reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), prompting the government’s disclosure. Diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable disease that can cause difficulty breathing and heart rhythm issues, with […] The post Lagos Confirms Diphtheria Outbreak, Assures Public Of Safety Measures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Arrest 8 Students, Avert Bloody Cult Clash In Akwa Ibom

No fewer than eight (8) students were arrested on Friday, while four others got injured when police operatives intervened to prevent a bloody cult clash between students of two secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State. An eyewitness, Ufot Bassey told LEADERSHIP that the clash involved students of Ewet Technical College (ETC), Nwaniba Road, and the […]

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6 d. ago FGC Kaduna Eyes Laurels At Int’l Robotic, AI Competition In US

  Students of Federal Government College (FGC) Kaduna have assured that the coveted prizes of Robotic and Artificial Intelligence Clubs Competition slated for the United States of America would be won by them. Bouyed by their performance at the National Robotic and Artificial Intelligence Competition in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja early this year, the […]

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8 d. ago I Singlehandedly Murdered, Butchered Kwara Final Year Female Student, Suspect Tells Court

AbdulRahman Bello who allegedly killed and butchered a final year student of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Hafsoh Lawal of Adefalu compound, Okelele, Ilorin, on Thursday told the court that he singlehandedly committed the crime. The acclaimed Islamic cleric who was in court alongside his alleged four accomplices pleaded with the court to release […]

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9 d. ago This coffee company started in a classroom, now, Richard Branson is a customer

Saint Bonaventure University is known for basketball, beer, and coffee beans. In the spring of 2021, college students Morgan Wahl read more This coffee company started in a classroom, now, Richard Branson is a customer

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1 week ago Students laud Abiodun over move to revamp technical colleges in Ogun

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Students in Ogun State have commended Governor Dapo Abiodun, over his administration’s move to revamp the hitherto comatose technical colleges across the state. This commendation was contained in a statement jointly signed on Tuesday, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, by the Chairman, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Ogun State […] The post Students laud Abiodun over move to revamp technical colleges in Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Yobe Govt Awards N2.2bn Scholarship To 890 Students At Tulip College Mamudo

The Yobe State Government has awarded scholarships worth N2.225 billion to 890 students of Nigeria Tulip International College (NTIC), Mamudo. The scholarship, which covers a period of six years, will support students from Junior Secondary School (JSS) one to Senior Secondary (SS) three. A statement issued by the Information Officer of the Ministry of Basic […]

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1 week ago Gunmen Attack Nursing Students In Delta, Steal Valuable Items

Some yet to be identified gunmen have invaded hotel belonging to students of  College of Nursing Science, Asaba, Delta State. It was gathered that the criminal elements, who invaded the premises of the students, carted away their valuable properties. The hostel, located outside the school and primarily inhabited by female students, was said to have […] The post Gunmen Attack Nursing Students In Delta, Steal Valuable Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Religious leaders bemoan surge in ritual killings among clerics

Christian and Islamic leaders have expressed concerns over the increasing cases of suspected ritual killings involving clerics across the country, attributing the disturbing trend to greed, and economic hardship. Last week, an acclaimed Islamic cleric, Abdulrahman Bello, gruesomely murdered a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Hafsoh Lawal. According to the Read More

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2 w. ago Delta: Armed robbers invade Nursing College hostel, steal valuables

Tribune Online Delta: Armed robbers invade Nursing College hostel, steal valuables It was a traumatic experience for students of the College of Nursing Sciences in Asaba, the Delta State capital, on Thursday night as armed robbers invaded one of their hostels located outside but close to the school, carting away valuables, including at least seven mobile phones. Delta: Armed robbers invade Nursing College hostel, steal valuables Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kwara Ulama condemns ritual killing, demands justice for slain student

Islamic spiritual leaders in Kwara State, under the aegis of the Kwara State Council of Ulama, on Tuesday, urged the police to carry out a thorough investigation on the alleged murder of a final year female student of Kwara State College of Education, Miss Hafsoh Lawal. The council, at a press conference held at the Read More

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2 w. ago Kwara Court Remands Son, Parents, 4 Others For Alleged Murder Of College Student

A Kwara State High court sitting in Ilorin on Monday ordered that the seven (7) suspects standing trial for the alleged murder of Mojisola Awesu, a student of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa be remanded in the correctional facility. Justice Ibrahim Yusuf gave the order following the absence of the counsel to […]

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2 w. ago Classroom collapse: Four Yobe students discharged from hospital

Four students of Government Girls Science and Technical College, Potiskum, Yobe State, who were hospitalised after some parts of a classroom block collapsed on Thursday, have been discharged. Saturday PUNCH gathered that only one student, Fatima Adamu, remained under medical care, receiving treatment for spinal shock. Nurses on duty told our correspondent that Adamu was Read More

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