90 m. ago Nigeria losing estimated $2bn annually to medical tourism – Health Minister

Urges collaboration to strengthen sector   By Merit Ibe The Federal Government has said Nigeria currently loses an estimated $2 billion annually to medical tourism, which reflects the gap in confidence, access, and quality within the local system. The Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammadu Ali Pate, represented by Prof Lanre Wasiu […] The post Nigeria losing estimated $2bn annually to medical tourism – Health Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago UBTH: Controversies greet mother, child medical bills offset by Okpebholo

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Mr. Umoru Imokha Abdulahi, whose wife’s medical bills was allegedly offset by Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, after the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH’s) detention has denied receiving any help from the governor. Recall that after media report of the detention of Abdullahi’s wife and child for the family inability […] The post UBTH: Controversies greet mother, child medical bills offset by Okpebholo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Activist VeryDarkMan Slams TV Host Abati Over Disparaging Comment On Efforts Exposing Human Trafficking

Controversial social media critic and activist, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has fired back at Arise News Channel breakfast show anchor, Dr Reuben Abati, for comparing him to controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, a.k.a. Portable, over his efforts at attracting attention to the plight of trafficked Nigerian girls. VDM’s reactions followed Abati’s recent […]

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4 h. ago Police Order Massive Offensives Against Criminal Hideouts In Abuja

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao Adewale, has ordered all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) under his command to conduct massive raids on identified criminal flashpoints and hotspots across the Territory. The strategic move was aimed at dislodging criminal elements and ensuring the continued safety and security of all residents within the FCT. FCT […]

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10 h. ago PICTORIAL: Obi visits victims of Plateau killings, donates N7.5m

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, on Sunday paid a condolence visit to Plateau State following the recent killings in the Bokkos area of the state. According to a statement on Monday via X, Obi travelled from Abuja to Jos, the state capital and expressed sadness over what he described as Read More

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10 h. ago NNPCL’s Push Against Cataract Aligns With Abia Govt’s Health Framework

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Foundation’s (NNPCL’s) push against cataracts aligns with his administration’s healthcare framework. Otti stated this at last week’s official flag-off of the NNPCL’s 1,000 free cataract extraction surgeries outreach in Umuahia and Aba at the State Specialist Hospital, Umuahia, the capital. Represented by […]

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10 h. ago Malnutrition: Rotary Club Donates Breastfeeding Kits To Nursing Mothers

To combat malnutrition and support nursing and expectant mothers, the Rotary Club of Abuja Ministers Hill has donated delivery and breastfeeding kits to mothers in need in Jahi 2. The president of the Rotary Club of Abuja Ministers Hill, Rotarian Oro-gene Adia, during the Rotary community health outreach project in Jahi 2, Abuja, said the […]

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11 h. ago World Health Day: NAS Donates Mosquito Nets To Nursing Mothers in Abuja Community

In celebration of World Health Day, the National Association of Seadogs (NAS),Pyrates Confraternity,yesterday, donated insecticides treated mosquito nets to 20 nursing mothers in Dakibiu community,Jabi, Abuja, aiming to combat the spread of malaria among the vulnerable population. The donation event, brought together healthcare workers, community leaders, and dozens of local mothers, many of whom expressed […]

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12 h. ago “Tinubu’s Trip To France Not Medical Related” – Presidency Insists

Special Adviser to President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has insisted that President Bola Tinubu’s visitation to France has no connection with health challenge as claimed by opposition. Mr. Bwala led this out on Sunday, during an interview with Channels Television. He emphasized that President Tinubu departed Nigeria to France on the 2nd of April, […] The post “Tinubu’s Trip To France Not Medical Related” – Presidency Insists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Excited Netizens React As Prophet Fufeyin Draws Massive Crowd At Cameroon Crusade

A wave of spiritual revival is sweeping across Cameroon, and at the center of it is none other than Nigeria’s renowned televangelist and billionaire philanthropist, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin. Fufeyin, the founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry based in Warri, Delta State, stormed the Central African nation with a series of miracle-packed crusade that have […]

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37 h. ago Panic grips Anambra APC as wave of defections follows controversial governorship primary

A massive wave of defections has hit the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, following growing discontent over the read more Panic grips Anambra APC as wave of defections follows controversial governorship primary

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40 h. ago Poly students hail VeryDarkMan for N20m donation to fight child trafficking

The National Association of Polytechnic Students has commended blogger, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, for donating N20m to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons in the fight against child trafficking in the country. PUNCH Online reports that the donation by the Ratel Movement, led by VeryDarkMan, aims to facilitate Read More

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42 h. ago Hungarian Secretary of State visits Anambra, commissions Onitsha nursing college

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Hungarian Secretary of State, Dr. Tristan Azbej has commissioned a six-floor edifice donated to the College of Nursing Sciences, St. Charles Borromeo Specialist Hospital in the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha. On the delegation during the visit were Dr. Lóránd Endreffy, Hungarian Ambassador to Nigeria and Kristóf Kőrősi, Deputy Head of […] The post Hungarian Secretary of State visits Anambra, commissions Onitsha nursing college appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Being pregnant with multiple babies may cause excessive vomiting – Gynaecologists

Maternal health experts have noted that excessive vomiting during pregnancy, medically known as hyperemesis gravidarum, may be linked to conditions such as malaria, urinary tract infections, and Vitamin B deficiency. The Obstetric gynaecologists also noted that the condition could arise in pregnancies involving multiple babies due to the presence of a larger placenta. Psychological factors, Read More

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44 h. ago Hard work, determination pave way for success –Dagogo, medical doctor, Stechad IT firm boss

By Agatha Emeadi Dr Adaora Precious Dagogo is the founder/CEO of Stechad Ltd, an Information Technology (IT) startup trail blazing across Europe and Africa.  Encountering young Dagogo is the wish of almost every parent based on her intelligence, focus, hard work and discipline.  She could be described as someone who rose to great heights through […] The post Hard work, determination pave way for success –Dagogo, medical doctor, Stechad IT firm boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago VeryDarkMan Donates N20m To NAPTIP, Demands Action On Children Trafficked To Ivory Coast

Nigerian activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has donated N20 million to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). The activist had earlier called out Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), accusing the government of inaction concerning human trafficking. Following that, he paid a visit […] The post VeryDarkMan Donates N20m To NAPTIP, Demands Action On Children Trafficked To Ivory Coast appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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51 h. ago “Those Who Can’t Govern, Protect Their States From Insecurity Won’t Be Permitted To Unseat Tinubu In 2027” – Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has berated some opposition members calling for the removal of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Okpebholo assured President Tinubu that Edo people will massively vote for All Progressive Congress in the next general election. In a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Saturday, said that the […] The post “Those Who Can’t Govern, Protect Their States From Insecurity Won’t Be Permitted To Unseat Tinubu In 2027” – Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Air Peace offers medical care, free flights to rescue trafficked Nigerian girls in Ivory Coast

By Chinelo Obogo   Air Peace Chairman, Allen Onyema has pledged the airline’s support to repatriate Nigerian minors trafficked to Ivory Coast. In a statement he released today, Onyema condemned human trafficking, describing it as “inhumane, callous, and ungodly,” and urged for more national collaboration to combat the crisis. “We should discourage trafficking of any […] The post Air Peace offers medical care, free flights to rescue trafficked Nigerian girls in Ivory Coast appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago ‘Galatasaray’ll remain in my heart,” Osimhen reacts to Juventus transfer rumour

Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen, has addressed speculations surrounding a potential move to Serie A side, Juventus. Following a spectacular goal-scoring form for Galatasaray during his loan spell from Napoli, Osimhen has attracted the attention of top European clubs and is expected to make a transfer decision by the end of the season. According to reports, Read More

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54 h. ago Seadogs medical outreach attracts massive free blood donations for UPTH

From Tony John Port Harcourt   The Olympus Marino Deck of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) yesterday, encouraged Nigerians to freely donate blood to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Choba, Rivers State. NAS carried out the sensitization and free blood donation to the health facility as part of the group’s activities to […] The post Seadogs medical outreach attracts massive free blood donations for UPTH appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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