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Over 30 Houses, Shops Razed In Ibadan Petroleum Tanker Accident

Over 30 houses and shops were burnt to ashes on Monday afternoon in the densely-populated Omitowoju area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, when a fully loaded petroleum tanker fell off the road, spilled its content in the gutter and eventually caught fire.

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Okorocha Injured In Auto Crash

Imo State Governor, Mr. Rochas Okorocha sustained minor injuries to the head Friday when his vehicle collided with another vehicle head-on in Orlu Local Government Area.

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Governor Imoke returns to US for emergency medical treatment

Cross River state governor, south-south Nigeria Liyel Imoke has
returned to the United States for urgent medical treatment,
according to Sahara reporters.

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Sickle Cell Aneamia (SCA)

Dr. Franklin T. Osungwu

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Most people have heard about this condition or know some one who suffers from this ailment but as it is with a lot of disease conditions, there are a number of unclear issues about it. This is what I will attempt to clarify today.  In Nigeria, we find that we have a number of ways we describe or call the condition such as referring to people affected as sicklers, having sickle cell e.t.c.  It is important to know that it is avoidable and when present can be managed.

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Avoid risk factors that cause hypertension, Minister advises Nigerians

Minister of State for Health, Dr.Mohammad Ali Pate has implored Nigerians on the need to stay healthy by avoiding

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Uduaghan raises alarm over casualization of medical doctors

  • Blasts Lagos State Health Commissioner over refusal to absorb some casualized doctors

Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has raised the alarm over the casualization of some medical doctors in the employ of  some states’ governments in Nigeria.

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