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- August 1, 2024
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Chelsea intensify Osimhen talks with Napoli
Victor Osimhen could end up at Chelsea, with news rife that the Premier League giants have intensified talks with Napoli to finalise a deal that will see Romelu Lukaku heading in the opposite direction. The deal will also see Chelsea paying Napoli a hefty lump sum for their bid to have the Nigeria striker lead Read More
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- August 1, 2024
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D’Tigress face France in second Group B clash
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, will hope to continue their fine form at the Paris 2024 Olympics when they take on hosts France in their second Group B game on Thursday (today), The PUNCH reports. The African champions, who are ranked 12th in the world, put on a great display at the Pierre Mauroy Read More
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- August 1, 2024
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Bochepharm Pharmaceuticals Signs Aproko Doctor as Brand Ambassador
Esther Oluku A leading pharmaceutical company in Nigeria, Bochepharm Pharmaceuticals, has unveiled Nigerian medical doctor and healthcare content creator, Dr Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, as its latest brand ambassador. The Managing Director, Bochepharm Pharmaceuticals, Pharm. Obinna Ezenwe made the announcement at a press briefing recently. Bochepharm Pharmaceuticals, an Indigenous pharmaceuticals company and promoter of the Immunboost range of supplements for men and women boasts over two decades of experience in preventive healthcare with…
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- August 1, 2024
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Iheanacho completes Sevilla switch
Kelechi Iheanacho has completed his transfer to Sevilla on a free transfer, signing two-year contract, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 27-year-old arrived at the La Liga club for his medical on Tuesday, which was concluded on Wednesday, followed by the signing of the contract that makes him the club’s fifth summer signing after Nigeria teammate Read More
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- August 1, 2024
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25,000 Nigerians Receive Life-Changing Care through NIMR’s HIV Clinic Programme
Sunday Ehigiator The Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Prof. Babatunde Salako, has recently revealed that no fewer than 25,000 Nigerians have benefited from the institute’s HIV clinic programme and research. Salako disclosed this during a news conference which was part of events to mark the end of his eight-year tenure as director-general of the institute. He said that NIMR also played a significant role in training the national workforce in the control…
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- August 1, 2024
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Interswitch e’Clat Reiterates Commitment to Quality Healthcare at Global Tech Africa Conference
Victoria Ojiako Interswitch e’Clat, the health-tech subsidiary of the Interswitch Group,Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce company,has underscored its unwavering dedication to elevating healthcare services across Nigeria through its advanced smart health information platform. Dr. Babajide Oyeduntan, Vice President, Business Development and Sales, Interswitch e’Clat, made this assertion at the highly impactful Global Tech Africa (GTA) Conference recently held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. GTA is an annual conference that brings together critical stakeholders in Africa’s technology ecosystem to explore opportunities in the continent…
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- August 1, 2024
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Ofili’s omission smears Nigeria’s Olympic campaign
The omission of Favour Ofili from the Women’s 100m event of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris has smeared Nigeria’s campaign, with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria and Nigeria Olympic Committee trading blames, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. In Wednesday’s release, AFN Technical Director, Samuel Onikeku, expressed shock at Ofili’s exclusion, stating, “We registered Ofili for Read More
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- August 1, 2024
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Family Planning Outreach in Sokoto in Honour of DKT Founder, Phil Harvey
In a commendable effort to promote family planning and emphasize the benefits of contraceptive methods and reproductive health services for the community, a two-day family planning outreach event was successfully organized by DKT Nigeria in collaboration with the Sokoto State Ministry of Health. These events which were held to honour the legacy of DKT International Founder, Phil Harvey, took place at Maryam Abacha Hospital and Offa Road respectively, drawing significant participation and support from the community…
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- August 1, 2024
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Tinubu, bank CEOs hold closed-door meeting over windfall tax
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, held closed-door talks with representatives of leaders of Nigeria’s commercial banking sector at the State House, Abuja, over the recently imposed windfall tax. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, led the team, including the United Bank for Africa Chairman, Mr. Tony Elumelu, and the Read More
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- August 1, 2024
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22-year-old Abiodun Urgently Seeks N20m for Kidney Transplant
Abiodun Ayomide is desperately seeking N20 million for kidney transplant. Abiodun was diagnosed with kidney stones in 2022 at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). It was said to snowball into a kidney failure, which necessitates urgent intervention. Research shows that kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease, occurs when the kidneys lose 85 to 90 per cent of their function. Whereas kidney stones, if left untreated, can lead to more severe kidney problems.…
