World Health Day: Aid cuts threaten progress on ending maternal deaths, UN warns

The United Nations has warned that recent cuts in global health aid could reverse decades of progress in reducing maternal deaths, even as a new report shows fewer women are dying during pregnancy and childbirth than in the early 2000s. In a report released to mark World Health Day on Sunday, the UN revealed that
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The United Nations has warned that recent cuts in global health aid could reverse decades of progress in reducing maternal deaths, even as a new report shows fewer women are dying during pregnancy and childbirth than in the early 2000s. In a report released to mark World Health Day on Sunday, the UN revealed that

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NHIA orders HMOs to approve treatment within one hour

The National Health Insurance Authority has implemented a new directive aimed at reducing delays in accessing healthcare services and enhancing patient care. It said the authorisation of care and issuance of authorisation codes by Health Management Organisations shall no longer exceed one hour from the time of requests by providers and healthcare facilities are to
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The National Health Insurance Authority has implemented a new directive aimed at reducing delays in accessing healthcare services and enhancing patient care. It said the authorisation of care and issuance of authorisation codes by Health Management Organisations shall no longer exceed one hour from the time of requests by providers and healthcare facilities are to

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‘No to chaos,’ Northern youths disown planned nationwide protest

The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has distanced itself from the planned nationwide protest tagged Take-It-Back, warning that such demonstrations could inflame tensions and destabilise the country. President of the group, Isah Abubakar, in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna, said while the council acknowledges the frustrations of many young Nigerians, it believes that
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The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has distanced itself from the planned nationwide protest tagged Take-It-Back, warning that such demonstrations could inflame tensions and destabilise the country. President of the group, Isah Abubakar, in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna, said while the council acknowledges the frustrations of many young Nigerians, it believes that

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Bobrisky loses $990 in online romance scam, warns fans

Popular Nigerian crossdresser and socialite, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, widely known as Bobrisky, has revealed that he was recently duped in an online romance scam, losing $990 to a fraudster. Taking to his Instagram page on Sunday, Bobrisky expressed his shock and disappointment over the incident, stating that he never imagined falling victim to such a
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Popular Nigerian crossdresser and socialite, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, widely known as Bobrisky, has revealed that he was recently duped in an online romance scam, losing $990 to a fraudster. Taking to his Instagram page on Sunday, Bobrisky expressed his shock and disappointment over the incident, stating that he never imagined falling victim to such a

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How Bobrisky smuggled ATMs into Kirikiri, paid N35m to live large — Kirikiri Baale

Fresh controversy has trailed the recent incarceration of popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, as a traditional ruler in Lagos has accused officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service of aiding the socialite’s alleged bribery scheme to secure VIP treatment during his stay in prison. The Baale of Kirikiri Town, Chief Babalola Shabi, popularly
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Fresh controversy has trailed the recent incarceration of popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, as a traditional ruler in Lagos has accused officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service of aiding the socialite’s alleged bribery scheme to secure VIP treatment during his stay in prison. The Baale of Kirikiri Town, Chief Babalola Shabi, popularly

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Kwara shortlists 1,800 for teaching jobs

The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission has shorlisted 1,800 applicants for teaching appointments in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the commission’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Sam Onile, made available to newsmen in Ilorin. Onile said that the shortlisted applicants emerged from a screening, which included computer-based test, and interviews spanning
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The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission has shorlisted 1,800 applicants for teaching appointments in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the commission’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Sam Onile, made available to newsmen in Ilorin. Onile said that the shortlisted applicants emerged from a screening, which included computer-based test, and interviews spanning

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Reps plan committee for Rivers, warns administrator against making laws

The House of Representatives has reminded the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), that he does not have the constitutional mandate or power to make laws for the running of the oil-rich state. The House stated this against the backdrop of the administrator’s plan to come up with a fresh budget,
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The House of Representatives has reminded the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), that he does not have the constitutional mandate or power to make laws for the running of the oil-rich state. The House stated this against the backdrop of the administrator’s plan to come up with a fresh budget,

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Oil, commodities slump amid US-China tariff showdown

Asian equities collapsed on a black Monday for markets after China hammered the United States with its own hefty tariffs, ramping up a trade war many fear could spark a recession. Trading floors were overcome by a wave of selling as investors fled to the hills on the worst day for equities since the pandemic,
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Asian equities collapsed on a black Monday for markets after China hammered the United States with its own hefty tariffs, ramping up a trade war many fear could spark a recession. Trading floors were overcome by a wave of selling as investors fled to the hills on the worst day for equities since the pandemic,

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Three die in Japan helicopter crash

Three people died after a medical helicopter crashed into the sea off southwestern Japan, the coast guard said Monday. A total of six passengers were on board the helicopter heading to a hospital in Fukuoka city from Tsushima Island in the Nagasaki region on Sunday afternoon. Ryuji Tominaga, the hospital’s head, told reporters that the
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Three people died after a medical helicopter crashed into the sea off southwestern Japan, the coast guard said Monday. A total of six passengers were on board the helicopter heading to a hospital in Fukuoka city from Tsushima Island in the Nagasaki region on Sunday afternoon. Ryuji Tominaga, the hospital’s head, told reporters that the

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Enugu farm estates: A blueprint for agricultural transformation

For centuries, agriculture has been the silent engine of economic growth, sustaining civilisations and shaping the prosperity of nations. Today, Enugu State is embarking on a bold journey to revolutionise its agricultural landscape with the Enugu Farm Estates Programme—a visionary initiative poised to turn rural communities into thriving economic hubs. This is not just about
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For centuries, agriculture has been the silent engine of economic growth, sustaining civilisations and shaping the prosperity of nations. Today, Enugu State is embarking on a bold journey to revolutionise its agricultural landscape with the Enugu Farm Estates Programme—a visionary initiative poised to turn rural communities into thriving economic hubs. This is not just about

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