A sickle cell anaemia survivor, Onor Tawo has urged the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to make premarital genotype counselling and testing compulsory in Nigeria during marriage registration processes. Over …
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Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Anambra
Gunmen have kidnapped an Anambra State-based priest of the Catholic Church, Reverend Father Christian Ike. Ike was said to have been taken away by the assailants on Sunday, along Amagu …
Read More »Sallah: Nigerians decry high cost of foodstuff
Some Nigerians living in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed worry over continuous increase in prices of foodstuffs and other commodities this Eid-el Kabir festive season. A visit to …
Read More »Shun cultism, drugs Aletheia varsity tells matriculating students
The Vice-Chancellor of Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, Prof Amos Onasanya has warned the 33 pioneering students of the university to stay clear of destructive vices such as students, substance abuse, and …
Read More »‘Japa’ major problem affecting Yenagoa Medical Centre – CMD
The Chief Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa in Bayelsa, Dr James Omietimi has revealed that the major challenge confronting and still lingering in the health facility is the ‘Japa’ …
Read More »CMD laments ‘Japa’ syndrome on Bayelsa medical centre
The Chief Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa in Bayelsa, Dr James Omietimi has revealed that the major challenge confronting and still lingering in the health facility is the ‘Japa’ …
Read More »Firm plans free eye surgery for elderly in Lagos
Sterling Homes is set to celebrate its 14th anniversary with a community service project aimed at promoting eye health among the elderly. This was contained in a statement made available …
Read More »Suspected herdsmen kill six villagers in Taraba community
Justin Tyopuusu, Jalingo At least six persons were reportedly killed and scores injured following attack on a farming community by suspected herdsmen. The attack that occurred on Sunday targeted Mararaban …
Read More »Saudi stops stoning ritual for five hours over heatwave
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stopped pilgrims from proceeding to the Jamarat Bridge for the ritual of throwing stones from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to …
Read More »BREAKING: Youths storm Rivers LG secretariats, protest chairmen’s tenure extension
Following the expiration of the tenure of the local government chairmen in Rivers State, some youths in the Degema Local Government Area of the state on Monday took over the …
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