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"We will not rest until our media space has been rid of fake news and hate speech."
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Major health stories last week
The second edition of the National Health Dialogue explored how Nigeria can achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
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According to the bulletin, a total of 585,498, out of the total sum, were utilised, while a total of 527,815 slots were not utilised.
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The study finds that a newborn in Garki Local Government Area of Jigawa State has less chance than another in Egor local government area of Edo State.
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CommentRegional
South West
APC, PDP disagree over Makinde’s Iwo road project
Governor Makinde announced details of the project plan on Friday.
CommentSouth South
Groups support NDDC audit, want new board to supervise process
President ordered the audit on the agency on Thursday.
CommentSouth East
IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s mother is dead
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Mr Kanu said his mother died on August 30 in Germany after a protracted illness.
CommentNorth Central
Three die as vehicle, tricycle collide in Jos
The accident which occurred Sunday morning also left one other person severely injured.
CommentNorth East
Seven terrorists killed, eight others crippled by own IEDs in Borno – Army
"The incident was a clear case that can be best described as a tactical boomerang..." the army said.
CommentNorth West
What we’re doing to recapture escaped Kano lion – Zoo management
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The recapture operation which started on Saturday night had to be suspended around 11 p.m., the zoo official said.
CommentHealth
News Reports
Major health stories last week
The second edition of the National Health Dialogue explored how Nigeria can achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
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Investigations
Despite international interventions, child malnutrition still high in Borno
Despite the efforts of the Nigerian government and international aid organisation malnutrition among children is still high in Borno.
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Health Specials
Health experts discuss reducing Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate using family planning (LIVE UPDATES)
According to a survey, one in 13 women dies during pregnancy or childbirth in Nigeria.
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Features
Why ‘Discovery of How Cells Sense Oxygen Levels’ earned 2019 Nobel Prize in Medicine
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News Reports
Major health stories last week
The second edition of the National Health Dialogue explored how Nigeria can achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
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Despite international interventions, child malnutrition still high in Borno
Despite the efforts of the Nigerian government and international aid organisation malnutrition among children is still high in Borno.
CommentHealth Specials
Health experts discuss reducing Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate using family planning (LIVE UPDATES)
According to a survey, one in 13 women dies during pregnancy or childbirth in Nigeria.
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Why ‘Discovery of How Cells Sense Oxygen Levels’ earned 2019 Nobel Prize in Medicine
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Kannywood
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Music
Davido deposits N36m to purchase customised jewelry for 30BG members
The singer also gave his older brother, Ayoola, an expensive Rolex wristwatch to mark his 40th birthday.
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Lifestyle
How patient couple welcomed first baby after 17 years of marriage
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Arts & Books
Lupita wades into melanism in debut book, Sulwe
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Travel
A Nigerian’s daring actions to challenge ‘stereotype’ abroad
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Nollywood
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Kannywood: Ali Nuhu honoured in India
Ali Nuhu was invited by the students to celebrate the Hausa annual cultural day in India.
CommentMusic
Davido deposits N36m to purchase customised jewelry for 30BG members
The singer also gave his older brother, Ayoola, an expensive Rolex wristwatch to mark his 40th birthday.
CommentLifestyle
How patient couple welcomed first baby after 17 years of marriage
The couple had earlier lost a pregnancy bearing triplets.
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Lupita wades into melanism in debut book, Sulwe
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A Nigerian’s daring actions to challenge ‘stereotype’ abroad
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News Reports
Nigerian govt orders MTN to suspend planned charges for bank services
The Central Bank of Nigeria has also expressed its rejection of the plan.
CommentSports
Football
EPL: Manchester United, Liverpool end tie in stalemate
While United held on until the late in the second half, Adam Lallana rescued a point for Liverpool.
CommentForeign
Africa
Five reported dead in protests against Guinea President Conde’s third term bid
Citizens of the West African country fear that 81-year old President Alpha Conde, who has already served two terms (10 years), wants a third term
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Five killed in twin attacks in northern Burkina Faso
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