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EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Road Safety Agency FRSC Officials Arrested For Killing Elderly Cleric On Benin-Onitsha Road With Tear Gas
Sahara Reporters
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Four officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have been arrested following the death of an elderly passenger, Rev. Adetunji, during an incident along the Benin-Onitsha Expressway in Edo State. According to a police memo, the tragic event...
Benin: Union of Priests in West Africa denounce kidnappings and call for more security and peace
Vatican News
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June 20, 2025
The priests of West Africa recently concluded their 11th annual ordinary Congress with Holy Mass at Saint Michael Parish in Cotonou, Benin. In their final communiqué, the Union of Priests of West Africa notably called for peace and security in the...
Okpebholo Gives Reasons for Recalling Suspended Executive Secretary of Edo State Primary Health Care Devt Agency
This Day
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June 21, 2025
Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City Reasons have emerged on why Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpeholo, restored Dr. Coulsdon Oahimire as Executive Secretary of State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA). Governor Okpebholo suspended Dr....
NDLEA Moves to Benin-City Airport to Tackle Drug Trafficking
This Day
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June 19, 2025
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) will commence comprehensive anti-narcotic operations at the Benin-City Airport, a move aimed at fortifying the state’s defenses against drug trafficking. The development follows a productive visit...
Economy, health, education, top agenda as ECOWAS ministers meet in Abuja
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 19, 2025
Critical issues relating to economic integration, infrastructure development, health, education and agriculture were some of the issues topping the agenda at the opening of the 94th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers in Abuja on...
Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Metro
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June 19, 2025
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...
Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Metro
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June 19, 2025
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...
Trump funding cuts hurt global health efforts at NC-based nonprofits
WHQR - North Carolina
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June 18, 2025
Virginie Troare said she has witnessed great strides in her country's battle against a host of neglected tropical diseases, or NTDs. But funding cuts by the Trump Administration have brought an abrupt end to these and other important global health...
NDPHC director calls for reforms to fix infrastructure
Punch
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June 23, 2025
The Executive Director, Corporate Services of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, has called for integrated planning, policy reforms, and public-private partnership among others to help close the infrastructure deficit...
EDSPHCDA Executive Secretary Inaugurates Drug Revolving Fund Committee
Daily Independent
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June 22, 2025
1 BENIN – Dr. Coulson Oahimire Osoikhia, the Executive Secretary, Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), weekend, in Benin city, inaugurated the primary healthcare drug revolving loan, charging them to plan thoroughly and put...
Work on ‘neglected’ diseases affecting millions honoured with OBE
Ross Shire Journal
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June 16, 2025
Simon Bush: “This award is also a recognition of the brilliant Sightsavers’ teams who have spent decades working on NTDs as well as our partners in ministries of health and countless community health workers.”Picture: David HillsA TRAILBLAZER who...
Group urges Edo to shut schools over diphtheria outbreak
Punch
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June 22, 2025
Edo State Government on Sunday said it was intensifying efforts to check the spread of Diphtheria, which has led to at least two deaths at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital. The Deputy Governor of the state, Dennis Idahosa, stated this...
Edo govt assures on measures to curtail Diphtheria outbreak
Tribune Online
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June 22, 2025
The Edo State Government on Sunday assured that it had put measures in place to curtail the outbreak of the deadly diphtheria in the state, even as the disease has killed two persons at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). The Deputy...
UUNICAL clinical lecturers begin indefinite strike over discriminatory VC selection criteria
Premium Times
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June 14, 2025
Clinical lecturers at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have commenced an indefinite strike over what they describe as discriminatory criteria in the ongoing selection process for a new Vice Chancellor. Their counterparts at the University of Uyo...
Diphtheria: Edo Records 3 Deaths, 6 Confirmed Cases
Leadership
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June 22, 2025
Edo State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole has disclosed that three (3) deaths have been recorded from Diphtheria since the outbreak of the disease in the state. Oshiomhole disclosed this at the weekend in Benin City in an interview...
Fiscal Expenditure: N39bn ICC cost can build 312 health centres, 1,200 classrooms
Daily Trust
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June 14, 2025
Fourteen months after the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja was shut down for renovation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, inaugurated the rehabilitated facility on Tuesday, with pomp and...
Pastoral crisis: 11 states embrace FG ranching plan as killings surge
Punch
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June 22, 2025
•Govs offer lands, Adamawa, Bayelsa, others cautious, farmers reject open grazing Eleven states are taking steps to commence ranching as a way to address the age-long violent clashes between herders and farmers, which have claimed several lives,...
World News in Brief: ‘Indifference and impunity’ in Sudan, ICC judges speak out against sanctions, respiratory diseases overlooked in Europe
UN News
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June 12, 2025
Tom Fletcher noted that over 30 million people require humanitarian assistance. Moreover, with famine declared in multiple places and over 14.6 million people displaced, Sudan represents the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. “Again and...
Seplat’s Drive Against Glaucoma, Diabetes, Improving Eye Health
Daily Independent
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June 11, 2025
1 LAGOS – Seplat Energy’s “Eye Can See” initiative, now in its 13th year, has significantly enhanced eye health in host communities by providing over 110,000 free treatments—including cataract surgeries, consultations, reading glasses, and...
Medicamen Organics Limited Reports Robust Growth in FY25: Revenue Up 51%, PAT Doubles in H2
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 4, 2025
VMPL New Delhi [India], June 4: Medicamen Organics Limited has announced impressive financial results for FY25, showcasing strong performance across key metrics. The company reported a 51% year-on-year surge in revenue from operations, reaching...