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Children’s Day: NGO offers free medical care to Gishiri kids
Mariecare Initiative, an NGO, has offered free medical services to children of Gishiri community, a suburb of the FCT, to commemorate the 2019 Children’s Day celebration.
Doctor arrested after 400 children test positive for HIV
A doctor in Pakistan has been arrested amid an investigation into the outbreak of HIV in hundreds of children.
South Africa’s ruling ANC in 10 dates
The African National Congress led the struggle that toppled apartheid in 1994 and has ruled South Africa ever since, remaining the most popular party despite a series of scandals.
South Africa: The struggle continues 25 years after apartheid
Twenty-five years after the end of white-minority rule, South Africa remains one of the most unequal countries in the world, held back by corruption and crime.
China reports 1,859 deaths from infectious diseases in March
A total of 1,859 people died as a result of infectious diseases on the Chinese mainland in March 2019, official data showed.
Study: HIV-suppressing drugs prevent transmission of AIDS virus
HIV-suppressing medication can make the AIDS virus "untransmittable" even among couples who have sex without using condoms, new research has showed.
FEC approves N9.2 billion for model schools, HIV/AIDS drugs, others
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Thursday approved N9.2 billion for the construction of seven model schools and supply of antiretroviral drugs to persons living with HIV/AIDS across Nigeria.
Charity founder resigns after alleged rapes at Liberian school
An American woman who established a charity to help vulnerable girls in Liberia has resigned six months after taking a leave of absence in the wake of allegations that a local staffer raped several girls in the charity's care.
HIV/AIDS: Federal government restates commitment to remove barriers on access to treatment
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has renewed the commitment of the Federal Government to remove barriers for seamless access to HIV and AIDS interventions toward halting the spread of infection in Nigeria.
HIV/AIDS: Akwa Ibom people are not promiscuous – commissioner
Dr Dominic Ukpong, Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Health, had dismissed insinuations that promiscuity could be responsible for the high prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS in the state.
FIRS targets N750 billion from millionaire tax debtors
The Federal Inland Revenue Service expects to pull in about N750 billion from about 55,000 millionaire tax debtors.
Governor Al-Makura assures corp members of safety in Nasarawa
Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State says National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state are safe while serving in the state.
NGO urges President Buhari to revamp primary health centres in Nigeria
A non-governmental organization, Annabelles Bogi Development Initiative (ABDI), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to revamp primary health centres in Nigeria to boast and provide affordable healthcare services to indigent persons in the rural areas.
President Buhari: Availability of reliable HIV data crucial for effective health interventions
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact-Assessment Survey, saying that availability of reliable data on HIV/AIDS is crucial for effective interventions in the health sector.
UNICEF: 6,000 children risk contracting HIV in Kaduna this year
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) says that 6,000 newborns in Kaduna State are at risk of contracting HIV in 2019 if elimination of Mother-To-Child Transmission (eMTCT) of HIV interventions are not implemented.
Institute relocates facilities to combat HIV/AIDS in Rivers
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has resolved to move its Kano U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) operations to Rivers in a renewed effort to control HIV/AIDS in the oil rich state.
South-south leads in HIV prevalence, Northwest lowest
The South-south geopolitical zone has the highest HIV prevalence among adults age 15 to 64 years in the country with 3.1 percent, while the Northwest had the lowest prevalence rate with 0.6 percent.
HIV: Aisha Buhari urges regular testing to prevent mother-to-child transmission
The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has urged women in Nigeria to conduct regular HIV and AIDS tests to guard against Mother-to-Child transmission of the disease.
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Minister: N30, 000 new minimum wage started April 18
The Federal Government has said that no governor in the 36 states of the federation will say that he will not pay the new minimum wage of N30, 000.
Igbo Movement backs Babajide Sanwo-Olu on inclusive government
The Igbo Movement in Lagos State has thrown its weight behind the Lagos governor-elect, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on his plan to run an inclusive government, pledging to work with him to ensure the success of his administration.
Nasarawa commissions 115 rooms liaison office in Abuja
Nasarawa state government has commissioned a newly completed 115 rooms liaison office complex in Abuja.
Transition committee suggests ways to make Adamawa ‘Japan of the North’
The transition committee which the Adamawa State Governor-elect, Rt Hon Ahmadu Fintiri, constituted to review the activities of the outgoing government and suggest the constitution and running of his own government, has recommended the training and establishment of youths in gainful employment as a way to turn the state into ‘Japan of the North.’
Group backs NFIU on directive on local government funds
An advocacy-based Civil Society Organization, Media Initiative against Injustice, Violence and Corruption (MIIVOC), has thrown its weight behind the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) over its directive on the management of local government funds.
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Full list: 35 Zamfara APC candidates swept off by Supreme Court ruling
Exactly five days to the swearing in of politicians who emerged victorious in the 2019 general election, the supreme court delivered a judgement that shook the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Flying Eagles arrive in Poland for FIFA U-20 World Cup
Nigeria’s national under-20 male football team, the Flying Eagles, on Sunday arrived in Poland for this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup which begins on Thursday.
Asamoah Gyan asked to apologise to Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah after captaincy controversy
Veteran Ghanaian coach Joseph Emmanuel 'JE' Sarpong wants Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan to offer an apology to national team boss James Kwasi Appiah after rescinding a decision to retire from international duty.
Super Falcons’ defender set for record fifth World Cup appearance
Super Falcons’ defender Onome Ebi was named to play at her fifth women’s World Cup when she was included in Nigeria’s squad for next month’s finals in France.
Anambra PDP lauds Supreme Court decision on Zamfara
Chairman of Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu, has lauded the Supreme Court for the decision it took on the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State.