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Possible killer heat wave imminent in US – weather agency
The United States National Weather Service has warned of a possible killer heat wave across parts of the country starting from Wednesday through the weekend.
Muhammadu Buhari appoints Aisha Buhari, Dolapo Osinbajo as members of drug abuse committee
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday appointed his wife, Aisha, and the wife of the Vice-President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, to serve on the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Elimination of Drug Abuse in the country.
Coca-Cola plans to launch energy drinks
Coca-Cola Company on Thursday said it plans to launch two energy drinks under its namesake brand, its latest move to diversify away from sugary sodas.
Expert: Stress can be good also
Dr Gregory Mowete, a medical officer in Abuja, says stress is not necessarily a bad health challenge as it has its positive side.
Drug abuse: Expert raises alarm over teenage initiation
Dr Alfred Makanjuola, Consultant Behavioural Scientist, University of Ilorin, has raised alarm over initiation of teenagers into drug abuse in Kwara.
Nigeria Customs destroys Tramadol, others worth N102 million
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Command in Badagry, says it has destroyed expired and seized medicaments in its warehouse with a Duty Paid Value (DVP) of N102.4 million.
World Hypertension Day: Doctors advise Nigerians on disease, prevention, treatment
Some medical experts have identified hypertension as the most common non-communicable disease in Nigeria and called for more awareness of the need for checkups, healthy diet and lifestyle to guard against it.
Bangladesh arrests female cricketer with methamphetamine
One of Bangladesh's top female cricketers could be jailed for life after being caught with 14,000 methamphetamine pills, police said Sunday.
Three cups of tea, coffee per day good for heart – Study
Drinking up to three cups of tea or coffee per day could protect people from developing irregular heartbeats or arrhythmia, a new study revealed on Tuesday.
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Lagos Assembly proposes N20 million licence fee for lottery, betting operators
The Lagos State House of Assembly says a bill that will make operators of lottery, pools and betting in the state to pay N20 million as licence fees to the state government is underway.
Facebook accuses the ‘Apple tax’ of stifling its plan to help struggling small businesses
Facebook is launching a new digital platform that will let event organizers create paid online events to try to fill the gap created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the social media giant announced on Friday.
Cross River Basin Authority managing director suspended
The Managing Director of Cross River Basin Development Authority has been suspended from office by the board of the agency.
PDP reconstitutes Kaduna caretaker committee
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), acting on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC), has reconstituted the Kaduna State Caretaker Committee.
Miley Cyrus: How I lost my virginity to Liam Hemsworth at 16
American singer and songwriter, Miley Cyrus, says she lost her virginity to her ex-husband, actor Liam Hemsworth at the age of 16.
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Ex-President Obasanjo: I don’t care what you say about me when I die
Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo, says he doesn’t care what is said about him or how he is remembered, when he passes on.
Former minister rejects APC reconciliation committee
A former Minister of Communication and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Barrister Adebayo Shittu, has rejected the reconciliation committee set up by the immediate past governor of Oyo State, Late Senator Abiola Ajimobi, to reconcile the aggrieved members of the party in the state.
Sports ministry gives NFF go ahead to disburse FIFA’s $2 million fund
The NFF Executive Committee has been given the go ahead by the leadership of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports, to share the two million dollar (#772m) fund from FIFA across the various clubs and governing bodies of the various Leagues.
Cyriel Dessers hails Genk partnership with Paul Onuachu
Super Eagles new boy Cyriel Dessers says he’s delighted to be in the same squad with compatriot Paul Onuachu.
Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak addresses Chelsea transfer rumours
Atletico Madrid No.1 Jan Oblak has addressed rumours of a potential move to Chelsea, insisting "there will be time to talk" after the club's Champions League campaign.