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New Delhi residents decry dirty air
Sakshi Chauhan has not left her house in a quiet inner-city slum in the Indian capital for the past six days on her doctor's orders.
EFCC: We’ll fight doctors issuing fake medical reports
The Economic and Finance Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it will extend its investigation to doctors who issue fake medical reports to those facing prosecution for alleged economic and financial crimes.
EFCC targets doctors issuing fake medical reports
The Economic and Finance Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it will extend its investigation to doctors that issue fake medical reports to those facing prosecution for alleged economic and financial crimes.
Anambra university teaching hospital give governor seven-day ultimatum
Consultant doctors at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku-Awka, have given the Anambra State government up to Tuesday to fulfil promises made to them or face the consequences of an indefinite strike.
Pfizer recalls batches of Xalatan eye drops in Nigeria
American pharmaceutical company Pfizer has recalled batches of its Xalatan 0.005%w/v eye drops solution in Nigeria.
Health condition of ex-premier Nawaz Sharif worries Pakistanis
A team of Pakistani doctors is struggling to determine the cause of the deteriorating health condition of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is serving a seven-year sentence on corruption charges.
Healthcare: Expert says Nigeria does not get value for investments
Ms Lola Talabi Oni, a Technical Advisor for Bureau of Statistics, has said that Nigeria and Nigerians do not get value for monies invested in the healthcare sector.
Lagos government re-arraigns two doctors for ‘attempted murder’
Earlier, the Lagos State Prosecuting Counsel, Mr. Babatunde Sunmonu, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on July 26, 2018, at Excel Medical Centre in Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Zimbabwe doctors defy court, enter 43rd day of strike
Striking Zimbabwe doctors on Monday defied a court order to return to work, saying a pay rise offered by the government failed to meet everyday costs.
India trains 529 Nigerians
The Indian government has so far trained 529 Nigerians under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) in the past three years.
How policeman defiled me on several occasions – pupil
A nine-year-old pupil (name withheld) on Wednesday narrated before an Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Lagos how a 40-year-old policeman, Andy Eghobamien, lured her into his apartment and defiled her on numerous occasions.
Kogi unveils plan to employ 3700 teachers
The Kogi State Government has disclosed that the State Executive Council has approved the recruitment of no fewer than 3700 teachers in the state secondary schools.
Teachers end four-week strike in pay deal with government
Jordan's government said it has reached a pay deal with the teachers union to end a one-month strike, the country's longest public sector strike that disrupted schooling for more than 1.5 million students.
Everton’s Theo Walcott discharged from hospital after head injury
Everton forward Theo Walcott has been discharged from hospital after suffering a head injury in their 3-1 defeat by Manchester City.
Doctors to conduct more tests on Joe Aribo next week
Doctors working for Scottish Premier League side Glasgow Rangers FC of Scotland are keeping Nigeria international Joe Aribo waiting over his medical conditions following the head injury he sustained against Livingston, on Wednesday.
UniJos to start physiotherapy, radiography programmes – provost
Prof. Simon Yiltok, Provost, College of Health Sciences, University of Jos, says the college is considering starting two new programmes – physiotherapy and radiography.
Nigeria needs 290, 000 medical doctors to meet WHO standard – expert
A medical expert, Abdulkadir Tabari, has called for concerted efforts of all stakeholders to make Nigeria’s medical residency program relevant and visible in the global mix.
Seven arrested after deadly Algeria maternity hospital fire
Algerian authorities have arrested seven people in connection with a fire at a maternity hospital that left eight babies dead, the official APS news agency reported Thursday.
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Bayern confirm interim coach to stay on as manager
Bayern Munich are set to stick with temporary manager Hansi Flick, though it is unclear whether he will be given the role on a permanent basis.
Councillor remanded in prison for allegedly stripping woman in public
A local lawmaker in Akwa Ibom state, has been remanded in prison for allegedly assaulting a woman and stripping her naked.
Kogi guber: PDP chides APC over ‘attack’ on Seyi Makinde, Musa Wada, others
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has berated the All Progressives Congress, APC, for allegedly sending armed thugs to invade the venue of the meeting of its leaders, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the PDP candidate, Engr. Musa Wada, in Lokoja ahead of today’s governorship election in Kogi state.
Lionel Messi scores on his return as Argentina beat Brazil
Lionel Messi scores on his return to the national team as Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in an international friendly match at the King Saudi University Stadium on Friday night.
Victor Moses may return to Chelsea in January as Fenerbahce plot contract termination
Nigeria winger Victor Moses could return to Chelsea in January transfer window as Fenerbahce seem keen to end his disappointing loan spell.
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NECO dismisses 70 staff for ‘certificate forgery’
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has approved the immediate dismissal of 70 staff from her services for certificate forgery.
Zimbabwe bans meat, livestock imports from South Africa
Zimbabwe has suspended imports of livestock and meat from South Africa for the second time this year after an outbreak of foot and mouth in the north of South Africa the agriculture ministry said on Friday.
Foundation reaches out to 5,000 as medical mission kicks off in Jigawa
The three-day exercise which began with a Gala Night at the Dutse residence of the founder of the foundation, Alhaji Nasiru Haladu Danu; witnessed a large turnout of dignitaries from within and outside Jigawa State.
NAF kills ISWAP fighters, recovers four gun trucks
The Nigerian Air Force has killed scores of Islamic State West African Province terrorists in the Mallam Fatori area of Lake Chad in Borno State, and demobilised four of their gun trucks.
Jigawa assemblyman sponsors free eye surgery for 130 constituents
A member representing Bulangu Constituency in Jigawa House of Assembly, Alhaji Yusuf Ahmad-Soja, on Saturday sponsored free eye surgery for 130 constituents to treat cataract and trachoma.