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Air Pollution Leads to Increased Lung Cancer Rates in Non-Smokers, Women Most Affected – Report

A significant study has uncovered a concerning connection between air pollution and the rising rates of lung cancer among non-smokers, particularly affecting women and communities in Southeast Asia. The research, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine on World Cancer Day, on Tuesday highlights the shifting dynamics of one of the world’s deadliest illnesses. The study…

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Jigawa Partners Institutions to Launch Agricultural Transformation Agency

Hussaini Ibrahim in Kano Jigawa State has formalized a partnership with regional agricultural institutions to establish the Jigawa State Agricultural Transformation Agency, aimed at transforming the state’s agricultural sector. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Jigawa State, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel. The development…

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Expert Cautions over Looming Health Emergency, Links Lack of Safe Water to Inefficient Hygiene Outcomes

A public health expert has issued a firm warning about looming health emergency in Nigeria if lack of safe water across the country persists. The expert, Chief Consultant Epidemiologist at the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr Ganiyu Jamiyu said that water is indispensable for proper hygiene. “For the general public, however, access to clean water…

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UPDATED: Alarming: Nigeria’s Rule of Law Rating Slides into 120 Position, Rwanda, Ghana, S’Africa Lead (SEE Details)

In a shocking revelation, Nigeria, Africa’s largest black nation has plunged into a record low in the global rule of law rankings. In the recent release, The World Justice Project’s (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2024 paints a dismal picture, with Nigeria trailing behind 119 countries, ranking a depressing 120 out of 142 nations. Despite…

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Alarming: Nigeria’s Rule of Law in Shambles as Nation Slides into 120 Position in Global Rating (SEE Details)

Stark Revelation In a stark revelation, Nigeria, the behemoth of black Africa, has plummeted to an alarming low in the global rule of law rankings. The World Justice Project’s (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2024 paints a dismal picture, with Nigeria trailing behind 119 countries, ranking a dismal 120 out of 142 nations. With the…

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FCT Police Investigates Hunger Stampede Deaths, Archbishop Calls for Compassion over Arrests

The Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have begun an investigation into the unfortunate stampede at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, which resulted in the deaths of ten people during a food distribution event last weekend. This incident has ignited extensive public discussion, eliciting responses from various religious organizations and officials. In reaction…

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MNHC Week: Yusuf Commits ₦670m to Combat Malnutrition, Improve Child Health

Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling malnutrition and enhancing maternal and child health by releasing ₦500 million as counterpart funding to UNICEF for nutrition initiatives in the state. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, governor Yusuf made…

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VC Selection Row: UniAbuja Clarifies Reports, Denies Attack on Journalist

The University of Abuja has addressed issues raised in recent media reports and allegations concerning the ongoing selection process for appointing a substantive Vice-Chancellor. Since the departure of Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah on July 1, the University has been embroiled in a succession crisis. The Acting Director of Information and University Relations at the University of…

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